Tata Group announces ₹1 crore compensation for victims of Ahmedabad plane crash
Ahmedabad: The Tata Group has announced a compensation of ₹1 crore for the families of each victim who lost their lives in the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI171. The announcement comes as rescue and recovery operations continue at the crash site near the BJ Medical College hostel in Ahmedabad's Meghaninagar area.
In an official statement shared on the group’s 'X' account, Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran expressed deep sorrow over the incident. “We are deeply anguished by the tragic event involving Air India Flight AI171. No words can adequately express the grief we feel at this moment. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families who have lost their loved ones, and with those who have been injured,” he stated.
The Tata Group also assured that it would bear all medical expenses for the injured and ensure they receive comprehensive care and rehabilitation. “Tata Group will provide ₹1 crore to the families of each person who lost their life in this tragedy. We will also cover the medical expenses of those injured and ensure they receive all necessary care and support. Additionally, we will assist in the reconstruction of the BJ Medical College hostel,” the statement added.
The group further affirmed, “We remain steadfast in standing with the affected families and communities during this unimaginable time.”
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Rare Kalyani Chalukya-era stepwell discovered in Karnataka’s Gadag district
Gadag: A centuries-old stepwell from the Kalyani Chalukya period is discovered into public in Sudi, a remote village in Karnataka’s Gadag district. The Nagakunda Pushkarani, dating to the 10th-11th century CE, is undergoing extensive restoration under the Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage’s ‘Adopt a Monument’ scheme.
The stepwell was focal point of community life and craftsmanship under the reign of Akkadevi, sister of Chalukya king Jayasimha II. It shows the dynasty’s mastery of architecture and water management. Its interior walls are carved with the precision of temple façades, setting it apart from most surviving stepwells in southern India, linking it stylistically to examples in Gujarat and Rajasthan.
After centuries of neglect left its sculptures weathered and its waters dry, the site is now being revived by the Deccan Heritage Foundation India in partnership with Heritage Matters, the Gandipet Welfare Society and the Water Literacy Foundation according to a report published by The HIndu. Work includes structural repairs, removal of invasive vegetation, dredging, stone resetting and landscaping, alongside the restoration of an adjacent mantapa with a large Ganesha idol.
Heritage architect B. Sarath Chandra noted, the project is as much about functionality as aesthetics, with water recharge efforts already underway. Funded by Gandipet Welfare Society founder Rajashree Pinnamenni, the restoration is slated for completion by late 2025, followed by a second phase linking the stepwell to the Jodu Kalasadagudi temple through landscaped pathways.
The report mentions that officials say the revival of Nagakunda Pushkarani could not only reintroduce Sudi’s Chalukya heritage to a wider audience but also serve as a model for conserving other lesser-known monuments across Karnataka.
