News Menu June 13: Ahmedabad plane crash kills 265, Bengal Shiva temple vandalised
It is a sad morning clouded by tragedy. On June 13, India Today curates a news menu dominated by a tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad, alongside crime, politics, and global unrest, reflecting a world grappling with loss, justice, and division.Crash Calamity: Ahmedabad Air India DisasterOn Thursday, June 12, 2025, Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (VT-ANB) carrying 242 people (230 passengers and 12 crew), crashed moments after takeoff from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at 1:38 PM IST, en route to London Gatwick. advertisementThe plane plummeted into the Meghani Nagar residential area, striking a BJ Medical College hostel during lunch hour, killing 241 onboard and at least 24 on the ground, including five medical students.
Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, a 38-year-old British national of Indian origin seated in 11A near an emergency exit, is the sole known survivor, rescued by locals and now under treatment. Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was among the deceased. The passenger list included 169 Indians, 53 British nationals, seven Portuguese, and one Canadian. The crash, India's deadliest aviation disaster since 1996, triggered a massive emergency response with six National Disaster Response Force teams, fire services, and police. A Mayday call was issued seconds before the signal was lost at 625 feet altitude. CCTV footage shows the plane struggling to gain lift, with landing gear extended and wings retracted. The cause remains under investigation by India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau, with support from the US National Transportation Safety Board and Boeing. Crime Curry: Raja Raghuvanshi Murder ProbeadvertisementThe Meghalaya Police SIT intensified its probe into Sonam Raghuvanshi and four accused, Raj Singh Kushwaha, Akash Rajput, Vishal Singh Chauhan, and Anand Kurmi, following their extended custody. Key questions: When was the Meghalaya honeymoon planned? Why no return tickets? Did Sonam and Kushwaha use encrypted apps? Who funded the assassins? Why Meghalaya? Where was Sonam for 17 days post-murder? Confessions reveal Sonam's presence at Raja's killing near Weisawdong Falls. India Today keeps you ahead of the unfolding drama.Bengal Broth: Communal ClashesMaheshtala's temple vandalism fuels tensions, with BJP accusing Mamata Banerjee's government of 'appeasement politics.' BJP's Friday assembly protests and LOP Suvendu Adhikari's Calcutta HC petition over Ravindra Nagar violence escalate the row. Bengal's politics remains mired in communal fault lines, reflecting deep societal divides.Bihar Platter: Poll PreparationsTejashwi Yadav leads the Mahagathbandhan's fifth meeting in Patna on Friday, fine-tuning strategies for the 2025 polls. Chirag Paswan's LJPR convenes a state executive meeting at 2 PM to cement his candidacy. Congress intensifies its job crisis protests at Bihar's 25 district employment offices. Diplomatic Mess: US-Pakistan TiesThe US's invitation to Pakistan COAS Asim Munir for Army Day sparks outrage in India. Opposition, led by Rahul Gandhi, slams it as a diplomatic snub to Modi, citing Munir's role in post-Operation Sindoor tensions. The controversy deepens India-US-Pakistan frictions.LA Raita: Calm Before Storm advertisementLos Angeles remains volatile on Thursday night, with protests since Saturday's deportation raids fueling clashes between demonstrators and authorities. Friday's protests threaten further escalation, mirroring global unrest.Parting BiteAs India mourns the Ahmedabad tragedy, only questions remain. Was the crew of the plane responsible for the crash? Was it a bird hit? Why did the plane fail to lift? The answers will solve one of the biggest aviation mysteries in history.Must Watch
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