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A Delhi-bound Air India flight made an emergency landing in Phuket, Thailand, on Friday following a bomb threat, a day after the deadly crash in Ahmedabad. The plane returned shortly after takeoff, and all 156 passengers were safely evacuated. Authorities have not released details of the threat, according to Firstpost.

Meanwhile, recovery efforts continue following the Ahmedabad tragedy, in which Air India Flight AI171 crashed into residential quarters shortly after takeoff. At least 265 bodies have been recovered. Only one passenger survived. Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that the fire, which was fueled by 1.25 lakh liters of aviation fuel, rendered rescue impossible. DNA tests are being conducted to identify victims.

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All preparations for the 'EV Rally', an event organized annually by the Annapurna Media Network to raise awareness about climate change and reducing air pollution, have been completed.

The program will be held at Bhrikutimandap from 8 am on Saturday. This is the fourth edition of the rally.

“We have been organizing EV rallies every year to spread awareness about climate change and reducing air pollution,” Annapurna Media Network General Manager Manoj Basnet said, adding, “This time, we are drawing the attention of the UN to internationalize the agendas of climate change and air pollution raised during this rally.”

Basnet said that 35 corporate houses have collaborated in the awareness campaign on climate change and air pollution reduction.

The main sponsors of the EV Rally are Hyundai, Global IME Bank Ltd., Curvv.ev (SUV Coupe), Proton E MAS7, Ather, Skywell, Nepal Electricity Authority, Indrive, Save The Children, Oriental Insurance, Hilton Kathmandu, Nami College, KIEC, NAMMI, Fonepay, Yeti Airlines, Real Juice, Jalapa Fresh, Aroma, Star Hospital, Subishu, Khadya Byawastha Tatha Byapar Company Ltd., Sath Sathai, iPPAN, AVNI Center For Sustainability, Gham Power,ARKSH Food, Rastriya Banijya Bank, WWF, Citizens Bank Limited, Henery Volts, Simrik Air and ZEHO.

Along with the rally, there will also be EV vehicles, food stalls,  kidzone for children and live bands.

The live concert will feature musical performances by child singer Prayush Gautam, singer Sanjja Chaulagain, Benisha Poudel, Laxmi Archay, singer Pawan Giri, and Karan Pariyar, while comedian Dinesh Kafle (Howde Dai) will perform in the event.

AMN General Manager Basnet has invited everyone to participate in this awareness campaign to reduce climate change and air pollution.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the site of the tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad and met with injured victims at the Civil Hospital on Friday.

The London-bound flight crashed into a residential area shortly after take-off on Thursday, killing 241 of the 242 people on board. The sole survivor, British national Vishwashkumar Ramesh, is recovering in hospital. The number of casualties on the ground remains unknown, according to Firstpost.

The aircraft was carrying 169 Indian nationals, 53 Britons, seven Portuguese nationals, and one Canadian, according to Air India.

Families of the victims have begun providing DNA samples to aid in the identification process.

PM Modi chaired a high-level meeting in Ahmedabad with ministers and senior officials to oversee rescue operations, victim identification, and support measures for affected families, according to Firstpost.

Describing the tragedy as “beyond words,” Modi expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and offered condolences to the bereaved families.

The Kathmandu District Court on Thursday issued an order to send Durga Prasain and six others to  judicial custody on the charge of inciting criminal activities in the Capital City. 

A single bench of District Judge Dhruba Raj Karki issued an order to send Prasain and six others to judicial custody for their roles in the Tinkune incident. 

Two persons including a photo journalist at Avenues Television Suresh Rajak had died during the violent demonstration of pro-monarchy protesters in Tinkune on May 28. 

Likewise, the court has ordered to release 32 others on bail in the same case.