Skeletal remains were unexpectedly unearthed during a routine cleaning of percolation pits at a Bengaluru apartment complex, unsettling residents and prompting a police investigation. The discovery, which included suspected skull fragments, occurred in Industrial Layout, Begur, on June 16.
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Amid rising tensions between Iran and Israel, a US E-4B Nightwatch doomsday plane made a rare flight to Joint Base Andrews. This mobile command post, designed for nuclear conflict or national emergencies, took an unusual route and used a different callsign, sparking speculation.
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.
Mumbai experienced heavy rainfall on June 16, 2025, with the city area receiving the highest intensity. Wadala recorded the highest rainfall at 161.4 mm, followed by Matunga at 147.55 mm. Bandra in the western suburbs saw 134.59 mm, while Chembur led the eastern suburbs with 111 mm.
Cybersecurity experts have uncovered that state-backed Chinese groups have been infiltrating Russian networks since the beginning of the Ukraine conflict, all in pursuit of sensitive military data. Although the two nations maintain a 'no-limits' partnership, a leaked FSB document indicates Russia's increasing unease regarding Chinese surveillance activities, even categorizing China as a potential adversary.
Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam's 'Thug Life,' reuniting them after 37 years, faces a box office slowdown after a strong opening on June 5, 2025. The gangster drama, starring Silambarasan TR and Trisha Krishnan, earned Rs 15.5 crore on its first day but dipped to Rs 1.25 crore by Day 7, bringing the total to Rs 42.25 crore.
Israeli Defense Forces conducted extensive strikes on Iranian military targets, including the Organisation of Defensive Innovation and Research (SPND), linked to Iran's nuclear program. The operation involved over 60 fighter jets targeting missile manufacturing facilities and the SPND headquarters. These strikes are part of an escalating conflict, prompting diplomatic efforts from European officials as the US considers involvement.
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 the escalating Iran-Israel crisis, the Indian government has decided to evacuate Indian nationals from Israel who wish to return. Travel will be facilitated via land borders and then by air to India. Registration details and contact information for the Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv have been provided for assistance.
A Hamirpur man's grief turned to shock. He identified a body as his missing daughter and performed her last rites. Police later found the daughter alive with her alleged lover. The father had mistakenly identified the body. Now, police are investigating the identity of the deceased woman. They are contacting nearby districts to find missing persons matching her description.
In a politically motivated attack, two Minnesota lawmakers were shot in their homes early Saturday. Former House Speaker Melissa Hortman was killed, while State Senator John Hoffman was wounded. Authorities are conducting a statewide manhunt for the suspect, who may have impersonated a police officer. The shootings have shocked the political community amid rising threats against elected officials.