India's Operation Sindhu is underway to evacuate stranded citizens from Iran, with two special flights expected in Delhi. Tehran, in a special gesture, lifted airspace restrictions for the evacuation facilitated by Mahan Air. Around 1,000 students will return in the coming days. Evacuation flights for Indian nationals wishing to leave Israel will commence from Amman.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Calgary for the G7 Summit, marking his first visit to Canada since 2015. He will address the G7 Outreach Session and hold bilateral meetings, potentially including discussions with Canadian PM Mark Carney and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Graeme Swann's controversial remarks, labeling the India-England Test series as a mere 'warm-up for the Ashes,' have ignited criticism. Fans and pundits view this as disrespectful to India's cricketing prowess. Despite India missing key players like Kohli and Rohit, the series promises a high-stakes contest with emerging talents and experienced players ready to make their mark.
Air India faced scrutiny from the DGCA for operating Airbus aircraft with overdue emergency equipment checks, potentially violating safety standards. While Air India is working to rectify the issues, the DGCA warned that non-compliance could lead to suspension of airworthiness certificates and penalties.
Amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East following Israel's Operation Rising Lion, Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran. He stated that any attack on the US would be met with unprecedented military force. Trump also distanced the US from the Israeli airstrikes, which targeted Iran's nuclear infrastructure and resulted in the deaths of key Iranian figures.
India chose to bat first against England. Shubman Gill leads a young team. Karun Nair makes a comeback after seven years. He last played in March 2017. Nair shares his journey and determination. He mentions staying patient and enjoying small things. Nair is excited to play with KL Rahul and Prasidh Krishna. India begins a new World Test Championship cycle.
Ghaziabad police arrested Sagar, his mother, and sister for the murder of Kavita, whose body was found in a suitcase. Sagar initially feigned ignorance, claiming his wife left after a dispute. However, call records revealed his involvement in the conspiracy with his father and brothers, who had already been arrested for the crime.
A law student from Jammu University, identified as Vishal Bhardwaj, tragically died after an apparent fall from his hostel terrace on Tuesday night. Fellow students discovered Bhardwaj unconscious near the building's rear. A resident of Katra, Reasi district, he had taken his final exam earlier that day.
An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner, flight AI-315, en route to Delhi from Hong Kong, was compelled to return to Hong Kong airport on Monday morning due to a suspected technical malfunction detected mid-air.
Following the detection of glitches in SpaceX's Falcon-9 rocket, Isro prioritized astronaut safety, leading to launch delays for the Axiom-4 mission, which includes Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla. Isro, under Chairman V Narayanan, emphasized the need to resolve a liquid oxygen leak and control actuator issue before proceeding. Partners decided to postpone the launch for repairs and validation, ensuring crew well-being.