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Canada Standard
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Canada Standard
Former Civil Aviation Minister Rajiv Pratap Rudy condoles Ahmedabad plane crash tragedy
Patna (Bihar) [India], June 13 (ANI): Former Union Civil Aviation Minister Rajiv Pratap Rudy condoled the Air India flight crash near Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai International Airport on Thursday. Rudy highlighted how the plane's model, Boeing's 787-8 Dreamliner, is known for efficiency, and he cannot comment on the cause before an investigation is completed.. 'This is very sad and unfortunate. But I am not an expert. It will be very difficult to say what the cause of the accident was. It can be clear only after an investigation. This was a 787 Dreamliner aircraft which is considered a very efficient aircraft. It can easily fly for 12-14 hours after taking off,' the former union minister told reporters here. 'The flight was going from Ahmedabad to London. So, the plane must have 80-90 tons of fuel...I can't comment on the cause of the accident, but only after an investigation can it be clear. This is very sad and unusual,' he added. Earlier, Rudy condoled the demise of people in the crash in a post on X. 'The tragedy of the plane crash in Ahmedabad has deeply saddened my heart. This pain is beyond words. My condolences are with all the passengers, crew and their families. I pray to God to give strength to the bereaved families and speedy recovery to the injured,' the former union minister wrote. Earlier today, Rajasthan Deputy CM Prem Chand Bairwa expressed grief over the incident, and that 'all central and state activities have been stopped.' 'This is the first time such a thing has happened and the loss is unbearable. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have reached the spot. The injured will be given relief... All state and central activities have been stopped... May the deceased rest in peace,' Bairwa said. Till now, one survivor has been found in the deadly crash of an Air India plane carrying 242 people, after it rammed into a nearby doctors' hostel shortly after taking off from the Ahmedabad airport, a senior police officer said. Speaking to ANI on a phone call, Ahmedabad Police Commissioner GS Malik says, 'The police found one survivor in seat 11A. He has been in the hospital and is under treatment. Cannot say anything about the number of deaths yet. The death toll may increase as the flight crashed in a residential area.' The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, carrying 242 people, including 12 crew members, crashed shortly after take-off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Thursday afternoon. 'After the takeoff, the plane crashed here and after a preliminary enquiry, we got to know that the ... plane crashed into a building, which is a doctors' hostel,' Jaipal Singh Rathore, Joint Commissioner of Police, Ahmedabad, told reporters. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed into the doctors' hostel near the airport perimeter. Air India said that among the 230 passengers, 169 were Indians, 53 British, seven Portuguese and one Canadian national. As per ATC, the aircraft departed from Ahmedabad at 1339 IST (0809 UTC) from runway 23. It made a Mayday call to ATC, but thereafter, the aircraft did not respond to the calls made by ATC. Immediately after departure, fell on the ground outside the airport perimeter. The official said that heavy black smoke was seen coming from the accident site. (ANI)
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Safe Haven Defense Appoints Rudy Diaz as Chief Executive Officer
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Safe Haven Defense US, LLC ("Safe Haven Defense"), a premier provider of branded, proprietary window security laminate systems in North America, has announced the appointment of Rodolfo "Rudy" Diaz as Chief Executive Officer, effective June 12th. Cameron Evans will step down from his role as interim CEO and will remain actively involved as a member of the Board of Directors. "I am confident that Rudy's leadership and deep experience in the security industry will help drive continued growth and success for Safe Haven Defense," said Evans. Rudy brings over three decades of leadership experience in security, risk management, and compliance. Most recently, he served as President of Gordian Risk Solutions, a firm he founded to help multinational organizations navigate complex security and operational challenges. His background includes senior leadership roles at Iron Mountain, Flex LTD, Allied Universal, SOS Security, Hewlett Packard, and GlobalFoundries. Throughout his career, Rudy has safeguarded human capital, physical assets, supply chains, and intellectual property of various enterprises across the globe. His work has supported a wide array of industries including Government, Consumer, Automotive, Technology, Healthcare, Financial, Entertainment, and Critical Infrastructure sectors. A Marquette University graduate with a BA in Criminology, Rudy is also a U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran, twice awarded the Bronze Star with "V" for valor. "I am honored to join Safe Haven Defense and look forward to advancing the Company's national expansion and strengthening partnerships across commercial and institutional markets," said Diaz. "I'm especially excited to continue the Company's mission to protect people and assets with innovative, effective, and high-impact security solutions." "We look forward to having Rudy on board to help guide Safe Haven Defense through its continued growth as the market leader in the security window laminate system market," said Steve Johnson, Founder and President of Safe Haven Defense. About Safe Haven Defense:Based in Scottsdale, AZ, Safe Haven Defense is the premier provider of branded, proprietary window security laminate solutions across North America. The company delivers cost-effective, security laminate certified by third-party accredited laboratories. Applied on-site to existing windows with minimal disruption, the film enhances protection against ballistic, forced entry, explosions, and severe weather threats. Safe Haven Defense serves a wide range of sectors including education, commercial, retail, government, and healthcare, with installations completed in over 1,000 facilities across all 50 states. For more information, please visit: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Safe Haven Defense US, LLC
NDTV
12-06-2025
- General
- NDTV
"Like A Fireball": Ex Aviation Minister Rajiv Pratap Rudy To NDTV On Air India Crash
New Delhi: Former aviation minister Rajiv Pratap Rudy, a pilot himself, said today that the UK-bound Air India flight that crashed in Ahmedabad, was carrying a huge amount of fuel and its crash had led to a massive explosion. The Boeing Dreamliner flight with 242 people on board, had crashed minutes after take-off and landed in the middle of the city, heavily damaging a medical college hostel. "The Air India flight must have been carrying 80-90 tonnes of fuel, it is like a fireball on crash," Mr Rudy told NDTV in an exclusive interview. The flight was carrying extra aviation fuel, which is extremely inflammable, in view of its long journey. As the flight went down -- its nose up, indicating the pilots were fighting a losing battle to gain height - a huge orange fireball was seen exploding above the tightly packed terraces. The crash took place at 1.38 pm as the aircraft lost altitude soon after takeoff. Preliminary information indicated that the plane had reached a height of approximately 825 feet when it suddenly descended. There was a mayday call from the pilot before everything fell silent. It is not yet clear what caused the crash. The ideas making the rounds include engine trouble and bird hit -- the area being full of birds at this time of the year. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is an extremely sturdy aircraft and this particular one was in good condition, being only 11 years old, experts said. The authorities are hoping to learn more once the black box is recovered. But that could take time, given the high temperature in the area in the aftermath of the crash. rescue teams and foremen are at work at the site, clearing debris and looking for survivors. As condolences messages flowed in from across the world, Air India and Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran said he is in constant touch with people on the ground in Ahmedabad. "We will do everything in our power to help survivors and the families. A crisis response team has been set up and teams are going to Ahmedabad. We are also in touch with authorities and, of course, we want to find out the cause," he said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the crash is "heartbreaking" beyond words. He said he is in touch with Ministers and authorities working to help the affected families and resolve the situation. Union home minister Amit Shah is on way to Ahmedabad. "The tragedy in Ahmedabad has stunned and saddened us. It is heartbreaking beyond words. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with everyone affected by it. Have been in touch with Ministers and authorities who are working to assist those affected," PM Modi posted on X (formerly Twitter). The plane had 169 Indians, 53 British nationals, a Canadian and 7 Portuguese on board.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Rs 81.47 crore approved for repair of 18km road in Saran
Chhapra: The state road construction department has approved Rs 81.47 crore for the widening and strengthening of an 18km-long road from Manpur to Garkha in Saran district under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF). Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In a press release issued from his office, Saran MP Rajiv Pratap Rudy on Wednesday claimed that this was another important achievement towards the infrastructure development of the Saran parliamentary constituency. Rudy stated that this road starts from Manpur under Dighwara block and goes up to Garkha Bazar (left out portion of NH 722). He further mentioned that important villages and markets like Bhairavpur, Matihan Chowk, Kamalpur, and Maulvi Bazar fall on this road. "After widening, the width of this road will be 10 metres, which will make the traffic easier, safer, and faster. To get this scheme included in CRIF, Rudy held continuous meetings with the state govt's road construction minister and the Union road transport and highways minister," Rudy said. Rudy expressed hope that in the future, this would improve regional connectivity and boost employment and economic activities.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lana Parrilla's ‘Bruiser' Teaches The Rainmaker Some Lessons in Trailer for USA Network Adaptation
The forecast calls for The Rainmaker to come this summer — on Friday, Aug. 15 at 10/9c, when USA Network premieres its adaptation of the John Grisham novel. (Episodes will be available to stream on Peacock one week after airing on USA.) A teaser trailer and first photos were released along with the summertime premiere date. More from TVLine Apple Promo Teases New Invasion, Morning Show and Foundation Seasons - For All Mankind, Monarch Still MIA New Ironheart Trailer: To Protect People, Wakanda Forever's Riri Williams Must Think 'Outside the Box' What to Watch This Week: 40+ Premieres, Finales and More Based on Grisham's best-selling 1995 novel, The Rainmaker follows Rudy Baylor (played by Rivals' Milo Callaghan), fresh out of law school, as he goes head-to-head with courtroom lion Leo Drummond (Mad Men's John Slattery) as well as his law school girlfriend, Sarah (I Know What You Did Last Summer's Madison Iseman). In doing so, Rudy, along with his boss, J. Lyman 'Bruiser' Stone (Once Upon a Time's Parrilla), and her disheveled paralegal, Deck (The Boys' P.J. Byrne), uncover two connected conspiracies surrounding the mysterious death of their client's son. The series' cast also includes Dan Fogler (The Goldbergs), Wade Briggs (Foundation) and Robyn Cara (Trying). The 1997 film adaptation by Francis Ford Coppola starred Matt Damon as Rudy, Jon Voight as Drummond, Mickey Rourke as Bruiser and Danny DeVito as Deck, while Claire Danes played Rudy's love interest. 'What is it about this story that keeps drawing people in?' showrunner Michael Seitzman asked in a statement. 'Maybe it's the David-and-Goliath legal thriller, the dangerous romance, or the coming-of-age story. For me, above all, it's the characters. They jumped off the page in John's book and were a joy to expand upon in our show. Not to mention, Milo Callaghan, who plays Rudy Baylor, is your next crush.' In addition to Seitzman, the series' executive producers include Grisham, Patrick Moran, Jason Richman, David Gernert and Jason Blum. Want scoop on , or for any other TV show? Shoot an email to InsideLine@ and your question may be answered via Matt's Inside Line!
