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The Hindu
an hour ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Ensure no claim denied or delayed, IRDAI to insurers on Air India crash
Insurance regulator IRDAI has advised insurers in the wake of the Air India plane crash to ensure no claim pertaining to those who died is either denied or delayed on account of procedural formalities. 'Ensure no claim is denied or delayed... in the case of confirmed deceased individuals from the passenger list and persons at the affected buildings of the crash area,' the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India said in a circular to all insurers, reinsurers, Life Insurance Council and General Insurance Council. It asked the councils to set up a dedicated joint cell at the hospital where those injured after the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed into BJ Medical College hostel and other buildings were getting treatment. This will help provide information to insurers immediately in respect of the claims or any other assistance required for any of their health/life insurance policies. The London bound Air India Flight 171 had crashed on Thursday minutes after taking off from Ahmedabad resulting in the death of 241 out of 242 people, including 12 crew members, on board. There were also casualties in the neighbourhood following the crash. Describing it as a moment that calls for compassion, responsiveness and utmost efficiency in supporting affected families, IRDAI wanted all insurers to act immediately as the passenger list has already been released. Since medical insurance cover for overseas travel is mandatory, it wanted them to obtain an authenticated list of the passengers as well as insurance policy details of those affected in the vicinity of the crash area. Verify details in the respective data base of the insurers with regard to the overseas medical insurance policies, personal accident policies and life insurance policies and initiate fast-track processes for claim settlement,' the regulator said. It wanted insurers to waive requirements such as first information report (FIR) or post-mortem reports where official confirmation from authorities concerned are available. It also wanted them to note the claim settlement to the nominee as recorded in the policy. IRDAI also advised the insurers to nominate a nodal officer at senior level to co-ordinate with the joint cell for speedy settlement of claims. Starting June 16, the insurers should submit a report on weekly basis for a month. The Councils should publish insurer-wise summary level claims settlement data, it said.
The Print
2 hours ago
- Health
- The Print
Not enough cold storage, Air India crash victims' bodies in AC mortuary—inside Civil Hospital's morgue
ThePrint had, last night, witnessed several bodies on the floor of the post-mortem room at Civil Hospital Ahmedabad, before they were eventually moved to the mortuary. With cold storage capacity limited, the bodies, that should ideally be stored at 2-6 degrees Celsius, are currently kept in the air-conditioned mortuary of Civil Hospital Ahmedabad. Ahmedabad: In the wake of the Air India tragedy, the authorities in Ahmedabad are racing to complete DNA sampling so that bodies of victims of Air India Flight 171 can be identified and handed over to their families. Hospital sources said the city's combined morgue facilities, including those at the Civil Hospital, simply do not have enough cold storage capacity to accommodate so many bodies. Only a handful of other hospitals in Ahmedabad have cold storage, and even that is limited. 'At Asarwa Civil Hospital, where the bodies have currently been taken, there is cold storage space for only 36. Across Ahmedabad, total capacity is just 66—36 at Asarwa, 18 at Sola Civil Hospital, and 12 at VS Hospital—according to a senior doctor at Asarwa. During a media briefing, ThePrint asked Minakshi Parikh, professor and Dean of BJ Medical College, about the storage capacity constraints, but she did not respond. Doctors are working to to preserve the bodies until DNA identification can be completed and matched with samples from relatives. Many families are still in the process of submitting their DNA for testing But in this heat, bodies are now decomposing fast. 'All bodies were shifted to the mortuary complex. We cleaned this area but the smell of dead bodies is still in the air,' said a medical staff member of the post-mortem room. The yellow building of the post-mortem complex is locked and a security guard has been posted to stop anyone from entering. According to sources, by 15 June, DNA reports of those relatives who gave their samples on Thursday night should be ready. Only then can the victims' bodies be matched with their relatives. 'But all the bodies are highly charred. Doctors can't even identify them,' said a doctor who is part of the DNA sampling team, on condition of anonymity. He said collecting the samples was not an easy task considering the condition of the bodies. At the BJ medical College, collection of samples from the victims' families is underway. A dedicated team of around 30 lab technicians were manning five desks collecting samples. The aircraft, carrying 242 people, including 230 passengers, 10 crew members, and two pilots, plunged into a residential complex near BJ Medical College's boys hostel on Thursday. Tata Sons, who owned the aircraft, announced a compensation of Rs 1 crore to each family and the civil aviation ministry has ordered a high level probe. (Edited by Viny Mishra) Also read: Charred remains to make DNA matching in Air India crash challenging, says forensic university in Gujarat
Mint
3 hours ago
- Health
- Mint
Air India plane crash: IMA seeks ₹1 crore each for doctors, people killed around hostel, writes to Tata Group
The Indian Medical Association on Saturday wrote a letter to Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran and requested him to award compensation of ₹ 1 crore each to the doctors and people who lost their lives around the hostel in the horrific Air India plane crash on Thursday. Apart from this, the IMA president Dr Anil Kumar J Nayak also sought Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran to announce a package after conducting a survey for any student or resident who suffered injuries. Speaking with ANI, Dr Nayak said, '..We have written a letter to Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran, saying that you had announced a compensation of ₹ 1 crore each for all the passengers. So we requested him to give ₹ 1 crore each to the doctors and people around the hostel who lost their lives. Secondly, if any student or resident is injured or disabled, a package should be announced for them also after conducting a survey...' Following the Air India flight AI717 – from Ahmedabad to London's Gatwick – crashed, on June 12 afternoon near Ahmedabad airport, moments after taking off for London, Tata Group took to social media to post the update about the compensation to families. The post reads, 'We are deeply anguished by the tragic event involving Air India Flight 171. No words can adequately express the grief we feel at this moment. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families who have lost their loved ones, and with those who have been injured.' 'Tata Group will provide ₹ 1 crore to the families of each person who has lost their life in this tragedy. We will also cover the medical expenses of those injured and ensure that they receive all necessary care and support. Additionally, we will provide support in the building up of the B J Medical's hostel. We remain steadfast in standing with the affected families and communities during this unimaginable time,' the post continues. Earlier on Thursday afternoon, Air India flight AI717 crashed soon after the take off. There were 230 passengers and 10 crew members onboard. However, only one survived the crash. Meanwhile, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, is carrying out the checks on the nation's 787s, Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said in a press briefing on Saturday in New Delhi. The minister added that the government had set up a special multi-department team to investigate all the non-technical aspects around the crash and has been given three months to report. India's accident investigation bureau is in charge of probing the technical aspects behind the plane crash. To determine what caused the aircraft to fail in the deadliest aviation accident in more than a decade, the investigators have been surveying the wreckage of Air India flight AI171.
News18
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
News18 Evening Digest: Israel's Big Warning, Air India Offers Rs 25 Lakh Relief To Families Of Crash Victims & Other Top Stories
Last Updated: We are also covering: Air India Flight 171 Pilot's Haunting Last Message, South Africa Win ICC World Test Championship, and Other top stories. In today's News18 evening digest, we bring to you the latest on Israel-Iran war, Ahmedabad place crash, South Africa win ICC World Test after 27 years and other top stories. 'Tehran Will Burn': Israel's Big Warning As Iran Threatens US, UK Bases In Spiralling Crisis A direct military conflict between Iran and Israel escalated dramatically this week, with both nations exchanging missiles and drones, causing significant casualties and damage. Read More Air India on Saturday announced an interim aid of Rs 25 lakh each for the families of the deceased and the sole survivor of the recent Ahmedabad plane crash, in addition to the Rs 1 crore financial support already pledged by Tata Sons. Read More Days after India witnessed one of its deadliest aviation disasters, a chilling audio message has emerged from the cockpit of Air India Flight AI-171. The London-bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed seconds after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport on Thursday, killing at least 274 people, including passengers, crew, and residents on the ground. Read More India refrained from participating in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) discussions on a statement condemning Israel's military strikes on Iran on June 13, saying its position on the matter was articulated on the same day. Read More When Rekha's Bold Entry In Sindoor At Rishi-Neetu Kapoor's Wedding Made Jaya Bachchan Cry The 80s Bollywood and the Bollywood you see today are vastly different. That was an era when the Hindi film industry, apart from its content and music evolution, saw controversies that are talked about even today. Take Rekha, Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan for instance. Today, we bring you another controversy from the past that remains one of the most sensational events of all time. Read More First Published: June 14, 2025, 18:58 IST
Mint
4 hours ago
- Health
- Mint
Air India plane crash: IMA seeks ₹1 crore each for doctors, people killed around hostel, writes to Tata Group
The Indian Medical Association on Saturday wrote a letter to Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran and requested him to award compensation of ₹ 1 crore each to the doctors and people who lost their lives around the hostel in the horrific Air India plane crash on Thursday. Apart from this, the IMA president Dr Anil Kumar J Nayak also sought Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran to announce a package after conducting a survey for any student or resident who suffered injuries. Speaking with ANI, Dr Nayak said, '..We have written a letter to Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran, saying that you had announced a compensation of ₹ 1 crore each for all the passengers. So we requested him to give ₹ 1 crore each to the doctors and people around the hostel who lost their lives. Secondly, if any student or resident is injured or disabled, a package should be announced for them also after conducting a survey...' Following the Air India flight AI717 – from Ahmedabad to London's Gatwick – crashed, on June 12 afternoon near Ahmedabad airport, moments after taking off for London, Tata Group took to social media to post the update about the compensation to families. The post reads, 'We are deeply anguished by the tragic event involving Air India Flight 171. No words can adequately express the grief we feel at this moment. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families who have lost their loved ones, and with those who have been injured.' 'Tata Group will provide ₹ 1 crore to the families of each person who has lost their life in this tragedy. We will also cover the medical expenses of those injured and ensure that they receive all necessary care and support. Additionally, we will provide support in the building up of the B J Medical's hostel. We remain steadfast in standing with the affected families and communities during this unimaginable time,' the post continues. Earlier on Thursday afternoon, Air India flight AI717 crashed soon after the take off. There were 230 passengers and 10 crew members onboard. However, only one survived the crash. Meanwhile, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, is carrying out the checks on the nation's 787s, Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said in a press briefing on Saturday in New Delhi. The minister added that the government had set up a special multi-department team to investigate all the non-technical aspects around the crash and has been given three months to report. India's accident investigation bureau is in charge of probing the technical aspects behind the plane crash. To determine what caused the aircraft to fail in the deadliest aviation accident in more than a decade, the investigators have been surveying the wreckage of Air India flight AI171. Investigative teams from the UK and US arrived Friday in Ahmedabad to assist with the crash probe.
