The preliminary report on the Boeing 787 accident has created a debate among the aviation experts. The report focuses on the position of the fuel control switch in the cockpit, suggesting that both were taken to a ‘cut -off’ position. Experts questioned the possibility of accidental manual switching in view of the security system. The report mentions a ‘Mayde’ call immediately in the takeoff, indicating a serious condition. Former officials highlight the previous events of double engine failures in 787 and emphasize the importance of investigating potential technical faults rather than only focusing on pilot functions. The conversation between the pilot and the co-pilot, where one asks why the other closes the engine and receives the refusal, adds complication to the investigation.

The report of Justice Kanha Commission on Karnataka stampede has been presented to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The report has Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) cricket team and DNA, an event company responsible for the incident. It cites gross negligence, insufficient security system and failure to follow proper procedures. The report states that only 76 police personnel were deployed, which was inadequate. RCB stamped on 4 June in Bengaluru after tweeting about a win parade without prior permission. The Karnataka cabinet is expected to meet the report on July 17 to discuss the report and decide on further works.

A shocking incident came to light in Yaadagir, Karnataka, where a woman allegedly pushed her husband into the Krishna River during a selfie session. The couple stopped their bikes on the bridge when the woman allegedly poured her into the water and later claimed that he had accidentally slipped.

Security of Boeing Dreamliners is subject to acute investigation after a fuel switch incident, causing a sudden damage to the engine power. The preliminary report shows that the fuel switch went into a ‘cut -off’ position from ‘run’, causing an emergency. The incident has raised questions about the need for immediate investigation on safety protocols and globally all Dreamlines. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an alert about these switches in 2018. Boeing’s response is described as ‘defense’, the company said they would cooperate in the investigation but remain silent on the fuel switch issue. The incident has possible impacts for India’s relations with the global aviation industry and Boeing, important orders were given in the pipeline.