Air India suspends 8 flights due to operational reasons

Air India suspends 8 flights due to operational reasons

New Delhi: Air India has suspended at least 8 flights from various cities on Friday. The suspended flights included both planes flying on both national and international routes. The airlines said in a statement that the flights had been cancelled due to operational and maintenance reasons. This is the second straight day of cancellations of … Read more

DNA profiling for all victims of Air India crash likely to get over today evening as relatives wait

DNA profiling for all victims of Air India crash likely to get over today evening as relatives wait

New Delhi: DNA profiling of all victims in the Air India crash is likely to get over by Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning, a senior doctor said on Monday, according to a Hindustan Times report. Scores of people have gathered in Ahmedabad to identify their relatives. A team of 54 experts from Forensic Science Laboratories … Read more

Ex-Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani’s state funeral to take place today | Check all details

Ex-Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani’s state funeral to take place today | Check all details

Ahmedabad: Gujarat prepares to bid farewell to former Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who died in the June 12 Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. A state funeral, complete with full state honours, is scheduled for later today in Rajkot. The preparations for his funeral are underway, with the Indian national flag being brought to the … Read more

Filmmaker missing since Air India plane crash, was 700 metres away from incident site

Filmmaker missing since Air India plane crash, was 700 metres away from incident site

New Delhi: A filmmaker, who was just 700 metres away from the Air India plane crash site when the tragedy struck, has been missing since the last week’s horrific incident. Mahesh Kalawadia, also known as Mahesh Jirawala, went to meet someone at Law Garden area on June 12 and has been untraceable since then. Mahesh, … Read more

‘Got fever, wife insisted to cancel ticket’: Gujarat doctor was to take ill-fated Air India flight

‘Got fever, wife insisted to cancel ticket’: Gujarat doctor was to take ill-fated Air India flight

New Delhi: A doctor from Gujarat was scheduled to fly to London on the ill-fated Air India plane that crashed last week but cancelled his plan at the last moment. All thanks to his wife and family members. The Ahmedabad-London flight with 242 people onboard crashed into a doctors’ hostel on June 12, seconds after … Read more

Air India plane crashed within 50 seconds: Government on Ahmedabad tragedy

Air India plane crashed within 50 seconds: Government on Ahmedabad tragedy

New Delhi: The London-bound Air India plane crashed within 50 seconds, said the government in the first press briefing post the tragedy. Speaking at the presser, the Civil Aviation Minister, Ram Mohan Naidu paid tributes to the victims of the crash on behalf of his Ministry and the government. Plane took off after following all … Read more

Air India plane crash: Civil Aviation Ministry constitutes high-level probe committee

Air India plane crash: Civil Aviation Ministry constitutes high-level probe committee

New Delhi: The civil Aviation Ministry has formed a high-level committee to probe the Ahmedabad Air India plane crash, just 2 days after the tragedy. This high-level multi-disciplinary committee will investigate the causes of the crash of flight AI-171. Committee to suggest SOPs to deal with future plane crashes The committee will suggest comprehensive guidelines … Read more

Air India plane crash: Tea seller’s son among victims, death toll on ground goes up

Air India plane crash: Tea seller’s son among victims, death toll on ground goes up

Ahmedabad: A teenage boy was killed in Ahmedabad’s unfortunate plane crash on Thursday afternoon. But here is the twist, the 15-year-old was neither on the ill-fated flight, nor in the medical college hostel mess, the plane rammed into. The boy was reportedly sleeping under a tree which is near the hostel of the BJ Medical … Read more

Ahmedabad Air India plane crash: Two doctors urge SC to take cognisance, issue directions for thorough investigation, compensation

Air India plane crash: Authorities find black box which can reveal reason behind disaster

New Delhi: Two doctors have written a letter to Chief Justice of India BR Gavai urging the Supreme Court to take a suo motu cognisance of the June 12 crash of the Air India Flight AI 171 at Ahmedabad, direct the concerned authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into the crash incident and take appropriate … Read more

When I opened my eyes, I saw airhostess, passengers lying dead: Air India crash survivor recalls horror

When I opened my eyes, I saw airhostess, passengers lying dead: Air India crash survivor recalls horror

New Delhi: Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, the lone survivor of the Air India plane that crashed in Ahmedabad on Thursday, said that he still can’t believe how he came out the plane alive and survived the tragic incident. This morning, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met him at the Ahmedabad hospital where he is undergoing treatment. The … Read more

Tragic: Vijay Rupani’s favourite number was 1206, he died on same date

Air India plane crash: Former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani among passengers

New Delhi: Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani died in a plane crash on Thursday. The Air India plane on which the BJP leader was travelling to London, crashed soon after take off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The tragedy occurred on June 12. Rupani’s tryst with number 1206 It is worth noting the … Read more

Air India plane crash: All 242 people on board seems to be dead, says Ahmedabad Police Commissioner

Air India plane crash: All 242 people on board seems to be dead, says Ahmedabad Police Commissioner

Kolkata: In a devastating tragedy, an Air India flight operating from Ahmedabad to London crashed on June 12 shortly after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. According to reports, the Ahmedabad Police Commissioner has said that it seems no one survived the crash. The aircraft was a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner and it had … Read more

Ahmedabad Air India plane crash: CJI BR Gavai, SC judges express condolences

Judicial activism must not become judicial terrorism: CJI BR Gavai

New Delhi: Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and companion judges of the Supreme Court on Thursday have expressed their deepest condolence and sympathies to the families affected by the tragic air crash of a London-bound Air India plane in Ahmedabad today. A London-bound Air India plane crashed within few minutes after take off from … Read more

What is a Black Box? Understanding its role in air accident investigations

What is a Black Box? Understanding its role in air accident investigations

New Delhi: An Air India flight carrying 242 people, including passengers and crew, crashed into a densely populated residential area just minutes after departing from Ahmedabad airport on Thursday, June 12, 2025. The incident has raised concerns about potential significant casualties. According to officials at Ahmedabad’s Air Traffic Control, the pilot of the Boeing 787 … Read more

‘Last night in India, going back happily’: Final video of British yoga enthusiast before boarding Air India plane that crashed in Ahmedabad

‘Last night in India, going back happily’: Final video of British yoga enthusiast before boarding Air India plane that crashed in Ahmedabad

Kolkata: An Air India flight operating from Ahmedabad to London crashed on June 12 shortly after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The aircraft was a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner and it had 230 passengers and 12 crew members, totaling 242 people on board. The plane departed from Ahmedabad airport at 1.17pm and was … Read more

Air India Boeing 787 crash: A look at the aircraft’s design, history and safety record in India and globally

Air India Boeing 787 crash: A look at the aircraft’s design, history and safety record in India and globally

New Delhi: A London-bound Air India passenger plane crashed with 242 people on board, including two pilots and 10 cabin crew. Air India Boeing 787 Aircraft VT-ANB crashed immediately after takeoff from Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Operations at the Ahmedabad Airport have been suspended temporarily. It is not the first time that a Boeing plane has crashed. … Read more

Air India plane mishap: 169 Indians, 53 British citizens onboard London-bound flight

Air India plane mishap: 169 Indians, 53 British citizens onboard London-bound flight

New Delhi: As many as 169 Indians were among the passengers onboard the London-bound Air India plane that crashed near Ahmedabad airport on Thursday afternoon. The ll-fated  flight AI 171 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick was carrying 242 passengers and crew members onboard. The passengers also included 53 British, 1 Canadian, 7 Portugese citizens. The … Read more

Video: Thick smoke fills sky as air India plane crashes near Ahmedabad airport

Video: Thick smoke fills sky as air India plane crashes near Ahmedabad airport

Ahmedabad: In a tragic incident, an Air India passenger plane crashed near Ahmedabad airport in Meghaninagar near on Thursday. Several passengers are feared dead. The plane carrying more than 200 people was en route to London. Several videos from the  incident site have surfaced showing thick black smoke billowing into the sky. The aircraft reportedly … Read more

Gas cylinder explodes outside Narendra Modi Stadium ahead of IPL 2025 final

Explosion inside TMC councillor’s flat near Kolkata triggers panic; no casualties reported

New Delhi: A gas cylinder exploded outside the main entrance of Narendra Modi Stadium just hours before the highly anticipated IPL 2025 final match between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Punjab Kings. The incident occurred early in the morning near a food stall set on the pavement. It led to fear among nearby locals and … Read more

Gujarat reports 2 Coronavirus deaths, cases rise across state

Gujarat reports 2 Coronavirus deaths, cases rise across state

Ahmedabad: Coronavirus has again returned to India and Gujarat has not remained untouched by its fury. The state has seen a sharp rise in Coronavirus cases in the past few weeks. Two people have died in the state due to the deadly virus. Both the deaths were reported from the same hospital in Ahmedabad. The … Read more

‘Who is saying the truth, the BJP or BCCI?’: TMC fires salvo for IPL final venue change, fans in Kolkata express disappointment

‘Who is saying the truth, the BJP or BCCI?’: TMC fires salvo for IPL final venue change, fans in Kolkata express disappointment

New Delhi: The decision of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to shift the venues of the IPL playoff and final matches from the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata to Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad has come as a jolt to many people in the City of Joy, and the issue has … Read more

Congress leaders attend 84th AICC at Ahmedabad, party to chart out two resolutions

Congress leaders attend 84th AICC at Ahmedabad, party to chart out two resolutions

New Delhi: The 84th National Convention of All India Congress Committee (AICC) is underway and on the second day of the national convention, the Congress party is holding its AICC session near Sabarmati River in Ahmedabad. During the second day of the session, the party will offer its social, political, and economic views on at least … Read more

Accident at bullet train site near Ahmedabad; several trains cancelled, rescheduled

Accident at bullet train site near Ahmedabad; several trains cancelled, rescheduled

Ahmedabad: A segmental launching gantry used for construction at a bullet train project site near Ahmedabad accidentally skid from its position and affected the adjoining railway line, disrupting the movement of several trains, officials said on Monday. No casualty was reported in the incident, which took place around 11 pm on Sunday at Vatva near … Read more

Ahmedabad: Interesting facts about India’s UNESCO World Heritage City

Ahmedabad: Interesting facts about India’s UNESCO World Heritage City

New Delhi: Ahmedabad is one of the most important cities in India. Its rich history and heritage along with its age-old traditions and customs have made the city a favourite to not just the residents but also to those who visit it. Notably, Ahmedabad is one of the heritage sites in Gujarat. Yes, you read … Read more

Gujarat Man Files Case Against Wife and 7 Others After Shocking Discovery

Ahmedabad: A shocking turn of events has unfolded in Gujarat Ahmedabad as a man has lodged a police complaint against his wife and seven others. The man’s suspicions were aroused when his wife failed to conceive after a year of marriage. Upon seeking medical advice, the man underwent a series of tests, including a sonography, … Read more