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Breaking: Air India Dreamliner Crashes Shortly After Takeoff in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, June 12, 2025: A Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner operating as Air India flight AI 171 bound for London Gatwick crashed into the Meghani Nagar neighbourhood just minutes after departing Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport.
The wide-body jet, carrying between 230–242 occupants (including 232–242 passengers and 10–12 crew), took off around 1:38 PM IST, but lost contact at approximately 1,800 feet and impacted ground nearly within 5 minutes of departure.
Eyewitnesses report a massive fireball upon impact, followed by thick plumes of black smoke rising from what appears to be a heavily fuelled aircraft.
Emergency services from the Ahmedabad Fire Department, State Disaster Response Force, police, and multiple ambulance units were swiftly deployed to carry out rescue operations.
Air India confirmed the incident via a statement on X (formerly Twitter):
“Flight AI171, operating Ahmedabad–London Gatwick, was involved in an incident today, 12 June 2025… At this moment, we are ascertaining the details and will share further updates at the earliest.”
This marks the first-ever hull loss of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, according to the Aviation Safety Network.
Casualties & Ongoing Rescue Efforts*
Official figures on casualties remain uncertain. Authorities have not confirmed fatalities or injuries, but initial reports suggest at least 50 fatalities ([en.wikipedia.org][6]). The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and Gujarat police are coordinating closely to evacuate survivors, treat the injured, and secure the crash site.
Air India Chairman N. Chandrasekaran has announced the activation of an emergency control center and dispatched family support teams to assist those affected.
Government Response & Investigation*
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu described the incident as “devastating” and confirmed that all aviation and emergency agencies are fully mobilized.
Prime Minister’s Office and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have been briefed. Amit Shah spoke with Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel, who has urged authorities to expedite rescue operations and establish medical “green corridors” for critical cases.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), alongside a technical team from Boeing, has launched a full-scale investigation into the crash ([en.wikipedia.org][3]). Analysts note that the aircraft’s long-haul fuel load likely contributed to the severity of the post-impact fire, complicating rescue efforts ([en.wikipedia.org][3]).
Summary
- Flight: AI 171, Ahmedabad → London Gatwick
- Aircraft: Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner (VT‑ANB)
- Occupants: ~242 (230 passengers + 12 crew)
- Timeline: Crashed ~5 minutes post takeoff (~1:38 PM IST) in Meghani Nagar
- Casualties: Undetermined; initial estimates indicate significant fatalities
- Response: Full-scale rescue; NDRF and Air India support teams activated
- Investigation: DGCA & Boeing technical panel inspecting causes
Authorities will continue to provide updates as the rescue concludes and a formal investigation progresses.
Maharashtra
Gas crisis in Maharashtra! But people need not worry, Chhagan Bhujbal claims in the House… Supply of kerosene is also possible

Mumbai: The black market and shortage of fuel and gas cylinders have now become common in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly. The people are worried about the critical condition of fuel due to the Iran-Israel-America war. In the Legislative Assembly, Minister for Food and Civil Supplies Chhagan Bhujbal made it clear that there is no need to worry about the gas crisis and shortage because the Central Government has claimed that it has gas and fuel stocks available with it, so no one needs to stand in queues or buy fuel or gas from black marketing. The government is strict on the black market of gas and action is also underway. The state is currently facing fuel shortage, there is a shortage of cylinders. Speaking in this context, Food and Civil Supplies Minister Chhagan Bhujbal gave important information in the legislature. Gas supply is a central issue, and the Center has said that they have sufficient stocks of LPG and PNG. Therefore, there is no reason to worry. Therefore, there is no reason to be worried, do not stand in queues anywhere and do not black market gas. Committees of each district collector, SP and other officers have been appointed. 2129 checks have been done so far. 1208 gas cylinders have been seized through these operations so far. Goods worth Rs 33,66,411 have been seized so far. A total of 23 cases have been registered in this matter and 18 people have been arrested. Bhujbal said that last month the price of a gas cylinder was Rs 852.50. Now it has increased to Rs 912.50. Commercial cylinders have increased from Rs 1720.50 to Rs 1835. This morning I spoke to representatives of major gas distribution companies, DPCL, HPCL, IOCL, some of which are big companies. They said that the daily production of LPG has been increased from 9,000 metric tons to 11,000 metric tons. If there is any problem, work is also underway to remove them. Companies have orders from the central government, and some institutions have been given priority for gas supply, in which hospitals have been given 100 percent priority.
Educational institutions and public services have also been given 100 percent priority. Bhujbal has said that 70 percent priority has been given to gift shops related to railways, aviation and defense sectors, and if gas remains, 50 percent gas will be provided to the pharmaceutical industry and 50 percent to seed processing. Meanwhile, the state is currently facing gas shortage, and the government has now decided on a way to resolve it. As an alternative to gas cylinders and fuel, Bhujbal said that one way is kerosene. We have kerosene reserves available. A few years ago, the Nagpur High Court had said that if you have the Ujjala Gas Scheme, you will not need kerosene. Therefore, despite having kerosene, we were not providing it. But now we have told the High Court that the current situation is difficult, so it is necessary to provide kerosene for public consumption. This kerosene will now be provided to kerosene dealers for distribution. We will also provide kerosene at the pumps of IOCL, BPCL, HPCL companies.
Maharashtra
Mumbai: Not only Muslims but also Hindus are worried about SIR, SP national president Akhilesh Yadav criticizes UP government and Election Commission

Mumbai: Samajwadi Party National President MP Akhilesh Yadav has made it clear that not only Muslims have faced problems due to ISR, but Hindus in Uttar Pradesh have also been forced to stand in queues. Hindus are also facing problems due to SIR. The Chief Minister was also alarmed by this and said that 4 crore votes were cut from us. Those who were looking for papers of Muslims, now they have put all Hindu brothers in the queue. Hindu brothers are looking for papers. It is not the opposition that is worried about SIR in UP, but the ruling parties are worried. Fake votes were cast. The Election Commission was silent in the by-elections, and its impartiality and honesty were also questioned. Akhilesh Yadav said that the opposition has no problems due to SIR. He was addressing a summit here in Mumbai. He also predicted and claimed that Mamata Banerjee will return to West Bengal once again. Maharashtra Samajwadi Party State President Abu Asim Azmi was also present in this press conference. Akhilesh Yadav has also strongly criticized the Election Commission and the UP government and has also raised questions about the government’s methods and communalism.
Maharashtra
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Mumbai: After the video of flashing lights on the car of Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde and VIP cultural of BMC officials went viral, the BMC has claimed to remove flashing lights and flashing lights from the cars of all government officials. According to the BMC, there were reports in the media about flashing lights being installed on the vehicles of municipal corporation officials. In this regard, the administration has clarified that the vehicles are provided to the officials after assuming office. As soon as the issue of flashing lights on these vehicles came to light, the flashing lights (flasher lights) installed on the vehicles of the officials were removed. It should be noted that the BMC took action when a debate broke out on social media regarding the VVIP cultural installed on Mayor Ritu Tawade’s car and now the BMC administration has clarified the issue and removed the lights from the cars. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had ordered the removal of red lights from the cars of ministers and others against the VVIP cultural. After that, criticism started over the installation of the light on the BMC Mayor’s car. Now the BMC has claimed to have removed the lights from all the cars.
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