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Business Standard
5 hours ago
- Sport
- Business Standard
ENG vs IND: Why are India and England players wearing black armbands?
Cricket briefly took a backseat on Friday as India and England come together to honour the victims of the devastating Ahmedabad air tragedy ahead of the first Test at Headingley. Both teams observed a minute's silence and are wearing black armbands as a mark of respect for those who lost their lives. The tragic incident took place on June 12, when a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner en route to London crashed shortly after departing from Ahmedabad, killing 274 people. The victims included 181 Indian nationals and 53 British citizens, making the tribute especially meaningful for both sides. India vice-captain Rishabh Pant expressed the team's sorrow, acknowledging the nation's pain and emphasizing their desire to bring some joy back through their performance. 'The emotions are high, but we'll give our best for the country,' Pant said. The crash, which shocked both nations and the global cricketing community, occurred when the aircraft lost control and hit a hostel at B.J. Medical College in Ahmedabad. Only one person reportedly survived.
The Hindu
10 hours ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Air India Ahmedabad plane crash victims
Grief surrounds as people lost their lives when a London-bound Air India plane carrying 242 passengers and crew crashed into the B.J. Medical College in Meghani Nagar just moments after take-off on June 12, 2025. A tragedy that saddened everyone as many people's hopes and dreams became despair. Air India announced that 241 of the 242 passengers and crew had died in the crash. There is no confirmation yet on the number of deaths in the medical college and elsewhere in the area. The hospital mortuary has been pushed to its breaking point. Doctors and staff have transformed the post-mortem waiting area into an emergency mortuary. Dozens of anxious family members have been waiting outside an Ahmedabad hospital to collect the bodies of loved ones killed in the crash, as doctors were working overtime to gather dental samples from the deceased to run identification checks and DNA profiling. As of June 19, the authorities have identified 215 victims of the Air India Flight AI-171 crash through matching DNA samples, with 198 bodies already handed over to their families.
Hindustan Times
13 hours ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
India, England players to wear black armbands during 1st Test, will observe a minute's silence before start of play
Cricket will take a backseat for a moment on Friday as India and England prepare to pay their respects to the victims of the tragic Ahmedabad air disaster before the opening Test at Headingley. Both teams will observe a minute's silence and wear black armbands to honour those who lost their lives. The catastrophe, which occurred on June 12, claimed the lives of 274 people after a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner bound for London crashed shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad. Among the deceased were 181 Indian nationals and 53 British citizens, making the upcoming tribute at Leeds especially poignant for both sides. Ahead of the five-Test series opener, India vice-captain Rishabh Pant expressed the deep grief shared by the team and vowed to bring some joy back to the country through their performance on the field. 'What happened with the aircraft, the whole of India was saddened by it,' Pant said. 'The only thing from our side, we're going to be sticking to how we can make India happy again,' he added. 'The emotion is going to be high always because of what happened in the crash, but at the same time, we are going to put our best foot forward for the country. How we can make them happy is an added responsibility.' The disaster sent shockwaves across both nations, and the global cricketing community also offered its condolences. Moments after takeoff, the aircraft lost stability and crashed into a hostel block of the B.J. Medical College in Ahmedabad's Meghaninagar area. Only one person is believed to have survived the crash. The Test series will be significant for both teams, as it kicks off their respective World Test Championship cycles. For Team India, the series is particularly significant as the side enters a transitional era in Test cricket, with Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravichandran Ashwin all retiring from the format. Shubman Gill will lead the Indian team for the first time in the red-ball format, with wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant being named as his deputy.
The Print
2 days ago
- Health
- The Print
Air India crash: Students & doctors suffered Rs 2.69 cr in losses, Gujarat govt to raise claim
Separately, Dr. Rakesh Joshi, superintendent of the Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, told reporters that DNA samples of 208 deceased had been matched by Wednesday evening. Until now, 173 bodies were handed over to the families. In a statement Wednesday, the Gujarat government said that it is in the process of filing a police complaint about the same and that 'the state will claim compensation from Air India for hostel and property damages.' Mumbai: Ninety-seven medical students and junior doctors of the College suffered a cumulative personal loss of Rs 2.69 crore as the Air India flight AI-171 crashed into the hospital's hostel building in Ahmedabad. 'Fourteen more families are expected to come soon to receive the mortal remains of their loved ones,' Dr. Joshi said. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner was carrying 242 passengers, including 12 crew members. Of these, only one passenger, a British national of Indian origin, miraculously escaped without any major injuries, while the rest died in the crash. Most of the bodies were damaged beyond recognition, necessitating DNA tests. Medical students and young doctors were having their lunch in the hostel mess when the plane tore into the hostel mess. The crash killed four MBBS students who were having lunch, while another 20 sustained injuries. Further, the plane crash also killed four family members of super speciality doctors residing in the Atulyam building. Additionally, the wife of one resident doctor was also injured. 173 bodies handed over to families, so far Giving a breakdown of the bodies handed over to the families, Dr. Joshi said 131 are Indian citizens, four are Portuguese, 30 are British nationals, and one is Canadian. Six others were not passengers on board the aircraft, but were casualties as the plane crashed at a site that had eight buildings, including the hostel building, residential buildings and a canteen. While there is still no official record of the toll as several bodies were recovered in parts, Dr. Dhaval Gameti, president of the junior doctors' association at the College, had on Saturday pegged the number at 270. In its statement Wednesday, the Gujarat government said the crash had injured 71 who were rushed to the hospital within a few hours of the disaster and given treatment. Six were OPD patients, while 65 needed hospital care. One of the injured died on the day of the crash itself (12 June, Thursday). Later, two others died Sunday and Tuesday. Of the remaining 68 injured, 49 have been discharged while 19 remain under treatment. Seven are admitted to the Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, while the rest are in private hospitals. (Edited by Tony Rai) Also Read: The crash, the rescue & aftermath—Inside the first 36 hours at ground zero of Air India crash
India.com
2 days ago
- General
- India.com
Diu Hit Hard As 9 From One Village Died In Ahmedabad Plane Crash
When Air India Flight AI-171 crashed shortly after take-off on June 12, the tragedy was not just India's deadliest air disaster in recent memory — it was also major heartbreak for Diu and a small coastal village there, in particular. While 14 people from Diu died in the crash, Bucharwada, a quiet hamlet in the Union Territory is mourning the loss of nine of its residents who were among the 241 victims aboard the London-bound Air India flight. The village is now preparing for their funerals. All 14 of those who died had strong ties to Diu, a former Portuguese colony known for its diaspora that stretches from the Arabian Sea to Europe. Most had settled in the UK or Portugal over the years, acquiring foreign citizenship but never cutting ties with their homeland. They returned frequently — to visit aging parents, celebrate weddings, attend festivals, or simply reconnect with their roots. 'The pain is unimaginable,' said Dinesh Bhanu, a panchayat member in Bucharwada. 'Nine families in our village have lost loved ones. These were people who never forgot their soil — even after crossing oceans.' One of the Portuguese nationals aboard the ill-fated flight had recently travelled to Diu to explore his cultural heritage. Another, Vishwas Kumar Ramesh, had also been visiting family in Diu and is now the sole survivor of the crash. The aircraft, carrying 242 people, turned into a fireball moments after taking off from Ahmedabad airport and crashing into the B.J. Medical College campus close to the airport. The impact killed 241 people on board and 29 civilians on the ground, including medical students, hostel staff, and unsuspecting bystanders and vendors. The official death toll in the tragedy stands at 270 till now. Among the deceased, 53 were British and 7 were Portuguese citizens. The Gujarati diaspora, particularly from Diu, accounted for a significant portion of these losses. The emotional toll has been especially high in Diu, where the grief is compounded by a sense of interrupted homecoming. Authorities have matched DNA samples of 184 victims and handed over 158 bodies to families so far. Eleven victims remain unidentified — possibly local residents or labourers caught in the blast radius. Police are urging the public to report any missing persons who may have been near the crash site that day.
