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 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.
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.
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.
India is the fourth largest and fastest-growing aviation market after the US, Russia, and China, valued at a mind-boggling $16 billion in FY25. It is expected to grow threefold by 2033.
The last rites of 4 victims of the Air India crash were held Sunday at the Thaltej electric crematorium in the city, three days after the fatal incident.
UK citizens Syed Javed Ali, his wife & 2 kids had come to India to celebrate Eid. Portuguese nationals Devji Lacmane & Vanita Cana were visiting to attend Kumbh & for medical treatment.
Around half a dozen organisations, from Ram Shyam Charitable Trust to Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, are stationed at BJ Medical College, offering energy drinks, tea & food.
The government has set up a dedicated team led by an officer of deputy collector rank to coordinate with the foreign nationals when they arrive in Ahmedabad.
The last time this matter flared up was when Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, in a very similar directive in April, called for the relocation of stray dogs in the capital.
Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.
The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.
Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?
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