A tragic chapter in India’s political history is marked by the untimely deaths of several prominent leaders in aircraft and helicopter crashes. From former chief ministers to senior national figures, these incidents claimed the lives of leaders who played significant roles in shaping the country’s politics. From Ajit Pawar to former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, here is a look at some of the leaders India lost in air crashes (Pics/Wikipedia, file pics, YSR Congress party)
28 January,2026 03:29 PM IST | Tarun Verma
From devastating disasters to historic political moments, 2025 was a year of unforgettable events. This gallery captures the moments that defined the year, from the tragic Air India crash to diplomatic tensions on the world stage (PICS/ File pics and X)
22 December,2025 06:06 PM IST | Divya Nair
The preliminary report into the crash of Air India flight AI171 last month has raised more questions, the airline's CEO said as he defended the fitness of pilots and aircraft saying no mechanical or maintenance issues have been flagged in the report. Chief Executive Officer Campbell Wilson said the probe into the June 12 crash of an Air India plane in Ahmedabad, which killed all but one of the 242 onboard and 19 others on ground, was far from over and it is unwise to jump to any premature conclusions (File pics, text: PTI)
14 July,2025 05:55 PM IST | Divya Nair
The funeral of First Officer Clive Kunder, the co-pilot of the Air India plane that tragically crashed in Ahmedabad last week, was held in Mumbai on Thursday. (Pics/PTI, SAMEER ABEDI)
14 July,2025 05:33 PM IST | Divya NairADVERTISEMENT
