Mumbai: After occupying an ancient shrine of Ramzan Ali Shah Baba in the Goha area of ​​Ahmednagar, Maharashtra and installing an idol there, a social boycott of Muslims is now being imposed here. If any non-Muslim in the village buys, sells or transacts with the Muslims of the village, the non-Muslim mischievous elements here impose a fine on him. Such an undemocratic and immoral environment has been going on in Maharashtra under the nose of the BBJP government since 2023, and the government has remained a silent spectator.

Such an expression was expressed by Tushar Gandhi at a meeting organized by an organization called ‘Hum Bharat Ke Log’ at Mumbai’s Islam Gymkhana under the leadership of Maulana Syed Moinuddin Ashraf alias Moin Mian. Former Maharashtra Minister and Congress leader Arif Naseem Khan, former MIM MLA Waris Pathan, Nizamuddin Raein, social activist Feroz Methi Borwala, Javed Janeja, Saeed Noori and other socio-political and national figures were present at that time. Where it was decided that soon a delegation would meet the Chief Minister of Maharashtra and both Deputy Chief Ministers, besides the leaders of all political parties, on this issue.

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.

Mumbai: To expedite the repair of potholes on roads due to heavy and torrential rains in Mumbai, Mumbai Municipal Corporation has launched ‘Pothole Quickfix’ (pothole repair) mobile app and WhatsApp chatbot (8999228999) service. The ‘Pothole Quickfix’ mobile app has been made operational for citizens from June 9, 2025. Special focus has been given to increasing citizen participation in the pothole repair process and simplifying the process of registering complaints of potholes.

After opening the application, the process of successfully registering a complaint has been made available in less than 5 clicks. This app is available on both Android and iOS platforms. ‘Pothole Quickfix’ is a user-friendly mobile app. Through this app, citizens have been provided with an easy and fast facility to register complaints by uploading the picture, location and information of the potholes. The complaint made through the mobile app reaches the concerned department directly and the process of repairing the potholes starts immediately. This app was launched by Municipal Commissioner and Administrator Bhushan Gagrani on June 9, 2025.

Mumbai Municipal Commissioner and Administrator Bhushan Gagrani, Road and Transport Department has started road development works on a large scale. Similarly, plans have also been made to fill/repair potholes found on the roads during monsoon. For potholes found on the roads as well as repairable roads, the Information Technology (IT) Department of the Municipal Corporation has developed an app called ‘Pothole Quick Fix’. This app provides citizens with a simple and easy digital option to register complaints immediately by uploading the picture, location and details of the pothole.

The registered complaint is automatically sent to the office of the concerned department, allowing the Municipal Engineers to take immediate action. The app provides location-based complaint registration, photo and location tagging, complaint status tracking, estimated repair time and feedback after work is completed. The app is available on both Android and iOS platforms. This initiative will play a vital role in facilitating communication between citizens and municipal machinery for road safety.