Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

12 Jun

Ahmedabad Plane Crash Claims Life of Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani

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Ahmedabad/New Delhi, June 12, 2025 — Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani is confirmed among the 242 passengers on board Air India Flight AI171, which crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Thursday afternoon. Rupani, who served as Chief Minister from 2016 to 2021, has sadly been declared one of the dead in what is now India’s deadliest civil aviation disaster.Flight AI171, a Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner bound for London Gatwick, crashed into the mess hall of B.J. Medical College’s doctors’ hostel in the Meghani Nagar neighbourhood at around 1:38 PM local time. The impact and resulting…

12 Jun

Canadian PM Mark Carney Reacts to Ahmedabad Air Tragedy, Confirms One Canadian Among 242 Victims

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Ottawa/New Delhi, June 12, 2025 — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed deep sorrow following the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI171 in Ahmedabad, confirming that one Canadian citizen was among the 242 people on board the ill-fated flight.The London-bound plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Wednesday morning, killing all passengers and crew. The aircraft plunged into the mess hall of B.J. Medical College’s undergraduate hostel, resulting in additional casualties on the ground, including five medical students. Over 40 others sustained injuries, making it the deadliest civil aviation disaster in India’s history.In…

12 Jun

India’s Deadliest Air Disaster: 232 Killed as Air India Flight Crashes into Ahmedabad Medical College

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Ahmedabad, June 12, 2025 — In the most catastrophic civil aviation tragedy in India’s history, an Air India flight bound for London crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, killing all 232 people on board and leaving the nation stunned. The aircraft, operating as AI171, plummeted into the undergraduate hostel mess of B.J. Medical College in the densely populated Meghani Nagar area, causing further casualties on the ground.At least five medical students were confirmed dead, with over 40 others injured, some critically, as the plane struck the mess hall during peak lunchtime. The scale of destruction was so severe that authorities…

12 Jun

No Survivors in Air India Flight Crash Near Ahmedabad, Confirms Top Cop

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Ahmedabad (National Times): Tragedy struck the city of Ahmedabad on Thursday as Air India Flight AI171, bound for London Gatwick, crashed shortly after takeoff, killing all 232 people on board. According to Ahmedabad Police Commissioner G.S. Malik, there are no signs of survivors. The aircraft, which had just taken off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, lost contact minutes into the flight and crashed into a densely populated area, striking the hostel mess of BJ Medical College in Meghani Nagar. “The situation is grim. Based on the current search and rescue efforts, it appears there are no survivors from the…

12 Jun

Ahmedabad Plane Crash Claims Dozens; CM Bhupendra Patel Meets Victims, Medical Students Among the Dead

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Ahmedabad, June 12, 2025 — A London-bound Air India flight with 242 people onboard crashed shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Wednesday, colliding into the doctors' hostel mess at B.J. Medical College. The accident left at least 30 dead and many others injured, including passengers and resident medical students who were present at the hostel during lunchtime.The aircraft, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner operating as Flight AI171, lost altitude within minutes of departure before crashing into the western wing of the college premises. The force of the impact destroyed a large section of the building, including the…

12 Jun

NDRF Deployed, Amit Shah Coordinates Following Air India Crash in Ahmedabad

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New Delhi/Ahmedabad, June 12, 2025: Three National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams, comprising 90 personnel, have reached the crash site of Air India Flight AI 171 near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad. An additional three teams are being dispatched from Vadodara to assist with rescue efforts, according to an official spokesperson .Flight AI 171, a Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner carrying 242 people—including 230 passengers and 12 crew—issued a Mayday call shortly after takeoff at 1:38 p.m. and crashed into a residential area near Meghani Nagar . Thick smoke billowed from the wreckage as emergency crews rushed to extinguish fires and search for survivors .Union Home…

12 Jun

Canada Invites United Arab Emirates to G7 Summit, Carney Also Attending COP30

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Ottawa, June 12, 2025: Canada has officially extended an invitation to the United Arab Emirates to participate in the upcoming 51st G7 Leaders’ Summit, scheduled for June 15–17 in Kananaskis, Alberta. The Canadian Press, cited by CTV News and CP24, reported the invitation though Abu Dhabi has not yet confirmed attendance by President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan .This invitation comes as part of Canada’s broader push to widen the G7’s outreach to include influential non-member states. The guest list already includes leaders from Australia, Brazil, India, Indonesia, Mexico, South Korea, South Africa, and Ukraine all of whom have…

12 Jun

Over 100 Dead in Tragic Air India Plane Crash Near Ahmedabad Airport; Nation Mourns

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Ahmedabad (National Times): In one of India’s worst aviation disasters in recent years, an Air India flight en route to London Gatwick crashed minutes after takeoff from Ahmedabad International Airport, claiming the lives of more than 100 passengers. The country is reeling from the tragedy as emergency operations continue at the crash site. Flight AI171: Catastrophe Minutes Into Takeoff Air India Flight AI171, carrying 232 passengers, met with disaster shortly after lifting off this morning. The aircraft reportedly lost control and crashed near the airport’s outer perimeter. Emergency crews rushed to the scene, where intense fires, wreckage, and chaos made…

12 Jun

Former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani Reportedly Aboard Crashed Air India Flight AI171

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Ahmedabad (National Times): Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani is feared to have been aboard Air India Flight AI171, which crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport on Thursday morning en route to London Gatwick. According to highly placed sources, Rupani was among the 232 passengers on the ill-fated international flight. While Air India has confirmed the crash, there is no official statement yet regarding the safety or whereabouts of Vijay Rupani. The news has sparked widespread concern across Gujarat, especially in Rajkot and Gandhinagar, where Rupani has a strong political presence. Senior BJP leaders in the state are in…

12 Jun

Congress Alleges Three Major Diplomatic Setbacks for India from the US

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New Delhi, June 12, 2025: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh accused the Indian government of failing diplomatically following what he described as three "huge setbacks" at the hands of the United States. Addressing the media on Thursday, Ramesh urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to call an all-party meeting, stressing the need for a united national response.Ramesh, the Congress Party’s General Secretary in charge of Communications, cited three developments that he believes challenge the credibility of India’s foreign policy. The first, he said, came from US Central Command (CENTCOM) chief General Michael Kurilla, who referred to Pakistan as a “phenomenal partner” in…