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The Supreme Court criticized the selective release of the preliminary Air India crash report, calling it “irresponsible” and urging confidentiality. Advocates demanded a fair probe, citing potential conflicts of interest and incomplete data from flight recorders impacting transparency and public safety

Aviation expert Capt. Ehsan Khalid has urged investigators to examine a possible stabilizer fault in Air India Flight AI171. He suspects the first officer may have mistakenly turned off fuel switches while attempting to disable a faulty stabilizer during takeoff

Following a fatal Air India crash, airlines like Etihad have begun inspecting fuel switch locking mechanisms on Boeing 787s. The AAIB report pointed to unintentional fuel cut-off, possibly due to malfunctioning switches—highlighting a risk previously flagged by the FAA in 2018

The FAA has said no airworthiness directive is needed for Boeing operators, stating the fuel control switch design poses no immediate flight safety risk

According to the report findings, one of the pilots can be heard on the cockpit voice recorder, asking the other why he cut off the fuel, to which the other pilot responded by saying that “he did not”

The pilot declared a ‘Fuel Mayday’ and communicated that the aircraft required an immediate landing. Consequently, the flight was permitted to land ahead of others, and it touched down safely, IndiGo spokesperson added.

At Tata Motors’ AGM, Chairman N. Chandrasekaran led a minute of silence for Air India AI-171 crash victims, paid tribute to Ratan Tata, announced the demerger into three listed entities, reported record FY25 financials, and recommended a Rs 6 per-share final dividend

This foundation day, it's 146th, will forever stand out for its stark sorrow. The BJMC, one of the oldest medical colleges in India, has been the epicentre of action following the June 12 crash, which killed 241 people on board and 29 on the ground, including five MBBS students

Air India Chairman N Chandrasekaran asked employees to to show resilience and use the Ahmedabad tragedy as an act of force to build a “safer airline”

An Air India–KidZania ad in Mid-Day, published hours before the AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad, has sparked online attention due to its visual resemblance to the actual incident. The ad shows an aircraft emerging from a building, similar to the crash site image

Vishwash Kumar Ramesh shares his emotional journey from disaster to recovery amidst massive rescue operations

A doctor couple from Rajasthan and their three children were among the 241 victims of the Air India crash in Ahmedabad. Their last selfie taken aboard the plane before takeoff has gone viral, capturing a heartbreaking glimpse of their final moments together.

Viswash Kumar Ramesh, a 40-year-old British national, is reported to be the sole survivor of the Air India AI 171 crash in Ahmedabad. He suffered injuries and shared a chilling account of the crash that killed 241 others onboard

Senior BJP leader and former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani died in the Air India AI171 crash in Ahmedabad. He was 68. Known for his calm leadership and development-driven governance, Rupani was en route to London when the accident occurred

A viral video falsely linked to the AI 171 crash in Ahmedabad is actually from a previous Kathmandu accident

Former Minister and BRS MLA T Harish Rao and MLC K Kavitha expressed deep sorrow over the tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. Both leaders offered condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the recovery of the injured

BRS working president KT Rama Rao said it was extremely unfortunate that passengers, locals, and medical students lost their lives in the crash

The rupee fell 7 paise to close at 85.60 against the dollar on Thursday, tracking a sharp sell-off in domestic equities and rising crude prices. A weak dollar capped the fall, while traders await US PPI and India CPI data.

Air India flight AI171 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, which crashed shortly after takeoff, carried 242 people, including 169 Indians and 53 British nationals. The airline is coordinating rescue efforts and has issued a helpline for passengers' families.

Following the crash of London-bound Air India flight AI171, Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport has been temporarily shut. All flight operations are suspended until further notice. Passengers are advised to check with airlines for the latest travel updates