DEADLY CRASHES
Boeing offered 737 MAX plea deal, lawyer of crash victims' families says
The US Justice Department has offered Boeing a plea deal to avoid trial over the two deadly 737 MAX crashes, causing outrage among victims' families. The deal reportedly includes a fine and oversight by an external supervisor. Families, represented by lawyer Paul Cassell, strongly oppose the agreement and are prepared to contest it in court if Boeing accepts. Boeing, contacted by AFP, declined to comment. The DOJ previously considered prosecuting Boeing for violating a prior deferred prosecution agreement related to the crashes that claimed 346 lives.
Seven dead, three injured as two vehicles collide on Samruddhi Expressway
An accident on the Mumbai-Nagpur Expressway led to casualties from Mumbai and Buldhana district. Victims were treated at hospitals, and the Samruddhi Highway's phase connecting Nagpur to Shirdi was inaugurated in December 2022.
Boeing CEO David Calhoun scheduled to field questions about plane safety from US senators
The hearing will mark the first appearance before Congress by Calhoun - or any other high-ranking Boeing official - since a panel blew out of a 737 Max during an Alaska Airlines flight in January. No one was seriously injured in the incident, but it raised fresh concerns about the company's best-selling commercial aircraft.
This city tops list with most number of deadliest car accidents in US: Report
Memphis, a city in the state of Tennessee, has recorded the greatest number of car crashes in the US for the year 2022. In the list of top 10 cities with the most number of car accidents, 3 cities belong to the state of Florida.
My deepest condolences: Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma expresses grief over loss of lives in Rajgarh accident
Rajasthan Chief Minister expressed grief over the death of 13 citizens of Jhalawar district near Rajasthan-Rajgarh border. The accident occurred on Piplodi Road in Madhya Pradesh.
Pune car crash: Police seek nod from Juvenile Justice Board to probe minor
Pune police seek permission from Juvenile Justice Board to probe minor involved in fatal Porsche crash in Kalyani Nagar. The 17-year-old, allegedly driving drunk, is in observation home till June 5.
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Pune Porsche crash: Juvenile's blood samples were replaced, investigation unveils tampering
Pune Car Crash: In a new twist to the Pune crash case, police revealed on Monday that the juvenile's blood samples were replaced, leading to a report showing no alcohol traces. Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar stated that on May 19, the original blood sample taken at Sassoon Hospital was discarded and replaced with another person's sample before being sent to the forensic lab.
No sign of foul play in Iran president's deadly helicopter crash, early report says
Four days after the crash that claimed the lives of Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and six others, Raisi was laid to rest in the Shi'ite Muslim holy city of Mashhad on Thursday. Analysts note Iran's concerning air safety history, marked by recurrent accidents, often involving U.S.-manufactured aircraft acquired prior to the 1979 Islamic revolution.
Vice Prez Dhankhar arrives in Tehran to pay condolence on death of Iranian president Raisi in chopper crash
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar arrived in Tehran to pay condolences for the deaths of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in a helicopter crash.
Pakistan PM declares day of mourning after Raisi death
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif declared a day of mourning and ordered flags to fly at half-mast following reports of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's death in a helicopter crash. Shehbaz expressed condolences and sympathy to the Iranian nation, stating that Pakistan stands in solidarity with Iran. The gesture comes after Shehbaz hosted Raisi in Islamabad in April to improve relations between the two countries after recent tensions.
Iran's supreme leader to preside over funeral for president and others killed in helicopter crash
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will begin the service at Tehran University, the caskets of the dead draped in Iranian flags with their pictures on them. On the late President Ebrahim Raisi's coffin sat a black turban - signifying his direct descendance from Islam's Prophet Muhammad.
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Amirabdollahian dead in helicopter crash
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, 63, and his foreign minister Hossein Amirabdollahian were confirmed dead in a helicopter crash. Rescue teams faced harsh conditions to reach the wreckage in East Azerbaijan province. Initial reports suggest the helicopter hit a mountain peak. Raisi's presidency was marked by strict moral laws, crackdowns on protests, and intense nuclear negotiations.
India stands by people of Iran in this time of tragedy: Jaishankar on death of President Raisi
India's External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, expressed shock over the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in a helicopter crash in northwestern Iran. He expressed condolences to their families and stood with the people of Iran during the tragedy. Raisi and his entourage were returning from a visit to the Azerbaijan-Iran border.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar likely to represent India at Ebrahim Raisi's funeral
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar is expected to attend the funeral of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who passed away in a helicopter crash. A one-day state mourning is being observed across India on Tuesday. The Iranian president, the country's foreign minister, and several other officials were discovered dead after the helicopter crashed in a mountainous region of Iran.
Helicopter crash that killed Iran's president and others could reverberate across the Middle East
The helicopter crash of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei underscores Iran's vast influence in the Middle East, impacting regional conflicts, alliances, and nuclear concerns.
Here's the last video of Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi moments before the helicopter crashed
A video has gone viral on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, which is considered to have been shot minutes before the helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and others crashed. Watch the video here.
Ebrahim Raisi dead: All about the helicopter that crashed killing the Iranian president
A helicopter carrying the Iranian President, Foreign Minister and other officials crashed, killing everyone on board. Iran’s new interim President has been announced, even as the country has to prepare to conduct fresh elections, advancing the date.
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's moments before helicopter crash captured on video
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian tragically died in a helicopter crash near Azarbaijan border, sparking national mourning. Raisi was seen as a potential successor to Supreme Leader Khamenei. He was travelling in a US-made Bell helicopter.
Iran president dead: What we know so far about the mysterious crash of the helicopter?
On Monday, Iranian state television announced the death of President Ebrahim Raisi. As of Monday morning, rescuers had not yet reached the site, though they spotted the helicopter approximately 2 kilometers away at dawn. Reports indicate slim chances of survival. Several countries have expressed concern and offered help. The crash occurred in Iran's East Azerbaijan province, which is notorious for its harsh weather conditions and dense fog.
Iran's Cabinet holds emergency meeting after president's death
President Ebrahim Raisi dies in a helicopter crash in Iran's East Azerbaijan province, leading to condolences from Pakistan and Iraq. Houthi leader mourns, highlighting Iran's support in Yemen conflict against Saudi-led coalition. The crash may have implications on Middle East tensions.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge condoles Iranian President Seyed Ebrahim Raisi's death
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge expressed condolences for the death of Iranian President Seyed Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. He said that Indians stood with the people of Iran during this difficult time. Raisi, along with Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and others, were found dead at the crash site in East Azerbaijan province after an extensive search in a foggy and mountainous region.
Iran President Ebrahim Raisi dead: Who is Mohammad Mokhber, Iran's new president?
Iran New President: Mohammad Mokhber, 68, is Iran's interim president following Ebrahim Raisi's death in a helicopter crash. He leads a council to organize a new presidential election within 50 days. Mokhber, close to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, was vice president since 2021 and previously headed Setad, an investment fund. He has been involved in significant diplomatic and military dealings with Russia.
Suspected Indian-origin robber responsible for deadly wrong-way crash that killed Indian couple, grandson in Canada: Report
The crash killed Manivannan Srinivasapillai, 60, Mahalakshmi Ananthakrishnan, 55, from Chennai and their three-month-old grandson, Aditya Vivaan. The boy's parents - Gokulnath Manivannan and Ashwitha Jawahar - survived the crash.
Deadly crash in US kills three women; victims reportedly from India
The accident occurred on Friday at noon on the Staunton Bridge Road along Interstate 85 near Lakeside Road, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol troopers, Fox Carolina reported. The women, who were reportedly Indians, were travelling in the SUV speeding in the northbound lanes of Interstate 85, Chief Deputy Coroner Mike Ellis from the Greenville County Coroner's Office said.
Road crash in Rajasthan leaves nine dead
The accident took place at 2:45 am near Eklera village when the deceased were returning from Dungri village in Bhopal, Jhalawar Superintendent of Police, Richa Tomer told PTI.
One dead, seven missing after two Japanese military helicopters crash
Defence Minister Minoru Kihara said rescuers "spotted what are believed to be part of the aircraft in the sea, and we believe that the two helicopters crashed."
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