The Air India aircraft that crashed near Ahmedabad on Thursday was a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, flight AI 171 to London. Carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew, the plane went down shortly after takeoff. Known for its long-haul capabilities and advanced safety systems, the Dreamliner typically seats 242–290 and can fly over 13,000 km non-stop. It features fly-by-wire controls, Synthetic Vision System, and a composite lightweight body for fuel efficiency. The crash, now under DGCA investigation, is considered rare for such a modern aircraft. PM Narendra Modi has reviewed the situation. Rescue operations and technical assessments are underway. (PC: India Today)

Following the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI 171 near Ahmedabad airport, Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and assured full support from the Centre. The Dreamliner aircraft, bound for London with 242 passengers, crashed minutes after takeoff. Shah expressed concern and pledged all possible assistance for rescue and relief efforts. Meanwhile, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu is en route to Ahmedabad to monitor the situation. Emergency response teams remain active at the crash site, with medical services and police aiding the injured and managing the area. Investigations are ongoing. (PC: X)

An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, operating as Flight AI 171 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, crashed shortly after takeoff on Thursday afternoon. The aircraft was carrying 242 passengers. Air India confirmed the incident and stated it is working closely with emergency teams. "We are ascertaining details and will share verified updates," the airline said. Dramatic visuals showed thick smoke near the crash site. Over two dozen ambulances were deployed, and injured passengers have been taken to nearby hospitals. Air India Chairman N Chandrasekaran expressed deep sorrow and said an emergency centre has been activated for families seeking assistance. (PC: X)

An Air India flight bound for London’s Gatwick airport crashed just five minutes after takeoff from Ahmedabad. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, operating as AI171, had 242 people onboard, including 230 passengers and 12 crew. The aircraft departed at 1:38 pm and went down near Meghaninagar, close to the airport. Thick smoke was seen billowing from the crash site, prompting the closure of Ahmedabad airport. Emergency services rushed to the scene as authorities began investigations. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) confirmed the crash. Air India has stated more details will be shared as confirmed.

An Air India London-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed near Ahmedabad’s Meghani area shortly after take-off on Thursday. The aircraft, operating as AI 171, was headed to Gatwick Airport with 242 people on board, including 230 passengers and 12 crew members. The crash occurred minutes after the 1:10 pm departure from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. Thick black smoke engulfed the crash site as seven fire engines and emergency teams launched rescue operations. Authorities have not yet confirmed casualties. Visuals from the scene show wreckage scattered across fields. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has initiated an investigation.

Three years after Sidhu Moose Wala’s shocking murder in Punjab, the case remains unresolved with mastermind Goldy Brar still at large. In a rare BBC Eye interview, Brar, speaking from an undisclosed location, unapologetically claimed responsibility, citing Moose Wala’s “arrogance” and alleged ties to rival gang Bambiha. The feud intensified after Vicky Middukhera’s murder, which Brar blames on Moose Wala’s manager. Despite 30 arrests and two suspects killed in police encounters, no trial has begun. The murder not only silenced a global Punjabi hip-hop icon but also catapulted gang leaders Brar and Lawrence Bishnoi into national notoriety, fuelling widespread extortion and fear across Punjab’s entertainment and business communities. (PC: BBC)

Kanchan Kumari, aka social‑media influencer Kamal Kaur Bhabhi, age mid‑30s, with 383 K+ Instagram followers, was found dead Wednesday night inside a parked car near Adesh University on the Bathinda–Chandigarh highway. Locals alerted police after detecting a foul stench. Authorities suspect murder; the vehicle, bearing fake licence plates and registered in Ludhiana, may have been used to transport the body post‑mortem. Punjab Police have registered an FIR, deployed forensic teams, and are reviewing CCTV footage. Kamal had previously received threats, including from a Canada‑based extremist over her “inappropriate” posts. The post‑mortem report and investigation are pending. (PC: Instagram)

By 20th May, newlyweds Raja and Sonam Raghuvanshi from Indore went on a honeymoon to Meghalaya. After trekking to Nongriat, they checked out May 23 but Raja vanished and his body was found June 2 at Wei Sawdong Falls. Police discovered Sonam’s mangalsutra and ring in a homestay suitcase in Sohra, triggering suspicion that she orchestrated the murder with three hired gunmen. According to Meghalaya Police, Sonam lured Raja out under the guise of a photo shoot before the killers ambushed him. Investigators say Sonam aided in disposing of the body. She, her lover Raj Kushwaha, and three accomplices confessed and are in custody; a detailed probe continues. (PC: The Hindu & Business Today)

The Supreme Court dismissed a petition by Goa-born Christian Pak national, chef Jude Mendes, seeking Indian citizenship under the CAA. Mendes entered India in 2016 two years past the CAA’s January 1, 2014 deadline and claimed religious persecution in Pakistan. Though born in Goa to a Pakistani father, he completed schooling in Karachi and returned on a long‑term visa, duly extended till June 20. Married to an Indian and holder of an Aadhaar, he argues returning to Pakistan would imperil him. The bench ruled his appeal violates the CAA cut‑off and redirected him to file in the Bombay High Court for visa‑related relief. (PC: The Indian Express)

In Meghalaya’s chilling honeymoon murder, newlywed Raja Raghuvanshi (29) was slain on May 23 during his trip with wife Sonam (25). His decomposed body was discovered June 2 in a gorge near Wei Sawdong Falls . Sonam, her alleged lover Raj Kushwaha, and three hired assailants have been arrested. Investigators allege Sonam funded hitmen via cousin Jitendra Raghuvanshi’s UPI account—Jitendra works at the family business, though hawala suspicions were dismissed . Sonam confessed and broke down when confronted with CCTV, call logs, and blood-stained evidence . Her brother supports victim’s family and vows justice, while the case sparks uproar over motive, methods, and premeditation. (PC: Hindustan Times)