India • Jun 14, 2025

Turkey's role in Air India crash: Baba Ramdev's allegations

Yoga guru Baba Ramdev has suggested a "foreign conspiracy" behind the recent Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, pointing fingers at a Turkish maintenance agency. While he didn't offer evidence, his comments have stirred fresh debate about outside involvement in Indian aviation just as safety checks are ramping up.

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Adani dropped Celebi after government pulled security clearance

Following security concerns, Adani Airport Holdings dropped its ground handling contracts with Turkish firm Celebi after the government pulled their security clearance—affecting major airports like Mumbai and Ahmedabad. Air India is also shifting its aircraft maintenance away from Turkish Technic to other regions, with CEO Campbell Wilson saying this move aligns with "national sentiment" and ongoing geopolitical tensions.