At the Democratic Party Convention in Chicago, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris officially accepted her nomination for the presidency. In her speech, Harris pledged to be a president for all Americans and warned of the serious consequences if Donald Trump were to return to the White House, describing him as a “non-serious man.” Harris, who was met with prolonged applause, expressed gratitude to her husband, Douglass Emhoff, and President Joe Biden. Reflecting on her journey, she credited her mother, Shyamala Harris, an Indian immigrant, for inspiring her commitment to human rights, equality, and civil society.
An Air India plane crashed into a university hostel in Ahmedabad seconds after takeoff, killing 204 people and injuring 41. One passenger, Ramesh Vishwaskumar Bucharvada, survived and is being treated.
The Boeing 787 crashed after climbing just 190 meters. The plane had issued a Mayday call but lost contact soon after. It was carrying 242 people, including 169 Indian, 53 British, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian nationals.
Indian PM Modi called the incident “heartbreaking.” UK PM Starmer and Portugal’s PM Montenegro expressed condolences, while King Charles was briefed. The victims include 169 Indians, 53 British, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian.
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