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25 Jun

Taxiway Mix-Up at Ahmedabad Airport Delays Flights, Triggers Safety Review

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Ahmedabad (Rajeev Sharma): A ground movement error involving two passenger aircraft briefly disrupted operations at Ahmedabad airport on Wednesday evening after an arriving aircraft reportedly entered the path of another plane preparing for departure. According to aviation sources, an Air India aircraft that had recently landed allegedly deviated from its assigned taxi route while moving toward its designated parking stand. The aircraft subsequently found itself on the same taxiway being used by an IndiGo flight that was preparing for take-off. Airport ground controllers and flight crews responded immediately, and both aircraft were brought to a stop before the situation could…

08 Mar

India Creates History in Ahmedabad: Crushes New Zealand to Retain T20 World Cup Title

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Ahmedabad (Gurpreet Singh) — In a historic night at the Narendra Modi Stadium, the Indian cricket team asserted its global dominance by defeating New Zealand by 96 runs to win the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Playing in front of a record-breaking crowd of over 100,000 spectators on Sunday, March 8, India became the first nation to successfully defend the title and the first host country to lift the trophy on home soil. This victory marks India’s third T20 World Cup crown, adding to their previous triumphs in 2007 and 2024. The foundation of the victory was laid by…

08 Mar

Ahmedabad Pitch Expected to Favour Big Hitters in T20 World Cup Final

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Ahmedabad (Gurpreet Singh): As the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final approaches, attention has shifted to the pitch conditions at Narendra Modi Stadium, where hosts India national cricket team will face New Zealand national cricket team in the tournament’s title clash. Ground staff completed their final preparations by removing the covers, trimming the grass and rolling the surface, leaving behind what is widely expected to be a flat and batter-friendly track. Reports from the venue suggest that the strip could produce plenty of runs, similar to the high-scoring matches seen during the semi-finals. The conditions present an interesting challenge…

07 Mar

T20 World Cup Final Fever Pushes Ahmedabad Hotel Tariffs to Record Levels

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Ahmedabad (Gurpreet Singh): Accommodation costs in Ahmedabad have skyrocketed ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final, as cricket enthusiasts rush to the city to witness the much-awaited showdown between the India national cricket team and the New Zealand national cricket team on Sunday. The championship match will be held at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium, drawing thousands of fans from across India and overseas. The surge in visitors has created an unprecedented demand for hotel rooms, pushing nightly rates to unusually high levels across the city. Industry estimates indicate that rooms in budget hotels are being quoted…

21 Aug

Ahmedabad – Class 10 student stabbed to death by junior, Instagram chat reveals confession

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National Times Bureau :- Ahmedabad witnessed a shocking incident on Tuesday when a 10th-grade student, identified as Nayan Santani, was fatally stabbed outside Seventh-Day Adventist Higher Secondary School. The accused, a Class 8 student, was detained shortly after the attack, sparking widespread outrage and protests by parents demanding stricter safety measures on school premises. Disturbing Chat Emerges During the investigation, police retrieved an alarming Instagram conversation between the accused and one of his friends. In the chat, the boy appeared to admit to the stabbing, discussing the incident casually and showing little remorse. The friend questioned him about the attack,…

21 Jul

“We Want to Stand by the Truth”: Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Ahmedabad Plane Crash in Rajya Sabha

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New Delhi (National Times): As the Monsoon Session of Parliament 2025 continues, Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu addressed the Rajya Sabha on Monday regarding the tragic Ahmedabad Air India plane crash, which claimed the lives of over 260 people, making it one of the deadliest aviation disasters in the country’s history. Naidu assured the House that the government is committed to transparency and is awaiting the final investigation report to determine the exact cause of the crash. “We want to stand by the truth. We want to know the exact cause,” said the minister, stressing the government's…

12 Jul

Airline Pilots’ Association of India Raises Concern Over AI 171 Crash Report, Cites Bias and Lack of Transparency

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New Delhi: (National Times): The Airline Pilots' Association of India (ALPAI) has strongly criticized the preliminary report issued by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) regarding the tragic crash of Air India flight AI 171 on June 12 in Ahmedabad. In a firm statement released on Saturday, the pilots’ body alleged the report appears to be skewed toward blaming pilot error and lacks essential transparency. "The tone and direction of the investigation suggest a bias toward pilot error. We categorically reject this presumption and insist on a fair, fact-based inquiry," the Association stated. The AAIB's preliminary 15-page report was released…

12 Jul

AAIB Releases Preliminary Report on Ahmedabad Air India Crash: 10 Crucial Findings

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New Delhi (National Times): The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has published its initial 15-page report detailing preliminary findings from the tragic Air India crash that occurred in Ahmedabad on June 12. The incident, involving a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, claimed the lives of 240 of the 241 passengers onboard and 19 individuals on the ground, after the aircraft crashed into the BJ Medical College hostel premises near the airport. Only one passenger survived the disaster. The report provides the first official insight into the sequence of events and technical failures that led to the fatal crash. The AAIB notes that…

14 Jun

Government Forms High-Level Committee to Probe Air India AI-171 Crash; Report Expected in Three Months

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New Delhi (National Times): In the wake of the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI-171, which claimed 241 lives, the Indian government has constituted a high-level multi-disciplinary committee to investigate the root causes of the disaster and recommend preventive measures for the future. The report is expected to be submitted within three months. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, operating the Ahmedabad–Gatwick route, crashed shortly after takeoff on June 12, leaving the nation in mourning and sparking widespread calls for accountability and reform in aviation safety protocols. According to an official order issued by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the newly…

13 Jun

PM Modi Visits Ahmedabad Plane Crash Site, Meets Injured Victims at Civil Hospital

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Ahmedabad (National Times): A day after the catastrophic crash of Air India Flight AI171 near the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the crash site in the Meghaninagar area and later met injured survivors undergoing treatment at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital. In an emotionally charged moment, PM Modi met Vishwas Kumar Ramesh, the lone survivor of the crash that claimed 265 lives. Ramesh, who miraculously escaped with serious injuries, is currently being treated in the hospital’s C7 ward along with 25 other victims of the tragedy. The Prime Minister spent nearly an hour at the hospital, offering…