Averted disaster struck early Sunday as the Humsafar Express hit an iron grill deliberately placed on the tracks near Lucknow, marking the eighth sabotage attempt in Uttar Pradesh since last year. Gomti Nagar police have filed an FIR against unknown individuals under the Railway Act.
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An Air India flight AI-159 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick got cancelled. The flight was scheduled to depart at 1 PM. Passengers were not given a reason for the cancellation. This cancellation occurred after the Air India Flight AI171 crash on June 12. The earlier crash resulted in many fatalities. The reason for cancellation is aircraft availability issue.
India's unemployment rate edged up to 5.6% in May, a rise from 5.1% in April, as revealed by the Periodic Labour Force Survey. Simultaneously, the labor force participation rate experienced a dip, signaling tightening conditions in the job market.
Manish Sisodia, a senior AAP leader, appeared before the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on June 20 for questioning regarding the alleged Delhi classroom construction scam. The ACB is investigating irregularities and a large-scale scam involving inflated costs in the construction of classrooms and school buildings. Sisodia's questioning, conducted with an independent witness, lasted from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm.
India dominated Day 1 against England at Headingley, reaching 359/3, fuelled by centuries from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill, who was surprisingly elevated to captain. Jaiswal's impressive form continued with his fifth Test hundred, while Gill and Rishabh Pant's unbroken partnership further solidified India's strong position.
Narendra Modi received Cyprus's highest honor, the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III. He stated that the award represents respect for India and strong Cyprus-India relations. The award recognizes contributions to Cyprus or humanity. Modi's visit is the first by an Indian Prime Minister in over twenty years.
After two years of relentless searching, a financially struggling woman discovered a 2.69-carat diamond in a private mine located in the Panna district. She has deposited the precious gem with the local mining office, initiating the standard auction process. Following the auction, she will receive the proceeds after deductions for royalty and taxes, marking a significant turn in her fortunes.
Security forces initiated a search operation in the Singhpora forest area of Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir, on Wednesday following intelligence reports indicating the presence of suspected terrorists. The joint operation, involving the Army, J&K Police's special operations group, and local police, continued throughout the day.
Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran expressed grief over the Air India AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad, which resulted in over 270 fatalities. He announced the creation of an "AI-171 Trust" to provide long-term support to affected families. Investigations into the cause of the crash are underway, with preliminary findings expected in a month, while Air India is cooperating fully with authorities.
Captain Sumeet Sabharwal's remains, a pilot in the Air India crash, arrived in Powai, Mumbai, amidst grieving family and friends. The June 12th crash near Ahmedabad claimed 241 lives, including crew and passengers, with DNA identification efforts underway. A London memorial service honored the victims, attended by dignitaries and diaspora members, while one survivor receives medical care.
Tensions escalate as Israel bombs Iranian state news amid ongoing hostilities. A video shows a news presenter fleeing as an explosion rocks the studio. Despite the attack, Iran's broadcasting service resumed coverage, vowing resilience. This follows a fresh wave of Iranian missile strikes on Israel, resulting in casualties and heightened fears of a wider regional conflict.