At least 30 bodies have been recovered after Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashed into a doctors' hostel near Ahmedabad airport shortly after takeoff en route to London Gatwick. The aircraft, with 242 people aboard, issued a Mayday call before losing contact. Rescue operations are ongoing, with more individuals feared trapped. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and King Charles expressed their condolences, while emergency helplines have been activated for families. Air India and Boeing are investigating the tragic incident.