IDF spokesman Brig. Gen. Efi Defferin announced that Israeli forces continue to strike targets in Iran, having "significantly damaged" the Natanz nuclear site.
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has confirmed the recovery of the Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR), commonly referred to as the black box, from the rooftop of a building at the site of the Air India Flight AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad.
A local who resides near the AI-171 crash site said, "My son was there... He called me and told about the plane crash incident. My house is located 100-200m away from the crash site. The fire was still burning when I arrived... In 5-7 minutes, fire department, CISF and authorities reached at
India expressed concern over rising tensions between Iran and Israel, urging both sides to avoid escalation and use diplomacy. The MEA said Indian missions are in touch with the community and advised citizens in the region to stay safe and follow local advisories.
"Visited the crash site in Ahmedabad today. The scene of devastation is saddening. Met officials and teams are working tirelessly in the aftermath. Our thoughts remain with those who lost their loved ones in this unimaginable tragedy," posted PM Modi on X.
A local who resides near the AI-171 crash site said that the locals rescued injured students from the BJ Medical College. He added that people were alive when they rescued them, but two died on their way to the hospital.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday visited the Air India plane crash site and reviewed the ground situation, a day after the AI-171 flight crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad International Airport.
A forensic team reached the site of the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad on Friday, a day after a London-bound flight crashed shortly after takeoff, killing 241 people on board, including 12 crew members.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the site of the AI-171 flight crash in Ahmedabad on Friday morning. The Air India flight AI171, hours after the incident, claimed the lives of 241 people, including 12 crew members.
A resident living in a housing colony near the AI-171 crash site in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, recounted the harrowing moment, saying the impact felt like an earthquake. The local added that they rushed to the scene immediately after the crash.
A total of 241 people on the Boeing 787-8, including 12 crew members, have been reported dead in the crash, as confirmed by the airline's post-midnight report on Friday.