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CBS News
9 hours ago
- General
- CBS News
Former University of Minnesota student among hundreds killed in Air India plane crash
A former University of Minnesota student and his sister were among the 241 people who died after an Air India passenger plane crashed in Ahmedabad on Thursday, according to his friend and former classmate. Shubh Modi, a 2022 graduate who received his bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, and Shagun Modi were on the flight that went down shortly after taking off for London's Gatwick airport, the friend told WCCO. Shubh Modi WCCO Officials confirmed one man who had been on the plane survived after initially saying there were no known survivors from the crash of flight AI171. Air India said those on board the plane, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, included 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, seven Portuguese nationals and one Canadian.
NDTV
a day ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Vacation Turns Into Tragedy: Udaipur Siblings Died In Air India Plane Crash
New Delhi: A heart-wrenching tragedy struck a prominent Udaipur family as siblings Shubh Modi and Shagun Modi lost their lives in the devastating Air India crash in Ahmedabad on Thursday. The brother-sister duo, children of marble businessman Sanjeev Modi, were aboard the ill-fated flight en-route to London as they had planned a vacation in UK. Speaking to IANS, their relative Satish Bhandari said, "It is a devastating and heart breaking incident. The siblings had planned to tour London for a vacation. Shubh had done his in Chemical Engineering from UK while his sister had completed her BA-BBA from PDEU, Gandhinagar. Who knew this would be their last journey?" On being asked to comment on how they received this devastating news, he said, "They (brother-sister) were in Ahmedabad. Their grandmother called me when she saw this tragic news on television. We are still in shock." The incident has sent shockwaves across the country and the world and has invited a debate on the risks of air-travel, which is considered one of the safest travel modes across the spectrum. Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash, as families across the country grapple with the aftermath of this devastating disaster. The tragic incident has led to the death of all the passengers and crew members on board, barring one miracle survival. Apart from the 241 people aboard the ill-fated aircraft who perished in the crash, many people on the ground are also feared killed as the Boeing plane crashed into a residential building and burst into a ball of flames. According to several reports, the pilots reportedly gave a 'Mayday' (distress) call immediately after the takeoff, signalling a life-threatening emergency, but did not respond to subsequent calls made by the Airport Traffic Control. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Civil Aviation Minister and other high-profile leaders, administrators and others have reached the incident site and investigators are trying to recover the "black-box". Their recovery is expected to reveal crucial details about the crew's 'Mayday' call, attempted recovery measures during those critical seconds after takeoff, along with other crucial details.
Hans India
a day ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Udaipur siblings headed to London for vacation were among victims of tragic Ahmedabad air crash
New Delhi: A heart-wrenching tragedy struck a prominent Udaipur family as siblings Shubh Modi and Shagun Modi lost their lives in the devastating Air India crash in Ahmedabad on Thursday. The brother-sister duo, children of marble businessman Sanjeev Modi, were aboard the ill-fated flight en-route to London as they had planned a vacation in UK. Speaking to IANS, their relative Satish Bhandari said, "It is a devastating and heart breaking incident. The siblings had planned to tour London for a vacation. Shubh had done his in Chemical Engineering from UK while his sister had completed her BA-BBA from PDEU, Gandhinagar. Who knew this would be their last journey?" On being asked to comment on how they received this devastating news, he said, "They (brother-sister) were in Ahmedabad. Their grandmother called me when she saw this tragic news on television. We are still in shock." The incident has sent shockwaves across the country and the world and has invited a debate on the risks of air-travel, which is considered one of the safest travel modes across the spectrum. Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash, as families across the country grapple with the aftermath of this devastating disaster. The tragic incident has led to the death of all the passengers and crew members on board, barring one miracle survival. Apart from the 241 people aboard the ill-fated aircraft who perished in the crash, many people on the ground are also feared killed as the Boeing plane crashed into a residential building and burst into a ball of flames. According to several reports, the pilots reportedly gave a 'Mayday' (distress) call immediately after the takeoff, signalling a life-threatening emergency, but did not respond to subsequent calls made by the Airport Traffic Control. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Civil Aviation Minister and other high-profile leaders, administrators and others have reached the incident site and investigators are trying to recover the "black-box". Their recovery is expected to reveal crucial details about the crew's 'Mayday' call, attempted recovery measures during those critical seconds after takeoff, along with other crucial details.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
12 from Raj, including 5 of familyfrom Banswara, in ill-fated flight
Udaipur/Jaipur/Jaisalmer: The devastating plane crash in Ahmedabad that claimed over 240 lives sent shockwaves through Rajasthan , with 12 persons, including a family of 5, from the state among those dead. Banswara family of doctor couple Komi Vyas and Prateek Joshi and their three children — Miraya, Nakul and Pradyut — were killed in the crash of the ill-fated flight headed to Gatwick airport in London. Vyas, who resigned from an Udaipur-based hospital last month, was relocating to the UK to join a hospital there. Five residents from Udaipur district — siblings Shubh and Shagun Modi, brothers Vardi Chand and Prakash Chandra Menaria, and Gogunda's Payal Khateek — too died in the air crash. Payal, currently settled in Gujarat's Himmat Nagar, where her father runs a business, was headed to London for higher studies. Her grandmother and other family members are in Gogunda. A resident of Balotra, Khushboo Rajpurohit, also died in the accident. She got married only five months ago and was headed to the UK to meet her doctor husband. Bikaner resident Abhinav Parihar, on a business trip to the UK, was another fatality from the state. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Shubh and Shagun Modi, children of prominent marble businessman Sanjeev and Shweta Modi, were travelling to London for an eight-day vacation on the invitation of their neighbour and friend when they met with a tragic end. Shubh had completed his in the UK, while Shagun recently graduated from a university in Ahmedabad. The Menarias — Vardi Chand and Prakash Chandra from Udaipur's Mavli tehsil — were employed as chefs in the UK and were returning to work after a vacation with their family in Udaipur. Both the deceased were well-known in the local community and have been working abroad for several years. Udaipur district collector Namit Mehta visited the Modi family to offer condolences and oversee administrative support. "The grief-stricken families have gone to Ahmedabad to bring back the mortal remains. The local administration is providing full support and is in constant contact with the CMO to coordinate any required assistance in Ahmedabad," Mehta said. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
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First Post
2 days ago
- General
- First Post
A Manipuri airhostess, a Kerala nurse... The victims of the Ahmedabad plane crash
The plane crash in Ahmedabad today has claimed 241 victims, including former Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani. Among others who died were a Manipuri airhostess, a Kerala nurse, and a Canadian dentist. Let's take a closer look at some of their stories read more Rescue team members work as smoke rises at the site where an Air India plane crashed in Ahmedabad, India, on June 12, 2025. Reuters The plane crash in Ahmedabad today has claimed 241 victims. The plane, which went down immediately after take-off, crashed into a hostel. Former Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani was confirmed to be among the dead. But what do we know about the victims and their stories? Let's take a closer look Ranjitha Gopakumaran Ranjitha, who lived in Kerala's Pathanamthitta, was working as a nurse in the UK. The 42-year-old from Pullad village had previously worked as a nurse in Oman. Read Ahmedabad Plane Crash LIVE updates Ranjitha had returned to Kerala to oversee the construction of a new home. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Ranjitha, who dreamed of one day working in Kerala's health service, had taken a train to Kochi and then flown to Ahmedabad. She is survived by her husband Vineesh, two young children Rithika and Induchoodan and her mother Thulasi. Nganthoi Sharma Kongbrailatpam Nganthoi was part of the 10 crew that died on the Air India flight. The 22-year-old, the middle of three children, hailed from Thoubal distrcit's Awang Leikai in Manipur. Nganthoi informed her family that she would be flying to London today. 'It was her dream to become airhostess,' her elder sister said. Her family is in shock over the tragic incident. Khushboo Rajpurohit Khushboo, a resident of Araba village in Rajasthan's Balotara, was a newly-married woman. She was on her way to London to meet her husband – who is a studying there. This was going to be the first meeting since they tied the knot. Jamie Meek Meek, a yoga enthusiast, was on his way home to London after a trip to India. Jamie Meek posted on Instagram minutes before boarding the flight. Image courtesy: Instagram He took to Instagram to post about the 'mind-blowing memories' and magical experiences he shared with his partner Fiongal Greenlaw-Meek on their trip. His last post, which came just minutes before he boarded the plane, read, 'Goodbye India.' Shubh and Shagun Modi Shubh and Shagun Modi, the son and daughter of Udaipur marble businessman Pinku Modi, were also on the flight. Shubh and Shagun Modi, the son and daughter of Udaipur marble businessman Pinku Modi, were heading to London to stay with a friend. News18 India The 24-year-old and 22-year-old were heading to London to stay with a friend. They both had completed their MBAs and were helping their father in his business. Nirali Sureshkumar Patel Nirali, a dentist from Ontario's Mississauga, was the sole Canadian on board the plane. Nirali is survived by her husband and their one-year-old child. He said he and their child are currently trying to get to India. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD With inputs from agencies
