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It is set to be a busy Friday with several events lined up for the day.
Firstly, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is set to submit a preliminary report on the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad on June 12. US President Donald Trump is set to visit Texas to take stock of the devastation caused by recent flash floods.
El Chapo’s son, Ovidio Guzman Lopez, is expected to plead guilty to drug trafficking charges in the United States today. Kanwar Yatra will begin today in India. Meanwhile, the Indian Open Para Athletics Championships will begin today in Bengaluru.
Here is all that is expected to take place throughout the day.
Air India crash report likely
A preliminary report into the recent Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad is expected to be released today. The crash that took place on June 12 in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad claimed 241 lives.
Investigators, led by India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), have reportedly narrowed their focus to the aircraft’s fuel control switches. This comes after a detailed analysis of the black box data and a simulation conducted by Boeing, the aircraft manufacturer. While mechanical failure has not been ruled out, sources indicate that the movement of these switches could have played a pivotal role in the moments leading up to the crash.
The Air India flight AI 171 was en route to London Gatwick when it crashed into a medical hostel complex shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad airport. The incident sparked widespread concern about aviation safety in India, and the preliminary report is highly anticipated as it may offer initial insights into the cause of the tragedy.
Trump to visit flood-ravaged Texas
US President Donald Trump will begin a tour of Texas to take stock of the situation in various regions after flash floods caused massive devastation in the state . The visit follows a catastrophic Fourth of July weekend that saw torrential rains cause the Guadalupe River in the Texas Hill Country to swell rapidly, leading to widespread flooding. The rose from 14 feet (4.2 meters) to 29.5 feet (9 meters) within an hour on July 4.
The disaster has resulted in over 120 confirmed fatalities, including many children, with dozens of individuals still reported missing. Kerr County has been particularly hard-hit, with a significant number of the casualties occurring there, including at Camp Mystic, a girls’ summer camp.
El Chapo’s son expected to plead guilty to drug trafficking charges
Ovidio Guzman Lopez, son of notorious Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, is expected to plead guilty to US drug trafficking today. The hearing was scheduled for July 9, but it was moved to July 11 following a change of plea.
Ovidio, along with his brother Joaquin Guzman Lopez, are alleged to have run a powerful faction of the Sinaloa cartel, known as the “Chapitos,” or “little Chapos.” He was arrested in Mexico in 2023 after a dramatic and violent operation that resulted in numerous deaths. Later, he was extradited to the United States and initially pleaded not guilty to charges of drug trafficking, money laundering, and firearms offenses in Chicago federal court.
Kanwar Yatra to begin
The Kanwar Yatra is set to begin across India today. It is an annual pilgrimage of Lord Shiva devotees which begins on the first day of the Hindu month of Sawan. This year, the Yatra is expected to conclude on July 23 with Sawan Shivratri.
Millions of “Kanwariyas,” clad in saffron attire, will embark on foot to various holy sites like Haridwar, Gaumukh and Gangotri in Uttarakhand, as well as Sultanganj in Bihar, to collect sacred water from the Ganga River.
Traffic restrictions and diversions have been announced to ensure the smooth movement of Kanwariyas in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Delhi and Haryana, among other states. Meanwhile, several key highways and intercity routes, especially those connecting Delhi, Uttarakhand and western UP districts, will operate under rerouted traffic systems to avoid congestion and accidents.
Indian Open Para Athletics Championship to begin
The Indian Open Para Athletics Championships will begin in Bengaluru today. The event will take place at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on July 11 and 12.
All eyes will be on two-time Paralympic gold-medallist javelin thrower Sumit Antil at this event, which marks the final chance to qualify for the World Para Athletics Championship, reported News18.
Two-time Paralympic Discus Throw F56 silver medallist Yogesh Kathuniya, Club throw athlete Dharambir Nain, F56 javelin throw athlete Rinku Hooda, T12 100m, 200m athlete Simran, and T44 high jumper Praveen Kumar will also feature at the event.
With inputs from agencies
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