The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) refuted a report by The New York Times, deeming it factually incorrect and biased. The MEA emphasized that Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has consistently followed international trade regulations and end-user commitments, dismissing any allegations against the state-owned defense company. India’s stringent legal framework for strategic trade was underscored by the MEA, urging media outlets to exercise due diligence in reporting to prevent misrepresentation of facts.
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'Investigations of this magnitude take time': US probe agency slams media reports on Air India 171 crash; calls them 'premature and speculative'
The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) criticized recent media reports on the Air India Flight 171 crash as "premature and speculative," emphasizing that investigations of this nature require time. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) released a preliminary report indicating an engine failure shortly after takeoff and warned against spreading unverified information, asserting that it is too early to draw definitive conclusions. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The US National Transportation Safety...
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