We are all devastated by plane crash tragedy in Ahmedabad: PM Modi
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that the plane crash tragedy in Ahmedabad has left everyone devastated, saying the loss of so many lives in such a sudden and heartbreaking manner is beyond words.
Modi posted his message of grief and condolence on X as he visited the crash site and met the injured being treated.
He said, "We are all devastated by the air tragedy in Ahmedabad. The loss of so many lives in such a sudden and heartbreaking manner is beyond words. Condolences to all the bereaved families."
He added, "We understand their pain and also know that the void left behind will be felt for years to come. Om Shanti."
Air India said 241 of the 242 persons on board had died in the crash, which also killed residents of a medical college as it crashed into the building.
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MediaOne TV Facebook page restored after block linked to ‘government request’
Kochi: The official Facebook page of Malayalam news channel MediaOne TV has been restored after being blocked without prior notice, the broadcaster said on Wednesday.
The channel was quoted by Maktoob as saying that the restriction was lifted automatically, with Meta Platforms informing it that the action had been taken following a “government request” which has now expired or been reversed.
The development came shortly after the channel approached the Kerala High Court challenging the blocking of its page, terming it arbitrary and in violation of legal provisions and judicial precedents. The High Court had issued notice to Meta via email hours before the restriction was withdrawn.
In its petition, the channel said access to its Facebook page had been restricted for users in India without citing any specific content or alleged violation. It contended that while individual posts may be taken down under applicable a rule, blocking an entire page goes beyond the scope of such measures.
The incident followed an earlier action taken against the channel in 2022, when the Ministry of Information and transmitting prohibited it from transmitting. It cited national security concerns regarding the Ministry of Home Affairs' refusal of security clearance.
The Supreme Court of India in April 2023 set aside the ban, observing that national security claims cannot be made without substantive basis and that criticism of government policies does not render a media outlet anti-national.
