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Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
July 23, 1985, Forty Years Ago: Kanishka explosion
Doubts over the possibility of an explosion aboard the Kanishka flight are fast disappearing. Those who have heard the Shannon ATC tapes and the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) are now fairly certain there was an explosion on board the aircraft. In the Shannon ATC tape there is a four minute, three second silence after the captain's final talk with the ground station, punctuated only by beeps. Then suddenly, there is a prolonged rumble, followed by a series of lower rumbles, one loud rumble and a piercing human shriek that dies out suddenly. Rajiv-Longowal meet The Akali Dal (L) president, Harchand Singh Longowal, will meet PM Rajiv Gandhi in New Delhi. This will be the first contact between the Akali Dal leadership and the government since early 1984, when talks on the Punjab problem broke down. The meeting, which has come about at the Prime Minister's initiative, will be held in Parliament House. PM talks to Reagan Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi said that he told US President Ronald Reagan that India would be hard-pressed to counter the nuclear threat from Pakistan if that country persisted in its efforts to acquire a nuclear bomb. Although there were many points of divergence, Gandhi said he found Reagan to be 'very frank'. DDA flats inspection The Supreme Court appointed the chief engineer (quality control) of Delhi Development Authority as its commissioner to inspect the condition of the low-income group flats in KG 11, Vikaspuri, which were allegedly on the verge of crumbling down. In a petition, the KG 11 Residents Welfare Association said the condition of the flats, where over 400 families were living since 1982, was fast deteriorating.
Indian Express
7 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
July 8, 1985, Forty Years Ago: Kanishka ‘Clues'
Computer analysis of the 'Kanishka' aircraft's digital flight data recorder (DFDR) gave 'definite clues' of a mid-air explosion before it plunged into the Atlantic on June 23. This further confirms the sabotage theory advanced by aviation circles and strengthened by the hearing of the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre. The analysis of the DFDR tape suggested cracking of the aircraft material seconds after the explosion. Bhopal Tragedy Probe Justice N K Singh, who is inquiring into the Bhopal gas disaster, said the Madhya Pradesh government was not cooperating enough to enable him to expedite the inquiry. He said he was 'handicapped' as the government had not appointed sufficient staff to assist the commission, and the technical experts required to assist in the investigation. He also cited instances when government departments objected to the commission's requirements on financial grounds. Ahmedabad Violence Five persons were killed and more than 20 injured as large-scale violence erupted anew in the communally sensitive Kalupur and Dariapur areas of the walled city, less than 40 hours after the Army handed over control of the walled city to the police. Indefinite curfew was imposed in these two areas. However, the Director General of Police, J F Ribeiro, ruled out deployment of the Army, saying, 'no chance at all'. Deadly Collapse At least 38 persons are feared to have been killed and 42 others injured when an Army building under construction collapsed near Akhnoor, about 34 km from Jammu. Eight bodies have reportedly been recovered and the rest were still buried under the debris. The building collapsed due to the heavy downpour. The victims were labourers from Madhya Pradesh.
Indian Express
17-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
July 17, 1985, Forty Years Ago: Decoding CVR
The preliminary hearing of the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) of the ill-fated Air India Jumbo, Kanishka, established that the snapping of communication was 'sudden and abrupt'. The preliminary run was done at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre. The spokesman and secretary to the court of inquiry, S N Sharma, said the preliminary run of the tape was 'pretty good and normal'. Conditions for peace Tamil groups have set out four basic principles that they say are vital to Tamil interests and which they want recognised in any new proposals for ending the ethnic conflict. Neelan Tiruchelvam, a spokesman for the Tamil United Liberation Front, said the principles were conveyed to the government at peace talks in Thimphu. They are the acceptance of the Tamils as a national minority, recognition of their traditional homelands, the right to self-determination and citizenship and the right to live in Sri Lanka for all Tamils. Army withdrawn The Army, which was called in to assist the civil administration in Ahmedabad and Baroda to contain violence in the wake of the anti-reservation agitation, has been withdrawn. It will, however, stand by. The decision to withdraw the 2,000-odd troops was taken at a high-power meeting of state government officials with the Army and police. Longowal's plan Harchand Singh Longowal, president of the Shiromani Akali Dal (Longowal) has said that the Akali Dal had decided to organise district-level conferences all over Punjab and parts of Haryana. These will be held from August 1 to 20 to mobilise the masses for the new line of action, to be announced on August 20, for the acceptance of its long-pending demands.
Indian Express
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
July 16, 1985, Forty Years Ago: Black Box Analysis
The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) and the engineering department of Air India are all set to extract a read-out and a print-out of the cockpit voice recorder and the digital flight data recorder of the ill-fated Air India jumbo Kanishka that perished in the Atlantic off the Irish coast on June 23. The Sri Lankan President, J R Jayewardene, has offered to grant 'sufficient autonomy' to Tamil areas of the island to resolve the ethnic issue, Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi said. The offer had come during the talks the Sri Lankan President had with the Prime Minister. Virtually ruling out support for a separate Eelam, the Prime Minister told a news conference at Raj Bhavan that 'we will not support anything more than what is available in India'. The overseas wing of the so-called Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) seems to be disintegrating and its former president, Amanullah Khan, is so frustrated with what he called 'integral politics' that he is now seriously thinking of setting up his headquarters in some Middle East country, possibly the UAE. After a fiery four-and-a-half-hour discussion over the 'Dharavi land scandal', the entire Opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly walked out for the day in protest against the government's refusal to appoint a committee of House members to probe the 'deal'. Leader of the Opposition Sharad Pawar did not agree with Minister of State for Urban Development Ram Manohar Tripathi's offer to ask the chief secretary to investigate the land deal.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev actress Kanishka Soni on celebrating shravan month: ‘I'm happy to enjoy my devotion in Los Angeles'
The holy month of Shravan, dedicated to Lord Shiva, holds special significance for devotees across the world. This year, Shravan month begins on July 11, 2025, and will conclude on August 9, 2025. For actress Kanishka Soni, known for her roles in Devon Ke Diya Aur Baati Hum, and Pavitra Rishta, this month is a deeply spiritual time as she continues her devotion from her new home in Los Angeles. Speaking about her connection to Shravan month, Kanishka shared, 'This Shravan month, I am wholeheartedly dedicating my time and energy to Lord Shiva, honoring his divine sacrifice of drinking poison to save the world. I will be observing fasts every Monday, chanting his name, mantras and celebrating his glories through bhajans and kirtans. Here in LA, we do have shiv temples. I'm shifted here but I'm following every ritual and that makes me feel connected to my country. ' Highlighting her spiritual practices further, she said, 'As per our culture, I also include bhajans of Lord Krishna and Lord Ram, embracing the unity of all divine forms. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 21st Century Skills Start with Confident Communication Planet Spark Learn More Undo This month is not just about rituals—it's a sacred opportunity for inner purification and spiritual elevation. I am also blessed to be associated with ISKCON, engaging in Harinam sankirtan, distributing the Bhagavad Gita, and sharing Krishna consciousness with others. Shravan is truly an auspicious and divine month, and I'm grateful to be using it in service, devotion, and upliftment of others.' Kanishka concluded, 'Though I'm shifted here, my devotion and faith remain the same. I'm happy to find Shiva temples here. I feel blessed.' Her spiritual journey continues to inspire fans, proving that true devotion transcends geography.
