Congress has once again raised questions over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s silence on US president Donald Trump’s frequent claims that he played a key role in stopping the war between India and Pakistan.

The plane carrying 242 people, including 169 Indian nationals and 53 Britons, hit a residential area, with some on the ground also feared dead.

Air India Flight 379, which left the Thai island of Phuket this morning en route to New Delhi, landed back on the island shortly after takeoff, according to flight tracker Flightradar24. All 156 passengers were escorted from the plane as is standard in emergencies, Reuters reported, citing an Airports of Thailand official.

Prime Minister Mark Carney said there are "big challenges" to discuss at the G7 summit and it makes sense to have the leader of the world's most populous country around the table.

The conversation takes place in the aftermath of Israel's attacks on Iran's military and nuclear facilities. The operation also killed senior officials and scientists.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the grieving family members of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani at the Ahmedabad airport following the tragic Air India plane crash. Rupani, who lost his life in the devastating accident,

Analysts hope it is a step towards repairing ties that soured in 2023, after Canada's then prime minister Justin Trudeau pointed the finger at New Delhi's involvement in murdering Hardeep Singh Nijjar,

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hailed India's digital and technological progress stating that the country is making remarkable progress in innovation and application of technology.