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‘No abnormality’ in fuel switch test of Boeing 787, Centre tells Parliament after Air India grounded flight

‘No abnormality’ in fuel switch test of Boeing 787, Centre tells Parliament after Air India grounded flight

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No abnormality was found in the fuel control switch (FCS) locking mechanism of a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner after a pilot flagged a possible defect on an Air India London–Bengaluru flight (AI-132) earlier this year, the government has said. An Air India pilot reported a fault in the fuel control switch of a Boeing 787-8 aircraft. (PTI) The pilot in command (PIC) recorded the issue in the aircraft’s logbook as soon as the plane returned to Bengaluru on February 2, after which the airline grounded it. Fuel control switches of Boeing 787s have been in the focus since the crash of flight AI-171 in Ahmedabad on June 12 last year. ALSO READ | AAIB grounded by doubts over its July 2025 crash probe In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, minister of state for civil aviation Murlidhar Mohol said the Directorate General of Civil Aviation had directed Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)-level testing of the FCS locking mechanism in Seattle as a continued airworthiness measure. “Detailed examination of Fuel Control Switch including structural integrity of Fuel …

IWL 2025–26 begins with Sethu FC’s comeback win over Kickstart FC

IWL 2025–26 begins with Sethu FC’s comeback win over Kickstart FC

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The 2025–26 Indian Women’s League season kicked off on Saturday with three fixtures across Kolkata and Kalyani, producing a mix of comeback victories, shared points, and an emphatic debut performance from a newly promoted side. Former champions Sethu FC opened their campaign with a 2–1 win over Kickstart FC at the AIFF National Centre of Excellence. Kickstart struck first in the 12th minute through Babysana Devi from the penalty spot after a scramble inside the box. Sethu responded quickly, with Kaviya Pakkirisamy restoring parity eight minutes later with a well-taken curling effort. The Madurai-based side took control after the break and secured the win in the 50th minute when Malavika P reacted fastest to a rebound from a corner. Despite late pressure from Kickstart, Sethu managed the closing stages effectively to claim all three points. At the Kalyani Stadium, three-time champions Gokulam Kerala FC were held to a 1–1 draw by Nita Football Academy. Gokulam dominated early chances but failed to capitalise, allowing Nita FA to take the lead just before half-time through Neha, who …

Car rams into Liverpool FC’s victory parade in England, leaves 47 injured; driver arrested

Car rams into Liverpool FC’s victory parade in England, leaves 47 injured; driver arrested

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Liverpool FC car ramming: Twenty-seven people, including four children, were taken to the hospital, with two sustaining serious injuries, emergency services said. Another 20 people were treated at the scene. London: A car rammed into a crowd of Liverpool soccer fans who were celebrating the team’s Premier League championship on Monday in London, leaving at least 47 injured. An air ambulance and other emergency vehicles swarmed the scene to respond to reports that multiple pedestrians had been hit. A video on social media appeared to show a grey minivan strike at least one pedestrian and then veer into a larger crowd, carving a path through the group and pushing bodies along the street before coming to a stop. A British man, 53, was arrested, and the authorities said he is believed to be the only one involved in the incident. The officials added that the incident was not being investigated as an act of terrorism.  Twenty-seven people, including four children, were taken to the hospital, with two sustaining serious injuries, emergency services said. Another 20 …

Bengaluru FC’s Kanteerava Stadium flooded due to heavy rains

Bengaluru FC’s Kanteerava Stadium flooded due to heavy rains

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The Kanteerava Stadium, home ground of the Indian Super League outfit Bengaluru FC, was flooded on Monday after heavy rain poured down the city. Visuals of a flooded Kanteerava stadium went viral on social media, with fans expressing expressing concern for the sporting arena. The venue was slated to host the now postponed Neeraj Chopra Classic – a World Athletics Category ‘A’ – event on 24 May, 2025. This, however, is not the first time that the Kanteerava stadium has been flooded. The stadium had faced similar circumstances back in 2016 and 2017 as well, as per a report in The News Minute. The Kanteerava Stadium is one of the most iconic venues in Bengaluru was originally built in the year 1946. This is because of the fact that the Kanteerava Stadium is built over what was once the Sampige Lake. The stadium is built in a low-lying area and accumulated rain water from surrounding flow into the storm water drain located on the west on the stadium. Disclaimer: We do not own any of …

Sunil Chhetri’s late equaliser ends East Bengal FC’s playoff hopes- Talking points

Sunil Chhetri’s late equaliser ends East Bengal FC’s playoff hopes- Talking points

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A stoppage-time penalty from Sunil Chhetri shattered East Bengal FC’s playoff hopes as Bengaluru FC held them to a 1-1 draw at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan. The result leaves East Bengal out of the ISL 2024-25 playoff race, while Bengaluru FC secured a hard-fought point. Here are the top five talking points from the match. 1. Sunil Chhetri’s Ice-Cold Penalty With BFC trailing 1-0 deep into stoppage time, a handball inside the box handed them a lifeline. Chhetri stepped up and calmly slotted the penalty into the bottom right corner, salvaging a crucial point for Bengaluru FC and officially knocking East Bengal out of the playoff race. 2. Raphael Messi Bouli’s Early Strike East Bengal started the game on the front foot, and their efforts were rewarded when Raphael Messi Bouli struck in the 11th minute. A well-worked move saw Bouli cut in from the right and finish clinically, giving the home side a deserved lead. 3. Dimitrios Diamantakos’ Red Card East Bengal looked in control until Dimitrios Diamantakos received a straight red card …

Mumbai City FC’s stunning comeback keeps Playoff hopes alive– Talking points

Mumbai City FC’s stunning comeback keeps Playoff hopes alive– Talking points

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Mumbai City FC pulled off a thrilling comeback from two goals down to salvage a 2-2 draw against Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) at the Mumbai Football Arena, on Saturday. With this result, the Islanders are now just one point away from securing a playoff spot in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25. Here are the five major takeaways from the encounter: #5 Pre-match drama A major talking point before the game was the reaction of Mumbai City FC fans to Lalengmawia Ralte, popularly known as Apuia. As the midfielder walked into the dressing room, fans threw cash at him in response to his pre-match statement, which many perceived as disrespectful. Apuia had said, “They (Mumbai City) helped me a lot to become a better player so that I can help Mohun Bagan now.” Many Mumbai supporters saw this as implying that their club was merely a stepping stone in his career. The gesture of throwing money was seen as a sarcastic way of questioning his loyalty and mocking his words. Despite the heated atmosphere, …

Bengaluru FC secure playoffs berth, end Chennaiyin FC’s race

Bengaluru FC secure playoffs berth, end Chennaiyin FC’s race

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Bengaluru FC defeated Chennaiyin FC by 1-0 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Tuesday night to qualify for the playoffs of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25. Chennaiyin FC, who now have 24 points from 22 games, will not make the playoffs, whereas the Blues see themselves at the third spot courtesy of 37 points as a result of this triumph. Here are the talking points. Constant hunt for goals The Gerard Zaragoza-coached side held 57.1% of the possession and were constantly in the hunt for goals, though their only strike of the night came through Rahul Bheke’s emphatic finish inside the box in the first half. Prior to that though, Chennaiyin FC nearly cracked the code to carve open the Bengaluru FC defence calmly in the ninth minute, with Jiteshwor Singh leading the move down the centre of the park before distributing the ball to the flanks to try and spot openings inside the home team’s defensive third. The Marina Machans moved the ball slickly on the up from the right flank, before Connor …

Boumous inspires Odisha FC’s comeback win against Hyderabad FC

Boumous inspires Odisha FC’s comeback win against Hyderabad FC

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Odisha FC defeated Hyderabad FC by 3-1 at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Friday night. The Juggernauts are seventh in the table now with 29 points, two behind the sixth-placed Mumbai City FC (31) as Sergio Lobera’s team continues to be a formidable contender for the playoffs. They entered the half-time in this game trailing by a goal but produced a remarkable turnaround in the following 45 minutes to seal all three points – holding 54.6% possession in the game and taking five shots on target as compared to three of the opponents. Odisha FC thus recorded their fourth straight win at home in Bhubaneswar against Hyderabad FC. Here are the talking points. The Juggernauts’ backline dissected Hyderabad FC drew the game momentarily in their favour by exerting pressure on the Odisha FC defence from a set-piece situation in the 30th minute. The visitors worked in tandem to dissect the Juggernauts’ backline, winning over second balls before Muhammed Rafi placed a headed pass from the left post …

Mohammedan SC plug NorthEast United FC’s goal-scoring spree: Talking Points

Mohammedan SC plug NorthEast United FC’s goal-scoring spree: Talking Points

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NorthEast United FC and Mohammedan SC played out a goalless draw at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Friday night. Despite holding 60.6% of the possession, the Highlanders were unable to break past the Mohammedan SC defence. Both teams took two shots on target and made 10 interceptions each, though NorthEast United FC were more effective from the flanks – making 27 crosses vis-à-vis eight of the visitors. To keep the league’s highest goal-scoring team (29) at bay was a commendable effort by Mohammedan SC. Disciplined Highlanders’ backline The first real opportunity of the game fell in Mohammedan SC’s hands in the 18th minute. The visitors were grappling to get the ball into the NorthEast United FC box. But, a disciplined backline of the Highlanders ensured that they made matters difficult on the left-hand side of the 18-yard area. Adison Singh promptly discovered a unique chance, lobbing the ball despite being in close distance to Alexis Gomez, who picked the ball with a delicate touch before …

Barnsley FC’s chairman Neerav Parekh, mother buy two luxury apartments for ₹170 crore in Mumbai’s Worli

Barnsley FC’s chairman Neerav Parekh, mother buy two luxury apartments for ₹170 crore in Mumbai’s Worli

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Barnsley Football Club’s chairman, Neerav Parekh, and his mother, Kalpana Parekh, purchased two apartments worth Rs170 crore in the Worli area of Mumbai, according to property registration documents accessed by Indextap. ₹170 crore in Mumbai. (Picture for representational purposes only) (Vijayanand Gupta/HT PHOTO)(HT Photo)” title=”Barnsley Football Club’s chairman, Neerav Parekh, and mother, Kalpana Parekh, have purchased two separate apartments worth ₹170 crore in Mumbai. (Picture for representational purposes only) (Vijayanand Gupta/HT PHOTO)(HT Photo)” /> ₹170 crore in Mumbai. (Picture for representational purposes only) (Vijayanand Gupta/HT PHOTO)(HT Photo)” title=”Barnsley Football Club’s chairman, Neerav Parekh, and mother, Kalpana Parekh, have purchased two separate apartments worth ₹170 crore in Mumbai. (Picture for representational purposes only) (Vijayanand Gupta/HT PHOTO)(HT Photo)” />Barnsley Football Club’s chairman, Neerav Parekh, and mother, Kalpana Parekh, have purchased two separate apartments worth ₹170 crore in Mumbai. (Picture for representational purposes only) (Vijayanand Gupta/HT PHOTO)(HT Photo) According to the documents, the two apartments are located in a Worli Sea Face project named Naman Xana by Naman Group. Neerav Parekh has purchased a duplex with an area …