*_Air India Flight AI-171 Crashes Shortly After Takeoff from Ahmedabad_* *Why in News:* On June 11, 2025, an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed into a residential area moments after departing Ahmedabad, leading to potential casualties. *Key Points:* * Air India Flight AI-171, bound for London Gatwick, crashed minutes after takeoff at 1:38 p.m. * The aircraft carried 242 people, including 230 passengers and 12 crew members. * The crash occurred outside the airport perimeter, with heavy black smoke reported. * Passengers included 169 Indians, 53 British nationals, 1 Canadian, and 7 Portuguese. * A MAYDAY call was made by the crew, but no further communication was received.