Over two days, Israeli airstrikes killed 120 people in Gaza, including 54 in Khan Younis. Amid the ongoing conflict, Gaza’s only cancer hospital shut down, and nearly 1 million face severe food shortages. The war, triggered by Hamas’s October 7 attack on Israel, has killed over 53,000 Palestinians. Hostage tensions and a stalled ceasefire further complicate peace efforts.
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Air Marshal Awadesh Kumar Bharti, hailing from Purnia, Bihar, played a crucial role in Operation Sindoor as the DG Air Operations, avenging the Pahalgam killings. Inspired by the establishment of a military airbase in his town after the 1962 war, he excelled in Sainik School and NDA, earning prestigious awards for his service.
Punjab Kings secured a playoff berth by defeating Rajasthan Royals. Nehal Wadhera and Shashank Singh scored half-centuries. Harpreet Brar took three wickets. Shreyas Iyer became the first captain to lead three different teams into the IPL playoffs. Punjab posted 219 for 5. Rajasthan Royals managed 209 for 7 in reply.
Following a fierce encounter in Shopian, J&K, security forces recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition, including AK-series rifles and grenades. The operation, dubbed Operation Keller, neutralized three Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists, including a local commander. This action follows the deadly Pahalgam attack and India's retaliatory strikes on terror launchpads in Pakistan and PoK. Counterinsurgency efforts continue despite a recent ceasefire.
Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir have successfully neutralised six terrorists in two separate anti-terror operations in Kelar and Tral areas over the past 48 hours. The joint operations by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and CRPF signify an intensified focus on eliminating the terror ecosystem in the Kashmir Valley.
Following the India-Pakistan ceasefire and Operation Sindoor, Indian defence stocks surged, reflecting confidence in indigenous military capabilities. Conversely, Chinese defence stocks, particularly those associated with weapons used by Pakistan, plummeted.
Genelia Deshmukh is making a comeback with Aamir Khan in 'Sitaare Zameen Par'. She describes the role as special. Aamir plays a basketball coach training intellectually disabled children. The film explores themes of growth and acceptance. It features ten new young actors. Aamir Khan returns to acting after a break. The movie is set to release on June 20.
Shashi Tharoor expressed his sadness over Virat Kohli's unexpected retirement from Test cricket, calling him "immortal in whites." Tharoor reminisced about their meeting and admired Kohli's Test performances, lamenting the absence of a farewell match. Kohli's exit at 36 marks the end of an era, leaving a void as India prepares for the next World Test Championship cycle.
Ashoka University professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad was arrested following complaints about his comments on 'Operation Sindoor'. Haryana State Women’s Commission chairperson Renu Bhatia and BJP Yuva Morcha's Yogesh Jatheri filed separate FIRs, alleging threats to national integrity and promoting enmity. The faculty association has condemned the arrest as harassment, citing Mahmudabad's commitment to communal harmony.
Mumbai experienced heavy pre-monsoon showers on Tuesday evening, with Jogeshwari receiving the highest rainfall at 63mm. The IMD forecasts thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds up to 60kmph for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, and Palghar districts throughout the week. Waterlogging shut down the Andheri subway, causing traffic congestion. Raigad is expected to face very heavy rainfall on Thursday and Friday.