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Scottish Indian community in mourning after plane crash kills 241 onboard
Members of the Indian community in Scotland are in mourning after a plane bound for London Gatwick crashed shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad airport. Air India confirmed 241 of the 242 people on board the Boeing 787 Dreamliner were killed on Thursday, in one of the deadliest plane crashes in terms of the number of British nationals killed. Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, who is 40-years-old and from the UK, is believed to be the only survivor. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has been in contact with Mr Ramesh to offer consular support, Downing Street said. Investigators trying to establish the cause of the accident have found the black box from the Boeing 787. Communities in Scotland have told STV News of their sadness following the disaster. Tributes were paid at the Hindu Mandir in Glasgow, while at the Mahanji Centre of Benevolence in Huntly, mourners said the disaster feels 'very close to home'. Madhu Jain, Hindu Mandir executive committee, said: 'I was just crying and crying. I could not believe that this has happened. 'I have to repeat myself and keep on listening to the news – this is such a terrible thing that has happened. 'There are lots of friends who were there on the plane.' Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday visited the crash site on Friday, with video footage showing him talking to Mr Ramesh in hospital. There are fears the number of people killed on the ground could rise. At least five medical students were killed and about 50 injured. Investigations are continuing into the cause of the crash. A Number 10 spokesman said the FCDO helpline set up as a result of the crash had received 'almost 300″ calls as of Friday morning. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
India.com
03-05-2025
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Indian diaspora holds major protest in Berlin against Pahalgam terror attack, demands...
Indian diaspora holds major protest in Berlin against Pahalgam terror attack, demands… Berlin: Several Members of the Indian diaspora and friends of India staged a massive protest in Berlin on Friday (local time) against the recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam in which 26 tourists lost their lives. The protesters marched through some of the city's iconic landmarks , drawing attention from local citizens. They also demanded stringent action against the terrorists involved in the terror attack. Earlier, members of the Indian community gathered outside the Indian High Commission's office in London to show solidarity and support for India and the victims' families. A counter-demonstration was held in response to a protest organised by pro-Khalistani and Pakistani activists. Similarly, on April 28, in a heartfelt show of solidarity and mourning, the Hindu Mandir and Gurudwara Singh Sabha in Warsaw organised special prayers to honour the civilians killed in the recent terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. The Hindu Mandir conducted a 'Garud Puran Path,' offering condolences to the victims and their families. The event saw participation from heads and members of various Indian diaspora associations in Warsaw, including the Tamil Association, Telugu Association, Sindhi Association, and Punjabi Association. Community leaders and devotees gathered to express their grief and support. Following a recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, that killed 26 tourists, members of the Indian diaspora in France held a demonstration near the Eiffel Tower. They condemned Pakistan for its alleged support of terrorist activities and expressed their solidarity with the victims. The protest took place on Sunday. (With ANI inputs)
