Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ahmedabad on Friday following the deadly crash of Air India Flight AI171. The Boeing 787-8, carrying 242 passengers, crashed minutes after take-off into a medical college hostel, killing over 200. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu confirmed the formation of a high-level investigation committee. Home Minister Amit Shah, after visiting the injured, said the aircraft had over 1 lakh litres of fuel, and the heat made rescue nearly impossible. A mayday call was sent before contact was lost. Emergency services, including 24 ambulances, are continuing rescue operations. Most injured are medical students. (PC: NDTV)

Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashed minutes after take-off from Ahmedabad, killing at least 265 people, including former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani. The London-bound plane had 242 on board and crashed into a medical college hostel, also killing residents on the ground. One miracle survivor, Ramesh Viswashkumar, is hospitalized. Experts suspect mechanical failure or bird strike caused loss of lift. The DGCA confirmed a Mayday call before the crash. PM Modi will visit the site; a high-level probe has begun. Air India announced ₹1 crore compensation per victim. This is the first Boeing 787-8 hull loss. (PC: X)

Air India Flight AI-171 crashed in Ahmedabad shortly after take-off, killing 241 of the 242 people on board. Experts believe the Boeing 787 Dreamliner lost lift at just 672 feet. The pilots reportedly pulled the yoke to try gaining altitude but failed, possibly due to low engine thrust. A Mayday call was sent moments before the crash. The plane caught fire after hitting the ground. There were 169 Indians and 53 British nationals among the passengers. A high-level committee will investigate the cause. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he is “stunned” and is following the situation with top officials. (PC: X)

Union Home Minister Amit Shah confirmed there was “no chance of survival” after the Air India AI171 crash in Ahmedabad, citing the plane’s 1.25 lakh litres of fuel and extreme post-crash temperatures. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, with 230 passengers and 12 crew, crashed five minutes after take-off, slamming into a medical college hostel. Shah said DNA samples from families are being collected to identify victims, and the final toll will follow testing. PM Modi was briefed immediately. Shah also met the lone confirmed survivor and assured full coordination between state and central agencies in rescue and investigation efforts. (PC: HT)

Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited Ahmedabad following the Air India Flight AI171 crash and confirmed that several passengers are feared dead. He met the sole confirmed survivor and conveyed condolences from the Central and Gujarat governments and PM Narendra Modi. Shah stated that the Union Government was alerted within 10 minutes, and coordination began between the Chief Minister, Civil Aviation, and emergency agencies. Search and rescue efforts continue, with DNA tests pending to confirm the final death toll. Central Armed Police Forces have joined state responders, and the Prime Minister is personally monitoring the situation. (PC: India Today)

Among the victims of the Air India AI171 crash were 11 passengers from Rajasthan, including newlywed Khushboo Rajpurohit, who was returning to her husband in London. Her final photo with her father at Ahmedabad airport went viral. Others included Udaipur siblings Shubh and Shagun Modi, Bikaner’s Abhinav Parihar—grandson of ex-MLA Krishna Ram Nai—and a doctor couple from Banswara, Dr. Koni Vyas and Dr. Pradeep Joshi, with their three children. They were relocating to London. Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma and ex-CM Ashok Gehlot expressed condolences. The tragedy has shaken multiple families across the state. (PC: X)

CCTV footage has confirmed Air India Flight AI171 was airborne for just 27 seconds before crashing near Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, en route to London, crashed into the BJ Medical College hostel mess during lunchtime, killing several and injuring many on the ground. At least 50-60 MBBS students were hospitalized; 4-5 remain missing. The DGCA reported a Mayday call before communication was lost. The Tata Group has announced ₹1 crore compensation per victim. Home Minister Amit Shah assured full Central aid. The airport remains shut as rescue and investigation efforts continue. 

Tata Group, the owner of Air India, has announced ₹1 crore compensation for families of each deceased passenger in the tragic crash of Flight 171 near Ahmedabad. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff, with over 240 people onboard. While the death toll is yet to be confirmed, the group pledged to also cover medical expenses of the injured and help rebuild the BJ Medical College hostel that was struck. “We are deeply anguished… Our prayers are with the families,” said Tata’s statement. The airline and Tata Group have promised continued support for all affected in the disaster. (PC: X)

A 38-year-old man, Ramesh Vishwaskumar Bucharvada, is the sole known survivor of Air India Flight AI‑171 after he astonishingly escaped by jumping from his seat 11A during the Boeing 787 Dreamliner’s crash into a hostel near Ahmedabad airport on June 12, 2025 . Carrying 242 onboard, the aircraft plunged moments after taking off, killing over 204 and impacting the B.J. Medical College hostel, where five students also died . Ramesh, injured but breathing, was spotted walking in rescue footage—a rare glimmer of hope amid tragedy. Emergency teams continue operations, and AAIB has launched investigations.

The tragic Air India Flight AI171 crash in Ahmedabad has left 204 people dead and 41 injured. Officials confirmed that among the injured, at least 25 were civilians present in the crash area, not passengers. The London-bound Boeing 787 aircraft went down shortly after takeoff on June 12, hitting a residential neighbourhood near the airport. Police and rescue teams rushed to the site, pulling out survivors and transporting them to nearby hospitals. One passenger from seat 11A survived and is currently under treatment. Authorities have set up DNA testing at BJ Medical College to help identify the deceased. Rescue operations are ongoing. (PC: India Today)