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Harsh Sanghvi, PT Usha and top officials hold key meetings in Lausanne
Lausanne [Switzerland], July 1 (ANI): A high-level Indian sports delegation, led by Gujarat Sports Minister Harsh Sanghvi and Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha, held a productive series of meetings in Lausanne, the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee. The delegation included Hari Ranjan Rao, Secretary, Sports Union, Ashwini Kumar, Principal Secretary, Sports-Gujarat and Thenarasan, Principal Secretary, Urban-Gujarat. The delegation engaged in several productive discussions with key global sports bodies and stakeholders. Among the highlights was a meeting with the Chairman of SportAccord, a prominent international sports event organisation, where the Indian side extended a formal invitation to host the prestigious SportAccord Conference in Gujarat. The pitch showcased India's rising stature and capability in hosting major sporting events. The delegation also met with Team Burson to explore strategies for international sports tournament presentations and potential areas of collaboration aimed at expanding India's global sports footprint. In a key engagement, the officials held detailed talks with the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC), discussing the possibilities of hosting ANOC events in Gujarat and other Indian states. The discussions underlined India's advanced sports infrastructure and hospitality sector. ANOC represents 206 National Olympic Committees worldwide and is recognised by the International Olympic Committee. Further strengthening ties, the delegation interacted with the leadership of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB), including its President. The meeting focused on opportunities to host volleyball tournaments and promote the sport's development. The delegation also met with a group of young Indian professionals working across various International Sports Federations. The dinner engagement served as a platform to foster connections and explore avenues for future collaboration. These engagements mark a significant step toward positioning India with a focus on Gujarat as a hub for global sporting events, reflecting the country's growing ambition and readiness to play a larger role on the international sports stage. (ANI)
News18
19-06-2025
- News18
800 Grams Gold, Rs 80,000 Cash Collected From Air India Wreckage. What Happens To It Now?
Last Updated: If no legal heir claims the gold or other belongings, they are held as unclaimed property for seven years; after that, ownership transfers to the government as per existing rules In the aftermath of the Air India AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad on June 12, authorities have recovered several valuable and personal items from the wreckage—including 70 tolas of gold jewellery (approximately 800 grams), Rs 80,000 in cash, a copy of the Bhagavad Gita, and multiple passports. The recovered belongings, now secured by the government, have sparked questions over their rightful ownership, especially with the gold jewellery valued in lakhs of rupees. According to Indian law, valuable items recovered from accident sites can be dealt with in several ways. For now, the gold is secured by the government until the rightful claimant is identified. If no claimant comes forward, these valuables will be deposited in the government treasury. The recovered gold, cash, and other items are in the custody of the police or relevant government officials, such as the district administration. These items are stored in government treasuries or lockers for safekeeping. Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghvi announced on June 15, 2025, that all recovered items would be identified and handed over to the closest relatives of the deceased. The government's priority is to identify the rightful claimants. How Will The Claimants Be Identified? The identification of the heirs involves DNA matching and documentary verification of the passengers killed in the crash. Given that 241 passengers and more than 28 people on the ground perished in the accident, DNA testing is necessary to identify the bodies. Ownership of the gold and other items will also be determined through this process. Who Are Legal Heirs? Under Indian law, the deceased's property, including gold and cash, is transferred to their legal heirs. This process is governed by the Hindu Succession Act for Hindus, Muslim Personal Law for Muslims, and the Indian Succession Act 1925 for Christians. What If No Claimant Is Found If no legal heir claims the gold or other items, they are categorised as unclaimed property. Such property remains under government possession for a specified period, usually seven years. If no claimant is found within this period, the property becomes the government's. In cases where passengers had insured their luggage, identified heirs will also receive compensation. How Many Passengers Have Been Identified So Far Media reports indicate that 162 deceased individuals have been identified through DNA testing since the crash. The process of returning recovered items to their families has commenced. Keeping such items without reporting can be considered an offence under Section 403 (criminal breach of trust) or Section 406 (criminal breach of trust) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). First Published: June 19, 2025, 17:02 IST
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First Post
15-06-2025
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DNA matches confirm 32 victims in Air India plane crash, including Former Gujarat CM
Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghvi confirmed on Sunday that the DNA of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani matched around 11:10 am local time. read more Air India plane crash: According to Captain Steve, the pilots may have accidentally retracted the flaps instead of the landing gear during the initial climb, a move he described as 'a tragic mistake.' AFP Authorities have confirmed the identities of 32 victims from the Air India AI171 plane crash through DNA testing, officials said on Sunday (June 15), as the death toll from the disaster rose to 250. Twelve of the matched bodies have been handed over to family members, while authorities continue to await the arrival of relatives of the others to collect the remains, Dr Rajneesh Patel, additional superintendent of Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, told reporters. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'A special team has been allocated for each family of the deceased,' Patel said. 'The team includes a senior officer, a police official and a professional counsellor to ensure that the handover process is conducted with dignity.' Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghvi confirmed on Sunday that the DNA of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani matched around 11:10 am local time. Rupani was among the 241 people killed in the crash of the Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which went down shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport on June 12. 'Former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani lost his life during the Air India crash in Ahmedabad on 12th June. Today, at around 11:10 a.m., his DNA has matched. He worked for the people of the state for several years,' Sanghvi told reporters. The aircraft, operating as flight AI171 to London's Gatwick Airport, was carrying 242 people, including 230 passengers, 10 crew members and two pilots. Only one survivor has been confirmed so far. Earlier on Sunday, hospital officials also confirmed the deaths of four medical students from BJ Medical College, raising the official death toll to 250. Authorities have not provided further details on the identities of the remaining victims as the identification process continues. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing, with India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau involved in the probe
Time of India
15-06-2025
- Time of India
DNA test identifies mortal remains of ex-Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani: Official
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The DNA samples of the mortal remains of former Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani, who was on board the Air India plane which crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12, have matched with that of his relatives, a state minister said on was among the 241 passengers killed in the horrific tragedy."The DNA sample of former Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani matched (with that of his family members) today morning at 11.10 am," Gujarat Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghvi told Minister Bhupendra Patel met the family members of Rupani and informed them about the DNA match, state Health Minister Rushikesh Patel but one of the 242 passengers and crew on board the Boeing 787-8(AI171) and another 29 persons, including five MBBS students , on the ground were killed in the plane crash on London-bound aircraft came down moments after taking off from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport before falling inside the nearby campus of the Medical College in Meghaninagar area of Ahmedabad and going up in flames.
Indian Express
15-06-2025
- Indian Express
Air India Ahmedabad Plane Crash News LIVE Updates: High-level probe panel to hold first meeting tomorrow; 19 victims identified so far via DNA testing
Air India Plane Crash in Ahmedabad Live Updates: The high-level panel to probe the deadly Air India flight crash is likely to hold its first meeting on Monday. The committee, headed by the Union home secretary, is expected to submit within three months its report detailing the causes of the accident that killed 241 passengers and many more on the ground, Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu during a press briefing on Saturday. The ministry said in a statement that the panel 'will focus on formulating SOPs for preventing and handling such occurrences in the future'. Status of victims' bodies and DNA testing: As of 9 pm Saturday, the identities of 19 victims have been identified through DNA testing at the Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, Gujarat minister Harsh Sanghvi said. 'Update as of 9:00 PM- 19 DNA samples have been matched so far, confirming the identities of victims. State Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) unit team and National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) team are working through the night to match more DNA samples,' he wrote in a post on X. Of those identified, one body, that of Poornima Patel from Dakor, was handed over to her relatives on Saturday afternoon. the bodies of eight victims, who were identified by their relatives and did not need DNA profiling, have already been handed over to their families. Compensation to kin of victims: Two days after the tragic accident involving Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the Tata Group, which owns the airline, said Rs 1 crore compensation to people who died on the ground as well. This came after their initial compensation announcement of Rs 1 crore to the families of the crash victims. Air India has also decided to make an additional interim payment of Rs 25 lakh to the families of those who died, and to the lone survivor of the crash, the airline's CEO Campbell Wilson said in a statement on Saturday. © The Indian Express Pvt Ltd
