India News Today – June 13, 2025: Air India Crash, Delhi Heatwave & RBI Cuts
๐ฐ Full India News Update – June 13, 2025 1. Ahmedabad Airline Disaster A catastrophic crash involving Air India Flight AI‑171 has shocked the nation. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, en route from Ahmedabad to London, went down seconds after takeoff, claiming at least 269 lives (including 28 on the ground) people.com +6 theguardian.com +6 en.wikipedia.org +6 . Miraculously, one British passenger survived , while rescue and DNA identification efforts are underway. The PM and Home Minister have visited the scene, and domestic and international agencies are aiding the official probe . 2. Heatwave Continues in Delhi New Delhi is baking in a severe heatwave , hitting a scorching 46.3 °C , with evenings dropping only to 35.6 °C . The IMD warns of health risks, urging residents to stay hydrated, avoid peak sun hours, and take precautions, particularly among vulnerable groups timesofindia.indiatimes.com . 3. RBI Cuts Rates to Boost Growth In a surprise move, the RBI slashed intere...