News18 Afternoon Digest: Key updates on Ahmedabad plane crash, Kolkata rape case

India Jul 02, 2025

Big headlines today: The Dalai Lama made it clear that only the Gaden Phodrang Trust—not any government—gets to decide on his reincarnation, pushing back against China's claims.
Meanwhile, a Bloomberg report says an Air India flight that crashed after leaving Ahmedabad may have had both engines fail; officials are now investigating what happened.

Women students feel unsafe in Kolkata college

In Kolkata, female attendance at South Calcutta Law College has dropped sharply after a student accused in a gangrape case returned to campus—raising concerns about safety.
Over in Mumbai, a teacher was arrested for allegedly assaulting a student, reminding everyone how important safe spaces are at schools and colleges.