Amidst rising Middle East tensions, the Indian embassy in Israel refuted claims of forcing Indian citizens to leave, dismissing a fake social media post. The embassy encouraged citizens to rely on official channels for accurate updates and register for assistance.
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Madan Singh's family in Faridabad is devastated after his daughter, Khushboo, perished in the Ahmedabad-London flight AI 171 crash shortly after takeoff. Khushboo, who recently married and was en route to join her husband in London, had just bid farewell to her father at the airport.
Maharashtra's deputy CM Eknath Shinde linked International Yoga Day to his 2022 Shiv Sena rebellion, terming it a "big yoga" that reshaped the state's political landscape. He stated that the split led to stability and development under the guidance of PM Modi and Amit Shah.
The Calcutta High Court has put a hold on the West Bengal government's interim relief program for terminated Group-C and Group-D employees of state-run schools until September 26. This follows a Supreme Court order from April 3 that ended their employment.
Amid escalating military strikes between Iran and Israel, US President Donald Trump urged both nations to negotiate a deal, acknowledging potential continued conflict beforehand. Recent clashes mark a dangerous escalation, with direct strikes replacing proxy warfare, raising concerns of a broader Middle East war. Trump hinted at behind-the-scenes efforts towards peace, expressing optimism for a future agreement.
Amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, the Indian government has initiated evacuation plans for Indian nationals in Israel, facilitating their departure via land borders followed by air travel to India. Simultaneously, 'Operation Sindhu' is underway to evacuate Indians from Iran, with a special flight already bringing 110 students back from Urmia Medical University.
Nasa has delayed the Axiom Mission 4 launch to the ISS, which includes Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, due to the need for further assessment of recent repairs on the Zvezda service module. Engineers are ensuring the space station is fully prepared to support the new crew, which also includes astronauts from Poland and Hungary.
Following the Air India plane crash, the Turkish government refuted claims that Turkish Technic maintained the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner involved. Agreements between Air India and Turkish Technic, set for 2024-25, only cover maintenance for B777 aircraft, not the 787-8. Air India plans to reduce reliance on Turkish Technic amid strained relations.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced the reopening of 16 tourist destinations in Jammu and Kashmir, out of the 48 closed after the Pahalgam terror attack. Eight destinations in the Valley and eight in Jammu will reopen from June 17, following appeals from political leaders and tourism stakeholders. The decision aims to restore normalcy, with further reopenings planned after security assessments.
In the wake of Operation Sindhu, Indian students returning from Iran shared their chilling accounts of survival amidst missile strikes and destruction. One student vividly recalled the sight of missiles raining down, leaving Tehran in devastation. The Indian government stepped in, offering comprehensive support for their safe return, including personalized assistance.