Ahmedabad: News
Did fuel switch error cause Air India crash?
Investigators are looking into whether fuel control switches of an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner were moved intentionally or accidentally before the aircraft crashed.
Tata Sons establishes ₹500cr trust for Air India crash victims
Tata Sons has approved a ₹500-crore public charitable trust to support families affected by the tragic crash of Air India flight AI-171.
Vijay Rupani explored plane's cockpit months before Air India crash
Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who died in an Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad on June 12, had visited a Boeing cockpit months before the incident.
Air India simulation shows 'flight settings' didn't cause crash—what did?
A simulation of the Air India flight AI 171 crash has ruled out flight conditions as the cause of the accident.
Days after Air India flight crash, another dropped 900ft mid-air
A Delhi-Vienna Air India flight, AI187, dropped nearly 900 feet during its initial climb on June 14.
India declines UN's offer to join Air India crash probe
India has declined an offer from the United Nations aviation agency to assist in the investigation of a recent Air India crash, Reuters reported, citing officials.
India's bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games gains momentum after setback
India's bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games has gained traction after a major setback to Canada's joint bid.
Breakthrough in Air India crash probe; black box data downloaded
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has successfully downloaded data from the Cockpit Voice Recorder and Flight Data Recorder of the recent Air India crash, the government announced on Thursday.
Air India crash: Manipur flight attendant's body brought home
The body of 20-year-old flight attendant Kongbrailatpam Nganthoi Sharma, who died in the Air India Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad, was brought to Imphal.
Air India plane crash: Filmmaker Mahesh Jirawala confirmed dead
The identity of Gujarati filmmaker Mahesh Kalawadia, also known as Mahesh Jirawala, has finally been confirmed among the tragic victims of the recent plane crash in Ahmedabad.
'Doesn't appear like cockpit error': Officials investigating Air India crash
Investigators probing the June 12 crash of Air India flight AI-171 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick are looking into a similar incident from February 2020.
Air India cuts 48 international Boeing flights amid safety review
Air India has announced a major reduction in its international flight operations.
Forensics struggling to identify Air India crash victims under 6
The tragic crash of Air India's AI-171 flight has left a major forensic challenge in identifying the bodies of minor victims.
Air India black box 'heavily damaged'; data unextractable
The black box of the crashed Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner will be sent to the United States for analysis, a source told The Economic Times.
Who's the teen whose video may help solve Ahmedabad crash
Seventeen-year-old Aryan Asari, who witnessed the recent Air India Dreamliner 787-8 crash in Ahmedabad, has become a key witness in the investigation.
Air India cancels Delhi-Paris flight hours after canceling Ahmedabad-London flight
Another Air India flight, AI143 from Delhi to Paris, has been canceled after an issue was identified during mandatory pre-flight checks.
Air India crash: Gold, passports, Bhagavad Gita recovered from wreckage
After the tragic Air India flight AI-171 crash near BJ Medical College, construction businessman Raju Patel and his team were among the first on the scene.
Another Air India flight to London canceled in Ahmedabad
An Air India flight from Ahmedabad to London was canceled on Tuesday due to a suspected technical glitch.
Vijay Rupani's last rites today; 2,000kg flowers to adorn hearse
The last rites of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who died in a plane crash near Ahmedabad last week, will be performed with full state honors on Monday.
Air India plane crash: Filmmaker Mahesh Kalawadia remains missing
Filmmaker Mahesh Kalawadia, also known as Mahesh Jirawala, has been missing since the tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad on June 12.
2nd black box recovered from Air India crash site
The second black box (cockpit voice recorder) of the doomed Air India Flight AI-171 has been recovered, officials confirmed on Sunday.
Brothers defraud 70,000 people of ₹2,676 crore: Details here
Two brothers from Rajasthan, Subhash and Ranveer Bijarani, have reportedly defrauded nearly 70,000 people of ₹2,676 crore through their company Nexa Evergreen.
Vijay Rupani's body identified through DNA match
Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani's body was identified on Sunday after a DNA match at 11:10am. His body was handed over to the family.
Air India crash: DNA testing helps identify 31 victims
Authorities in Ahmedabad have identified 31 victims of the recent Air India plane crash using DNA testing, an official confirmed on Sunday.
Reem Shaikh slams trolls calling her 'tone-deaf' about Ahmedabad crash
Actor Reem Shaikh has slammed trolls who criticized her for allegedly not knowing about the recent Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad.
ISRO conducts successful rocket launch test from Uttar Pradesh
In a historic achievement, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched a rocket from Uttar Pradesh.
Air India announces ₹25L interim compensation for crash victims
Air India has announced an interim compensation of ₹25 lakh each for the families of those who died in the recent Ahmedabad plane crash.
After deadly Air India crash, inspections ordered for Boeing 787s
In the wake of a tragic Air India crash that involved 242 people on board and resulted in at least 270 bodies being recovered this week, India's government has ordered an immediate inspection of all Boeing 787 aircraft.
Air India flight crash: Aircraft lost height after 650 feet
The Air India flight that crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12 had only reached an altitude of 650 feet before it started losing height, the Ministry of Civil Aviation revealed on Saturday.
Air India plane crash: Death toll rises to 274
The death toll in the tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad has reportedly risen to 274. The casualties include passengers and crew members of the flight, AI-171, as well as local residents on the ground.
Air India crash: Experts discuss possible causes of Ahmedabad stall
The crash of an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner in Ahmedabad on Thursday has left experts scrambling for answers.
Thai singer survived sitting in 11A like Air India passenger
Ruangsak Loychusak, a 47-year-old Thai singer, has expressed his shock at learning that he and the sole survivor of an Air India crash in Ahmedabad shared the same seat number—11A.
'Black box' recovered from site of Ahmedabad plane crash
Investigators probing the tragic Air India Flight AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad have reportedly recovered the "black box" from the wreckage.
Boeing, GE's shares plummet after Air India 787-8 Dreamliner crash
Boeing shares fell nearly 5% in US trade on Friday following the crash of an Air India 787-8 Dreamliner near Ahmedabad airport on June 12.
Why is 'black box' called so when it's orange, yellow
An Air India flight from Ahmedabad to London crashed into a residential area in Ahmedabad minutes after taking off from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Thursday afternoon.
Air India plane crash: Digital video recorder recovered from wreckage
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on Friday recovered a Digital Video Recorder (DVR) from the wreckage of an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner that crashed near the Ahmedabad airport, killing 265 people.
Air India crash temperature reached 1,000°C, even birds couldn't escape
The flames from the recent Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad reached a staggering 1,000 degrees Celsius.
Ahmedabad crash: India reviews safety, may ground Boeing 787 Dreamliners
The Ministry of Civil Aviation is contemplating a safety review of India's fleet of Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners.
Air India plane crash's only survivor reveals how he escaped
Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, the only survivor of the tragic Air India Flight AI171 crash in Ahmedabad, has shared details of his miraculous escape.
Dhanush, Rashmika's 'Kuberaa' pre-release event postponed after Ahmedabad plane crash
The pre-release event for the upcoming Telugu film Kuberaa has been postponed following the tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad on Thursday.
1206 was ex-Gujarat CM's lucky number; he died on 12/06/25
Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was among the 241 people that died in an Air India plane crash on Thursday.
Air India flight carrying 242 people crashes; 1 passenger survives
An Air India flight, carrying 242 people, crashed in Ahmedabad on Thursday afternoon.
Whistleblower flagged 'unsafe assembly practices' in Boeing 787 before crash
A year before the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI171 in Ahmedabad, a whistleblower had alerted authorities about structural flaws in the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
5 dead at medical hostel where Air India plane crashed
An Air India flight crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad on Thursday.
'Devastated': Akshay, Janhvi, Alia mourn Air India flight crash
Bollywood celebrities have taken to social media to express their condolences and shock at the tragic crash of Air India flight AI-171 near Ahmedabad airport.
Ex-Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani killed in Air India plane crash
Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was among the 242 people on board the Air India flight that crashed near Ahmedabad on Thursday, multiple news channels reported.
Air India plane with 242 on board crashes; all killed
All 242 people on board the Air India flight that crashed on Thursday near Ahmedabad airport are feared to have been killed.
Route map with 12 stations for Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train released
India's first high-speed rail project, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train, is on track for completion.
Adani eyeing ground handling services at Mumbai, Ahmedabad airports
Gautam Adani's conglomerate is mulling a bid for ground handling services at Mumbai and Ahmedabad airports.
Dunes Air launches premium charter services to meet rising demand
Ahmedabad-based aviation company, Dunes Air, has officially entered the air charter business with its premium chartered services.
PM Modi holds roadshow in Gujarat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to his home state of Gujarat.
You can travel via bullet train in Gujarat by 2028
India's ambitious bullet train project is finally taking shape, with the first run scheduled to take place in Gujarat by 2028.
'Indian Idol' winner Pawandeep Rajan in ICU after crash
Indian Idol 12 winner Pawandeep Rajan met with a serious road accident on Monday (May 5) while on his way to Delhi.
Coldplay's Ahmedabad concert generated ₹641 crore economic impact
The two-night concert of British rock band Coldplay at the Narendra Modi Stadium in January 2025 had an estimated ₹641 crore economic impact, according to a report by EY-Parthenon and BookMyShow Live.
Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train to be ready by 2028: Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has confirmed that the long-awaited Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train will be ready by 2028.
Reddit post claims Bengaluru is most expensive city, sparks debate
A recent Reddit thread has sparked a debate on the cost of living in Bengaluru. The discussion was started by a user who argued that the city is India's most expensive city to live in.
Renowned Kathak dancer Kumudini Lakhia passes away at 95
Indian classical dance luminary and Kadamb Center for Dance founder Kumudini Lakhia passed away in Ahmedabad at the age of 95. She was staying with her daughter, noted dancer Maitreyi Hattangadi.
Massive protests in Bengal, Ahmedabad, Chennai after Waqf Bill cleared
Protests broke out in Kolkata, Chennai, and Ahmedabad, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday after Parliament passed the Waqf Amendment Bill.
Rape convict Asaram Bapu's land among those acquired for Olympics
The land on which three ashrams stand, including one belonging to convicted rapist Asaram Bapu in Motera, will be acquired for the Sardar Patel Sports Enclave, Olympic Village, and other sports facilities, TOI reported.
In dry Gujarat, a liquor bottle seized every 4 seconds
In an ironic development, the Gujarat police seized a whopping 82 lakh bottles of Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL), worth ₹144 crore in 2024.
'India's Got Latent' controversy: Comedian Samay Raina's Gujarat shows canceled
The ongoing controversy over the YouTube show India's Got Latent has resulted in the cancelation of comedian and YouTuber Samay Raina's upcoming performances in Gujarat.
Adani partners with Mayo Clinic to venture into healthcare sector
The Adani Group is gearing up to foray into the healthcare sector via a strategic partnership with US-based Mayo Clinic Global Consulting, HT Mint has reported.
Bomb threat letter found on Ahmedabad flight, investigation underway
A Jeddah-Ahmedabad flight was at the center of a security scare on Monday morning after a bomb threat letter was found onboard.
Zakia Jafri, who challenged Modi's innocence in Gujarat riots, dies
Zakia Jafri, the widow of former Congress MP Ehsan Jafri, passed away in Ahmedabad on Saturday. She was 86.
Explained: How 'One Nation, One Time' initiative will work
India is about to take its timekeeping precision to the next level with the "One Nation, One Time" initiative.
Adani's son Jeet to marry Diva Shah on February 7
Jeet Adani (27), the youngest son of Indian business tycoon Gautam Adani, will marry Diva Shah, daughter of diamond merchant Jaimin Shah, on February 7.
3,825 cops, 10 bomb squads—tight security for Coldplay's Ahmedabad concert
After their massive Mumbai concert, British band Coldplay is set to perform in Ahmedabad.
No Taylor, no celebs: Inside Jeet Adani's 'simple' wedding plans
Billionaire Gautam Adani's younger son, Jeet Adani, is all set to marry Diva Shah, daughter of Surat-based diamond merchant Jaimin Shah, on February 7.
Watch Coldplay's Ahmedabad concert live from your home!
Disney+ Hotstar is all set to partner with British rock band Coldplay for a live streaming of their Music of the Spheres World Tour concert.
Coldplay's Ahmedabad concert: Organizers warned against child safety, noise levels
Coldplay, the world-famous band fronted by Chris Martin, has been served a notice ahead of its much-awaited concerts in Ahmedabad on January 25 and 26.
Coldplay concert—Ahmedabad authorities issue notice against use of children on-stage
The District Child Protection Unit in Ahmedabad has reportedly served a notice to singer Chris Martin and the organizers of the upcoming Coldplay concert.
₹2,000 notes withdrawal: ₹6,691 crore worth currency still with public
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has said that 98.12% of the ₹2,000 denomination banknotes have returned to the banking system.
Lawrence Bishnoi has access to cellphones in Sabarmati Jail: Aide
Hashim Baba, an associate of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, has alleged that Bishnoi has access to cell phones inside Sabarmati Central Jail.
Video: Gujarat man assaults bank manager over tax deduction
A video of a brawl at a Union Bank branch in Ahmedabad's Vastrapur has gone viral.
Gujarat: 14 fake doctors arrested; they sold degrees for ₹75,000
The Gujarat Police has busted a major fake medical degree racket operating out of Surat and arrested 14 people.
₹15L for Karan Aujla's concert: Tickets costlier than Diljit, Coldplay
Punjabi pop sensation Karan Aujla is all set to kick off his Indian tour, with ticket prices now out on BookMyShow.
Diljit's concert faces another government hurdle; this time in Pune
The Maharashtra state excise department canceled the liquor permit for Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh's concert in Pune on Sunday.