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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

Breaking: Air India Plane Crashes Shortly After Takeoff from Ahmedabad with 242 Onboard

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Ahmedabad (National Times): A tragic air disaster struck today when Air India Flight carrying 242 passengers crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad Airport en route to London. The Gujarat State Police Control Room confirmed the incident. According to information, Air India B787 Aircraft VT-ANB, while operating flight AI-171 from Ahmedabad to Gatwick) has crashed immediately after takeoff from Ahmedabad. There were 242 people on board the aircraft, consisting of 2 pilots and 10 cabin crew. The aircraft was under the command of Capt Sumeet Sabharwal with First Officer Clive Kundar, said Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). DGCA also stated that…

28 May

Mock Drill Scheduled Tomorrow in Pakistan Border States: Gujarat, Rajasthan, J&K, and Punjab

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New Delhi, May 28, 2025: A large-scale mock drill is scheduled to be conducted tomorrow evening in four Indian states that share a border with Pakistan—Gujarat, Rajasthan, Jammu & Kashmir, and Punjab—as part of a coordinated effort to evaluate emergency preparedness and security response mechanisms.Authorities have confirmed that the drill will simulate potential cross-border threats, aiming to assess the readiness of armed forces, local police, civil administration, and disaster response teams. The objective is to enhance coordination and ensure a swift, unified reaction in case of real-time emergencies.This strategic exercise comes amid heightened security awareness and reflects the government’s focus…

24 May

Pakistani Intruder Shot Dead by BSF While Crossing Into Gujarat

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Gujarat (National Times): The Border Security Force (BSF) foiled a potential infiltration attempt late on May 23 by neutralising a Pakistani national trying to illegally enter Indian territory in the Banaskantha district of Gujarat. According to BSF officials, the incident occurred during the night when a suspicious figure was observed moving toward the border fence after crossing over from Pakistan. Troops stationed at the site issued multiple verbal warnings and challenged the intruder, but the individual ignored all commands and continued to advance. “Seeing no other option, our personnel opened fire. The intruder was neutralised immediately,” a BSF spokesperson said.…

26 Apr

Over 1,000 Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrants Detained in Gujarat’s Major Crackdown

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Surat/Ahmedabad, April 25, 2025: In a significant crackdown across Gujarat, over 1,000 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants have been detained by authorities in the cities of Ahmedabad and Surat. This operation, led by Gujarat's Minister of State for Home, Harsh Sanghavi, is part of a larger initiative to target illegal immigration in the state.The majority of those detained are accused of entering India with fake documents, allegedly sourced from West Bengal. Authorities have warned that anyone involved in harboring such immigrants will face strict legal consequences. Sanghavi also emphasized that those still residing illegally in Gujarat should surrender to the authorities voluntarily…

21 Feb

ਗੁਜਰਾਤ ਦੇ ਕੱਛ ਵਿੱਚ ਭਿਆਨਕ ਹਾਦਸਾ, ਬੱਸ ਅਤੇ ਟਰੱਕ ਦੀ ਟੱਕਰ, 7 ਦੀ ਮੌਤ

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ਨੈਸ਼ਨਲ ਟਾਈਮਜ਼ ਬਿਊਰੋ :- ਗੁਜਰਾਤ ਦੇ ਕੱਛ ਵਿੱਚ ਇੱਕ ਵੱਡਾ ਸੜਕ ਹਾਦਸਾ ਵਾਪਰਿਆ। ਇੱਥੇ ਇੱਕ ਨਿੱਜੀ ਬੱਸ ਅਤੇ ਇੱਕ ਟਰੱਕ ਦੀ ਟੱਕਰ ਹੋ ਗਈ, ਜਿਸ ਵਿੱਚ 7 ਲੋਕਾਂ ਦੀ ਮੌਤ ਹੋ ਗਈ। ਦੱਸਿਆ ਜਾ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਬੱਸ ਵਿੱਚ 40 ਯਾਤਰੀ ਸਵਾਰ ਸਨ। ਗੁਜਰਾਤ ਦੇ ਕੱਛ ਵਿੱਚ ਇੱਕ ਵੱਡਾ ਸੜਕ ਹਾਦਸਾ ਵਾਪਰਿਆ। ਇੱਥੇ ਇੱਕ ਨਿੱਜੀ ਬੱਸ ਅਤੇ ਇੱਕ ਟਰੱਕ ਦੀ ਟੱਕਰ ਹੋ ਗਈ, ਜਿਸ ਵਿੱਚ 7 ਲੋਕਾਂ ਦੀ ਮੌਤ ਹੋ ਗਈ। ਦੱਸਿਆ ਜਾ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਬੱਸ ਵਿੱਚ 40 ਯਾਤਰੀ ਸਵਾਰ ਸਨ। ਦੱਸਿਆ ਜਾ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਇਹ ਹਾਦਸਾ ਕੱਛ ਦੇ ਕੇਰਾ ਮੁੰਦਰਾ ਰੋਡ 'ਤੇ ਵਾਪਰਿਆ। ਹਾਦਸੇ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ, ਬੱਸ…