News18 Afternoon Digest: Updates On Ahmedabad Plane Crash & Other Top Stories
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At least 40 people were killed after an Air India flight crashed near the Ahmedabad airport on Thursday. The incident took place when the Air India flight, carrying 232 passengers and 10 crew members, was taking off for London at 1.17 PM. Read More
Air India flight AI-171, bound for London's Gatwick Airport with 242 passengers and 10 crew members on board, crashed shortly after takeoff near Ahmedabad airport on Thursday. A green corridor has also been established to bring passengers quickly to the hospital.
In a horrific accident, an Air India flight crashed near the Ahmedabad airport on Thursday, with initial reports suggesting at least 242 passengers were onboard. The plane crashed immediately after takeoff from Ahmedabad. Read More
Sobhita Dhulipala exuded radiance and royalty at Akhil Akkineni and Zainab Ravdjee's wedding reception ceremony, when she walked in wearing a vibrant red saree complemented with a sheer gold embellished blouse. Sobhita graced the wedding reception with Naga Chaitanya who looked dapper in a classic black suit paired with a crisp white shirt. Read More
Air India Ahmedabad-London Flight Crash Live Updates: Harbhajan Singh 'Utterly Shocked'
An Air India flight reportedly crashed near Ahmedabad Airport on Thursday afternoon soon after take-off. Casualties are feared though there is no confirmation on the same yet. The aircraft crashed in Meghaninagar area of Ahmedabad, police said. Read More
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