West Bengal is set to join India’s rare earth mining map with the Geological Survey of India (GSI) conducting advanced exploration in Purulia district, a senior official said on Friday.

A preliminary report on the Air India 171 crash in Ahmedabad, which killed 260, reveals a sequence of engine shutdowns moments after takeoff. Cockpit recordings indicate pilot confusion regarding the fuel cutoff, and a distress call was issued just before the crash. The investigation continues to analyze wreckage and components, with no immediate recommendations for Boeing 787 operators.

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