Vijay Rupani dies in Air India plane crash: From Emergency protests to Gujarat CM chair - A calm leader who rose to power
Thursday, 12 June 2025 () Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani tragically died in the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. Serving as CM from 2016 to 2021, he led Gujarat through its post-Covid recovery, earning respect for his firm governance. Rupani's political journey began with ABVP and included imprisonment during the Emergency. He championed industrial development and social equity, voluntarily stepping down in 2021.
Take-off and landing are the most dangerous flight phases—Boeing data shows 63% of fatal accidents occur during these windows. Limited altitude, high engine strain, and weather risks make these moments critical. As India mourns, this disaster highlights the razor-thin margins pilots operate within...
In a significant development, the black box of the crashed Air India Ahmedabad-London flight has been recovered from a rooftop near the crash site. The tragic.. IndiaTimes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the family of Vijay Rupani, the former Gujarat Chief Minister, expressing his deep sorrow over Rupani's death in the.. IndiaTimes
Former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani's death in the Air India flight AI-171 crash has spotlighted aviation safety concerns for Indian political figures. This tragedy.. IndiaTimes
ITV News speaks to a friend of a passenger onboard the Air India flight that crashed in Ahmedabad. Dhirendra Kanabar is a friend of the former chief minister for Gujarat, Vijay Rupani, who is reported to have died in the crash and says the accident is "very tragic". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
An Ahmedabad man, Savjibhai Timbadia, narrowly escaped the Air India crash after postponing his London flight by four days. His son had booked the original.. IndiaTimes
Kalpana Prajapati from Manjalpur, Gujarat, tragically perished on a flight from Ahmedabad after delaying her trip to London to wait for her sister-in-law's visa.. IndiaTimes
Rajnikant Patel, his wife Divya, and his sister-in-law Hemangini tragically died in a plane crash en route to the UK to celebrate their daughter Dhvani's.. IndiaTimes
A day after the deadly Air India plane crash in Gujarat's Ahmedabad which killed more than 240 people, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation issued.. DNA
In homes and places of worship from Leicester to London and beyond, people are remembering those who died onboard Air India flight 171. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed on Thursday, seconds after taking off from Ahmedabad, the largest city in the Indian state of Gujarat. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A day after the tragic Air India aircraft crash in Gujarat's Ahmedabad, the aviation body has ordered fuel and engine system checks for every Air India Boeing.. DNA
In a tragic incident in Ahmedabad's Meghaninagar, 14-year-old Akash Patni was killed when debris from an aviation disaster fell near his family's tea stall... IndiaTimes
Pinal Mistry, a 24-year-old from Anand, tragically became a victim of the Air India flight due to a last-minute change in her travel plans. She had been in India.. IndiaTimes
Madan Singh's family in Faridabad is devastated after his daughter, Khushboo, perished in the Ahmedabad-London flight AI 171 crash shortly after takeoff... IndiaTimes
Former Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani, who was among the 242 passengers on board the crashed Air India flight bound to London died in the plane crash... DNA
A mother's quick thinking and a nanny's bravery saved a two-year-old girl from a fire caused by the AI 171 crash at BJ Medical college hostel. The nanny moved.. IndiaTimes
India has crossed 7,000 active COVID-19 cases, with Kerala reporting the highest spike and three new deaths. The XFG variant, a sub-lineage of Omicron with strong immune evasion, has been detected across the country, raising global alarm. Originating in Canada, the variant carries four spike protein mutations. Globally, SARS-CoV-2 activity is rising, especially in South-East Asia and Eastern Mediterranean regions, with test positivity rates matching last year’s peak. WHO continues to monitor the spread amid poor ICU and hospitalization data from heavily affected regions.
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The COVID 19 cases in India are on a sharp rise. In the last 24 hours, the number of active cases has neared the 7000 mark, according to the Union Ministry of.. DNA
India is witnessing a resurgence of COVID-19, with over 6,000 active cases and six deaths reported in the last 24 hours. Kerala, Gujarat, West Bengal, and Delhi.. IndiaTimes
India's active Covid-10 case tally has crossed the 6,000-mark as 378 fresh cases were reported in the last 24 hours, according to a Ministry of Health and Family.. DNA
The news of Air India Flight AI-171 crashing shortly after takeoff has left everyone heartbroken. Some big names from Bollywood used social media to express their grief over the unfortunate incident...
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch expresses her “deepest condolences” to those affected by the Air India plane that crashed in Ahmedabad on Thursday, killing over 240 people.
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India reported four new Covid-19 fatalities, including a pregnant woman, raising the year's death toll to 59 with 5,755 active cases. In response to rising cases... IndiaTimes
India reports 37 Covid deaths, with Maharashtra leading. Kerala, Delhi, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh also report fatalities. Mumbai's Covid-19 cases... IndiaTimes Also reported by •DNA
India reported seven Covid deaths for the second consecutive day, with Maharashtra recording the highest number. Delhi and Karnataka also reported fatalities,... IndiaTimes