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AAP MLA Chaitar Vasava arrested for attempt to murder

The Times of India 6 Jul 2025 11:55 pm

Teen drowns in Sarasiya lake during Tazia immersion

The Times of India 6 Jul 2025 11:28 pm

Afternoon downpour floods parts of Vadodara

The Times of India 5 Jul 2025 11:40 pm

Drunk driving incident leaves 3 injured in Panigate

The Times of India 5 Jul 2025 11:37 pm

AAP MLA detained after clash with BJP members in Dediapada

The Times of India 5 Jul 2025 10:58 pm

Bomb threat sparks panic in two other Vadodara schools

The Times of India 5 Jul 2025 3:30 am

AI crash victims kin hounded for donations after cremations

The Times of India 4 Jul 2025 11:58 pm

MSU launches Vidhyarthi app for students

The Times of India 4 Jul 2025 10:56 pm

Two-day national conference of CA students kicks off

The Times of India 4 Jul 2025 10:55 pm

Video of RTO official assaulting truck driver goes viral

The Times of India 4 Jul 2025 10:55 pm

Baby crocodile found resting under a car

The Times of India 4 Jul 2025 10:55 pm

1,552 MSU students get aid worth 91L

The Times of India 4 Jul 2025 10:55 pm

After dredging work, erosion reported along Vishwamitri

The Times of India 4 Jul 2025 10:52 pm

India Deported 250 Bangladeshi Illegal Immigrants

SRINAGAR: The state Government of Gujarat has deported over 250 Bangladeshi illegal immigrants from Gujarat to Dhaka in a special Indian Air Force aircraft, amid tight security arrangements. The deportation was carried out from Vadodara Air Force station. All the Bangladeshi nationals had their hands cuffed during the deportation to prevent any untoward incidents. They []

KashmirLife 4 Jul 2025 3:29 pm

Man swept away in Panam river in Dahod district

The Times of India 4 Jul 2025 12:01 am

60 girls fall ill after hostel dinner in Dahod

The Times of India 4 Jul 2025 12:01 am

VMC arms itself after Operation Sindoor

The Times of India 3 Jul 2025 11:56 pm

9-foot crocodile seen on road

The Times of India 3 Jul 2025 11:55 pm

5 including auditor booked for 2k bribe

The Times of India 3 Jul 2025 12:07 am

Couple killed in accident near Halol

The Times of India 2 Jul 2025 10:22 pm

Two youths fall into lake in Pavagadh, one drowns

The Times of India 1 Jul 2025 11:23 pm

ATS conducts search at pharma unit in Godhra

The Times of India 1 Jul 2025 11:22 pm

Water released from Panam, Hadaf dams in Panchmahal

The Times of India 30 Jun 2025 11:58 pm

VMC releases book on Green Bonds issue at Sebi event

The Times of India 30 Jun 2025 11:58 pm

Two crocodiles rescued

The Times of India 30 Jun 2025 11:58 pm

Vodafone Idea (Vi) Announces Rollout of 5G Services in 23 More Indian CIties

Vi announced that it is rolling out 5G services in 23 more Indian cities, including Ahmedabad, Agra, Aurangabad, Kozhikode, Cochin, Dehradun, Indore, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Madurai, Malappuram, Meerut, Nagpur, Nashik, Pune, Rajkot, Sonepat, Surat, Siliguri, Trivandrum, Vadodara and Vizag. The rollout will happen in phases. Vi 5G network was already available in Delhi, Mumbai, Patna, Chandigarh and Bengaluru.

NDTV 30 Jun 2025 6:45 pm

Bodies of man, woman found in parked car

The Times of India 30 Jun 2025 12:19 am

NSS honours 31 teachers at Vriddhi Puraskar 2025

The Times of India 30 Jun 2025 12:19 am

Ninth crocodile found dead in Vishwamitri in seven months

The Times of India 29 Jun 2025 4:37 am

IRMA moves closer to being part of cooperatives university

The Times of India 28 Jun 2025 11:37 pm

MSU scholar selected for scholarship at University of Texas

The Times of India 28 Jun 2025 12:01 am

Village boycotts polls over reserved sarpanch seat

The Times of India 26 Jun 2025 11:31 pm

Illegal diesel pump busted, 7 booked

The Times of India 26 Jun 2025 11:31 pm

Himesh Reshammiya's THIS song was once banned in Gujarat's village as it made dead comes alive

Himesh Reshammiya earned much praise for his song 'Jhalak Dhikla Jaa' from the film Aksar. Do you know there is a village in Gujarat's Vadodara where his famous song 'Jhalak Dhikla Jaa' was banned way back in 2006.

DNA India 26 Jun 2025 11:30 am

Serial chain-snatcher held in Vadodara

The Times of India 26 Jun 2025 12:01 am

Six caught with ambergris worth 1.58cr

The Times of India 25 Jun 2025 11:58 pm

VMC truck sent to fix cave-in gets stuck in one

The Times of India 25 Jun 2025 10:58 pm

Senior citizen outwits conmen using fake credit SMS trick

The Times of India 25 Jun 2025 12:07 am

Heavy rain batters Dahod, Panchmahal

The Times of India 25 Jun 2025 12:01 am

1,067 fake notes found, case filed

The Times of India 25 Jun 2025 12:01 am

VMC goes into huddle over monsoon prep

The Times of India 24 Jun 2025 12:35 am

Fake birth certificate caught for third day straight

The Times of India 24 Jun 2025 12:35 am

Bomb threat triggers panic in Navrachana school

The Times of India 24 Jun 2025 12:34 am

Assembly bypoll result: AAP's Gopal Italia wins Gujarat Visavadar seat, defeats BJP's Kirit Patel by 17,000+ votes

Gopal Italia of AAP won the Visavadar seat, defeating BJP's Kirit Patel by 17,554 votes, ending BJP's 18-year losing streak in the constituency. Rajendra Chavda of BJP secured the Kadi seat. The Visavadar seat became vacant after Bhupendra Bhayani resigned from AAP and joined BJP.

The Times of India 23 Jun 2025 3:02 pm

Chimpanzee trio swings into new home at SoUs jungle safari

The Times of India 23 Jun 2025 12:22 am

Bomb hoax by passenger delays flight at city airport

The Times of India 23 Jun 2025 12:20 am

Ahmedabad plane crash: DNA matches confirmed for 251 victims, 245 bodies handed over to families

AHMEDABAD: In a recent development following the Ahmedabad plane crash, Civil Hospital Superintendent Dr Rakesh Joshi announced that DNA samples of 251 deceased victims have been successfully matched. Thus far, the mortal remains of 245 individuals have been handed over to their grieving families, with the remaining six to be returned in the coming days. Dr Joshi, addressing the media, shared that the 245 bodies released include 176 Indian nationals, 49 British citizens, 7 Portuguese nationals, one Canadian, and 12 non-passengers. The extensive identification process marks a critical step towards closure for hundreds of devastated families. Ahmedabad plane crash: Crew member's mortal remains reach Manipur, thousands pay tributes Providing a district-wise breakdown, Dr Joshi stated that bodies have been returned to families from the following regions: Ahmedabad (70), Vadodara (24), Anand (26), Udaipur (7), Kheda (11), Mehsana (7), Surat (12), Bharuch (7), Gandhinagar (7), Diu (14), Gir Somnath (5), Rajkot (3), Patan (3), Junagadh (1), Amreli (2), Bhavnagar (1), Botad (1), Mahisagar (1), Aravalli (2), Palanpur (1), Jamnagar (2), Dwarka (2), Sabarkantha (1), Modasa (1), Khambhat (2), Nadiad (1), Patna (1), Mumbai (10), Pune (1), Maharashtra (2), Rajasthan (2), Jodhpur (1), London (10), and Manipur (1). He emphasised that the DNA matching process is both highly sensitive and bound by strict legal protocols. Every identification has been carried out with the utmost precision and care. Agencies such as Forensic Science University, alongside the local administration, health departments, and various state and central authorities, are working tirelessly to ensure that the mortal remains are returned with dignity and respect. This coordinated and relentless effort underscores the authorities commitment to providing a measure of solace and closure in the wake of an immense tragedy.

The New Indian Express 22 Jun 2025 9:52 pm

Man trapped on islet during flash flood rescued

The Times of India 21 Jun 2025 11:59 pm

Second forged birth certificate caught in two days

The Times of India 21 Jun 2025 11:10 pm

Ahmedabad plane crash: 223 DNA matches confirmed, 204 bodies handed over to families

AHMEDABAD: DNA samples of 223 victims of the Air India plane crash have been successfully matched, and 204 bodies have been handed over to families as of 11:50 am on June 20, according to Civil Hospital Superintendent Dr Rakesh Joshi. The Civil Hospital authorities have intensified the efforts to identify and return the remaining bodies. Meanwhile, two patients under treatment at the Civil Hospital succumbed to their injuries. Their bodies have been handed over to their families, bringing the total count of bodies handed over to 204 from the Civil Hospital alone. Breaking down the identification further, Dr Joshi confirmed that the 223 matched victims comprise 168 Indian nationals, 7 Portuguese, 36 British citizens, 1 Canadian, and 11 non-passengers - local residents who were tragically caught in the crash zone. Several international, domestic Air India flights cancelled due to operational reasons Logistics have played a critical role in the aftermath, with 15 bodies airlifted and 189 transported by road, according to Dr Joshi. The mortal remains have been sent to various Indian states and several foreign countries. Ahmedabad received the highest number, with 58 bodies, followed by Vadodara (21), Surat (11), Udaipur (7), Mumbai (9), Diu (14), and Kheda (11). Others were sent to Mehsana (6), Gandhinagar (6), Rajkot (3), Jamnagar (2), Patan (2), Dwarka (2), Aravalli (2), and London (2). Single bodies were transported to locations including Botad, Jodhpur, Anand, Palanpur, Maharashtra, Junagadh, Amreli, Gir Somnath, Mahisagar, Bhavnagar, Patna, Nadiad, Sabarkantha, Nagaland, and Modasa. Madurai-bound Indigo flight returns after mid-air 'snag,' say officials

The New Indian Express 20 Jun 2025 1:59 pm

Ahmedabad plane crash: DNA of 211 victims matched; 189 bodies handed over to families

AHMEDABAD: In a significant update on the Ahmedabad plane crash tragedy, DNA samples of 211 deceased individuals have been successfully matched, and 189 bodies have been handed over to their respective families, according to officials. Civil Hospital Superintendent Dr Rakesh Joshi shared the details during a media briefing, emphasizing the coordinated effort between forensic teams, hospital staff, and law enforcement. Of the remaining cases, eight families are expected to claim the mortal remains of their loved ones in the coming days, while two families are scheduled to accept the bodies by tomorrow. Additionally, 11 families are still awaiting DNA matches of their other relatives, indicating that the process of closure remains ongoing for many. Providing a breakdown of nationalities, Dr. Joshi stated that among the 189 confirmed deceased, 142 are Indian citizens, 32 are from the UK, seven are Portuguese nationals, one is Canadian, and seven individuals were non-passengers, whose presence near the crash site turned tragic. In a detailed media briefing, Dr. Joshi confirmed that 189 bodies have been handed over to families so far, while DNA samples of 211 deceased individuals have been successfully matched. He noted that eight more families are expected to receive the mortal remains of their relatives in the coming days, while two families will accept the remains by tomorrow. However, the process is not yet complete - 11 families are still awaiting the DNA match of a second relative, highlighting the continued emotional wait for full closure. Providing further insight, he explained the nationality distribution of the 189 deceased: 142 were Indian citizens, 32 were British nationals, 7 were from Portugal, 1 was Canadian, and 7 were non-passengerspeople who were tragically caught in the disaster despite not being on the flight. Dr Joshi also offered a detailed breakdown of the geographical origin of those whose bodies have been handed over. These include seven from Udaipur, 20 from Vadodara, 10 from Kheda, 55 from Ahmedabad, six from Mehsana, one each from Botad, Jodhpur, Patan, Junagadh, Mahisagar, Bhavnagar, and Patna, two each from Aravalli, Maharashtra, Amreli, Jamnagar, Dwarka, and London, 16 from Anand, five from Bharuch, 11 from Surat, six from Gandhinagar, 14 from Diu, three from Rajkot, nine from Mumbai, one each from Nadiad, Sabarkantha, and Nagaland. He emphasised that the process of DNA matching is both legally sensitive and scientifically complex, requiring meticulous attention. Due to these constraints, the identification is being carried out with utmost seriousness and urgency. To expedite the process, teams from the Forensic Science University, local administrations, state health departments, and multiple central and state agencies are working round the clock. Their collective efforts aim to ensure that the mortal remains are returned to families as quickly and respectfully as possible, offering a measure of peace amid a tragedy that has shaken families across India and abroad.

The New Indian Express 19 Jun 2025 4:45 pm

Ahmedabad plane crash: 190 DNA matches confirmed, 157 bodies handed over

AHMEDABAD: Six days after the devastating Ahmedabad plane crash, the sole survivor Vishwas Kumar has been discharged from the hospital in stable condition, confirmed Dr. Rakesh Joshi, Civil Hospital Superintendent. Kumar's family, who had flown in from the UK, was present at his side. The body of Kumar's brother, who was killed in the crash, was handed over to the family at 2 am on the same day, and a funeral was held for him in Diu. As of now, DNA samples of 190 deceased individuals have been successfully matched. In a detailed briefing, Dr. Joshi stated that 157 bodies have already been handed over to their respective families, with the identification and release process still underway for the remaining. He noted that five families are expected to collect the bodies of their loved ones soon, while the hospital remains in contact with 10 families. Meanwhile, 15 families are waiting for DNA matches of additional relatives, and the identification process is ongoing for three others. Dr. Joshi also revealed a detailed breakdown of the nationalities among the deceased whose bodies have been identified: 123 Indian nationals, 27 British citizens, 4 Portuguese nationals, 1 Canadian citizen, and 4 non-passengers. In terms of geographical distribution, he reported that the bodies handed over include: Ahmedabad (48), Vadodara (18), Kheda (10), Anand (11), Gandhinagar (6), Surat (6), Mehsana (5), Udaipur (6), Bharuch (5), Gir Somnath (5), Diu (12), Mahisagar (1), Bhavnagar (1), Patan (1), Botad (1), Aravalli (2), Jodhpur (1), Junagadh (1), Amreli (1), Rajkot (2), Nadiad (1), Dwarka (2), Sabarkantha (1), Mumbai (7), London (2), Patna (1), and Maharashtra (2).

The New Indian Express 18 Jun 2025 2:25 pm

Air India Dreamliner flight from Hong Kong to Delhi develops problems mid-air, returns

NEW DELHI: Another Boeing Dreamliner flight operated by Air India, this time the 788 model, developed technical problems midair after it took off from Hong Kong to Delhi on June 16. The pilot steered the plane AI 315 safely back to the Hong Kong International Airport. The flight departed from Hong Kong at 12.16 pm (local time), three hours behind the scheduled time and was supposed to land in Delhi at 12.20 pm IST. However, after encountering a technical snag, the AI 315 pilot returned the flight to the Hong Kong International Airport safely. An Air India spokesperson said,The AI315 is undergoing checks as a matter of precaution. Alternative arrangements have been planned to fly the passengers to their destination, Delhi at the earliest. We are providing all necessary on-ground assistance to the passengers to minimise the inconvenience caused by this unforeseen disruption. The Boeing 788 is a part of the 787 series, and they are all wide-bodied aircraft and can carry upto 250 passengers. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation had called for enhanced inspection checks and surveillance of all 33 Boeing flights owned by Air India following the Ahmedabad plane crash on June 12 that killed over 270 people. Notably, on June 15, a domestic flight with 168 passengers which took off from Delhi to Vadodara, was flown back to Indira Gandhi International Airport by the Captain who suspected a landing gear issue. The passengers had to disembark and many opted to take other flights.

The New Indian Express 16 Jun 2025 4:20 pm

Air India crash: 87 victims identified by DNA tests, 47 bodies handed over to kin

AHMEDABAD: Four days after the horrific crash of an Air India plane in Ahmedabad claimed 270 lives, 87 victims have so far been identified through DNA matching and 47 bodies have been handed over to their families, officials said on Monday. Authorities are carrying out DNA tests to establish the identity of the victims since many of the bodies were charred beyond recognition or damaged otherwise after the plane crash on June 12. Till now, 87 DNA samples have been matched, and 47 bodies have already been handed over to the respective families. These deceased were from different parts of Gujarat, such as Bharuch, Anand, Junagadh, Bhavnagar, Vadodara, Kheda, Mehsana, Arvalli and Ahmedabad districts, additional civil superintendent Dr Rajnish Patel told reporters. No clarity yet on identity of 18 Air India crash victims The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner with 242 persons on board crashed into a medical college complex in Ahmedabad moments after taking off from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at 1:39 pm on June 12. While 241 persons on board the London-bound aircraft died, one passenger miraculously survived . Besides, 29 persons are reported to have died in the disaster on the ground, which includes five MBBS students . AUW! Could Air India Flight AI-171's weight have doomed it?

The New Indian Express 16 Jun 2025 11:24 am

DNA tests identify 80 plane crash victims; 33 bodies handed over

AHMEDABAD: Three days after the deadly crash of an Air India flight outside Ahmedabad international airport left more than 270 people dead, authorities have so far identified 80 victims, including former chief minister Vijay Rupani, through DNA testing, and handed over the bodies of 33. Giving an official update, State Emergency Commissioner Alok Pandey said 33 death certificates had been issued and bodies handed over to the respective families. To support grieving families, 22 special teams have been deployed to help them process insurance claims and avoid financial hardship. He said contact has been established with families of all 230 passengers, and relatives ofremaining three foreign nationals are expected to arrive within the next 36 hours. Confirming the progress on identifications, Civil Hospital Assistant Superintendent Dr Rajnish Patel said, DNA matches have been confirmed for 80 deceased so far, and families have been contacted. Of these, 33 bodies have been handed over to families. The victims whose mortal remains were handed over were from Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Kheda, Botad and other places. To assist the bereaved families of the victims, the state government has deployed dedicated support teams for each deceased. These three-member teamscomprising a senior administrative officer, a police officer, and a trained professional counsellorare working closely with families, providing emotional, logistical, and procedural support. From 9 pm last night to 1 pm, our teams have worked tirelessly to match DNA samples, Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Rameshbhai Sanghavi told media. No clarity yet on identity of 18 Air India crash victims As many of the bodies were burnt beyond recognition or damaged otherwise, authorities are carrying out DNA tests to establish the identity of victims of the horrific tragedy. Providing updates during a press briefing at noon today, Dr Rajneesh Patel said that the identification process is being handled with the utmost sensitivity and scientific precision. The handover of remains is taking place only after DNA confirmation to avoid any margin of error, he emphasised. All but one out of the 242 people onboard, including crew and passengers were killed in addition to at least 29 people on ground as Air India flight AI171- a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner en route to London Gatwick, nosedived minutes after take off, crashing into the students hostel of the BJ Medical College in the Meghaninagar neighbourhood. Amid intensified relief efforts, a high-level team from the Prime Ministers Office arrived in Ahmedabad on Sunday to oversee the ongoing response. The team, led by Principal Secretary to the PM, Dr PK Mishra, will remain in Gujarat for two days to monitor rescue, relief, and investigation work. Key meetings have been lined up with Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel, DGP, and Additional Chief Secretary (Home). After visiting the crash site, PK Mishra expressed grief and solidarity. We came here to witness everything ourselves, and its deeply saddening. Theres really no need to say much, everyone already knows. Everyone is heartbroken, and theres nothing more to ask. But we listened to everyone, and expressed our feelings and solidarity with them, he said. Meanwhile, Air India said it is working closely with other Tata group companies for every possible assistance to the families of the crash victims. Support teams set up to assist bereaved families To assist the bereaved families of the victims, the state government has deployed dedicated support teams for each deceased. These three-member teamscomprising a senior administrative officer, a police officer, and a trained professional counsellorare working closely with families, providing emotional, logistical, and procedural support.

The New Indian Express 16 Jun 2025 8:00 am

Air India flight returns to Delhi after captain suspects landing gear issue mid-air

NEW DELHI: Close on the heels of the mishap involving an Air India flight from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, a domestic flight of the airline carrying 168 passengers developed a technical issue immediately after take-off from Delhi to Vadodara on Sunday evening. It had to make an emergency landing at Delhi. According to flight tracking website FlightAware, AI 819, an A321neo, had a delayed departure of 6:51 p.m. from Terminal 3 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) instead of the scheduled departure of 6:25 p.m. An airline source told this reporter, The flight had taken off from IGI when the captain suspected an issue with the landing gear within a few minutes of being airborne. As a matter of abundant caution, he decided to return back. The flight returned to IGI by 7:20 p.m. Multiple safety checks were carried out as soon as it returned. Everything was found to be alright, the source added. Passengers were given the option of rescheduling their journey on other flights at no extra cost or cancelling their tickets. AI 819 is slated to depart to Vadodara on Monday morning. Second black box recovered from Air India crash site: Official

The New Indian Express 15 Jun 2025 11:08 pm

Air India crash: 120 coffins ready to carry victims mortal remains

Vadodara: Volunteers from the local Christian community are racing against time, working tirelessly to build 120 wooden coffins to facilitate the dignified transport of remains of the Ahmedabad plane crash victims to their families. Led by father-son coffin makers Ardesh and Melvyn Rajwadi, the team has already completed 25 coffins by Saturday evening, demonstrating incredible Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 14 Jun 2025 8:43 pm

Christian volunteers from Vadodara to make 120 coffins to transport mortal remains of plane crash victims

VADODARA: Volunteers from the local Christian community are racing against time, working tirelessly to build 120 wooden coffins to facilitate the dignified transport of remains of the Ahmedabad plane crash victims to their families. Led by father-son coffin makers Ardesh and Melvyn Rajwadi, the team has already completed 25 coffins by Saturday evening, demonstrating incredible dedication in the face of tragedy. Those involved in the work said volunteers are buying material with their own money and would not charge a rupee more than the cost of production. Air India contacted us and placed an order for 120 coffins to transport the mortal remains of the plane crash victims (currently kept at the mortuary in Ahmedabad civil hospital). We started work at 9pm on Friday and completed 25 coffins by Saturday afternoon. We will complete 50 coffins by tonight and hand it over to the company, said Ardesh Rajwadi. Five to six volunteers from the Christian community are helping him and his father, Ardesh added. Aldrin Thomas, one of the volunteers, said coffin making is a time consuming task and it can take two hours to complete a single piece. These are made of plywood, which have to be cut keeping precise dimensions in mind. We have to carefully attach the cut pieces to make the rectangular coffins, before encasing it in white cloth. Each coffin is two feet wide and six feet long so that most bodies can be accommodated. We got together to help the Rajwadi family prepare them in time, Thomas said. DNA of 11 Air India plane crash victims matched with family members so far

The New Indian Express 14 Jun 2025 8:25 pm