In the chilling Meghalaya honeymoon murder case, new revelations have emerged from the homestay owner where Sonam and her husband Raja Raghuvanshi had checked in on May 27. According to the owner, the couple disappeared for several hours after arrival, raising suspicions about their movements. Despite Sonam claiming she was fasting, the duo had dinner that evening. Raja was later found murdered near Wei Sawdong Falls, with Sonam allegedly orchestrating the crime. Police say she hired contract killers with her lover, Raj Kushwaha. Sonam surrendered on June 9 and remains in custody. (PC: Mint)

A London-bound Air India Boeing 787‑8 (Flight AI 171) crashed into a medical college hostel in Ahmedabad approximately 30 seconds post-takeoff on June 12, claiming 274 lives—including 241 onboard and 33 on the ground—making it India’s deadliest single-aircraft disaster . The sole survivor, British-Indian passenger Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, recounted a loud noise and brief time in air before impact . Emergency crews retrieved the black boxes and 29 additional bodies on June 14, and recovery efforts continue . Investigators from India, U.K., U.S., Boeing and GE Aerospace are probing mechanical failure, flap or landing-gear faults, engine problems or potential bird-strike. (PC: NDTV)

A London‑bound Air India Boeing 787‑8 (Flight AI‑171) crashed into the doctors’ hostel at B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad, on June 12, 2025—just 33 seconds after takeoff—with 242 aboard. A lone survivor, Brit‑Indian passenger Vishwash Kumar Ramesh seated in 11A, escaped with injuries; 241 passengers and crew, plus at least 33 on the ground, died . Earlier that day, a different passenger, Akash Vatsa, had flown on the same aircraft from Delhi to Ahmedabad and noticed erratic flap movements, dysfunctional AC and entertainment systems . Investigators recovered the black boxes, and probes by India’s AAIB with U.S. and U.K. experts are examining flap, landing‑gear, engine, and bird‑strike possibilities. (PC: X)

Following the tragic Air India Flight AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad that killed 265 people, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered an immediate inspection of Air India's entire Boeing fleet. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff, striking a hostel at BJ Medical College and killing passengers and civilians. The black box was recovered from the hostel roof and will aid investigations. PM Modi visited the site and met survivor Vishwash Ramesh. British and American teams are assisting India’s probe. DNA testing is underway to identify victims. The NIA has ruled out foul play so far. (PC: News18)

The Air India Flight AI171 crash site in Ahmedabad saw temperatures rise to 1,000°C due to an inferno sparked by 1.25 lakh litres of burning fuel, officials said. The Boeing 787, en route to London, crashed into a medical college hostel, killing 265 people, including 24 on the ground. Rescue teams in PPE struggled as debris was still simmering. A senior fire official compared the blaze to volcanic lava. Only one person survived. SDRF responders described it as the worst disaster they had faced. Black box recovery is ongoing as investigations continue into one of India's deadliest aviation tragedies. (PC : PTI)

Investigators probing the deadly Air India AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad have ruled out bird strike, overloading, and pilot error. The DGCA confirmed no signs of a bird hit, and the experienced pilots had over 9,000 combined flying hours. The rare chance of dual engine failure is also being dismissed. With no clear cause, a sabotage angle is now being investigated, sources said. The black box has been recovered for analysis. A high-level committee involving DGCA, aviation experts, and Boeing will lead the probe. The Boeing Dreamliner crashed minutes after takeoff, killing 204. This is among India’s deadliest aviation disasters. (PC: X)

Teams from the UK and US have joined Indian investigators in Ahmedabad to probe Thursday's fatal Air India plane crash that killed over 200 people. Tata Group chairman N Chandrasekaran confirmed full cooperation and transparency in the investigation. The black box was recovered from the rooftop of the BJ Medical College hostel, where the aircraft crashed. British High Commissioner Lindy Cameron met PM Narendra Modi, offering condolences and affirming UK-India cooperation. PM Modi visited the crash site and met injured survivors at Ahmedabad Civic Hospital. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) and Gujarat officials are leading a full-scale investigation. (PC: X)

Bhoomi Chauhan, a 28-year-old business student from Bristol, missed Air India Flight AI171 by just 10 minutes after being delayed in Ahmedabad traffic. Frustrated after being denied boarding, she left the airport—only to learn minutes later that the London-bound Boeing 787 had crashed, killing 270 people. “It’s a miracle,” she told BBC Gujarati. Her digital pass confirmed she was assigned seat 36G. Chauhan had traveled 200 km from Ankleshwar and arrived at the airport at 12:20 pm, pleading with staff to board. Airline officials refused. That rejection saved her life, as the plane crashed moments after takeoff. (PC: BBC)

Investigators have recovered the black box and digital video recorder (DVR) from the wreckage of Air India Flight AI171, which crashed in Ahmedabad, killing 270 people. Despite a 1000°C inferno, the black box survived due to its titanium casing, insulation, and fireproof engineering. It can endure forces up to 3,400 Gs and temperatures of 1,100°C for an hour. The recovered DVR also contains critical cockpit and cabin footage. Experts will now analyse data at Delhi’s specialised laboratory to determine mechanical failures or human error. The black box remains vital in aviation safety by helping prevent future tragedies. (PC: India Today)

The Air India Flight AI171 crash in Ahmedabad has now claimed 270 lives, including 10 from BJ Medical College hostel—4 students and 6 relatives of doctors—confirmed by FAIMA. The London-bound Boeing 787 crashed minutes after takeoff, hitting the hostel mess area. Former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani was among the dead. The sole survivor, British national Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, escaped from seat 11A near the emergency exit. Prime Minister Modi visited Ahmedabad, met the survivor, and promised full support for victims’ families. Authorities have recovered the aircraft’s black box as investigations continue into India’s deadliest air disaster in decades. (PC: X)