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Friday, January 9, 2026
TopicAhmedabad Air India crash

Topic: Ahmedabad Air India crash

Considered quitting Air India job to look after father—family, friends remember Capt Sumeet Sabharwal

At around 9:45 am, the body was taken for last rites, which were performed at an electric crematorium in Mumbai's Chakala in the presence of family members.

The ‘Modi momentum’ in the third term & Air India crash probe

Global media also looks at PM Modi’s Cyrus trip & the beginning of India’s cybersecurity cooperation and maritime trade partnership with the country.

Air India crash: Capt Sabharwal, who gave ‘mayday’ call in Ahmedabad receives last rites in Mumbai

The 56-year-old received the last rites in an electric crematorium in Chakala in presence of family members, after his mortal remains Were flown in from Mumbai earlier in the day.

135 victims of Ahmedabad plane crash identified, 101 bodies handed over to kin

135 victims of Ahmedabad plane crash identified, 101 bodies handed over to kin

Ahmedabad Air India crash isn’t a problem of privatisation. Govt-run aviation is no better

Ahmedabad Air India crash isn't a problem of privatisation. Govt-run aviation is no better

Body of pilot Sumeet Sabharwal, who flew Air India flight 171, brought to Mumbai

Mumbai: The mortal remains of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, pilot of the Air India plane which crashed in Ahmedabad last week, were brought to Mumbai...

Not easy to face criticisms, need to wait for investigation says Tata Group Chairman on AI 171 crash

Air India's Chairman N. Chandrasekaran said the crash in which at least 271 people died was the 'most heartbreaking' crisis of his career & urged employees to stay resolute.

Canada PM’s G7 invite to Modi amid ‘deeply strained’ ties & grief turns into anger after Air India crash

International publications also trace Air India's journey in the aftermath of the Ahmedabad crash.

Former CM Vijay Rupani’s body released to family, last rites to be held in Rajkot

The body was wrapped in Tiranga & given a guard of honour by Gujarat Police at Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad. It was then escorted to Ahmedabad airport by BJP workers.

Why do airplanes still crash?

In 2024, the DGCA proposed new Flight Duty Time Limitation norms to align with global practices. However, under pressure from airlines, implementation was postponed indefinitely.

On Camera

SIR notice to Amartya Sen reveals how burdensome India’s overseas vote really is

In the 2024 Lok Sabha election, there were 1,19,374 registered overseas electors on the rolls. However, only 2,958 actually voted. Kerala alone accounted for 2,670 of those votes.

500% tariffs ahead for India? Trump’s lined up a big bad Bill for countries buying Russian oil

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham says bill will be 'well-timed, as Ukraine is making concessions for peace and Putin is all talk, continuing to kill the innocent'.

2025: Pakistan’s deadliest year in over a decade

Islamabad-based think-tank PICSS's new report says Pakistan saw 'pronounced escalation' in violence last year, with 3,413 conflict-related deaths compared to 1,950 in previous year.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.