The escalating conflict between Iran and Israel hinges on Iran's remaining medium-range ballistic missiles (MRBMs). After firing approximately 700 MRBMs, estimates place Iran's remaining stockpile between 300 and 1,300. Damage to Iranian infrastructure and missile production capabilities, coupled with potential foreign support, further complicates the situation, potentially forcing Iran into negotiations or escalation.
Related news
Swiggy, the popular online food delivery app, experienced a widespread outage across India, starting around 2:46 pm. Downdetector reported that many users faced issues accessing the app, completing orders, and tracking deliveries. Impacted cities included Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad. Frustrated users took to X (formerly Twitter) to report the problems, highlighting payment failures and inaccessible help sections.
Air India Flight AI 171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashed in Meghani Nagar after leaving Ahmedabad. The flight was headed to London with 242 passengers and 12 crew. Flightradar data shows the plane used the full runway length. The pilot made a MAYDAY call. Videos show smoke at the crash site. Emergency services responded quickly.
A plane crashed at B J Medical College in Gandhinagar. Raju Patel, a businessman, rushed to the scene to help. He and his team assisted in rescuing the injured. They also collected valuables like gold jewellery and cash from the wreckage. These items were handed over to the authorities. The government will return the items to the victims' families
The Assam government has issued a shoot-at-sight order in Dhubri, a town bordering Bangladesh, following communal tensions. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma cited a "communal group" attempting to destabilize the region, including alleged poster campaigns advocating for Dhubri's integration with Bangladesh.
Amidst heavy rainfall warnings in Satara's Mahabaleshwar, Deputy CM Eknath Shinde took a boat ride to reach his Dare village on Friday. Delayed by road from Pune, Shinde opted for a quicker route via Koyna dam backwaters. Despite the rain, he crossed the river by motorboat, followed by a short trek to his village.
Amidst escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, Indian students in Tehran are living in fear, trapped in basements with limited communication. While over 100 students have been evacuated to Armenia, many others desperately await rescue, hoping for evacuation flights facilitated by diplomatic efforts. The Indian Embassy is providing assistance as families back home anxiously await news.
Across the U.S., tens of thousands protested President Trump's leadership under the 'No Kings' banner, coinciding with the Army's 250th anniversary and his birthday. Rallies occurred in nearly 2,000 locations, from cities to small towns, denouncing Trump's 'authoritarian actions' and recent federal immigration raids.
Shane Lowry's US Open spiraled downwards as his frustration peaked at Oakmont, resulting in multiple F-bombs caught on a hot mic after a missed par putt. His struggles included a one-stroke penalty for picking up his ball without marking it, compounding his woes. Lowry's emotional outbursts and on-course errors highlighted a difficult tournament.
Meghalaya police have reconstructed the crime scene of the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case in Sohra, with the accused present. Investigations revealed Sonam's involvement and the roles of Vishal, Anand, and Akash in the murder. Authorities are still searching for a missing machete used in the crime, while Sonam confessed to damaging the victim's phone and being present during the murder.
Former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani was onboard the Air India flight AI171 that tragically crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport, bound for London Gatwick. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, carrying 242 people, crashed in the Meghani area, triggering extensive rescue operations hampered by a post-crash fire intensified by the heavy fuel load.