India's active Covid-19 cases have surpassed 6,000, with six deaths reported in the last 24 hours. Kerala is the most affected state, followed by Gujarat, West Bengal, and Delhi. While most cases are mild and treated at home, surveillance and testing efforts are ongoing for Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) and Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI) cases.
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Tensions escalate as Iranian missiles target Jerusalem, prompting strong Israeli response. An Israeli minister accuses Iran's Supreme Leader of ordering attacks on civilians, while officials claim air superiority over Tehran. Netanyahu announces Operation Rising Lion to neutralize Iran's nuclear capabilities, as Khamenei vows retaliation, escalating the conflict.
An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner, carrying 242 people, crashed in a residential area of Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff on Thursday afternoon. The London-bound flight (AI171) went down near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, causing a large fire. While initial reports suggested no survivors, authorities confirmed one person, Ramesh Vishwakumar, was found alive and is receiving treatment.
19-year-old Indian shooter Suruchi Singh clinched gold in the Women's 10m Air Pistol event at the ISSF World Cup in Munich, surpassing France's Camille Jedrzejewski. This victory marks Suruchi's fourth gold and a hat-trick of individual wins. India's medal tally reached three, placing them fourth. Elavenil Valarivan and Sift Kaur Samra secured bronze medals in separate events.
The government launched a Central Waqf Portal, requiring registered properties to upload details for a unique ID, aligning with the Waqf Amendment Act 2025. Minister Rijiju emphasized that only legitimate, documented properties will be included, urging states to meet the six-month deadline for uploading information. The portal aims for transparency and efficiency, though its legal validity faces challenges.
Just hours before the fatal stampede that claimed 11 lives during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory celebration, a senior police officer warned the Karnataka government about inadequate security and potential crowd control problems. The officer's letter cautioned against holding the event at Vidhana Soudha due to massive anticipated crowds.
Tensions soar as Iran launches a missile barrage on Israel, retaliating for strikes on its nuclear and military sites. Explosions rocked cities like Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, with many missiles intercepted. Israel's earlier assault, involving numerous aircraft, targeted key Iranian facilities and killed top commanders.
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