A school shooting in Graz, Austria, at the BORG Dreierschützengasse school has resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries. The suspected shooter, believed to be a student, reportedly died by suicide in a school toilet. Police responded swiftly to the scene, with special forces and emergency units deployed, and are currently investigating the incident.
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Elon Musk has cautioned about the US economy, suggesting potential bankruptcy if the national debt crisis isn't addressed. He highlighted that a significant portion of tax revenue is allocated to interest payments on the $37 trillion national debt. Musk's concerns echo previous warnings about the escalating debt and its implications for the nation's financial stability.
The Indian Navy is preparing to commission INS Arnala, the first of 16 anti-submarine warfare shallow watercraft, on June 18th in Visakhapatnam. Built by GRSE and L&T Shipbuilders, this 77-meter warship features over 80% indigenous content and advanced underwater sensors. These warships are being built at Indian shipyards at an overall cost of Rs 12,622 crore.
Congress has criticised Prime Minister Modi's silence on Donald Trump's repeated claims of brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Jairam Ramesh highlighted Trump's remarks and questioned whether India's foreign policy was being compromised. He urged Modi to address growing diplomatic challenges, citing recent US-Pakistan engagements and calling for an all-party meeting to discuss the situation.
A Lufthansa flight bound for Hyderabad from Frankfurt was compelled to return to its origin due to a bomb threat received while the aircraft was outside Indian airspace. Initially, passengers were informed that the diversion was due to a denial of landing permission at Hyderabad. Passengers have been provided accommodation and are scheduled to fly out the next morning.
Following Operation Sindoor, Pakistan propagated false claims of victory against India, using doctored images to suggest successful strikes on Indian airfields. However, independent analysis has debunked these assertions, revealing that images were either pre-dated, misinterpreted, or digitally altered. The evidence confirms no significant damage to Indian assets, contrasting with India's successful strikes on Pakistani military sites.
Following his Test retirement announcement in May, Indian ODI captain Rohit Sharma intrigued fans with a recent Instagram post featuring toys and a humorous caption about his daughters' explanations. The 38-year-old, despite a dip in form during the 2024-25 season, had a significant Test career, amassing 4,301 runs.
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