The mortal remains of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who died in an Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad last week, were handed over to his family members by the civil hospital authorities

On Monday afternoon, the bodies of the doctor couple were handed over to their two US-based IT engineer sons – Smit, who works with Google, and Sneh, employed with Marvell technologies

Heavy rains lashed Ahmedabad, causing waterlogging and traffic disruptions, while intense rainfall affected Saurashtra and South Gujarat, on Monday. The IMD warned of a developing low-pressure system that could bring more showers.

The incidents follow the devastating Ahmedabad crash involving an Air India 787-8 last week, which claimed 270 lives, including passengers and civilians on the ground. The aircraft crashed into a medical college campus shortly after take-off, triggering a massive blaze.

The relief package includes Rs 1 crore aid to the families of each of the four deceased students, Rs 20 lakh each to five seriously injured students, and Rs 20 lakh each for the families of doctors who lost their loved ones in the crash.

Ahmedabad operates as both Gujarat's biggest city and a crucial connection point to India's most attractive wildlife reserves. Nature lovers who appreciate wildlife have multiple national parks and sanctuaries near Ahmedabad that provide perfect conditions for wildlife safaris.

Filmmaker Mahesh Jirawala went missing on the day of the Ahmedabad plane crash, with his last known location just 700 metres from the crash site

The Police Commissioner said that green corridors were created for firefighters and ambulances in a planned manner, so that relief and rescue operations could be carried out quickly