Ahmedabad Police identify 222 victims in AI-171 crash

India Jun 19, 2025

After the tragic Air India Flight 171 crash in Ahmedabad on June 12, police have identified 222 of the 241 people who lost their lives, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani.
Most identifications were made through DNA testing, and families have started receiving their loved ones' remains.
Investigators are now focusing on technical details like black box data to understand what went wrong.

New rules drafted to control building heights near airports

In response to the accident, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has drafted new rules to control building heights near airports—aiming to make flying safer and prevent similar tragedies.
These changes are set to take effect soon and mark a big step toward improving air travel safety in India.