Noida International Airport welcomed its first IndiGo flight from Lucknow, marking the start of operations at the Jewar airport. The inaugural flight carried 172 local villagers whose land was acquired for the project, while officials hailed the airport as a major boost to Delhi NCR connectivity (Pics/PTI)

One year after the Air India Flight AI-171 crash claimed 260 lives in Ahmedabad, families, friends and officials gathered in Mumbai and at the crash site in Gujarat to remember those they lost. From emotional memorial services and heartfelt tributes to renewed calls for answers and accountability, the anniversary was marked by grief, remembrance and reflection. (PICS/PTI/AFP)