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Fuel switches and the competing theories in Air India Dreamliner crash probe

Fuel switches and the competing theories in Air India Dreamliner crash probe

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Eight months after the crash of AI 171 in June 2025, an Air India Boeing 787-8 was grounded following its London to Bengaluru flight in February 2026. The reason: a faulty fuel control switch. A fire offical stands next to the crashed Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft, in Ahmedabad, India, June 13, 2025. (REUTERS) According to the ministry of civil aviation (MOCA), the aircraft was grounded after a report in the ‘Pilot Defect Report’ stated that the fuel control switch slipped from ‘RUN’ to ‘CUTOFF’ when it was pushed slightly. The report mentioned that the switch also did not lock positively in its selected position. Based on recommendations from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (read: Boeing), the airline inspected and functionally tested the fuel control switches (FCS) according to prescribed procedures. They found that the fuel control switch “was mechanically functioning as designed and considered the unit serviceable”. Aviation authorities also resolved to send a fuel control switch from the Boeing 787-8 to the US for further inspection, even though initial checks found no fault. …

“I am deemed eligible to compete by ITA,” says Vinesh Phogat after WFI bars her from competing until June

“I am deemed eligible to compete by ITA,” says Vinesh Phogat after WFI bars her from competing until June

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Two days after the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) issued a show-cause notice and barred her from competing until June 2026, Vinesh Phogat asserted that the national federation has got the timeline of her “sabbatical” from the sport wrong. “I acknowledge receipt of the show cause notice dated 09.05.2026 issued by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) to me,” Phogat said in a statement. “The WFI has misinterpreted the timelines of my sabbatical from sport and subsequent return to training and competitions. As opposed to the date stated by the WFI in their notice, i.e., June 26, 2026, I have been deemed eligible to return to official training and competition on January 1, 2026. “I have official confirmation from the International Testing Agency (ITA) the agency hired by the international federation UWW, the relevant international federation governing doping control for wrestling, pertaining to the same,” she added. The WFI, in its show cause notice, had contended that Vinesh hadn’t informed her return to the sport to the ITA and as per the rules of UWW, …

Recovers 58% Budget, Now Competing Against Riteish Deshmukh’s Lai Bhaari!

Recovers 58% Budget, Now Competing Against Riteish Deshmukh’s Lai Bhaari!

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Raja Shivaji Box Office Collection Day 4 Update! (Photo Credit: Jio Studios/Youtube) Riteish Deshmukh is on a record-breaking spree with his latest directorial, Raja Shivaji. Co-starring Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Sachin Khedekar, among others, the historical action drama has passed the Monday test with a strong momentum. Scroll below for the day 4 box office report! Raja Shivaji Box Office Collection Day 4 According to the official figures, Raja Shivaji earned 6.20 crore net on day 4, including the Hindi and Marathi versions. It maintained a solid pace, with a 52.67% drop compared to the 12.40 crore garnered on the opening day. Word of mouth is positive, and the casting coup, including Salman Khan, Mahesh Manjrekar, and others, is driving massive footfall to the ticket windows. The total earnings in India have reached 43.20 crore net. Raja Shivaji is made on an estimated budget of 75 crore. It has recovered 58% of the total investments in only 4 days. The discounted Tuesday will easily push the collection beyond the 50 crore mark today. Check out …

‘I’d have to change my singing style’: Asha Bhosle adopted a more Western singing style to avoid competing with sister Lata Mangeshkar | Bollywood News

‘I’d have to change my singing style’: Asha Bhosle adopted a more Western singing style to avoid competing with sister Lata Mangeshkar | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiUpdated: Apr 12, 2026 02:19 PM IST On Sunday afternoon, fans of Indian music, and admirers of Asha Bhosle received deeply saddening news. The legendary singer passed away in Mumbai at the age of 92, marking the end of an era that shaped the sound of Indian cinema for decades. Her contribution to music across languages and film industries remains unparalleled. From the 1940s onward, she continually adapted to changing musical styles, building a body of work that spanned generations. She had once admitted that her drive to constantly reinvent herself was key to sustaining a career that lasted over 80 years. Also Read | Asha Bhosle dies at 92 LIVE Updates: Celebrities pay tribute; singer’s funeral to be held on Monday ‘I’d have to change my singing style’ “In our childhood, us sisters had the same thin voice,” said the singer once, recalling her early years alongside her elder sister, Lata Mangeshkar. “After singing a couple of songs, I realized I’d have to change my singing style because Didi is already there, …

Hollywood absent in Cannes Film Festival’s lineup of films competing for Palme d’Or: ‘Hollywood studios are a bit less’

Hollywood absent in Cannes Film Festival’s lineup of films competing for Palme d’Or: ‘Hollywood studios are a bit less’

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The Cannes Film Festival unveiled its roster of films for this year’s edition on Thursday, packed with historical dramas, “gentleness” and even football, with the absence of major Hollywood studios set to dial down the American razzle-dazzle of previous editions. Cannes Film Festival General Delegate Thierry Fremaux and Cannes Film Festival President Iris Knobloch attend a press conference to present the official selection of the 79th Cannes International Film Festival in Paris, France, April 9, 2026. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier (REUTERS) The 21 films vying for Palme d’Or Festival director Thierry Fremaux unveiled 21 films in competition for the main Palme d’Or prize, featuring former winners, newcomers and strong showings from Spain and Japan. Frontrunners for the top prize will include Japan’s Hirokazu Kore-eda with AI-themed Sheep in the Box, Cristian Mungiu from Romania with Fjord, and Russian auteur Andrey Zvyagintsev, whose film Minotaur focuses on wealthy Russians confronted with conscription. Spanish veteran and Cannes favourite Pedro Almodovar will appear for the seventh time with his Amarga Navidad (Bitter Christmas), about a film director, while exiled Oscar …

Imran Khan on ‘competing’ with Ranbir Kapoor in early years of career: Never believed in creative competition

Imran Khan on ‘competing’ with Ranbir Kapoor in early years of career: Never believed in creative competition

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While the internet chatter may be about pitting Ranveer Singh and Ranbir Kapoor together, but around the early 2010’s, the competition had a third player: Imran Khan. Imran Khan with Ranbir Kapoor Imran and Ranbir had begun their careers around the same time, and in fact, appeared on a popular chat show together, too. But the former decided to leave it all in 2015, and quit acting. Today, as he prepares for his comeback, how does he view competition? He got candid on The Right Angle with Sonal Kalra, “I had never bought into the notion of creative competition. It reduces cinema into some kind of a competitive sport. I don’t see that as doing full justice to the films that we make.” For Imran, the experience of watching and making films is deeply personal, something that cannot be standardised. “Someone may be emotionally moved by a film, someone may not. That’s fine. But measuring it as a metric of numbers, I’ve never bought into that. I don’t really subscribe to that,” he added. Imran …

Transgender women banned from competing in female categories at Olympics, citing fairness concerns

Transgender women banned from competing in female categories at Olympics, citing fairness concerns

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4 min readMar 26, 2026 09:36 PM IST The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Thursday banned transgender women and DSD (Differences in Sex Development) athletes from competing in the female categories at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and beyond. Announcing the decision, IOC president Kirsty Coventry said it would ‘not be fair for biological males to compete in the female category.’ The IOC also added that athletes wanting to compete in the female category at the Olympics would have to undergo a one-time SRY gene screening. This would also apply to biological females. The SRY gene screening would be done via saliva, cheek swab or blood sample, the IOC said, adding that they are ‘unintrusive compared to other possible methods.’ The umbrella body for Olympic sports and national organisations said they ‘expect’ all international federations and National Olympic Committees, along with continental associations, to adopt and implement the policy. Participation of athletes with higher testosterone levels, or XY chromosomes, led to a massive controversy at the 2024 Paris Olympics after Algerian boxer Imane Khelif and …

Ustaad Bhagat Singh’s Harish Shankar on Pawan Kalyan starrer clashing with Dhurandhar 2: ‘We are not competing…’

Ustaad Bhagat Singh’s Harish Shankar on Pawan Kalyan starrer clashing with Dhurandhar 2: ‘We are not competing…’

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Ustaad Bhagat Singh, starring Pawan Kalyan in the lead role, is slated to release on March 19, 2026. Directed by Harish Shankar, the action film is set to lock horns with Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar: The Revenge at the box office. Now, Harish Shankar himself has reacted to the situation and shared how he perceives the upcoming clash. Harish Shankar on Pawan Kalyan’s Ustaad Bhagat Singh to clash with Dhurandhar 2 Speaking to Gulte, director Harish Shankar said, “Aditya Dhar is a superior filmmaker. We are not really competing on a pan-India level. Also, the release date is not in my hands.” Dhurandhar: The Revenge is the upcoming sequel to the spy action thriller Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the movie will explore the aftermath of the first installment and will be released not only in Hindi but also in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada. More about Ustaad Bhagat Singh Ustaad Bhagat Singh reportedly follows the story of a man inspired by his teacher, who names him Bhagat Singh and shapes his values. …

Meghana Sajjanar, competing in her eighth month of pregnancy, wins a special bronze at Asian Championships | Sport-others News

Meghana Sajjanar, competing in her eighth month of pregnancy, wins a special bronze at Asian Championships | Sport-others News

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“It’s a special experience,” said Indian shooter Meghana Sajjanar after she clinched the bronze medal in the 10m air rifle competition along with team gold at the ongoing Asian Championships in New Delhi. Her words, however, were not about winning the medal; rather, it was for the experience of shooting with a baby kicking from inside. The 32-year-old shooter from Bengaluru, who is currently in the eighth month of her pregnancy, came through a world-class field to finish third in her event. By the time she walked in for her interviews and media bytes, social media was already bustling with praises for her. Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu took to X to praise her achievement. She wrote, “Meghna, my friend, watching you do this fills me with so much respect and admiration. You remind us that strength comes in many forms and that courage and heart always find a way.” Eight months pregnant and still stepping onto the range to win a bronze medal. Meghna, my friend, watching you do this fills me with so …

Who is the superstar really competing with today?

Who is the superstar really competing with today?

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Salman Khan turns 60: Who is the superstar really competing with today? As Salman Khan turns 60 on December 27, the superstar is clearly not being pitted against Box Office rivals. Instead, he’s competing with… By: Divya Pal  |  Published: December 27, 2025 8:09 AM IST There was a time when each Friday appeared like a big battleground. Hindi cinema’s superstars – Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan – left no stone unturned to rule the Box Office. However, in the last few years, chatter around the three Khans has changed. Now, they aren’t competing with each other. And Salman Khan, at 60, is left with just one competition – the phenomenon he himself created. Reason? His stardom has never been determined by acting alone. It has been about the real and emotional connect he enjoys with the viewers. Salman Khan hasn’t just delivered HITSWith his popular films including Maine Pyar Kiya, Hum Aapke Hain Koun, Wanted, Dabangg, Bajrangi Bhaijaan and many more, Salman Khan hasn’t just been …