Air India plane crash survivor: "Everything happened in front of my eyes"
"It felt like the plane came to a standstill (in the air) for 5 to 10 seconds," 40-year-old Viswash Kumar Ramesh said. He was in seat 11A when the Air India flight crashed.
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"It felt like the plane came to a standstill (in the air) for 5 to 10 seconds," 40-year-old Viswash Kumar Ramesh said. He was in seat 11A when the Air India flight crashed.
Air India flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 carrying 242 people, crashed after taking off from Ahmedabad on its way to London.
In the days since, tensions have risen dangerously between India and Pakistan, which have fought two of their three wars over Kashmir.
Pittsburgh International Airport has added India's largest cargo airline, Spice-Xpress.
A 50,000-year-old lake in India just turned pink, and experts don't know exactly why.
Rania Harris, of Rania's Catering, is taking us to a dinner party in India and making two fresh desserts.
While on vacation, Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto met with the Dalai Lama.
A man was mauled to death by a bear after he reportedly tried to take a selfie with the animal, according to reports.
At least 115 people were killed when an overnight passenger train rolled off the track in northern India early Sunday, with rescuers working into the night to pull people out of the mangled coaches, police said.
People of Indian descent marched through the streets of Oakland, celebrating "India Day."
An Emirates flight from India with 300 people on board crash-landed at Dubai's main airport on Wednesday.
A Pittsburgh-area man has pleaded guilty to selling powder that dilutes heroin and tiny "stamp" bags used to package it for street sale.
The Hindu temple in southern India was packed with thousands for a religious festival early Sunday when the fireworks began - an unauthorized pyrotechnic display that went horribly wrong.
Inexpensive activities, combined with favorable exchange rates, make it possible for travelers to enjoy a vacation of a lifetime to several foreign countries.
A look at five of the best international festivals and events held in the fall.
Here's a quick guide for families to the New Seven Wonders of the World and the only surviving original Seven Wonders of the World.
The good folks at The Restaurant Choice cooked up these handsomely designed infographics to get you through your next international dining adventure.
For me, this time of year is all about love, hope, giving back and giving thanks. So, when a friend found Rupee's story and suggested I dedicate a Furry Tails' post to him, I naturally thought it was a great idea.
A local teenager was convicted of fatally stabbing his mother while the pair vacationed in India almost two years ago, but had that conviction reversed.
A teenager from South Fayette, who is accused of murdering his mother in India, has been found guilty. Joncarlo Patton was convicted by a juvenile court in India and will serve three years in a juvenile facility.
The inbound lanes of the Fort Pitt Tunnel were shut down due to an over-height truck hitting the top of the tunnel.
A man was found shot multiple times in Pittsburgh's Brighton Heights neighborhood, and two people have been questioned.
Warmer temperatures with some humidity will end the week as isolated and scattered storm chances remain in Pittsburgh.
The decision to hire outside counsel comes after two district employees were arrested last and accused of inappropriate relationships with students.
The school district is encouraging families to monitor children for any signs of illness.
The inbound lanes of the Fort Pitt Tunnel were shut down due to an over-height truck hitting the top of the tunnel.
A man was found shot multiple times in Pittsburgh's Brighton Heights neighborhood, and two people have been questioned.
Warmer temperatures with some humidity will end the week as isolated and scattered storm chances remain in Pittsburgh.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
The decision to hire outside counsel comes after two district employees were arrested last and accused of inappropriate relationships with students.
President Trump said in a speech that the U.S. will complete its military mission in Iran "very shortly," and that U.S. forces have achieved "overwhelming victories."
President Trump is planning to deliver a prime-time address Wednesday night to "provide an important update on Iran," the White House said, as the president faces critical decisions in the monthlong war.
A federal judge has ordered Penn to hand over records about Jewish employees on campus to a federal agency as part of an investigation into antisemitic discrimination.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's construction of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom to replace the White House's East Wing,
Congress has yet to approve funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down for over 40 days.
Fat Head's Saloon on Pittsburgh's South Side is closing next month after more than 30 years in business.
Studies show nearly 25% of Pennsylvanians can't pay their power bills at least once a year.
After a rat raised questions about health and safety at The Urban Tap, the owner says the South Side business is ready to gain back the public's trust.
Looking to get free shipping when you make an online purchase, but your order doesn't qualify? Here's how you can change that!
Pennsylvania farmers say economic factors like diesel fuel and fertilizer costs are pushing them to the edge.
This week’s waiting child, Joseph, is a very creative kid, so we had him get his hands dirty with clay and paint at the North Hills Arts Center.
If you’re planning on getting organized this year with some spring cleaning, it’s also a good time to do a “digital spring refresh" and get your monthly bills in order, too.
Pittsburgh sports fans are known for their passion, but just how far does that black-and-gold pride go? KDKA-TV’s Fan N'ATion finds out!
Easter is this weekend for many, and next weekend for those celebrating Orthodox Easter. Different dates, same delicious tradition: a beautiful braided sweet bread that takes center stage on the table.
PTL hosts Daisy Jade and David Highfield discuss Pittsburgh culture, trending news and social media, food, sports, and more.
A Sewickley Hills man said he's left without a usable driveway because PennDOT cannot get it right.
Steven Eason, 15, was shot and killed while trying to break up a fight at the Haunted Hills Hayride in North Versailles in 2021. No arrest has been made.
People in the Pittsburgh area formed "Families for Justice," a support group for parents who lost children to gun violence.
An inspection sheds light on why dust is blanketing a neighborhood in Westmoreland County.
The O'Connor administration will begin taking a scalpel to Pittsburgh's finances as it tries to close a $30 million to $40 million budget hole.
UPMC and AHN say they've been collaborating about getting ready for an event of this magnitude.
When doctors found out Ainsley Flynn had viral myocarditis, they leaped into action to save her. Now, Flynn is giving back.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exploring everything radiation treatment can treat, and the success has been life-changing for people.
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
Oneil Cruz homered twice and Ryan O'Hearn hit a three-run shot as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-3.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Attorney General James Uthmeier sent a letter to Goodell last week saying the league's 23-year-old Rooney Rule amounts to "blatant race and sex discrimination."
Rickard Rakell, Anthony Mantha and Egor Chinakov scored first-period goals as the Penguins raced past Detroit 5-1.
The new display panels will replace the original sidewalk bricks, which have required repeated repairs since the park opened in 2001.
Fat Head's Saloon on Pittsburgh's South Side is closing next month after more than 30 years in business.
Pittsburgh's newest music venue released a lineup of its first concerts on Monday, giving a taste of what's to come at Citizens Live at the Wylie.
Forbes' latest ranking of the world's richest people has been released, and the list features billionaires with ties to Pittsburgh.
A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
The first stop on Boone's new tour will be at PPG Paints Arena on July 7.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Newborns at a Pittsburgh-area hospital dressed up to celebrate the 20th anniversary of "Hannah Montana."
11 shows will be coming to Pittsburgh, including six winners of the Best Musical at the Tony Awards.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
A man is recovering after he was found shot multiple times at the intersection of Fleming Avenue and Antrim Street on Wednesday night.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Trey Fulbright’s forecast!
The new clinic is located at the Children's Pine Center along Perry Highway.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
Two district teachers have recently been accused of having inappropriate relationships with students.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
