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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.
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Rath Yatra passes peacefully, pays tribute to plane crash victims
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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).
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.
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?
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.
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
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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 .
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
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DNA identification of Ahmedabad plane crash victims underway; only eight bodies handed over so far
AHMEDABAD: As the aftermath of the devastating Air India plane crash continues to unfold, DNA testing remains in full swing on the second day at Kasoti Bhavan inside the Ahmedabad Civil Hospital. Authorities have so far conducted postmortems on over 270 bodies, while DNA sampling has been completed for at least 220 victims. Despite the scale of the tragedy, only eight bodies have been identified and handed over to their families. Officials confirmed that more than 25 ambulances have been stationed outside the hospital to assist in the transfer of remains. However, identification of the remaining victims hinges entirely on DNA results, which are expected within the next three days. Samples of nearly 250 individuals have already been collected as part of the massive identification effort. Among the victims confirmed so far are two from Rajasthan, two from Bhavnagar, and one from Madhya Pradesh. The identities of others remain under process as forensic teams work round the clock. Special attention is being given to the 27 passengers from Vadodara city and district who were aboard the ill-fated flight. District Collector Dr Anil Dhamelia stated that DNA sampling of their families has been completed at the Civil Hospital. To assist in the coordination, the district administration deployed one male and one female officer each for 20 of the affected families to establish direct contact and streamline the identification process. Dr Dhamelia also informed that three medical officers from the Vadodara district health system have been dispatched to Ahmedabad for support. Additionally, a Chitnis has been appointed by the state government to assist with on-ground coordination. In a show of oversight, Gujarat State Health Minister Hrishikesh Patel and Minister of State Jagadish Vishwakarma visited the hospital to inspect the ongoing DNA collection and identification process. Meanwhile, police have officially registered a case of accidental death in connection with the crash, as investigations continue to piece together the chain of events that led to one of Indias deadliest aviation disasters.
AI-171 crash: Kurukshetra mothers London trip to reunite with daughter ends in tragedy
CHANDIGARH: 55-year-old Anju Sharma had been looking forward to reuniting with her elder daughter in London. But her journey ended in tragedy on Thursday, when she became one of the 241 victims of the Air India AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad. Anju, originally from Ramsaran Majra village in Haryanas Kurukshetra district, had moved to Vadodara years ago with her husband, Pawan Sharma, who worked in the oil industry. A well-regarded presence in her community, she was also the sister of film actor Milan Sharma. While her elder daughter Nimmi lives in London, her younger daughter, Honey Sharma, is based in Vadodara. Anju had recently visited Kurukshetra to spend time with her ailing parents her father, Jagdish Sharma, a retired government employee, and her mother, Santosh Sharma. Her cousin Vaibhav Sharma said, She had come a few days ago to meet her parents. She got married in 1990, but she along with her husband shifted to Vadodara. A few years back, Pawan died... Before boarding the flight, she gave a video call to her parents and talked to them. The family said news of Anjus death has not yet been shared with her parents due to her fathers fragile health. A family friend said Jagdish Sharma is bedridden and in a critical condition. We have not told him or her mother yet about this tragedy. But all the relatives are aware and are in touch with her younger daughter in Vadodara, Vaibhav said, adding that the family is now deciding how to break the heartbreaking news to her parents. The entire village is in mourning, with neighbours and relatives gathering at the family home to offer condolences. Loved ones remembered Anju as a warm, kind-hearted woman who was deeply devoted to her family. After the news broke, family members rushed to Ahmedabad. A DNA sample was taken from her younger daughter, Honey Sharma, to help confirm Anjus identity. Her elder daughter, Nimmi, who had been waiting to receive her in London, immediately contacted her maternal uncle, Milan Sharma, upon learning of the crash. 241 passengers died. One survived. His story bears witness to Ahmedabad plane crash horror
