Air India crash near Ahmedabad: What we know so far
An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner bound for London crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad. The aircraft issued a mayday call before losing contact with ATC.
Rahul Gandhi doubles down on poll rigging charge, challenges Election Commission
UPDATED: Jun 8, 2025 11:13 IST
Rahul Gandhi has escalated his confrontation with the Election Commission by reiterating his charge of poll rigging in Maharashtra. He has demanded the release of voter rolls for recent state elections and questioned why the EC is not answering his concerns. The EC rejected Gandhi's claims, calling them absurd and urging him not to spread misinformation. BJP dismissed the allegations, accusing Gandhi of fearing loss in Bihar.
Read More
LATEST VIDEOS
Air India plane crash: Experts discuss what might have caused the crash
An Air India flight crashed shortly after it took-off with 242 people on board from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad on Thursday afternoon.
Air India plane crash: We have lost a lot of people, says government
Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, confirmed the loss of many lives, including several foreigners, in the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. He extended his deepest condolences to the families of the victims.
Propulsion system failure likely cause of Air India plane crash: Aviation expert
Aviation expert Mirza Faizan suggests the crash might have occurred due to issues in the propulsion system, possibly engine failure or fuel system problems.