PM Modi visits AI crash site, meets survivors
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the scene where Air India flight AI171 crashed into a medical college complex in Ahmedabad, just after takeoff on Thursday. The London-bound Boeing 787-8 was carrying 242 people; the tragedy claimed 265 lives, including those on the ground.
Modi meets sole survivor
Modi met Vishwas Kumar Ramesh, the sole survivor, at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital and reviewed rescue operations at the site. So far, only six victims have been identified and returned to their families; most will need DNA testing due to severe damage.
Airline safety rules in focus
This tragic incident has sparked major conversations about airline safety rules. There's growing talk about stricter regulations and better training for pilots and crew to help prevent tragedies like this.
Investigation underway
Experts are combing through the wreckage for clues about what went wrong. The investigation is expected to check if any mistakes by airline or airport staff played a part in this disaster.