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11 crash victims identified through DNA testing so far

11 crash victims identified through DNA testing so far

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Authorities at the Ahmedabad Civil Hospital have so far identified eleven victims of the June 12 Air India plane crash through DNA testing and started the process to hand over the bodies to their relatives, officials said on Saturday.

Air India jet makes emergency landing

Air India jet makes emergency landing

Rediff.com20 Dec 2005

Air India Flight 136, bound for Delhi via Frankfurt, took off at 2033 local time (1003 IST) and blew at least one of the tyres

Lebanon: Air India evacuates 1,400

Lebanon: Air India evacuates 1,400

Rediff.com26 Jul 2006

Air India bomber released from Canadian prison

Air India bomber released from Canadian prison

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Reyat was convicted of perjury in 2010 for lying to the court in 2003 during the trial of Ripudaman Singh Malik and Ajaib Singh Bagri, who were acquitted in the terrorist attack on Air India Flight 182 that killed all 329 people aboard.

'Brought Pak to its knees': Modi hails armed forces

'Brought Pak to its knees': Modi hails armed forces

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the exceptional coordination among the three armed forces -- fear instilled by the Navy, extraordinary skills of the Air Force and bravery of the Army -- forced Pakistan to its knees during Operation Sindoor in no time.

Why Chandrasekaran skipped TCS AGM for the 2nd consecutive day

Why Chandrasekaran skipped TCS AGM for the 2nd consecutive day

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran on Thursday skipped the Annual General Meeting of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), marking his absence from the group's shareholder gathering for the second consecutive day. This is the first time in over 17 years that Chandrasekaran, who was elevated as the chairman of the diversified conglomerate after working as TCS's chief executive, has missed the AGM of the largest IT services company.

DGCA grounds planes of GoAir, Air India

DGCA grounds planes of GoAir, Air India

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Two of the cabin crew in the aircraft were also found to be without any proper training, they said.

Air India set to join Star Alliance

Air India set to join Star Alliance

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

Paving the way for Air India's entry into the largest global airlines' grouping, Star Alliance today unanimously decided to recommence the national carrier's integration process that was suspended in 2011.

Minnesota Senator's Air India nightmare

Minnesota Senator's Air India nightmare

Rediff.com5 Nov 2007

Minnesota State Senator Satveer Chaudhary on Monday alleged his wife was harassed, his family was bumped from the flight and were then asked to pay additional fees to rebook an Air India flight.

'She peed herself': Air India 'urination' accused makes U-turn

'She peed herself': Air India 'urination' accused makes U-turn

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

She was suffering from some disease related to prostate. It was not him. The seating system was such that no one could go to her seat, Mishra's lawyer said.

Capt Sabharwal's father moves SC for probe into AI crash

Capt Sabharwal's father moves SC for probe into AI crash

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Father of deceased pilot and Federation of Indian Pilots petition Supreme Court for a court-monitored inquiry into the Air India flight AI171 crash in Ahmedabad.

'Bomb threat': Hyderabad-bound flight forced to make a U-turn

'Bomb threat': Hyderabad-bound flight forced to make a U-turn

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

In Hyderabad, airport sources on Monday said, "A bomb threat email targeting Lufthansa flight LH 752 was received at the Hyderabad airport at 18:01 hrs on 15th June 2025."

IndiGo posts highest Q4 profit of Rs 3,068 cr on strong air travel demand

IndiGo posts highest Q4 profit of Rs 3,068 cr on strong air travel demand

Rediff.com21 May 2025

InterGlobe Aviation, the parent of the country's largest airline IndiGo, on Wednesday posted its highest ever fourth-quarter profit after tax of Rs 3,067.5 crore, mainly helped by strong air travel demand. The company's profit after tax in the three months ended March 2025 jumped 62 per cent from Rs 1,894.8 crore in the year-ago period.

Pawan Ruia throws hat into the ring to buy out Air India

Pawan Ruia throws hat into the ring to buy out Air India

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Ruia, a chartered accountant whose business ranged from sugar to textiles and heavy engineering to tyres, refused to comment on queries about his interest in Air India.

Mehul Choksi extradition: India assures Belgium on prison conditions

Mehul Choksi extradition: India assures Belgium on prison conditions

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

The Indian government has provided assurances to Belgian authorities regarding the prison conditions awaiting Mehul Choksi if he is extradited. The details focus on meeting European standards for humane treatment and addressing concerns about overcrowding and solitary confinement.

Air India hiring: 1 in 3 pilots fails psychological test

Air India hiring: 1 in 3 pilots fails psychological test

Rediff.com15 May 2015

The airline might find it difficult to fill posts.

What I got when I flew Air India for Rs 169,613

What I got when I flew Air India for Rs 169,613

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Even a rump Air India could not hope to get away with the shoddy service and scrappy fare for which I paid nearly two lakh, complains Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Fire, clouds of smoke, debris...: Eyewitness recounts Guj plane crash

Fire, clouds of smoke, debris...: Eyewitness recounts Guj plane crash

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Speaking about the building in which the plane crashed, the eyewitness said, "It is a residential building, doctors live there."

Star Alliance membership to boost Air India's revenue

Star Alliance membership to boost Air India's revenue

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

For international travel, frequent flyers look at network and Air India's global network is weak.

India's legacy liquor brands raise a toast to growth, reinvention

India's legacy liquor brands raise a toast to growth, reinvention

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

By 10 am, Rakshit N Jagdale is already deep into the rhythm of the day, which promises to be a carousel of meetings, calls, and strategic decisions. As managing director of Amrut Distilleries, he balances ritual and ambition, tradition and transformation, like many other legacy players in India's alcoholic beverages sector who are staring at a rosy future.

AI crash shatters flight attendant's dream weeks before engagement

AI crash shatters flight attendant's dream weeks before engagement

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

A native of Mandangad in coastal Ratnagiri district, the Songhare family had moved to Mumbai for work and shifted to Dombivli two years ago.

Gaikwad attempted to fly Air India thrice using alias

Gaikwad attempted to fly Air India thrice using alias

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

The airline had earlier issued a 'non-acceptance order' to all its station managers and booking offices.

US: Bird-hit Air India plane with 313 on-board lands safely

US: Bird-hit Air India plane with 313 on-board lands safely

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

An Air India Boeing 777 flight carrying 313 people on board returned to Newark airport in New Jersey, US, soon after take off following a bird hit that damaged its left engine.

Top Government Exams In 2026

Top Government Exams In 2026

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

rediffGURU Nayagam PP, founder of EduJob360, breaks down the top government competitive exams aspirants can target in 2026, along with their eligibility criteria, important dates, syllabus essentials and preparation strategies.

AI Crash Report Raises More Questions: Pilots

AI Crash Report Raises More Questions: Pilots

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Pilot groups have accused the AAIB of portraying the pilots as responsible for the incident, with vague and selective presentation of cockpit conversations.

Bomb-threat note found in Mumbai-New York plane toilet

Bomb-threat note found in Mumbai-New York plane toilet

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

A passenger spotted the note with the message "There is a bomb in the flight" written on it inside the toilet and alerted the crew, a Sahar police official here said.

Plane crash turns medical college anniversary a scar-filled one

Plane crash turns medical college anniversary a scar-filled one

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

The Ahmedabad air tragedy, which claimed the lives of all but one of the 242 passengers and crew on board, and several others on the ground, has left deep scars on BJMC's residential quarters and the psyche of the survivors.

Top airlines: Air India bags second position in India

Top airlines: Air India bags second position in India

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Domestic air traffic grew by over 18 per cent last month compared to October last year as Air India's passenger load factor overshot that of IndiGo which had the largest number of flight cancellations, official data showed on Monday.

Air India shelves plan to acquire Boeing 787-9 aircraft

Air India shelves plan to acquire Boeing 787-9 aircraft

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Air India shelves plan to acquire Boeing 787-9 aircraft.

Air India pilots quarrel in cockpit; de-rostered

Air India pilots quarrel in cockpit; de-rostered

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

The incident took place when an Air India flight from Jaipur was readying to take off for Delhi on Sunday evening.

Tatas likely to take call on cash-strapped Air India bid this week

Tatas likely to take call on cash-strapped Air India bid this week

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

The last date to submit bids is March 17 but the deadline could be extended if there are requests from potential bidders.

47 AI crash victims identified via DNA tests; 24 bodies handed over

47 AI crash victims identified via DNA tests; 24 bodies handed over

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Authorities have so far identified 31 victims of the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad through DNA testing and 12 families have claimed the mortal remains till now, an official said on Sunday.

'You Can Hear Her Parents Cry Bitterly In The Night'

'You Can Hear Her Parents Cry Bitterly In The Night'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

'They are in a very bad state. They have to be forced into eating.'

Rupani cremated with full state honours; Shah leads tributes

Rupani cremated with full state honours; Shah leads tributes

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Thousands of people gathered along the entire route of the funeral procession to give a poignant send-off to the late BJP leader at his hometown, where his mortal remains were flown from Ahmedabad four days after the tragedy.

Karnataka Guv denied boarding over 'delay', AirAsia expresses regret

Karnataka Guv denied boarding over 'delay', AirAsia expresses regret

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot was on Thursday denied boarding on an Air India subsidiary AIX Connect flight over alleged 'delay' in reporting.

Air India bombing convict denied parole

Air India bombing convict denied parole

Rediff.com4 Jul 2007

Inderjit Singh Reyat, the only person convicted in connection with the 1985 Air India bombing that killed all 329 people aboard, will not get parole before his sentence ends next year.

Fan of Sachin & Hardik, UAE lad set for India battle

Fan of Sachin & Hardik, UAE lad set for India battle

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Admirer of Tendulkar, inspired by Pandya, UAE's Alishan Sharafu ready for India challenge in Asia Cup

Air India mops up Rs 724 cr via assets monetisation plan

Air India mops up Rs 724 cr via assets monetisation plan

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

The government also sought approval from Parliament for equity infusion worth Rs 2,345 crore into struggling Air India and another Rs 1,300 crore for Air India Asset Holding.

Man who peed on Air India co-passenger held, sent to 14-day custody

Man who peed on Air India co-passenger held, sent to 14-day custody

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

A Delhi court on Saturday sent Shankar Mishra, accused of urinating on a woman co-passenger on an Air India flight, to judicial remand for 14 days while rejecting a plea by police for his custody.

'Munir Hid In Bunker During Sindoor'

'Munir Hid In Bunker During Sindoor'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

'If 138 soldiers have been given a gallantry award as 'shaheed' (by Pakistan) for Operation Sindoor, how many would have been the actual casualties. This decides who won.