A London-bound Air India flight crashed in Ahmedabad on Thursday, killing 241 of the 242 people onboard. The lone survivor, British national Vishwashkumar Ramesh, is being treated in hospital. “Thirty seconds after take-off, there was a loud noise,” he told reporters. Eyewitnesses described smoke, flames, and debris scattered across roads. “It sounded like a bomb blast,” one man said. Residents rushed to help but found charred bodies near the wreckage. Candlelight vigils and prayer ceremonies were held in Patna and Siliguri to honour the victims. The flight carried Indian, British, Portuguese, and Canadian nationals when it crashed shortly after takeoff. (PC: BBC)

Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan said he is “absolutely heartbroken” by the tragic Air India AI-171 plane crash in Ahmedabad that killed hundreds. Posting on Instagram Stories, Khan wrote, “My prayers for the victims, their families and all affected.” The London-bound flight crashed into a residential area shortly after takeoff, killing 265 people. Salman Khan also cancelled an ISRL event in Mumbai in solidarity with the victims. A press note from his team said, “We stand by the nation in this tough time.” Alia Bhatt, Anushka Sharma, Kareena Kapoor and other celebrities also expressed grief on social media. (PC: X)

One black box from the crashed Air India Flight 171 has been recovered, aviation officials confirmed. The recorder found was located at the aircraft’s rear, while the search continues for the second black box in the front section. The London-bound Boeing 787 crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, killing all 242 onboard and several on the ground. Police said 265 bodies have been brought to Ahmedabad Civil Hospital. Among the victims are four MBBS students, a doctor's wife, and three missing members of a doctor’s family. BJ Medical College hostel was among the worst-hit areas.

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.