The incident, which resulted in at least 241 fatalities, has now been confirmed as the country’s most devastating aviation disaster in the past two decades. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed into the BJ Medical College hostel shortly after takeoff, igniting a massive fire exacerbated by nearby LPG cylinders. Currently, investigations are underway, with forensic teams collecting DNA samples, and the National Investigation Agency has ruled out foul play.
Tata Group chairman N Chandrasekaran described this incident as “one of the darkest days” in the Group’s legacy, vowing to support the victims’ families transparently. Consequently, aviation authorities have mandated heightened safety checks for Air India’s Dreamliner fleet.
As the nation deals with the aftermath, the global news landscape has intensified—Israel’s military action against Iran has escalated tensions and oil prices, leading to renewed inflation fears.
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Ahmedabad Air India plane crash: NIA rules out foul play, forensic team gathers evidence
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has ruled out foul play in the Air India flight accident near Ahmedabad airport on June 12. Sources informed News18 that an NIA team visited the crash site to assist local police and found no indication of foul play.
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Air India crash: Fuel-laden jet, exploding LPG cylinders intensified blaze at BJ Medical College
Just one minute after takeoff on June 12, Air India’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner struck the BJ Medical College hostel near the airport in Ahmedabad’s Meghani Nagar, leaving a tragic path of destruction. Following a frantic rescue operation, only one survivor was located from the flight carrying 242 individuals.
However, eyewitness reports suggest the toll may be significantly higher as the full extent of the devastation from the AI171 crash is becoming evident.
Witnesses emerging from the college campus relayed to CNBC-TV18 that the number of casualties from within the hostel area “could be very, very high.”
Among the four impacted hostel structures, the canteen building—the last in the row—sustained the most severe damage. Nearby residential properties were also affected.
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Tata Group chairman pens heartfelt note on Ahmedabad tragedy
Tata Group chairman N Chandrasekaran has referred to the June 12 Air India AI117 crash in Ahmedabad as one of the darkest days in the Group’s history, expressing profound sorrow over the loss of lives. In a note to employees, he ensured comprehensive support for victims’ families and committed to transparency after investigations by Indian, UK, and US teams conclude. He appealed for patience amid speculation and reaffirmed the Group’s dedication to safety and responsibility.
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DGCA orders enhanced safety checks on Air India’s Boeing 787 fleet from June 15
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has mandated enhanced safety inspections for Air India’s Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 aircraft, commencing June 15, 2025. This directive follows the tragic crash of an Air India Dreamliner operating flight AI-171 from Ahmedabad to London, which resulted in 265 fatalities.
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Israel attacks Iran’s nuclear programme in major escalation
Israel has conducted airstrikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities and military targets, representing a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict that could lead to a new war in the Middle East.
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The spectre of inflation returns with Israel-Iran war
Israel’s assault on Iran on June 13 has prompted a spike in crude oil prices, reigniting inflation concerns in India. Oil prices surged rapidly—Brent crude exceeded $77 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) was close behind. JPMorgan Chase & Co. has cautioned that prices could reach $130 a barrel in a worst-case scenario concerning the Middle East.
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Stocks reverse last week’s gains as geopolitical tensions weigh; Financials and midcaps underperform
The main equity benchmarks ended the week significantly lower, reversing the previous week’s gains, as rising geopolitical concerns and broad-based selling pressure—especially in financial and midcap stocks—pulled indices down nearly 1% each.
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NCLT admits IREDA’s insolvency plea against Gensol Engineering, directs IRP appointment
The Ahmedabad bench of the National Company Law Tribunal has accepted the insolvency petition filed by the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) against Gensol Engineering on Friday, June 13.
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Exclusive | Finance Minister to hold brainstorming conclave with GST, customs, and income tax officials
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to convene a high-level meeting with senior officials and field formations to review the country’s tax administration and establish priorities for the upcoming fiscal quarters.
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Businessman Sunjay Kapur dies at 53 after heart attack in UK
Sunjay Kapur, chairman of Sona Comstar, an international automotive components company based in Gurugram, passed away at the age of 53 following a heart attack while playing polo in the UK.
Kapur had also served as President of the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) and co-chaired the Manufacturing Council of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), in addition to being on the board of The Doon School in Dehradun, which he attended.
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