During the 1446 Hijri Hajj rituals in Mecca, pilgrims ran toward the Kaaba and prayed for Palestine. A prayer by a group from Turkmenistan during tawaf stood out as they spoke in Turkish, making it understandable for pilgrims from Türkiye. The group prayed to witness Allah’s light and asked for the salvation of the oppressed in Gaza and Palestine. Their words moved many, as Turkish pilgrims also joined in the prayer.
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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