An Air India Dreamliner, flight AI-171, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, impacting a doctors' hostel near the airport. The aircraft, carrying 242 passengers of mixed nationalities, sent a Mayday call before the devastating crash. Rescue teams have pulled one survivor from the wreckage, while confirming fatalities both on the plane and on the ground.
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Major League Cricket's third season makes history as the Oakland Coliseum hosts its first top-level cricket match on the US West Coast. The San Francisco Unicorns will face the Washington Freedom in a rematch of the 2024 final. This event marks a significant step in growing cricket in the United States, with the tournament extending to Texas and Florida.
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Former Gujarat Chief Minister and BJP leader Vijay Rupani tragically died in the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff, confirmed by top BJP leaders. Rupani was en route to London to visit his family when the accident occurred. The crash involved 242 individuals, including passengers and crew, marking a significant loss for the BJP and Indian politics.