Air India announces additional Rs 25 lakh compensation, on top of Rs 1 crore, to fast-track relief for victims’ families

Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Air India has confirmed the deaths of 241 people in Thursday’s Boeing 787 crash in Ahmedabad. Each victim's family will receive ₹1 crore in compensation from Tata Group, plus ₹25 lakh in interim relief from the airline. Survivors and injured will have their medical expenses fully covered. The airline has deployed staff to support families and is cooperating with investigators, who are analysing flight data and CCTV footage. Maintenance lapses, gear failure, and flap control are key lines of inquiry.