New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Tata Group Chairman N. Chandrasekaran on Thursday announced that the company will provide Rs 1 crore to the families of each person who lost their life in the tragic crash of Air India Flight 171 in Ahmedabad.
London/Washington, June 12 (IANS) The United Kingdom's Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) and the United States' Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) on Thursday offered assistance in the investigation that is being carried out by the Indian authorities following the tragic crash of Air India flight AI171, operating from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick (LGW).
Shillong, June 12 (IANS) In a sensational revelation on Thursday, East Khasi Hills SP Vivek Syiem narrated the entire sequence of events leading to the cold-blooded murder of Raja Raghuwanshi, terming it a pre-planned conspiracy orchestrated by Raj Kushwaha, ‘lover’ of the victim’s wife Sonam Raghuwanshi.
Ahmedabad, June 12 (IANS) Among the 242 people aboard the ill-fated Air India flight AI171, which tragically crashed shortly after takeoff near Ahmedabad airport on Thursday afternoon, 38-year-old British national Ramesh Vishwaskumar Bucharvada miraculously survived.
Ahmedabad, June 12 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday described the crash of Air India Flight AI171 as a "national tragedy that has plunged the entire country into mourning" and expressing grief over the immense loss of life, assured families of the victims that the government will provide unwavering support during this time of sorrow.
Mumbai, June 12 (IANS) India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant expressed his shock and grief while players participating in the T20 Mumbai League and Ultimate Table Tennis sported black armbands after an Air India flight bound for London, carrying over 240 passengers, crashed shortly after taking off from the Ahmedabad airport on Thursday afternoon.