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*Air India crash:* The aircraft carrying 242 people, including 11 children, crashed into a hostel for doctors minutes after taking off. Follow our live coverage: https://cna.asia/4jQvuVp

*Air India crash:* At least 200 passengers were on board, say airport officials. Follow our live coverage: https://cna.asia/4mZJaQx

*Air India crash:* There appear to be no survivors on the London-bound flight, the Ahmedabad police chief says. Casualties on the ground have been reported as well. Follow our live coverage: https://cna.asia/4jQvuVp

A Singaporean man who was involved in a viral road rage incident in Johor was fined US$2,152. He pleaded guilty to committing mischief by damaging a Malaysian-registered car and insulting the modesty of the car owner by spitting on his face. https://cna.asia/3TptrMU

Is your honey pure? 🍯 Try the water test at home: Impure honey tends to sink quickly in water, while pure honey drizzles down slowly. As one of the most adulterated foods in the world, honey often hides a few extra ingredients. Talking Point finds out what they are, and why it matters for your health: https://youtu.be/Ej6WVP7cxXQ

A fan was arrested for attempting to break into BTS singer Jungkook’s home in Seoul, hours after he was discharged from military service on Wednesday. https://cna.asia/4jHPARr

Israel says it launched a preemptive strike on Iran, targeting its nuclear and military sites, while declaring a state of emergency pending retaliation. Iran's state TV said several explosions were heard in Tehran, and that its air defence system is on full alert: https://cna.asia/3HVDHtO

At least one passenger has survived the Air India crash. He told Indian media about the moment the plane went down. Follow our live coverage: https://cna.asia/4jQvuVp

DEVELOPING: An Air India plane crashed shortly after take-off at India's Ahmedabad airport in Gujarat. https://cna.asia/4mZJaQx

A 62-year-old man had uttered sexual remarks at his domestic helper, who then relayed it to his wife. Angry she did that, he whipped her with a belt. He was handed a jail term of 3 months and 10 days, and was ordered to pay the victim S$1,000 (US$779) in compensation. https://cna.asia/3FRJkJ4