A helicopter operated by Aryan Aviation en route from Dehradun to Kedarnath crashed near Gaurikund on June 15, 2025, after losing radar contact between Trijuginarayan and Gaurikund, Uttarakhand . Six individuals aboard—including the pilot and a child—are believed to have died on impact. Local police, SDRF, and emergency teams are conducting intensive search-and-rescue operations amid challenging terrain. The cause of the crash remains unknown. This tragic incident has heightened safety alarm, especially following multiple recent helicopter mishaps along the Char Dham pilgrimage route during this season.

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson announced an interim compensation of ₹25 lakh for each of the deceased and the sole survivor of the June 12 Ahmedabad Boeing 787 crash—added to the ₹1 crore previously pledged by Tata Sons . Over 200 trained personnel have been stationed in Ahmedabad, offering dedicated caregivers and counselling services to affected families . The airline has recovered the flight data recorder, is cooperating with regulators, and is conducting precautionary safety checks on its Boeing 787 fleet under DGCA directives . Investigations continue into the cause of this tragic accident. (PC: PTI)

A helicopter carrying six people, including the pilot, en route from Dehradun to Kedarnath crashed near Gaurikund in Uttarakhand on June 15, 2025. The aircraft lost contact mid-flight and was later confirmed to have crashed between Trijuginarayan and Gaurikund. Local police, SDRF, and rescue teams rushed to the site, but poor visibility and rugged terrain hampered operations. The status of all six onboard remains unconfirmed. This is the fourth aviation mishap in the Char Dham route recently, intensifying concerns about flight safety during the pilgrimage season. An official probe into the incident is underway. (PC: Hindustan Times)

In a significant anti-Maoist operation in Madhya Pradesh's Balaghat district, four Maoists, including three women, were killed during an encounter with security forces. The joint operation, led by Hawk Force and police personnel, occurred in the Bahela police station area on Friday. The slain Maoists were affiliated with the Tanda Dalam group, and authorities recovered weapons including an AK-47 and a 315 bore rifle. Police stated the deceased carried collective rewards of ₹47 lakh. Balaghat, a Maoist-affected area bordering Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra, has seen intensified combing operations. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav praised the security forces, emphasizing his government’s commitment to eliminating extremism and ensuring the state's safety. (PC: Pragativadi & BBC)

Air India Flight AI‑171, a Boeing 787‑8 bound for London Gatwick, crashed minutes after departing Ahmedabad on June 12, killing 270 including 241 onboard and approximately 29 on the ground. The cockpit transmitted chilling final words, “Thrust not achieved, falling, Mayday” indicating a critical loss of engine power or lift. It was the first fatal 787 crash since its 2011 debut. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau recovered the black box 28 hours later; the DGCA has ordered enhanced safety inspections of all Air India 787‑8/9 aircraft, focusing on fuel, engine, and hydraulics. Only one passenger, British‑Indian Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, survived and is recovering. The probe, supported by US and UK agencies, continues. (PC: The Nightly & NDTV)

On June 12, 2025, an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (Flight AI 171) crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, tragically killing at least 270 people, including students in a nearby hostel, the deadliest air disaster in a decade. CCTV footage shows the flight briefly climbing with its landing gear extended and no visible engine fire before descending and exploding into a fireball 33 seconds after departure. Investigators are probing engine thrust anomalies, flap malfunctions, and prolonged gear deployment; maintenance lapses are possible, while bird strike seems unlikely. The flight data recorder has been recovered; the cockpit voice recorder remains missing. India’s regulator has mandated additional checks on all Boeing 787‑8/9s, focusing on GEnx engines and takeoff parameters. (PC: CNN, CNBC, Reuters & The Economic Times)

Monali and Sunny Patel of Anand—known as Gujarat’s “NRI City”—had booked a June 6 return to London but postponed due to a medical issue with Monali. They rebooked and boarded the ill-fated Flight AI 171 on June 12, which crashed seconds after take-off from Ahmedabad, killing nearly all aboard . Both perished, along with 33 other passengers from Anand. Their final moments included heartfelt goodbyes and shared messages: Monali told relatives “everything was cleared… see you soon” shortly before boarding . The tragedy has left families reeling, grappling with shattered expectations and unanswered grief. (PC: NDTV)

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu, in his first post-crash briefing on June 14, confirmed the recovery and ongoing decoding of the flight data and cockpit voice recorders from Air India Flight AI 171—crashed near Ahmedabad on June 12, killing 241 onboard and over 30 ground victims . He announced the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) and DGCA are collaborating with international agencies (NTSB, Boeing, GE) in a three-month probe, while urgent safety checks on all 34 Boeing 787s in India have begun . DNA testing for victim identification is underway, and the high-level committee aims to issue findings and prevention guidelines swiftly. (PC: PTI)

Security forces—Manipur Police, Central Armed Police Forces, Army, and Assam Rifles—carried out coordinated raids across five districts in Manipur Valley, targeting suspected militant hideouts, seizing explosives and war-like materials, and detaining individuals in connection to ethnic violence . The operations follow reimposition of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in several police-station areas, reflecting a heightened security posture amid ongoing tensions between Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities. Authorities stress these raids aim to restore law and order, dismantle insurgent networks, and reduce civilian harm, as ethnic clashes persist across the state. (PC: The Hindu)

Rajnikant and Divyaben Patel, along with maternal aunt Hemangi Ben, preponed their travel from Vasad to London to surprise their 21-year-old daughter, Dhavni, attending convocation. On June 12, their Air India Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad into a hostel near Meghani Nagar, killing all 242 on board and at least eight on the ground; only one passenger survived . The family’s tragic loss arrived as Dhavni awaited their joyful arrival. Air India and authorities continue DNA testing. A high-level investigation panel has been formed to review causes and safety protocols, with efforts focused on supporting grieving families and enhancing aviation safety. (PC: Reuters)