Top news of the day, June 11, 2025: Air India plane crashes in Ahmedabad, former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani among victims
Air India flight crashes into medical college building inAhmedabad; 204 bodies retrieved
A London-bound Air India plane carrying 242 passengers and crew crashed in a residential area near Meghaninagar minutes after taking off from the Ahmedabad airport on Thursday (June 12, 2025) afternoon, killed 204 people and injured 41 others.
Former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani killed in Ahmedabad plane crash
Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was killed in the London-bound Air India plane that crashed near the Ahmedabad airport soon after take-off on Thursday (June 12, 2025). Union Minister C.R. Patil confirmed the death of the former CM. He was among the 242 people aboard the ill-fated London-bound Air India I71 flight that crashed minutes after it took off from Ahmedabad. He is the second Gujarat CM to die in a plane crash.
Air India plane crashed just moments after takeoff from Ahmedabad; pilot gave mayday call
The Ahmedabad-London Air India passenger plane crashed just moments after taking off from the Ahmedabad airport on Thursday (June 12, 2025) afternoon, a statement by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation said. The pilot of the aircraft gave a mayday call to the Ahmedabad air traffic controller. The Boeing 787 aircraft took off from the airport at 1:39 p.m. with 232 passengers, including 2 infants and 10 crew members.
Bengaluru stampede: Karnataka High Court orders release of RCB's Nikhil Sosale and others on bail
In a major set back to the police and the State government, the High Court of Karnataka on Thursday (June 12, 2025) ordered the release on bail of four representatives of Royal Challengers Sports Private Limited (RCSPL) and DNA Networks Pvt. Ltd., who were arrested on the wee hours of June 6 in connection with the June 4 stampede outside M. Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru during the celebration of RCB's victory in IPL-2025 tournment.
Kamal Haasan, P. Wilson, Salma among six elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Tamil Nadu
Actor and Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) founder Kamal Haasan, former Additional Advocate General and incumbent MP P. Wilson, poet Rajathi alias Salma, and S.R. Sivalingam — all backed by the DMK and its allies — were on Thursday (June 12, 2025) declared elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Tamil Nadu. The AIADMK's I.S. Inbadurai and M. Dhanapal were also elected unopposed to the Upper House.
Ship on fire: salvage operation delayed as salvor's vessel runs out of fuel
Even as the authorities have been struggling to contain the raging fire onboard the Singapore-flagged container vessel MV Wan Hai 503, which caught fire off the Kerala coast on June 9, the vessel, Offshore Warrior, deployed by the owners of the ship to mitigate the imminent danger of a possible explosion had to leave the site of the accident after running short of fuel, delaying the entire emergency response operations.
India slips to 131st position in Global Gender Gap Index 2025
India is ranked 131 out of 148 countries in the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report 2025, slipping two places from its position last year. With a parity score of just 64.1%, India is among the lowest-ranked countries in South Asia, according to the report released on Thursday (June 12, 2025). India was ranked 129 last year.
Trump unveils website for $5 million U.S. residency visa
U.S. President Donald Trump touted a new website for his planned $5 million U.S. residency permit on Wednesday, saying the waiting list for the golden visa has opened on TrumpCard.gov. 'Thousands have been calling and asking how they can sign up to ride a beautiful road in gaining access to the Greatest Country and Market anywhere in the World,' Trump wrote in a social media post.
Sixth round of nuclear negotiations between Iran and U.S. on June 15, says Oman Foreign Minister
Iran and the United States will hold a sixth round of negotiations over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear programme this Sunday (June 15, 2025) in Oman, the sultanate's Foreign Minister said on Thursday (June 12, 2025), as regional tensions have spiked in recent days.
Boeing shares decline 8% pre-market after Air India crash
Shares of North American airplane manufacturer Boeing fell 8% in pre-market trade on NASDAQ after the Air India aircraft crash Ahmedabad airport on Thursday (June 12, 2025).
Australia's Cummins rips through South Africa batting in WTC final
Australia captain Pat Cummins produced a sensational spell of four wickets for just one run as the title-holders seized control of the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord's on Thursday (June 12, 2025).
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New Indian Express
22 minutes ago
- New Indian Express
Vijay Rupani re-scheduled his London visit from June 5 to 12 due to Ludhiana (West) by-elections
CHANDIGARH: Former Chief Minister of Gujarat and Punjab Affairs-in-charge of BJP Vijay Rupani, who was among the 241 passengers killed in the tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad on Thursday afternoon, has been involved in Punjab politics for the last three years. In fact, he re-scheduled his visit to London from June 5 to June 12 due to the Ludhiana (West) by-elections. The constituency goes to polling on June 19, and the result will be announced on June 23. Rupani was specifically brought by the saffron party to take charge of the state in September 2022 after the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) ended its alliance with the BJP. During this time, BJP's electoral performance improved. The party's vote share rose to 18.56 per cent from 6.6 percent in last year's parliamentary elections. Under his leadership, the party had been taking on the AAP-led Punjab Government over many issues, including the law and order and the drug menace. State BJP leadership described him as an ``acceptable, humble and down-to-earth human being' who deeply connected with the people across all levels of the state administration. He had planned to travel to London on June 5 to meet his daughter but his travel plans were delayed due to the Ludhiana (west) by-election. His wife, Anjali Rupani, had already left for London on June 5. The state party leaders recalled that Rupani was campaigning for the upcoming Ludhiana West assembly bypoll for weeks and had been diligently carrying out his responsibilities, including attending the filing of nomination papers by the party candidate Jiwan Gupta on June 2 from Ludhiana (West). On June 9, he had exuded confidence that Gupta would win the bypoll with a huge margin. Known as a protégé of Amit Shah, Rupani was a first-time MLA from Rajkot (West) when he became the Chief Minister of Gujarat.
News18
22 minutes ago
- News18
'Feels Unreal That He's No Longer With Us': Vijay Rupani's Kolkata-Based Cousin To News18
Last Updated: Rupani, who served as the chief minister of Gujarat from August 2016 to September 2021, was among the people killed in the Ahmedabad Air India crash on Thursday Among the casualties of Thursday's horrific Air India crash in Ahmedabad was former Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani, leaving his family and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in deep sorrow. Vijay Rupani's cousin, Vipul Rupani, who resides in Kolkata, spoke exclusively with CNN-News18, expressing his shock and grief. 'We first heard about the crash on TV news. Initially, we couldn't believe it. We then reached out to the family, and it was devastating to have it confirmed. Some family members have already left for Ahmedabad, and we'll be going shortly. There are a lot of formalities to take care of," he said, visibly shaken. Vipul fondly remembered Vijay Rupani as the pillar of their family, highlighting his warmth and generosity. 'He was like an elder brother to all of us—always helpful and cordial. Just last year, he visited Kolkata and spent more than three hours with us. We had such a wonderful time together. He was truly a gentleman and deeply committed to social work." The London-bound Air India flight, AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (registration VT-ANB), carrying 242 passengers and crew, crashed into a medical college complex shortly after taking off from the Ahmedabad airport. In an early morning post on X at 12.41 am on Friday, Air India confirmed that 241 people had perished in the crash. A police official told news agency PTI that 265 bodies had been brought to the civil hospital. The plane had crashed into the mess area of a medical college hostel, causing what appears to be at least two dozen fatalities on the ground. Expressing his profound grief, Vipul added, 'We really don't know how we'll come to terms with this. It feels unreal that he's no longer with us." Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met the family of the former Gujarat CM in Ahmedabad. 'It is unimaginable that Vijaybhai is not in our midst. I've known him for decades. We worked together, shoulder to shoulder, including during some of the most challenging times. Vijaybhai was humble and hardworking, firmly committed to the Party's ideology. Rising up the ranks, he held various responsibilities in the Organisation and went on to serve diligently as Gujarat's Chief Minister," PM Modi said in a post on X. Rupani served as the chief minister of Gujarat from August 2016 to September 2021, before resigning ahead of the 2022 state elections. First Published: June 13, 2025, 17:36 IST
Time of India
26 minutes ago
- Time of India
Top 5 news of the day: Trump issues stern warning to Iran after Israel strikes; black box of ill-fated AI-171 recovered & more
As tensions rose in the Middle East, Israel struck Iran and US President Trump warned Tehran to accept a nuclear deal or face harsher attacks. Black box was recovered from the deadly Ahmedabad crash site was recovered from the rooftop of a building. Meanwhile, India and China held talks in Delhi to boost ties through travel, trade, and cultural cooperation amid ongoing tensions. Here are top 5 stories that made headlines today: Donald Trump warns Iran of major attacks ahead US President Donald Trump issued a warning to Iran, urging it to agree to a nuclear deal or face harsher consequences. His remarks came just hours after Israeli airstrikes killed key Iranian military leaders and scientists. Trump, writing on Truth Social, claimed he gave Tehran multiple chances, but the hardliners are "all dead now.' He further cautioned that the next wave of planned attacks would be far more destructive. Read full story here Flight data recorder recovered from rooftop at the Ahmedabad crash site The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau said the black box from the ill-fated Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner was found on a building rooftop, after the deadly crash in Ahmedabad. British high commissioner Lindy Cameron met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the wake of the tragedy that killed 241 people on board. The flight, AI171, was en route to London Gatwick when it went down on June 12. Follow more updates here. How Israel carried out covert strikes deep inside Iran? Israel, on Friday, launched a major military offensive on Iran's capital. The coordinated strikes killed several top Iranian military commanders and six nuclear scientists. According to the IDF, the operation included preemptive precision attacks targeting individuals involved in Iran's nuclear weapons development, its ballistic missile programme, and the Natanz uranium enrichment site. Read full story here. India China bilateral ties: Talks in process to resume direct flights, relax visa process India and China resumed high-level discussions aimed at improving bilateral ties, with foreign secretary Vikram Misri meeting Chinese vice foreign minister Sun Weidong in New Delhi. Talks focused on resuming direct flights, easing visa processes, and facilitating pilgrimages, including the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. Both sides also discussed cooperation on trans-border rivers and trade supply chains, especially regarding rare earth exports. Read full story here. Assam CM Himanta Sarma issues shoot-at-sight order in Dhubri after temple desecration Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma authorised shoot-at-sight orders in Dhubri following a communal flare-up where cow meat was allegedly thrown at a Hanuman temple during Eid. Calling it a 'disgusting and condemnable crime,' Sarma visited the site and ordered strict action against the culprits. He said those who desecrate religious spaces will not be spared, and if needed, he would personally guard the temple. Read full story here.
