Following US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, concerns are rising about potential regional contamination. While the IAEA hasn't detected increased radiation, experts warn of the dangers from released toxic chemicals like uranium hexafluoride. Attacks on enrichment sites pose chemical risks, but a strike on the Bushehr nuclear power plant could trigger a catastrophic radiological disaster.
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Congress has criticised Prime Minister Modi's silence on Donald Trump's repeated claims of brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Jairam Ramesh highlighted Trump's remarks and questioned whether India's foreign policy was being compromised. He urged Modi to address growing diplomatic challenges, citing recent US-Pakistan engagements and calling for an all-party meeting to discuss the situation.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the G7 Outreach Session in Kananaskis, urging world leaders to unite against terrorism and eliminate double standards. He emphasized holding countries accountable for supporting terrorism and called for strict action against those who promote it. PM Modi also engaged in productive discussions with several leaders, focusing on strengthening trade ties and addressing global challenges.
Amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, worried parents in Srinagar are urgently appealing for the evacuation of their children studying in Iranian universities. With over 1,300 Indian students reportedly stranded, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah assures close monitoring and coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs.
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An Indian software engineer couple in the US enrolled their 7-year-old son, Vihan, in a Zilla Parishad school in Sangli, India, to learn Marathi. Concerned about him forgetting his mother tongue while studying in North Carolina, they chose a ZP school known for its quality education. Vihan will live with his uncle and cousins during this period.
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