36 Gujarat forensic experts racing to complete DNA matches

IANS | June 14, 2025 3:37 PM

Gandhinagar, June 14 (IANS) In the wake of the Air India Flight AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad, which left 241 of the passengers of the Boeing Dreamliner dead, forensic teams are racing against time to complete DNA identification of the victims, many of whom remain unrecognisable due to the intensity of the crash and the subsequent fire.

BJ Medical College cancels MBBS exams as air crash rattles students; many go home

Janvi Sonaiya | June 14, 2025 11:44 AM

Ahmedabad, June 14 (IANS) In the wake of the devastating Air India Flight AI-171 crash near the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, which struck a hostel housing medical students, B.J. Medical College (BJMC) has announced the cancellation of all ongoing and upcoming internal examinations for MBBS students. The college has also called off the summer vacation for all medical faculty and doctors and asked them to assist in the care of the injured.

Decoding Dreamliner crash: Aviation expert sees tech glitch or engine failure as key reasons, doesn't rule out sabotage

IANS | June 13, 2025 6:08 PM

New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Renowned aviation analyst and flight safety expert S.J. Murlidhar, who has previously investigated major air crashes, shared his initial assessment on the tragic plane crash involving a Dreamliner 787 at Ahmedabad. In a detailed conversation with IANS, he discussed possible causes behind the catastrophe and whether it could have been averted.

Flames in the sky, horror on the ground: Eyewitnesses recall tragedy of AI-171 crash

IANS | June 13, 2025 4:05 PM

New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) What began as an ordinary day in Ahmedabad turned into a nightmare within seconds, as a deafening explosion in the sky shattered the calm on Thursday. Eyewitnesses recounted scenes of horror after an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner, bound for London, crashed shortly after takeoff from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport.