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Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran addressed employees through an internal letter following the tragic crash of an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner in Ahmedabad. Describing 12 June as one of the “darkest days in the Tata Group’s history,” he expressed deep grief over the incident that resulted in over 240 deaths. Crash Details and Casualties The ill-fated flight, bound for London, crashed just seconds after take-off into a medical college in Ahmedabad. It was the first fatal crash involving the Boeing 787 model and became one of the deadliest air disasters in India. Everyone on board died except one passenger…

Bharat Forge’s journey into defence manufacturing began in 2012 with little recognition. At a Delhi defence expo, the company showcased its first artillery gun—only to be met with indifference and even laughter from Indian Army officials. “Not one person stopped to look. They didn’t believe an Indian company like Bharat Forge could make guns,” recalled Chairman Baba Kalyani in a New India Junction podcast. At the time, imported weapons were the norm and Indian private firms were rarely part of defence exhibitions. Defence Dreams Sparked by a Crisis The move into defence was inspired by the 2008 global financial crisis.…

A widespread claim has suggested that individuals can earn high monthly rent by allowing mobile towers to be installed on their property. However, Channeliam Fact Check has confirmed that this claim is false. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has officially warned the public against such misleading offers. DoT and TRAI Not Involved in Tower LeasingAccording to the DoT, neither it nor the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has any role in leasing or renting private properties for mobile tower installation. They also do not issue any “No Objection Certificate” (NOC) for these purposes. Any offer that claims otherwise is likely a scam. No Advance Payment Needed…

On August 14, 2005, Helios Airways Flight 522 took off from Cyprus to Prague, with a stop in Athens. It was a Boeing 737. A few minutes after takeoff, many passengers began feeling unwell. The cabin pressure dropped, and people started experiencing discomfort. A freezing cold, like inside a freezer, spread through the cabin. Due to the lack of oxygen, everyone on board, including the passengers and crew, slowly lost consciousness. Even though everyone inside had fainted, the aircraft continued flying for nearly three hours on autopilot. Greek F16 fighter jets flew close to the plane, trying to contact the…

Lulu Group has officially ended all hypermarket operations in Malaysia due to consistent underperformance. While the retail division has shut down, the company confirmed that its wholesale operations will continue. End of operations at CapSquare The closure was preceded by several months of clearance sales and promotional offers. The final notice came at Lulu’s first Malaysian store located at CapSquare in Kuala Lumpur, announcing the end of retail activities. Entry in 2016 with ambitious plans Lulu entered the Malaysian market in 2016, announcing a US$3 million investment plan to open 10 hypermarkets within five years. At its peak, Lulu operated…

Chennai-based life sciences and AI startup Agilisium marked its 10th anniversary by gifting brand-new Hyundai Creta SUVs to 25 employees who have been with the company since it began in 2014. The event featured the delivery of the white vehicles, each personalized with the employee’s name on the license plate, as a gesture of gratitude. Founder’s Message to the Team Founder and CEO Raj Babu thanked the employees during the event, saying, “Without followers, there is no leader.” He acknowledged their trust and support over the years, adding, “These cars are not rewards, but symbols of enduring trust and shared…

The Singapore-registered container ship MV Wan Hai 503 caught fire on June 9, about 44 nautical miles off Azhikkal on the Kerala coast. The vessel had 22 crew members, including 14 Chinese nationals and 6 from Taiwan. An onboard explosion reportedly caused the fire. Immediate Naval and Coast Guard Response Following the incident, the Defence PRO in Kochi confirmed that the Indian Navy diverted INS Surat and scheduled a Dornier aircraft sortie from INS Garuda. The Indian Coast Guard also responded swiftly, deploying a CG Dornier aircraft and five ships—Sachet, Arnvesh, Samudra Prahari, Abhinav, and Rajdoot—for rescue and damage assessment.…

The Director General of Shipping (DGS) has issued a stern 48-hour deadline to MSC Ship Management Limited, demanding immediate oil recovery operations from the sunken vessel MSC Elsa 3. The ship sank off the Kerala coast on May 24, 2025. Failure to Act May Lead to Legal Action In a formal letter to MSC, the DGS stated that continued delay and inaction by the shipowners and their appointed salvors, T&T Salvage, constitute negligence and a breach of statutory duties. If oil extraction does not begin within 48 hours, the government will explore all legal avenues, including penalties and prosecution. Multiple Laws…

Indian authorities have initiated a criminal investigation against the owner, captain, and crew of the containership MSC Elsa 3, which sank off the coast of Kochi on May 25, 2025. Ship Sank En Route from Vizhinjam to Cochin The incident occurred about 13 nautical miles from Kerala’s coastline. The vessel developed a heavy tilt to the starboard side on May 24 and sank the following day while travelling from Vizhinjam to Cochin. All Crew Members Rescued All 24 crew members were safely rescued by the Indian Coast Guard. There were no reported casualties. Charges Include Reckless and Negligent Navigation A First…

New India Assurance and Tata AIG are expected to be the primary Indian insurers for the Air India aircraft that crashed after takeoff from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport during a flight to London. Insurance Coverage for the Fleet Following its merger with Vistara, Air India has secured a $20 billion insurance cover for a fleet of over 300 aircraft. Despite the increased coverage, the annual premium remains at $30 million—same as in FY 2023–24. Previously, the coverage limit was $10 billion. Aircraft Details The crashed aircraft was a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, considered among the most advanced in global…