In a shocking incident in Ghazipur, a married woman, Priyanka Kumari, was forced to marry her lover, Pintu Gond, at a temple by her husband and villagers. Priyanka, already married to Rohit Kumar, was caught with Pintu, leading to the forced ceremony.
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An Air India flight AI171, en route from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, tragically crashed shortly after takeoff on June 12, 2025. The pilot, Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, issued a Mayday call before the Boeing 787, carrying 242 individuals, lost contact with air traffic control.
Iran has eased airspace restrictions to facilitate the evacuation of approximately 1,000 Indian nationals, primarily students, from Mashhad via charter flights. This follows relocation from Tehran after recent Israeli attacks. Operation Sindhu was launched by India to ensure the safe return of its citizens from Iran and Israel amidst escalating hostilities.
An Indian student was detained at a US airport and later deported. He had entered the United States illegally. Authorities restrained him and admitted him to a medical facility. The Indian Consulate in New York is engaged with US officials. The US embassy reiterated its stance against illegal immigration.
Nasa and Axiom Space delayed the Axiom-4 mission due to leaks in the ISS's Russian module, now deemed "small." Roscosmos is working on repairs, with a possible launch date of June 19. SpaceX has resolved Falcon-9 rocket LOX leak issues. The mission, including India's Shubhanshu Shukla, will proceed once ISS repairs are confirmed.
British Columbia's Premier David Eby is set to request Prime Minister Mark Carney to designate the Lawrence Bishnoi gang as a terrorist organization, citing links to extortion and crimes against the South Asian community. This demand comes amid PM Modi's visit to Canada, where he met with Carney to discuss strengthening ties and addressing transnational issues like terrorism.
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