Dassault rejects Pakistan claims of downed Rafale
Dassault Aviation CEO Eric Trappier has firmly rejected Pakistan’s claims of shooting down three Indian Rafale jets during Operation Sindoor, calling them “simply not true.” In an interview ahead of the Paris Air Show, Trappier said no Rafale losses were reported by the Indian Air Force. He praised Rafale’s unmatched multirole capabilities and dismissed Pakistani reports as inaccurate propaganda. Islamabad earlier claimed to have downed six Indian aircraft, but offered no evidence.
Air India commits support to families of crash victims
Air India has confirmed full support to families of victims of the June 12 Ahmedabad plane crash that killed 241 of 242 on board. Over 400 relatives are in Ahmedabad, receiving aid from Air India teams. The airline is coordinating with authorities on repatriation and remains cooperative with investigations. So far, 47 victims have been identified via DNA testing; 24 bodies have been handed over. Former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani was confirmed among the dead.
Dr Death’s aide arrested in Aligarh after 21 years
Delhi Police have arrested Rajender alias Rajua, a key aide of serial killer Devender Sharma aka Dr Death, after 21 years on the run. Apprehended in Aligarh on June 14, Rajender was wanted in a 2004 murder case and declared a proclaimed offender. He operated under a false identity and worked as a security guard.