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)

India’s Test head coach Gautam Gambhir delivered a powerful message ahead of the five-match series against England starting from June 20. With stalwarts Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravichandran Ashwin retired, the team faces either a void or “a phenomenal opportunity to do something special”. In a BCCI‑released huddle video, he urged players to embrace hunger, passion and sacrifices, fighting in every session, every hour, every ball and enjoy playing for the country, with no greater honour. Gambhir’s stark choice emphasises that this new era, led by Shubman Gill, can seize a momentous tour despite the absence of experienced predecessors. (PC: X/BCCI)

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 U.S. State Department has ordered a partial evacuation of its embassy in Baghdad and consulate in Erbil, Iraq, due to growing security threats across the region. Non-emergency government employees have been directed to leave as a precautionary measure. While no specific threat was mentioned, the department cited regional tensions and heightened security risks. The advisory also warned U.S. citizens against travel to Iraq. These developments follow a series of attacks on U.S. military facilities in Iraq and Syria amid ongoing regional unrest. Despite the drawdown, the U.S. embassy will continue to operate with essential staff to maintain diplomatic functions and services. (PC: NBC News & The Indian Express)