Amid escalating Israeli airstrikes on Iran, US President Donald Trump claimed he could broker peace, citing his past success in de-escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. Trump said on Truth Social that a deal between Iran and Israel is achievable, similar to his intervention with India and Pakistan. As fighting continues in the Middle East, Trump said he’s been taking calls and holding meetings behind the scenes.
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Eknath Shinde, the Deputy Chief Minister, stepped in to help a kidney transplant patient from Jalgaon who missed her flight to Mumbai. Shinde arranged for her to travel on his chartered plane late Friday night. After a program delay, Shinde ensured the pilots could fly by coordinating medical check-ups, enabling the flight to depart around 9:50 pm.
A structurally unsound footbridge over the Indrayani river, near Pune, collapsed on Sunday, resulting in four fatalities and 51 injuries. The incident occurred in Bhegdewadi, close to Kunda Mala, a popular tourist spot. Over 100 people were on the bridge when it gave way.
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Following a significant drop in tourism after the Pahalgam attack, airlines are urging the government to waive airport and security fees for Srinagar flights for a year. This request aims to financially incentivize travel and revive visitor numbers to Kashmir, where hotels and flights are experiencing drastically reduced demand and prices.
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