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As war between Israel and Iran intensifies, India on Wednesday (June 18) launched Operation Sindhu to evacuate Indian nationals from Iran to ensure their safety amid continuous attacks.The Indian government has been taking various steps over the last several days for the safety and security of Indian nationals.Israel has launched a ‘preemptive strike’ on Iran, striking nuclear facilities on Friday, following which Iran also retaliated.<h2>110 Indians evacuated</h2>As a first step, the Indian Embassy has evacuated 110 Indian students from northern Iran, assisting them in safely crossing over into Armenia on June 17, 2025.The students travelled by road to the Armenian capital, Yerevan, under the supervision of Indian Missions in Iran and Armenia, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs stated."These students departed Yerevan on a special flight at 1455 hrs on 18th June 2025," the ministry added.They will arrive in New Delhi in the early hours of June 19, 2025, as part of the initial stages of Operation Sindhu."The Government of India is grateful to the Governments of Iran and Armenia for the smooth facilitation of the evacuation process," the ministry wrote.As part of the ongoing operation, the Indian Embassy in Iran has been assisting large numbers of Indian nationals in moving from areas seeing increased hostilities to relatively safer areas within the country.In a press statement, the ministry also mentioned the emergency helpline numbers of the Indian Embassy in Tehran.<ul><li>For call only : +98 9128109115, +98 9128109109</li><li>For WhatsApp: +98 901044557, +98 9015993320, +91 8086871709</li></ul>Helpline numbers of 24 X 7 Control Room set up by Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi&nbsp;<ul><li>800118797 (Toll free) , +91-11-23012113 , +91-11-23014104, +91-11-23017905</li><li>WhatsApp: +91-9968291988 ; Email- situationroom@mea.gov.in</li></ul>Indian nationals in Iran are advised to stay in touch with the Indian Embassy in Tehran through its emergency helpline and with the 24x7 Control Room established by the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi.&nbsp;

The Indian government has been taking various steps over the last several days for the safety and security of Indian nationals.

As war between Israel and Iran intensifies, India on Wednesday (June 18) launched Operation Sindhu to evacuate Indian nationals from Iran to ensure their safety amid continuous attacks. The Indian government has been taking various steps over the last several days for the safety and security of Indian nationals. Israel has launched a ‘preemptive strike’ on Iran, striking nuclear facilities on Friday, following which Iran also retaliated. 110 Indians evacuated As a first step, the Indian Embassy has evacuated 110 Indian students from northern Iran, assisting them in safely crossing over into Armenia on June 17, 2025. The students travelled by road to the Armenian capital, Yerevan, under the supervision of Indian Missions in Iran and Armenia, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs stated. "These students departed Yerevan on a special flight at 1455 hrs on 18th June 2025," the ministry added. They will arrive in New Delhi in the early hours of June 19, 2025, as part of the initial stages of Operation Sindhu. "The Government of India is grateful to the Governments of Iran and Armenia for the smooth facilitation of the evacuation process," the ministry wrote. As part of the ongoing operation, the Indian Embassy in Iran has been assisting large numbers of Indian nationals in moving from areas seeing increased hostilities to relatively safer areas within the country. In a press statement, the ministry also mentioned the emergency helpline numbers of the Indian Embassy in Tehran. For call only : +98 9128109115, +98 9128109109 For WhatsApp: +98 901044557, +98 9015993320, +91 8086871709 Helpline numbers of 24 X 7 Control Room set up by Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi 800118797 (Toll free) , +91-11-23012113 , +91-11-23014104, +91-11-23017905 WhatsApp: +91-9968291988 ; Email- situationroom@mea.gov.in Indian nationals in Iran are advised to stay in touch with the Indian Embassy in Tehran through its emergency helpline and with the 24x7 Control Room established by the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi.

The Indian government has been taking various steps over the last several days for the safety and security of Indian nationals.

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Canada seems to be coming out of the shadows of former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. At least, the recent meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian PM Mark Carney hints at it. The two leaders met at the sidelines of G7 Summit in Kananaskis and “agreed to take calibrated steps to restore stability to the relationship.” They also decided to restore High Commissioners to each other’s capitals, in a big diplomatic makeover, months after tensions in the relationship.<h2>Modi-Carney meeting and the diplomatic reset of ties</h2>Prime Minister Modi and Canadian PM Carney also agreed to resume senior-level dialogues on trade, people-to-people contact, and connectivity. They also decided that the trade negotiations — that were paused — will be taken up soon. During the bilateral meeting, Carney said it was “a great honour” to host Prime Minister Modi at the G7. “It’s a testament to the importance of your country, to your leadership, and to the importance of the issues that we look to tackle together,” Carney said. Canadian PM also raised the issue of “transnational crime and repression”, security, and the rules-based order, in conversation with the Indian PM.&nbsp;Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed that both leaders had a “very positive and constructive” discussion, which highlighted shared democratic values, people-to-people connections, and mutual economic interests. India in its statement after the meeting also specified that both leaders respects the rule of law and are committed to upholding the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity.&nbsp;The Canadian Prime Minister’s Office said that both leaders “reaffirmed the importance of Canada-India ties, based upon mutual respect, the rule of law, and a commitment to the principle of sovereignty and territorial integrity,” and that they would “return to regular services to citizens and businesses in both countries.”&nbsp;Carney’s decision to invite PM Modi to the G7 drew criticism from some Sikh organisations in Canada. However, he clearly stated that India is important to Canada. Earlier, he had also said that he wanted to improve ties with ‘like-minded nations’ like India.&nbsp;India and Canada are significant trading and investment partners, and both sides have now agreed to reinvigorate economic engagement. The leaders discussed opportunities for future collaboration in areas such as clean energy, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, LNG, food security, critical minerals, higher education, mobility, and supply chain resilience. They reaffirmed their shared interest in promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific. The leaders also discussed the importance of restarting the stalled negotiations on the Early Progress Trade Agreement (EPTA), with a view to paving the way for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). They agreed to task their respective officials to engage further in this regard.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250618/image-1750255398703.png"></figure><h3>Diplomatic fallout during Trudeau's tenure</h3>Former PM Justin Trudeau had said that there was evidence linking agents of the Indian government to the murder of Canadian Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey in June 2023. In October 2024, Canada announced it had expelled six Indian diplomats — including the high commissioner, who refused to waive their diplomatic immunity in order to participate in investigation. New Delhi, in response, expelled the acting Canadian high commissioner and five other Canadian diplomats, and the posts have remained vacant since then.&nbsp;Though, Carney has not called out the Khalistanis for their anti-India propaganda on Canadian soil, he has also not signalled out India over investigations on Nijjar's killing. When asked about it a few days ago, he had said, “There is a legal process that is literally underway and quite advanced in Canada… It’s never appropriate to make comments with respect to those legal processes."&nbsp; &nbsp;

PM Modi and Mark Carney decided to restore High Commissioners, in a big diplomatic makeover, months after tensions between India and Canada

Canada seems to be coming out of the shadows of former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. At least, the recent meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian PM Mark Carney hints at it. The two leaders met at the sidelines of G7 Summit in Kananaskis and “agreed to take calibrated steps to restore stability to the relationship.” They also decided to restore High Commissioners to each other’s capitals, in a big diplomatic makeover, months after tensions in the relationship. Modi-Carney meeting and the diplomatic reset of ties Prime Minister Modi and Canadian PM Carney also agreed to resume senior-level dialogues on trade, people-to-people contact, and connectivity. They also decided that the trade negotiations — that were paused — will be taken up soon. During the bilateral meeting, Carney said it was “a great honour” to host Prime Minister Modi at the G7. “It’s a testament to the importance of your country, to your leadership, and to the importance of the issues that we look to tackle together,” Carney said. Canadian PM also raised the issue of “transnational crime and repression”, security, and the rules-based order, in conversation with the Indian PM. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed that both leaders had a “very positive and constructive” discussion, which highlighted shared democratic values, people-to-people connections, and mutual economic interests. India in its statement after the meeting also specified that both leaders respects the rule of law and are committed to upholding the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity. The Canadian Prime Minister’s Office said that both leaders “reaffirmed the importance of Canada-India ties, based upon mutual respect, the rule of law, and a commitment to the principle of sovereignty and territorial integrity,” and that they would “return to regular services to citizens and businesses in both countries.” Carney’s decision to invite PM Modi to the G7 drew criticism from some Sikh organisations in Canada. However, he clearly stated that India is important to Canada. Earlier, he had also said that he wanted to improve ties with ‘like-minded nations’ like India. India and Canada are significant trading and investment partners, and both sides have now agreed to reinvigorate economic engagement. The leaders discussed opportunities for future collaboration in areas such as clean energy, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, LNG, food security, critical minerals, higher education, mobility, and supply chain resilience. They reaffirmed their shared interest in promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific. The leaders also discussed the importance of restarting the stalled negotiations on the Early Progress Trade Agreement (EPTA), with a view to paving the way for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). They agreed to task their respective officials to engage further in this regard. Diplomatic fallout during Trudeau's tenure Former PM Justin Trudeau had said that there was evidence linking agents of the Indian government to the murder of Canadian Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey in June 2023. In October 2024, Canada announced it had expelled six Indian diplomats — including the high commissioner, who refused to waive their diplomatic immunity in order to participate in investigation. New Delhi, in response, expelled the acting Canadian high commissioner and five other Canadian diplomats, and the posts have remained vacant since then. Though, Carney has not called out the Khalistanis for their anti-India propaganda on Canadian soil, he has also not signalled out India over investigations on Nijjar's killing. When asked about it a few days ago, he had said, “There is a legal process that is literally underway and quite advanced in Canada… It’s never appropriate to make comments with respect to those legal processes."

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Making travel easier and hassle-free. On Wednesday (June 18), Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced the FASTag-based annual pass at Rs 3000.The newly announced pass that will enable seamless and cost-effective travel will be effective from Aug 15. &nbsp;If you are interested in getting one, here is the basic information that you need to know.<h2>FASTag Annual Passes announced</h2>The pass that is designed for non-commercial private vehicles such as cars, jeeps, and vans will allow users to travel across India without getting stuck in the long queue at the toll plaza.Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways has shared a details post on his official handle on X.“In a transformative step towards hassle-free highway travel, we are introducing a FASTag-based Annual Pass priced at Rs 3,000, effective from August 15, 2025. Valid for one year from the date of activation or up to 200 trips—whichever comes first—this pass is designed exclusively for non-commercial private vehicles such as cars, jeeps, and vans,'' Gadkari wrote. &nbsp;''The Annual Pass will enable seamless and cost-effective travel across National Highways throughout the country. A dedicated link for activation and renewal will soon be made available on the Rajmarg Yatra App as well as on the official websites of NHAI and MoRTH,'' he added.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Important Announcement 📢 🔹In a transformative step towards hassle-free highway travel, we are introducing a FASTag-based Annual Pass priced at ₹3,000, effective from 15th August 2025. Valid for one year from the date of activation or up to 200 trips—whichever comes…&mdash; Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) <a href="https://twitter.com/nitin_gadkari/status/1935233211480854812?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

This pass will be ideal for frequent travelers, who don't have to pay tolls or check their FASTag each time.&nbsp;<h2>How to Get the FASTag Annual Pass</h2> The annual pass will be valid for one year from the date of activation or up to 200 trips, whichever comes first. The pass is specially designed for non-commercial vehicles.. &nbsp;As per the details available, the dedicated link for activation and renewal will soon be available on the Rajmarg Yatra App, as well as on the official websites of NHAI and MoRTH. So users with existing FASTag accounts will only have to pay for the pass. &nbsp;So users have to visit the mentioned site and app for the activation, where the option to buy the pass will reportedly be available. The process may require basic verifications such as a vehicle registration number or phone number linked to the FASTag &nbsp;As of now, NHAI prepaid offers a variety of options to recharge, you can use your debit card, credit card, net banking and UPI to recharge your FASTag and pay the amount of Rs 3000 in advance. &nbsp; &nbsp;As of now, the available features on FASTag and its transactions are: &nbsp;SMS alerts for transactions The customer will receive SMS alerts on his registered mobile numbers for all the transactions done in his tag account. Cashless transactionCustomers don't need to worry about carrying cash for the toll payments. Online rechargeCustomer may recharge their tag account online through online or net banking. Web portal for customersCustomers can access their statements by logging on to the FASTag customer portal. &nbsp;

FASTag annual pass: How to apply for Rs 3000 pass, launch date, eligibility and more

Making travel easier and hassle-free. On Wednesday (June 18), Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced the FASTag-based annual pass at Rs 3000. The newly announced pass that will enable seamless and cost-effective travel will be effective from Aug 15. If you are interested in getting one, here is the basic information that you need to know. FASTag Annual Passes announced The pass that is designed for non-commercial private vehicles such as cars, jeeps, and vans will allow users to travel across India without getting stuck in the long queue at the toll plaza. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways has shared a details post on his official handle on X. “In a transformative step towards hassle-free highway travel, we are introducing a FASTag-based Annual Pass priced at Rs 3,000, effective from August 15, 2025. Valid for one year from the date of activation or up to 200 trips—whichever comes first—this pass is designed exclusively for non-commercial private vehicles such as cars, jeeps, and vans,'' Gadkari wrote. ''The Annual Pass will enable seamless and cost-effective travel across National Highways throughout the country. A dedicated link for activation and renewal will soon be made available on the Rajmarg Yatra App as well as on the official websites of NHAI and MoRTH,'' he added.

The pass that is designed for non-commercial private vehicles such as cars, jeeps, and vans will allow the users to travel across the India without getting stuck in the long queue on the toll plaza.

The Tourism Industry in the Kashmir Valley is slowly coming back on track. The tourist places that were shut after the Pahalgam attack are slowly being reopened by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir. Out of 48 tourist places closed, 16 tourist spots have been reopened in the first phase.&nbsp;The tourists arriving in the valley are excited and happy that places are finally being reopened after they were shut after the Pahalgam attack in various parts of Jammu and Kashmir. The LG of Jammu and Kashmir had announced the opening of 16 tourist places in the Valley with the focus of reviving tourism and restoring public confidence after the attack which severely hit the region's economy.The places that the government has opened in the first phase are as follows. Betaab Valley, Park near Pahalgam Bazaar, Verinag Garden, Kokernag Garden, Achabal Garden (Anantnag district), Badamwari Park, Duck Park (near Nigeen Lake), and Taqdeer Park (near Hazratbal) in Srinagar. and Jammu Sarthal and Dhagar (Kathua), Devipindi, Siad Baba and Sula Park (Reasi), Guldanda and Jai Valley (Doda), and Pancheri (Udhampur).“Few tourist destinations were closed after the April 22 terror attack as a precautionary measure. After assessing the situation, it has been decided that the closed destinations will be reopened for tourists in a phased manner. Betab Valley, Verinag, Kokernag and Achabal gardens, parks in Pahalgam market will be thrown open for public in Anantnag district.While in Srinagar, Badamwari, Duck Park and Taqdeer Park near Hazratbal will be reopened, '' said LG Manoj Sinha.&nbsp;The tourists visiting the Valley have welcomed the step and said that it will help in reviving the affected industry.&nbsp;''It's very safe and we are feeling very good. We had first thought that we should cancel the ticket but after watching the news, we felt that we should go. It's all due to Modi Ji that we feel very secure and we gathered the courage to come here. We will see all the places that have been opened and enjoy them, '' said Kanti Singh, Tourist.&nbsp;To address the security concerns of the tourists, the administration has taken full support of the security agencies and deployed them at every important location for the security of the tourists.&nbsp;''What happened with tourists in Kashmir should not have happened, but we trust the defence forces a lot. We also trust Modi Ji a lot and we took a chance. We went to Vaishnov Devi first and later came to Kashmir. We trusted God and our government to plan a trip to Kashmir. They are opening the tourist places slowly and that is the only way to revive tourism in Kashmir. We came via Vande Bharat and travelled over the highest Chenab bridge and it's very nice here, '' said Shefali, Tourist.&nbsp;Security has also been beefed up across Jammu and Kashmir for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra.&nbsp;

The tourists arriving in the valley are excited and happy that places are finally being reopened after they were shut after the Pahalgam attack in various parts of Jammu and Kashmir.

The Tourism Industry in the Kashmir Valley is slowly coming back on track. The tourist places that were shut after the Pahalgam attack are slowly being reopened by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir. Out of 48 tourist places closed, 16 tourist spots have been reopened in the first phase. The tourists arriving in the valley are excited and happy that places are finally being reopened after they were shut after the Pahalgam attack in various parts of Jammu and Kashmir. The LG of Jammu and Kashmir had announced the opening of 16 tourist places in the Valley with the focus of reviving tourism and restoring public confidence after the attack which severely hit the region's economy. The places that the government has opened in the first phase are as follows. Betaab Valley, Park near Pahalgam Bazaar, Verinag Garden, Kokernag Garden, Achabal Garden (Anantnag district), Badamwari Park, Duck Park (near Nigeen Lake), and Taqdeer Park (near Hazratbal) in Srinagar. and Jammu Sarthal and Dhagar (Kathua), Devipindi, Siad Baba and Sula Park (Reasi), Guldanda and Jai Valley (Doda), and Pancheri (Udhampur). “Few tourist destinations were closed after the April 22 terror attack as a precautionary measure. After assessing the situation, it has been decided that the closed destinations will be reopened for tourists in a phased manner. Betab Valley, Verinag, Kokernag and Achabal gardens, parks in Pahalgam market will be thrown open for public in Anantnag district.While in Srinagar, Badamwari, Duck Park and Taqdeer Park near Hazratbal will be reopened, '' said LG Manoj Sinha. The tourists visiting the Valley have welcomed the step and said that it will help in reviving the affected industry. ''It's very safe and we are feeling very good. We had first thought that we should cancel the ticket but after watching the news, we felt that we should go. It's all due to Modi Ji that we feel very secure and we gathered the courage to come here. We will see all the places that have been opened and enjoy them, '' said Kanti Singh, Tourist. To address the security concerns of the tourists, the administration has taken full support of the security agencies and deployed them at every important location for the security of the tourists. ''What happened with tourists in Kashmir should not have happened, but we trust the defence forces a lot. We also trust Modi Ji a lot and we took a chance. We went to Vaishnov Devi first and later came to Kashmir. We trusted God and our government to plan a trip to Kashmir. They are opening the tourist places slowly and that is the only way to revive tourism in Kashmir. We came via Vande Bharat and travelled over the highest Chenab bridge and it's very nice here, '' said Shefali, Tourist. Security has also been beefed up across Jammu and Kashmir for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra.

The tourists arriving in the valley are excited and happy that places are finally being reopened after they were shut after the Pahalgam attack in various parts of Jammu and Kashmir.

Tourists welcome re-opening of 16 tourist spots in J&K

India may be a step away from a massive discovery, hints Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. Drawing parallels to the South American nation Guyana, the minister said ‘46 dry wells were drilled before oil was found in the 47th’. He said this about the early offshore explorations in the Andaman, which are staring at the possible discovery of oil reserves.&nbsp; “Globally, in Guyana, 46 dry wells were drilled before oil was found in the 47th. We believe India holds the potential of several Guyanas, particularly in the Indian Ocean region. We are looking at the possibility, thanks to this additional E&amp;P, of finding a Guyana,” Puri said.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/oil-shockwaves-how-the-israel-iran-conflict-could-hit-india-hard-1750100756520">Oil shockwaves How the Israel Iran conflict could hit India hard</a>&nbsp;He continued, “In 2024–25, we’ve seen green shoots - Surya Mani (Open Acreage Licensing Policy Round 6), dug at 2,323 metres with an estimated potential of 4 million metric tonnes of oil equivalent; Neel Mani (OALP Round 5), dug at 1,117 metres, 1.2 million metric tonnes; in 2025–26, another well from OALP Round 3 at 2,865 metres shows both oil and gas; in 2023–24, under OALP 3, Moti well at 2,957 metres revealed around 5 million metric tonnes of oil and gas equivalent.”

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“Today, we welcome technical expertise from global partners. India imports 80% of its oil and 50% of its natural gas. Even a 5-billion-barrel discovery would be a game-changer. While it’s premature to speculate exact quantities, we do have green shoots and multiple discoveries pointing in the right direction. We must not misinterpret exploratory drilling as confirmed discoveries. But based on the data—2.5 pages of discovery listings—we’re seeing promising signs. As we drill deeper, the full potential will become clearer,” he added. The Union Minister highlighted that India is currently drilling four wells at depths of 5,000 metres by ONGC and Oil India Limited. And clearing doubts on why wasn’t this done before, he pointed at the high costs, corporate reluctance due to quarterly earnings pressure.&nbsp;

India may be a step away from a massive discovery hints Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. Drawing parallels to the South American nation Guyana, the minister said ‘46 dry wells were drilled before oil was found in the 47th’.

India may be a step away from a massive discovery, hints Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. Drawing parallels to the South American nation Guyana, the minister said ‘46 dry wells were drilled before oil was found in the 47th’. He said this about the early offshore explorations in the Andaman, which are staring at the possible discovery of oil reserves. “Globally, in Guyana, 46 dry wells were drilled before oil was found in the 47th. We believe India holds the potential of several Guyanas, particularly in the Indian Ocean region. We are looking at the possibility, thanks to this additional E&P, of finding a Guyana,” Puri said. Also read: Oil shockwaves How the Israel Iran conflict could hit India hard He continued, “In 2024–25, we’ve seen green shoots - Surya Mani (Open Acreage Licensing Policy Round 6), dug at 2,323 metres with an estimated potential of 4 million metric tonnes of oil equivalent; Neel Mani (OALP Round 5), dug at 1,117 metres, 1.2 million metric tonnes; in 2025–26, another well from OALP Round 3 at 2,865 metres shows both oil and gas; in 2023–24, under OALP 3, Moti well at 2,957 metres revealed around 5 million metric tonnes of oil and gas equivalent.”

India may be a step away from a massive discovery, hints Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. Drawing parallels to the South American nation Guyana, the minister said ‘46 dry wells were drilled before oil was found in the 47th’.

'Guyana dug 46 dry wells before oil was found in 47th': Hardeep Puri says India could be steps away from massive discovery

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held discussions with world leaders on Day 2 of the G7 summit in Kananaskis on Wednesday (Jun18) and issued a statement on terrorism - which is being seen as a jibe at the United States.&nbsp;&nbsp;Addressing the G7 Outreach Session, PM Modi warned against double standards on terrorism and called for unified global action. He also said that sanctions are being imposed as per preferences and those promoting terrorism are being rewarded. Prime Minister's Modi remark comes as US President Donald Trump is all set to meet Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir over lunch today.&nbsp;Apart from terrorism, PM Modi emphasised that affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy remains India’s top priority in an increasingly technology-driven world. In a post on X, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal highlighted key takeaways from the Prime Minister’s address.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">PM <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> participated in the Outreach Session on Energy Security at the 51st <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/G7Summit?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#G7Summit</a> in Kananaskis, Canada. In his address, PM highlighted the need to ensure energy security for all through a sustainable &amp; green pathway and elaborated upon 🇮🇳’s global initiatives such… <a href="https://t.co/t73x0Qvpj5">pic.twitter.com/t73x0Qvpj5</a>&mdash; Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/MEAIndia/status/1935135946711674998?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>PM Modi's comment on terrorism: Jibe on US?</h2>PM Modi's G7 remark is being viewed as a jibe on United States as it is hosting Pakistani Army chief Munir in the White House. This comes after India gave substantial proof to the world about the involvement of Pakistani Army with terror group in Pakistan after Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;The Indian Prime Minister strongly condemned the terror attack in Pahalgam in April this year, describing it as an attack on humanity and democratic values. “There should be no place for double standards on terrorism,” he said, urging the global community to adopt a consistent and firm stance against terror networks. “For global peace and prosperity, our thought and policy must be clear — if any country supports terrorism, it will have to pay the price for it. On one hand, we are quick to impose all kinds of sanctions based on our own preferences. On the other hand, countries that openly support terrorism are rewarded,” PM Modi added.&nbsp;<h2>PM Modi and Trump phone call</h2>&nbsp;Earlier today, setting the record straight, PM Modi in a phone call with US President Trump told him that India had never accepted any mediation role between India and Pakistan and there was no discussion on a US-India trade deal during the hostilities. PM Modi also declined Trump's invite for a stop-over visit to Washington DC on his way back from the G7 Summit in Canada, citing his scheduled visit to Croatia on June 18.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">POTUS <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@realDonaldTrump</a> called PM <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a>. 🎥 Listen to Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s statement on the telephone conversation. <a href="https://t.co/7TcZHDzXDd">pic.twitter.com/7TcZHDzXDd</a>&mdash; Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/MEAIndia/status/1935191636809761216?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Addressing the G7 Outreach Session, PM Modi warned against double standards on terrorism in what is seen as a jibe against United States ahead of Pakistan Asim Munir's luncheon in White House

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held discussions with world leaders on Day 2 of the G7 summit in Kananaskis on Wednesday (Jun18) and issued a statement on terrorism - which is being seen as a jibe at the United States. Addressing the G7 Outreach Session, PM Modi warned against double standards on terrorism and called for unified global action. He also said that sanctions are being imposed as per preferences and those promoting terrorism are being rewarded. Prime Minister's Modi remark comes as US President Donald Trump is all set to meet Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir over lunch today. Apart from terrorism, PM Modi emphasised that affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy remains India’s top priority in an increasingly technology-driven world. In a post on X, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal highlighted key takeaways from the Prime Minister’s address.

Addressing the G7 Outreach Session, PM Modi warned against double standards on terrorism in what is seen as a jibe against United States ahead of Pakistan's Asim Munir's luncheon in White House

Jibe at US? PM Modi calls out 'double standards on terrorism' at G7 ahead of Trump's luncheon with Pak's Asim Munir

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni have again garnered attention for their warm camaraderie on the sidelines of the G7 Summit held in Canada’s Kananaskis. After the summit ended on Wednesday (June 18) morning, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's informal interaction went viral.&nbsp;Giorgia Meloni during her interaction with the PM Modi, a video of which has gone viral on social media, seems to be telling him that he was “the best" and that she was “trying to be" like him.&nbsp;While Prime Minister Modi can be seen laughing and showing a ‘thumbs up’ gesture to the Italian Prime Minister in the video shared across various social media platforms.WION could not verify the authenticity of this claim.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨 G7 Summit | Giorgia Meloni to PM Modi: “You are the BEST, I am trying to be as you.” 🥰 <a href="https://t.co/INHY2SuAQj">pic.twitter.com/INHY2SuAQj</a>&mdash; Megh Updates 🚨™ (@MeghUpdates) <a href="https://twitter.com/MeghUpdates/status/1935222673417670840?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

A picture of their meeting was also shared by the Italian Prime Minister on her Instagram page with the caption, "Italy and India, bound by a great friendship."&nbsp;Prime Minister Modi reshared the picture on X and wrote &nbsp;“Fully agree with you, PM Giorgia Meloni. India's friendship with Italy will continue to get stronger, greatly benefitting our people!”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Fully agree with you, PM Giorgia Meloni. India’s friendship with Italy will continue to get stronger, greatly benefitting our people!<a href="https://twitter.com/GiorgiaMeloni?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GiorgiaMeloni</a> <a href="https://t.co/LaYIIZn8Ry">https://t.co/LaYIIZn8Ry</a>&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1935097584823230921?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Their interaction revived the popular term "Melodi" used by netizens during their COP28 meeting in Dubai and the G20 Summit in India.&nbsp;During COP28, Meloni had shared a selfie with Modi and captioned it "Good friends at COP28, #Melodi". The post immediately went viral and the term "Melodi" is used by the netizens whenever both leaders meet.&nbsp;G7 Summit&nbsp;Indian Prime Minister held a series of bilateral meetings with world leaders during the Group of Seven summit in Canada.&nbsp;At the international summit, PM Modi interacted with leaders of Canada, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, South Africa, Australia, South Korea, and Japan.&nbsp;In a post on X, the prime minister wrote, “Together for global progress!”&nbsp;“Productive exchanges with G7 leaders on key global challenges and shared aspirations for a better planet,” PM Modi added.

Prime Minister Modi can be seen laughing and showing a ‘thumbs up’ gesture to the Italian Prime Minister

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni have again garnered attention for their warm camaraderie on the sidelines of the G7 Summit held in Canada’s Kananaskis. After the summit ended on Wednesday (June 18) morning, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's informal interaction went viral. Giorgia Meloni during her interaction with the PM Modi, a video of which has gone viral on social media, seems to be telling him that he was “the best" and that she was “trying to be" like him. While Prime Minister Modi can be seen laughing and showing a ‘thumbs up’ gesture to the Italian Prime Minister in the video shared across various social media platforms. WION could not verify the authenticity of this claim.

Prime Minister Modi can be seen laughing and showing a ‘thumbs up’ gesture to the Italian Prime Minister

'You're the best,' says Giorgia Meloni to PM Modi, video goes viral: WATCH

The victims of the ill-fated London-bound Air India flight crash are still being identified by the forensic team through DNA samples. At least 190 have been identified and 159 mortal remains have been handed over to the families, an official confirmed on Wednesday (June 18).&nbsp;&nbsp;“Till Wednesday morning, 190 DNA samples have been matched, and 159 bodies have already been handed over to the respective families. The process of matching other bodies is still on,” Ahmedabad Civil Hospital’s medical superintendent Dr Rakesh Joshi told reporters.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ahmedabad-plane-crash-black-box-recovered-from-ai-171-flight-wreckage-1749801048348">Ahmedabad plane crash: Black box recovered from Air India AI-171 flight wreckage</a>&nbsp;The crash that took place in Ahmedabad only saw one miracle survivor Vishwas Kumar Ramesh, who came out of the aircraft moments before it burst into flames. Speaking to state media Doordarshan, he said, "The side where I was sitting wasn't on the hostel side, it was the ground floor of the hostel. I don't know about others, but the place I was sitting that portion landed on the ground floor, and there was some space. As soon as my door broke, I saw that there was some space, and then I tried to get out, and I got out. There was a building wall on the opposite side, and the plane had crashed completely on that side, so probably that is why nobody could get out from that side. There was space only where I was. I don't know how I survived."&nbsp;India witnessed a horrific aviation disaster on June 12 as Air India flight AI-171 crashed minutes after takeoff from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The plane burst into flames after piercing through a medical college mess, where young doctors were having their meals. The Police have now confirmed that 265 bodies have been recovered from the crash site, which includes 5 MBBS students.&nbsp;&nbsp;A high-level government committee has been formed to investigate the crash and a thorough report on the incident will be recorded and to be submitted in 3 months.

The victims of the ill-fated London-bound Air India flight crash are still being identified by the forensic team through DNA samples. At least 190 have been identified and 159 mortal remains have been handed over to the families, an official confirmed on Wednesday (June 18).

The victims of the ill-fated London-bound Air India flight crash are still being identified by the forensic team through DNA samples. At least 190 have been identified and 159 mortal remains have been handed over to the families, an official confirmed on Wednesday (June 18). “Till Wednesday morning, 190 DNA samples have been matched, and 159 bodies have already been handed over to the respective families. The process of matching other bodies is still on,” Ahmedabad Civil Hospital’s medical superintendent Dr Rakesh Joshi told reporters. Also read: Ahmedabad plane crash: Black box recovered from Air India AI-171 flight wreckage The crash that took place in Ahmedabad only saw one miracle survivor Vishwas Kumar Ramesh, who came out of the aircraft moments before it burst into flames. Speaking to state media Doordarshan, he said, "The side where I was sitting wasn't on the hostel side, it was the ground floor of the hostel. I don't know about others, but the place I was sitting that portion landed on the ground floor, and there was some space. As soon as my door broke, I saw that there was some space, and then I tried to get out, and I got out. There was a building wall on the opposite side, and the plane had crashed completely on that side, so probably that is why nobody could get out from that side. There was space only where I was. I don't know how I survived." India witnessed a horrific aviation disaster on June 12 as Air India flight AI-171 crashed minutes after takeoff from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The plane burst into flames after piercing through a medical college mess, where young doctors were having their meals. The Police have now confirmed that 265 bodies have been recovered from the crash site, which includes 5 MBBS students. A high-level government committee has been formed to investigate the crash and a thorough report on the incident will be recorded and to be submitted in 3 months.

The victims of the ill-fated London-bound Air India flight crash are still being identified by the forensic team through DNA samples. At least 190 have been identified and 159 mortal remains have been handed over to the families, an official confirmed on Wednesday (June 18).

190 Ahmedabad plane crash victims identified by DNA sampling, 159 handed over to family

The Meghalaya police on Tuesday (June 17) recovered the second machete allegedly used in the murder of Raja Raghuvanshi, an Indore-based businessman. The police recreated the crime scene with four accused to recover the second murder weapon.&nbsp;Sonam, including three other accused were taken to Meghalaya's Sohra, around 65 km from capital Shillong, to recreate the scene, said the police.&nbsp;“We have conducted a crime scene recreation, during which the accused reenacted their actions. This has given us a clearer picture of what transpired. The second machete used in the murder has also been recovered by the SDRF.” said Vivek Syiem, Superintendent of Police, East Khasi Hills, as quoted by ANI.&nbsp;Raja Raghuvanshi was brutally murdered by his wife Sonam, her lover Raj Kushwaha, and three hitmen while on a honeymoon trip to Meghalaya.&nbsp;According to the police, the machetes were the weapons used by the hitmen to attack Raja. Vishal was the first one to attack followed by Anand and then Akash.&nbsp;After being hit, 29-year-old Raja started bleeding and screaming for help but was not spared and attacked multiple times before he died. Soon after it was confirmed that he had died, his 24-year-old wife left the spot.&nbsp;“When he started bleeding and screaming, Sonam ran away. Vishal and the other hitmen continued to attack Raja with the machete," a police officer said.&nbsp;After Sonam left, the three others then dumped his body into the gorge.&nbsp;Raja's body was found in a gorge near Weisawdong Falls on June 2. A search continued for Sonam, who emerged in Uttar Pradesh's Ghazipur, around 1,200 km away, in the early hours of June 9 and surrendered.&nbsp;Five people, Sonam Raghuvanshi, her alleged lover Raj Kushwaha and three men identified as Vishal Chauhan, Akash Rajput and Anand Kurmi have been arrested in the case by the Meghalaya police.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Sonam, including three other accused were taken to Meghalayas Sohra, around 65 km from capital Shillong, to recreate the scene.

The Meghalaya police on Tuesday (June 17) recovered the second machete allegedly used in the murder of Raja Raghuvanshi, an Indore-based businessman. The police recreated the crime scene with four accused to recover the second murder weapon. Sonam, including three other accused were taken to Meghalaya's Sohra, around 65 km from capital Shillong, to recreate the scene, said the police. “We have conducted a crime scene recreation, during which the accused reenacted their actions. This has given us a clearer picture of what transpired. The second machete used in the murder has also been recovered by the SDRF.” said Vivek Syiem, Superintendent of Police, East Khasi Hills, as quoted by ANI. Raja Raghuvanshi was brutally murdered by his wife Sonam, her lover Raj Kushwaha, and three hitmen while on a honeymoon trip to Meghalaya. According to the police, the machetes were the weapons used by the hitmen to attack Raja. Vishal was the first one to attack followed by Anand and then Akash. After being hit, 29-year-old Raja started bleeding and screaming for help but was not spared and attacked multiple times before he died. Soon after it was confirmed that he had died, his 24-year-old wife left the spot. “When he started bleeding and screaming, Sonam ran away. Vishal and the other hitmen continued to attack Raja with the machete," a police officer said. After Sonam left, the three others then dumped his body into the gorge. Raja's body was found in a gorge near Weisawdong Falls on June 2. A search continued for Sonam, who emerged in Uttar Pradesh's Ghazipur, around 1,200 km away, in the early hours of June 9 and surrendered. Five people, Sonam Raghuvanshi, her alleged lover Raj Kushwaha and three men identified as Vishal Chauhan, Akash Rajput and Anand Kurmi have been arrested in the case by the Meghalaya police.

Sonam, including three other accused were taken to Meghalaya's Sohra, around 65 km from capital Shillong, to recreate the scene.

Sonam fled after Raja Raghuvanshi was attacked by machetes and started bleeding, reveals police

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued multiple weather alerts across the country as different regions face extreme weather conditions. There are chances of &nbsp;heavy to very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds in eastern, northeastern, and southern states&nbsp;<h2>Scorching temperatures in North and Central India</h2>The maximum temperature on June 17 (Tuesday) settled between 38°C to 42°C over most parts of North India, Central India, and parts of southern peninsula. The highest recorded temperature was 42.7°C at Ori in south Uttar Pradesh.&nbsp;However, there was significant relief from heat in parts of Gujarat, South Rajasthan, Odisha, and West Bengal, where the day temperature dropped significantly due to heavy rainfall activity.<h2>Delhi: Thunderstorms and yellow alert issued</h2>The capital city remains under a yellow alert on Wednesday (June 18). The IMD predicts light to moderate rainfall, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds (40-50 kmph) in the evening. The nights are expected to witness thunderstorms with moderate to heavy rainfall and lightning. Delhi is likely to see a maximum temperature of 34°C and a minimum of 24°C today.<h2>Red alert in Eastern and Northeastern states</h2>IMD has issued red alerts for Odisha, Jharkhand, parts of West Bengal, and Assam for Wednesday (June 18). These areas are forecast to experience extremely heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong surface winds throughout the day. An orange alert has been issued for Bihar and surrounding northeastern states, indicating the likelihood of moderate to heavy rainfall.<h2>South India braces for heavy rainfall</h2>The IMD has placed Karnataka under an orange alert, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds (40–50 kmph). Other southern regions including Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, Kerala and Mahe, Lakshadweep, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, Rayalaseema, and Telangana are likely to receive light to moderate rainfall today.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Delhi remains under a yellow alert on Wednesday (June 18). The IMD predicts light to moderate rainfall, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds (40-50 kmph) in the evening. Delhi is expected to see a maximum temperature of 34°C and a minimum of 24°C today.



The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued multiple weather alerts across the country as different regions face extreme weather conditions. There are chances of heavy to very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds in eastern, northeastern, and southern states Scorching temperatures in North and Central India The maximum temperature on June 17 (Tuesday) settled between 38°C to 42°C over most parts of North India, Central India, and parts of southern peninsula. The highest recorded temperature was 42.7°C at Ori in south Uttar Pradesh. However, there was significant relief from heat in parts of Gujarat, South Rajasthan, Odisha, and West Bengal, where the day temperature dropped significantly due to heavy rainfall activity. Delhi: Thunderstorms and yellow alert issued The capital city remains under a yellow alert on Wednesday (June 18). The IMD predicts light to moderate rainfall, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds (40-50 kmph) in the evening. The nights are expected to witness thunderstorms with moderate to heavy rainfall and lightning. Delhi is likely to see a maximum temperature of 34°C and a minimum of 24°C today. Red alert in Eastern and Northeastern states IMD has issued red alerts for Odisha, Jharkhand, parts of West Bengal, and Assam for Wednesday (June 18). These areas are forecast to experience extremely heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong surface winds throughout the day. An orange alert has been issued for Bihar and surrounding northeastern states, indicating the likelihood of moderate to heavy rainfall. South India braces for heavy rainfall The IMD has placed Karnataka under an orange alert, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds (40–50 kmph). Other southern regions including Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, Kerala and Mahe, Lakshadweep, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, Rayalaseema, and Telangana are likely to receive light to moderate rainfall today.

Delhi remains under a yellow alert on Wednesday (June 18). The IMD predicts light to moderate rainfall, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds (40-50 kmph) in the evening. Delhi is expected to see a maximum temperature of 34°C and a minimum of 24°C today.&nbsp;

India weather Update: Thunderstorms, heavy rain hit several states; IMD issues yellow alert for Delhi

After his hint that the US could get "involved" in the ongoing Israel-Iran war, several American agencies are reporting that President Donald Trump is now considering joining Israel's strikes on Iran. Multiple reports have claimed that the Republican will soon likely join the strikes against the nuclear facilities of the Islamic Republic.&nbsp;&nbsp;US President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet the Pakistani Chief of Army Staff and Field Marshal, Asim Munir, amid the ongoing Israel-Iran war. The American president is expected to hold a private lunch meeting with the Pakistani official, the White House said.&nbsp;Indian Prime Minister held a series of bilateral meetings with world leaders on the sidelines of the ongoing Group of Seven summit in Canada.&nbsp;Click on the headlines to read more&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-to-join-israel-in-its-war-against-iran-as-trump-wants-ali-khamenei-to-give-up-entirely-1750216157436">US to join Israel in its war against Iran as Trump wants Ali Khamenei to give up 'entirely': American media</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250618/image-1750217873700.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="US to join Israel in its war against Iran as Trump wants Ali Khamenei to give up 'entirely': American media"></figure>After his hint that the US could get "involved" in the ongoing Israel-Iran war, several American agencies are reporting that President Donald Trump is now considering joining Israel's strikes on Iran. Multiple reports have claimed that the Republican will soon likely join the strikes against the nuclear facilities of the Islamic Republic.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-to-meet-asim-munir-amid-israel-iran-war-what-s-happening-1750217007735">Trump to meet Pakistan Field Marshal Asim Munir amid Israel-Iran war. What's happening?</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250618/image-1750217171014.webp?rect=(0,86,518,388)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Trump to meet Pakistan Field Marshal Asim Munir amid Israel-Iran war. What's happening?"></figure>US President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet the Pakistani Chief of Army Staff and Field Marshal, Asim Munir, amid the ongoing Israel-Iran war. The American president is expected to hold a private lunch meeting with the Pakistani official, the White House said.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-together-for-global-progress-pm-modi-meets-world-leaders-at-g7-in-canada-1750200993549">‘Together for global progress!’ PM Modi meets world leaders at G7 in Canada</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250618/image-1750201182200.jpg?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="‘Together for global progress!’ PM Modi meets world leaders at G7 in Canada"></figure>Indian Prime Minister held a series bilateral meetings with world leaders on the sidelines of the ongoing Group of Seven summit in Canada. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/tom-cruise-to-receive-honorary-oscar-in-career-first-1750214323851">Tom Cruise to receive honorary Oscar in career first</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250618/image-1750214434732.jpg?rect=(0,58,908,682)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Tom Cruise to receive honorary Oscar in career first"></figure>US actor and film producer Tom Cruise will receive an honorary Oscar ahead of the 2026 Academy Awards, the organizers said Tuesday, marking a career first for the Hollywood veteran. WATCH | Iran's missile on slaught pierces IDF's irone dome draining Israeli interceptors&nbsp;

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Morning news brief: US to join Israel-Iran war; PM Modi meets world leaders at G7, and more

After his hint that the US could get "involved" in the ongoing Israel-Iran war, several American agencies are reporting that President Donald Trump is now considering joining Israel's strikes on Iran. Multiple reports have claimed that the Republican will soon likely join the strikes against the nuclear facilities of the Islamic Republic. US President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet the Pakistani Chief of Army Staff and Field Marshal, Asim Munir, amid the ongoing Israel-Iran war. The American president is expected to hold a private lunch meeting with the Pakistani official, the White House said. Indian Prime Minister held a series of bilateral meetings with world leaders on the sidelines of the ongoing Group of Seven summit in Canada. Click on the headlines to read more US to join Israel in its war against Iran as Trump wants Ali Khamenei to give up 'entirely': American media After his hint that the US could get "involved" in the ongoing Israel-Iran war, several American agencies are reporting that President Donald Trump is now considering joining Israel's strikes on Iran. Multiple reports have claimed that the Republican will soon likely join the strikes against the nuclear facilities of the Islamic Republic. Trump to meet Pakistan Field Marshal Asim Munir amid Israel-Iran war. What's happening? US President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet the Pakistani Chief of Army Staff and Field Marshal, Asim Munir, amid the ongoing Israel-Iran war. The American president is expected to hold a private lunch meeting with the Pakistani official, the White House said. ‘Together for global progress!’ PM Modi meets world leaders at G7 in Canada Indian Prime Minister held a series bilateral meetings with world leaders on the sidelines of the ongoing Group of Seven summit in Canada. Tom Cruise to receive honorary Oscar in career first US actor and film producer Tom Cruise will receive an honorary Oscar ahead of the 2026 Academy Awards, the organizers said Tuesday, marking a career first for the Hollywood veteran. WATCH | Iran's missile on slaught pierces IDF's irone dome draining Israeli interceptors

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Several international flights operated by Air India were cancelled on Tuesday (June 17), following increased checks and airspace restrictions in the aftermath of a fatal aircraft crash in Ahmedabad. The cancellations primarily affected the airline’s Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner planes.This comes just days after a London-bound Air India Dreamliner crashed into a hostel complex shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on 12 June. The crash claimed the lives of all 241 passengers and crew onboard.Civil aviation regulatory body DGCA on Tuesday said Air India has cancelled 66 flights to be operated with Boeing 787 since the Ahmedabad plane crash which involved an aircraft of the same model.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/did-israel-destroy-iran-s-f14-jets-and-lose-an-f35-in-return-tel-aviv-tehran-trade-claims-of-downed-warplanes-1750098648080">Did Israel destroy Iran’s F14 jets and lose an F35 in return? Tel Aviv, Tehran trade claims of downed warplanes</a><h2>List of cancelled Air India flights</h2>The affected flights included services to key international hubs such as Dubai, Paris, Vienna, and San Francisco. The cancelled flights were:• AI915: Delhi to Dubai (B787-8 Dreamliner)• AI153: Delhi to Vienna (B787-8 Dreamliner)• AI143: Delhi to Paris (B787-8 Dreamliner)• AI159: Ahmedabad to London (B787-8 Dreamliner)• AI170: London to Amritsar (B787-8 Dreamliner)• AI133: Bengaluru to London (B787-8 Dreamliner)• AI179: Mumbai to San Francisco (B777)Air India confirmed that its Ahmedabad to Gatwick flight had been cancelled due to “airspace restrictions and additional precautionary checks.” The airline denied rumours of a technical fault.In a statement, the airline said, “We regret the inconvenience caused to our passengers and have made alternative arrangements to fly them to their destination.” Passengers were provided with hotel stays and offered full refunds or the option of complimentary rescheduling.Air India’s Delhi to Paris service (AI143) was also grounded after pre-flight checks flagged an issue. The airline stated this was being addressed, adding that the cancellation was linked to night-time operation limits at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.A spokesperson said, “We regret the inconvenience caused to our passengers and are making alternative arrangements to fly them to their destination at the earliest.” As a result, the return leg of this route – AI142 from Paris to Delhi on 17 June – has also been cancelled.<h2>San Francisco–Mumbai flight diverted and grounded in Kolkata</h2>Air India’s San Francisco to Mumbai flight, which had been rerouted due to airspace closures, was grounded in Kolkata following a technical inspection.The Boeing 777-200 LR landed in Kolkata around 12:45 am as scheduled, but failed to continue onward to Mumbai. The flight, AI180, was taking a detour via Kolkata due to the closure of Pakistani airspace. A technical issue was suspected during a post-landing inspection, forcing the aircraft to remain grounded.All 228 people onboard – including 211 passengers and crew – were safely deplaned. The airline arranged hotel accommodation for some travellers, but the delay led to frustration and confusion at the airport.

This comes just days after a London-bound Air India Dreamliner crashed into a hostel complex shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on 12 June. The crash claimed the lives of all 241 passengers and crew onboard.

Several international flights operated by Air India were cancelled on Tuesday (June 17), following increased checks and airspace restrictions in the aftermath of a fatal aircraft crash in Ahmedabad. The cancellations primarily affected the airline’s Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner planes. This comes just days after a London-bound Air India Dreamliner crashed into a hostel complex shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on 12 June. The crash claimed the lives of all 241 passengers and crew onboard. Civil aviation regulatory body DGCA on Tuesday said Air India has cancelled 66 flights to be operated with Boeing 787 since the Ahmedabad plane crash which involved an aircraft of the same model. Also read: Did Israel destroy Iran’s F14 jets and lose an F35 in return? Tel Aviv, Tehran trade claims of downed warplanes List of cancelled Air India flights The affected flights included services to key international hubs such as Dubai, Paris, Vienna, and San Francisco. The cancelled flights were: • AI915: Delhi to Dubai (B787-8 Dreamliner) • AI153: Delhi to Vienna (B787-8 Dreamliner) • AI143: Delhi to Paris (B787-8 Dreamliner) • AI159: Ahmedabad to London (B787-8 Dreamliner) • AI170: London to Amritsar (B787-8 Dreamliner) • AI133: Bengaluru to London (B787-8 Dreamliner) • AI179: Mumbai to San Francisco (B777) Air India confirmed that its Ahmedabad to Gatwick flight had been cancelled due to “airspace restrictions and additional precautionary checks.” The airline denied rumours of a technical fault. In a statement, the airline said, “We regret the inconvenience caused to our passengers and have made alternative arrangements to fly them to their destination.” Passengers were provided with hotel stays and offered full refunds or the option of complimentary rescheduling. Air India’s Delhi to Paris service (AI143) was also grounded after pre-flight checks flagged an issue. The airline stated this was being addressed, adding that the cancellation was linked to night-time operation limits at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. A spokesperson said, “We regret the inconvenience caused to our passengers and are making alternative arrangements to fly them to their destination at the earliest.” As a result, the return leg of this route – AI142 from Paris to Delhi on 17 June – has also been cancelled. San Francisco–Mumbai flight diverted and grounded in Kolkata Air India’s San Francisco to Mumbai flight, which had been rerouted due to airspace closures, was grounded in Kolkata following a technical inspection. The Boeing 777-200 LR landed in Kolkata around 12:45 am as scheduled, but failed to continue onward to Mumbai. The flight, AI180, was taking a detour via Kolkata due to the closure of Pakistani airspace. A technical issue was suspected during a post-landing inspection, forcing the aircraft to remain grounded. All 228 people onboard – including 211 passengers and crew – were safely deplaned. The airline arranged hotel accommodation for some travellers, but the delay led to frustration and confusion at the airport.

This comes just days after a London-bound Air India Dreamliner crashed into a hostel complex shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on 12 June. The crash claimed the lives of all 241 passengers and crew onboard.

Ahmedabad plane crash: Over 60 Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights cancelled since the tragedy: DGCA

Heavy rain lashed the Delhi-National Capital Region on Tuesday evening, leading to waterlogging and traffic jams in several parts of the city, besides the diversion of at least 12 flights due to bad weather.Waterlogging and traffic jams were reported in various parts of the city on Tuesday afternoon as the national capital received heavy rainfall that brought the much-needed relief from the scorching heat.&nbsp;

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After days of intense heat, Delhi-NCR finally witnessed a change in weather as dark clouds rolled in on Tuesday afternoon, bringing significant relief from the sweltering hear that gripped the region over the past week.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had earlier issued a red alert for the region, warning of light to moderate rainfall at several locations across Delhi-NCR.The downpour brought respite from heat and also signalled the gradual advance of the Southwest Monsoon across northern and central India.&nbsp;

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As many as 12 flights were diverted at the Delhi airport between 3 pm and 4 pm on Tuesday due to adverse weather conditions, according to an official.&nbsp;In a post on X, Air India said that due to inclement weather conditions in Delhi, our flight operations are getting impacted with some diversions.&nbsp;

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In its latest weather bulletin, the IMD has forecast light to moderate rainfall at many places, with heavy rainfall (ranging between 7 and 11 cm) expected at isolated locations in Bihar, East Rajasthan, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh-Gilgit-Baltistan-Muzaffarabad, Madhya Pradesh, North Interior Karnataka, Punjab, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, and Uttarakhand.It also confirmed the progression of the Southwest Monsoon, which has now advanced into more parts of the North Arabian Sea and Gujarat, as well as remaining areas of Vidarbha, additional parts of Madhya Pradesh, most of Chhattisgarh, the remaining regions of Odisha, parts of Jharkhand, and the entirety of Gangetic West Bengal. It has also covered the rest of Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and moved into parts of Bihar.

Waterlogging and traffic jams were reported in various parts of the city on Tuesday afternoon as the national capital received heavy rainfall that brought the much-needed relief from the scorching heat.

Heavy rain lashed the Delhi-National Capital Region on Tuesday evening, leading to waterlogging and traffic jams in several parts of the city, besides the diversion of at least 12 flights due to bad weather. Waterlogging and traffic jams were reported in various parts of the city on Tuesday afternoon as the national capital received heavy rainfall that brought the much-needed relief from the scorching heat.

Waterlogging and traffic jams were reported in various parts of the city on Tuesday afternoon as the national capital received heavy rainfall that brought the much-needed relief from the scorching heat.

12 flights diverted as rain lashes Delhi-NCR, leaves roads waterlogged

The launch of the American Axiom-4 astronaut mission to the International Space Station has seen a series of delays spanning nearly three weeks, and there are indications that the mission could be further delayed. The four astronauts are prepared for their flight to the International Space Station but remain grounded and quarantined due to seemingly endless delays caused by various reasons.&nbsp;The launch, originally targeted for May 29th, was pushed to June 8th, June 9th, June 10th, June 11th, with the next targeted launch date being June 19th. However, at the time of writing this report, there is no specific launch time that has been shared by the entities involved. Usually, the time of rocket liftoff is shared at least a week ahead. In this case, it is learnt that the launch will not be taking place on the targeted date of June 19th, and a new targeted date is not yet announced by the concerned organisations.&nbsp;So far, this mission has been delayed owing to the replacement of parts on the SpaceX Crew Dragon Spacecraft, technical issues with a Falcon 9 rocket engine, unfavourable weather, a liquid oxygen leak in the Falcon 9 rocket, and an anomaly in the Russian Zvezda module on the International Space Station. Indian Air Force test pilot and astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will be the second-in-command of this mission that will ferry four astronauts to the International Space Station.&nbsp;In preparation for a spaceflight, the astronauts have to maintain peak mental and physical health. A delay would mean that they must sustain that peak for a longer period of time. It must be recalled that the Axiom-4 crew have been in quarantine (technically known as a Health Stabilization Program) since the last week of May and continue to remain in isolation. Pre-launch quarantine is followed to closely monitor the astronauts’ health to avoid exposure to any last-minute illness. Quarantine is also important to ensure that the astronauts flying to the space station don’t carry any infection to the closed environment of the International Space Station, which is their destination.&nbsp;&nbsp;It is known that the astronauts heading on the NASA Apollo Moon missions were kept in quarantine for three weeks. In contrast, contemporary astronauts are required to follow a two-week quarantine. Therefore, it is safe to say that the Axiom-4 crew have spent an unusually long time in isolation, going by contemporary spaceflight norms. Similarly, owing to multiple launch delays, Boeing Starliner crew members Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are also said to have endured long quarantines due to their spaceflight getting delayed from May 2024 to June 2024.&nbsp;<h2>Opportunities for launch till June 30th or from mid-July&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;“In terms of launch opportunities, we have opportunities all the way to June 30th,” Dana Weigel, Manager, International Space Station Programme, NASA, had said earlier this month. Typically, every rocket launch mission has a launch window/launch opportunity—an ideal period of a few days or weeks within which the launch can take place. On each of these specific days within the launch window, there are a few minutes when the rocket can blast off to space. All of these launch times are precisely planned down to the second, based on various technical parameters. Which is why many rocket launch missions happen at odd hours, and no two missions (even of the same type) follow the same launch time or schedule. In case SpaceX and Axiom Space are unable to launch in the month of June, there are opportunities from mid-July, she added.&nbsp;<h2>3 first-timers and a veteran astronaut endure endless wait</h2>&nbsp;Axiom-4 will carry a crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station, where they would stay for two weeks and perform 60 experiments. The astronauts would be flying on the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and the Crew Dragon capsule. Peggy Whitson, America’s seniormost astronaut and director of human spaceflight at Axiom Space, will command the Axiom-4 mission, while ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization) astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will serve as pilot or second-in-command. The two mission specialists are ESA (European Space Agency) project astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski of Poland and Tibor Kapu of Hungary. Apart from Peggy, all those aboard this mission are first-time astronauts. Therefore, the impact of these delays on the ‘first-timer’ astronauts’ families must also be factored in.&nbsp;This Axiom-4 mission will facilitate the return to human spaceflight for India, Poland, and Hungary, given that each nation’s first and only government-sponsored spaceflight had taken place more than 40 years ago. The Ax-4 crew members will represent their nations in Low Earth Orbit and perform scientific experiments and demonstrations that are of high national importance.&nbsp;Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will be the first Indian to fly to the International Space Station, and the second Indian to fly to space after Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma, who flew on a Soviet Mission in 1984. The Indian Government has paid almost $64 million (Rs.550 crore) for Shukla’s training and spaceflight as part of Axiom-4. As he circles the earth, Shukla will also be performing experiments in STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Math), and these will be made available as recorded educational videos, as part of the Axiom-4 mission outreach activity.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>How delays affect the science experiments carried by astronauts&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;India's Shukla will be carrying seven experiments with him to the microgravity environment of the International Space Station. Some of the experiments involve biological material (seeds, bacteria, muscle cells) and are time-sensitive in nature. Ideally, had the launch happened on 8th June, the astronauts would have completed their mission and returned to earth by the June 22nd or so. However, with the sensitive experiments languishing on Earth for over three weeks, they too require replacement/specific care to be maintained in pristine condition.

In preparation for a spaceflight, the astronauts have to maintain peak mental and physical health. A delay would mean that they must sustain that peak for a longer period of time.

The launch of the American Axiom-4 astronaut mission to the International Space Station has seen a series of delays spanning nearly three weeks, and there are indications that the mission could be further delayed. The four astronauts are prepared for their flight to the International Space Station but remain grounded and quarantined due to seemingly endless delays caused by various reasons. The launch, originally targeted for May 29th, was pushed to June 8th, June 9th, June 10th, June 11th, with the next targeted launch date being June 19th. However, at the time of writing this report, there is no specific launch time that has been shared by the entities involved. Usually, the time of rocket liftoff is shared at least a week ahead. In this case, it is learnt that the launch will not be taking place on the targeted date of June 19th, and a new targeted date is not yet announced by the concerned organisations. So far, this mission has been delayed owing to the replacement of parts on the SpaceX Crew Dragon Spacecraft, technical issues with a Falcon 9 rocket engine, unfavourable weather, a liquid oxygen leak in the Falcon 9 rocket, and an anomaly in the Russian Zvezda module on the International Space Station. Indian Air Force test pilot and astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will be the second-in-command of this mission that will ferry four astronauts to the International Space Station. In preparation for a spaceflight, the astronauts have to maintain peak mental and physical health. A delay would mean that they must sustain that peak for a longer period of time. It must be recalled that the Axiom-4 crew have been in quarantine (technically known as a Health Stabilization Program) since the last week of May and continue to remain in isolation. Pre-launch quarantine is followed to closely monitor the astronauts’ health to avoid exposure to any last-minute illness. Quarantine is also important to ensure that the astronauts flying to the space station don’t carry any infection to the closed environment of the International Space Station, which is their destination. It is known that the astronauts heading on the NASA Apollo Moon missions were kept in quarantine for three weeks. In contrast, contemporary astronauts are required to follow a two-week quarantine. Therefore, it is safe to say that the Axiom-4 crew have spent an unusually long time in isolation, going by contemporary spaceflight norms. Similarly, owing to multiple launch delays, Boeing Starliner crew members Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are also said to have endured long quarantines due to their spaceflight getting delayed from May 2024 to June 2024. Opportunities for launch till June 30th or from mid-July “In terms of launch opportunities, we have opportunities all the way to June 30th,” Dana Weigel, Manager, International Space Station Programme, NASA, had said earlier this month. Typically, every rocket launch mission has a launch window/launch opportunity—an ideal period of a few days or weeks within which the launch can take place. On each of these specific days within the launch window, there are a few minutes when the rocket can blast off to space. All of these launch times are precisely planned down to the second, based on various technical parameters. Which is why many rocket launch missions happen at odd hours, and no two missions (even of the same type) follow the same launch time or schedule. In case SpaceX and Axiom Space are unable to launch in the month of June, there are opportunities from mid-July, she added. 3 first-timers and a veteran astronaut endure endless wait Axiom-4 will carry a crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station, where they would stay for two weeks and perform 60 experiments. The astronauts would be flying on the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and the Crew Dragon capsule. Peggy Whitson, America’s seniormost astronaut and director of human spaceflight at Axiom Space, will command the Axiom-4 mission, while ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization) astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will serve as pilot or second-in-command. The two mission specialists are ESA (European Space Agency) project astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski of Poland and Tibor Kapu of Hungary. Apart from Peggy, all those aboard this mission are first-time astronauts. Therefore, the impact of these delays on the ‘first-timer’ astronauts’ families must also be factored in. This Axiom-4 mission will facilitate the return to human spaceflight for India, Poland, and Hungary, given that each nation’s first and only government-sponsored spaceflight had taken place more than 40 years ago. The Ax-4 crew members will represent their nations in Low Earth Orbit and perform scientific experiments and demonstrations that are of high national importance. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will be the first Indian to fly to the International Space Station, and the second Indian to fly to space after Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma, who flew on a Soviet Mission in 1984. The Indian Government has paid almost $64 million (Rs.550 crore) for Shukla’s training and spaceflight as part of Axiom-4. As he circles the earth, Shukla will also be performing experiments in STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Math), and these will be made available as recorded educational videos, as part of the Axiom-4 mission outreach activity. How delays affect the science experiments carried by astronauts India's Shukla will be carrying seven experiments with him to the microgravity environment of the International Space Station. Some of the experiments involve biological material (seeds, bacteria, muscle cells) and are time-sensitive in nature. Ideally, had the launch happened on 8th June, the astronauts would have completed their mission and returned to earth by the June 22nd or so. However, with the sensitive experiments languishing on Earth for over three weeks, they too require replacement/specific care to be maintained in pristine condition.

In preparation for a spaceflight, the astronauts have to maintain peak mental and physical health. A delay would mean that they must sustain that peak for a longer period of time.

Axiom-4 astronauts in quarantine for 3 weeks, with no launch date in sight

The Supreme Court on Tuesday strongly criticised Karnataka’s ban on the Kamal Haasan-starrer Thug Life and said that mobs cannot dictate film screenings. It also transferred the case to itself and slammed the Karnataka High Court over its suggestion that the actor apologise to resolve the issue.&nbsp;The apex court also issued a notice in the case of the ban on the release of Kamal Haasan’s Tamil film Thug Life in Karnataka, while criticising groups that threatened to ban the film’s release over some controversial remarks made by the actor.&nbsp;<h2>‘Groups of hooligans cannot decide what gets screened in theatres’</h2>&nbsp;The court said that ‘groups of hooligans’ cannot be allowed to decide what gets screened in theatres, and the rule of law cannot be held hostage to mob threats, and warned.A bench of Justices Ujjal Bhuyan and Manmohan strongly criticised groups that threatened to burn down theatres over Haasan’s remarks claiming “Kannada was born from Tamil.”&nbsp;“If someone has made a statement, you counter it with another statement. You cannot threaten to burn down theatres,” the bench remarked.It added that the people of Karnataka are free to disagree with Haasan, but fundamental rights must be protected.<h2>Why threaten to burn down cinemas?</h2>&nbsp;“If enlightened people of Karnataka and Bengaluru believe his statement was wrong, they can issue a statement saying so. Why threaten to burn down cinemas?”The top court transferred the plea filed by the film’s producer from the Karnataka High Court to itself and asked the state government to file its reply. It also questioned the role of the High Court, especially over suggestions that the actor apologise to resolve the issue.&nbsp;The top court remarked on the Karnataka High Court’s stance of asking for an apology from Haasan over his comment and stated that it had no business doing so.&nbsp;“There is something wrong with the system when one person makes a statement and everyone gets involved. Why should the High Court say ‘express an apology’? That is not its role,” the court said.&nbsp;<h2>‘Once a film is cleared by CBFC, it must be released’</h2>&nbsp;It emphasised that once a film is cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), it must be allowed to be released. “People can choose not to watch it. But we cannot allow threats and intimidation to decide if a film gets released,” the court added.The court also quoted past judgments, including the Bombay High Court verdict in the Mi Nathuram Boltoy play case, and the Imran Pratapgarhi ruling, to support the argument that differing views must be allowed in a democracy.Reiterating its role, the court said, “We are the custodians of the rule of law. That is what the Supreme Court is for.”&nbsp;The bench said that the rule of law demands that any film that has a CBFC certificate must be released, and the state has to ensure its screening.&nbsp;The court has asked the Karnataka government to file its counter-affidavit by Wednesday, and posted the matter for further hearing on Thursday.

A bench of Justices Ujjal Bhuyan and Manmohan strongly criticised groups that threatened to burn down theatres over Haasan’s remark that “Kannada was born from Tamil.” “If someone has made a statement, you counter it with another statement. You cannot threaten to burn down theatres,” it said.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday strongly criticised Karnataka’s ban on the Kamal Haasan-starrer Thug Life and said that mobs cannot dictate film screenings. It also transferred the case to itself and slammed the Karnataka High Court over its suggestion that the actor apologise to resolve the issue. The apex court also issued a notice in the case of the ban on the release of Kamal Haasan’s Tamil film Thug Life in Karnataka, while criticising groups that threatened to ban the film’s release over some controversial remarks made by the actor. ‘Groups of hooligans cannot decide what gets screened in theatres’ The court said that ‘groups of hooligans’ cannot be allowed to decide what gets screened in theatres, and the rule of law cannot be held hostage to mob threats, and warned. A bench of Justices Ujjal Bhuyan and Manmohan strongly criticised groups that threatened to burn down theatres over Haasan’s remarks claiming “Kannada was born from Tamil.” “If someone has made a statement, you counter it with another statement. You cannot threaten to burn down theatres,” the bench remarked. It added that the people of Karnataka are free to disagree with Haasan, but fundamental rights must be protected. Why threaten to burn down cinemas? “If enlightened people of Karnataka and Bengaluru believe his statement was wrong, they can issue a statement saying so. Why threaten to burn down cinemas?” The top court transferred the plea filed by the film’s producer from the Karnataka High Court to itself and asked the state government to file its reply. It also questioned the role of the High Court, especially over suggestions that the actor apologise to resolve the issue. The top court remarked on the Karnataka High Court’s stance of asking for an apology from Haasan over his comment and stated that it had no business doing so. “There is something wrong with the system when one person makes a statement and everyone gets involved. Why should the High Court say ‘express an apology’? That is not its role,” the court said. ‘Once a film is cleared by CBFC, it must be released’ It emphasised that once a film is cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), it must be allowed to be released. “People can choose not to watch it. But we cannot allow threats and intimidation to decide if a film gets released,” the court added. The court also quoted past judgments, including the Bombay High Court verdict in the Mi Nathuram Boltoy play case, and the Imran Pratapgarhi ruling, to support the argument that differing views must be allowed in a democracy. Reiterating its role, the court said, “We are the custodians of the rule of law. That is what the Supreme Court is for.” The bench said that the rule of law demands that any film that has a CBFC certificate must be released, and the state has to ensure its screening. The court has asked the Karnataka government to file its counter-affidavit by Wednesday, and posted the matter for further hearing on Thursday.

A bench of Justices Ujjal Bhuyan and Manmohan strongly criticised groups that threatened to burn down theatres over Haasan’s remark that “Kannada was born from Tamil.” “If someone has made a statement, you counter it with another statement. You cannot threaten to burn down theatres,” it said.

SC slams Thug Life ban, raps Karnataka High Court saying it has no role to demand apology

Khalistani separatists in Alberta staged an ‘ambush’ protest during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Canada to attend the G7 Summit and shouted slogans. The protests in Calgary drew the attention of Canadian media, but many journalists praised PM Mark Carney’s decision to invite Modi and regarded it as an indication that Canada is starting to repel pressure from separatists.&nbsp;PM Modi, who is on a four-day, three-nation tour covering Cyprus, Canada, and Croatia, reached Canada for the second leg of his tour.He is expected to hold bilateral meetings with Mark Carney, and his counterparts from Germany, Italy, and Ukraine on the sidelines of the G7 summit.&nbsp;Canadian journalist Daniel Bordman said some protesters also stomped on the Indian flag and tore it.&nbsp;Another Canadian journalist, Mocha Bezirgan said in a post on X that Sikhs for Justice, a banned organisation in India, is calling for putting an end to “PM Modi’s politics”.Earlier this month, Bezirgan, an independent journalist, was assaulted and threatened by a group of pro-Khalistan activists in Vancouver while covering their rally.Meanwhile, Khalistani protests drew sharp criticism from the Sikh community back in India.The Patna Sahib Gurudwara Takht has strongly condemned the anti-India protests by Khalistani extremists.&nbsp;Bordman also praised Canadian PM Mark Carney for sending an invitation to PM Narendra Modi for the 51st G7 Summit and said the Khalistani presence is waning as economic realities take centre stage in Canada-India relations since Carney took charge of office.&nbsp;India has consistently expressed concern over what it sees as Canada’s leniency toward Khalistani extremists and their supporters.Bilateral relations between the two countries hit a new low largely due to Ottawa’s perceived inaction on the issue and its accusations against New Delhi of targeting pro-Khalistani elements in Canada.

The protests in Calgary drew the attention of Canadian media, but many journalists praised PM Mark Carney’s decision to invite Modi and regarded it as an indication that Canada is starting to repel pressure from separatists.

Khalistani separatists in Alberta staged an ‘ambush’ protest during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Canada to attend the G7 Summit and shouted slogans. The protests in Calgary drew the attention of Canadian media, but many journalists praised PM Mark Carney’s decision to invite Modi and regarded it as an indication that Canada is starting to repel pressure from separatists. PM Modi, who is on a four-day, three-nation tour covering Cyprus, Canada, and Croatia, reached Canada for the second leg of his tour. He is expected to hold bilateral meetings with Mark Carney, and his counterparts from Germany, Italy, and Ukraine on the sidelines of the G7 summit. Canadian journalist Daniel Bordman said some protesters also stomped on the Indian flag and tore it. Another Canadian journalist, Mocha Bezirgan said in a post on X that Sikhs for Justice, a banned organisation in India, is calling for putting an end to “PM Modi’s politics”. Earlier this month, Bezirgan, an independent journalist, was assaulted and threatened by a group of pro-Khalistan activists in Vancouver while covering their rally. Meanwhile, Khalistani protests drew sharp criticism from the Sikh community back in India. The Patna Sahib Gurudwara Takht has strongly condemned the anti-India protests by Khalistani extremists. Bordman also praised Canadian PM Mark Carney for sending an invitation to PM Narendra Modi for the 51st G7 Summit and said the Khalistani presence is waning as economic realities take centre stage in Canada-India relations since Carney took charge of office. India has consistently expressed concern over what it sees as Canada’s leniency toward Khalistani extremists and their supporters. Bilateral relations between the two countries hit a new low largely due to Ottawa’s perceived inaction on the issue and its accusations against New Delhi of targeting pro-Khalistani elements in Canada.

The protests in Calgary drew the attention of Canadian media, but many journalists praised PM Mark Carney’s decision to invite Modi and regarded it as an indication that Canada is starting to repel pressure from separatists.

Khalistanis stage ‘ambush’ protest during PM Modi’s Canada visit

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Bihar Election: Ahead of the Bihar election, scheduled for later this year, the Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has announced that Patna is all set to get its first water metro on the Ganga River. He said that Bihar's capital is preparing for 16 jetties, 2 terminals, and a vessel manufacturing and repair centre for the metro services on water.&nbsp;As per Money Control, speaking at a consultation meeting on inland water transport development across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal, Sonowal said, “The water metro system will connect both banks of the river and offer a clean, efficient and modern mobility solution for Patna. The National Inland Navigation Institute is being upgraded as a centre of excellence with new investment."&nbsp;This came while the &nbsp;National Waterway 1 (NW-1), which stretches 1,390 km from Varanasi to Haldia, is at the centre of India’s inland waterway plans.&nbsp;The minister said Bihar will see major development under this route.&nbsp;Moreover, the state will also see:<ul><li>Two cargo terminals in Patna</li><li>A vessel repair and manufacturing centre on the Ganga</li><li>16 community jetties in various districts</li><li>Kalu Ghat to be upgraded as a state-of-the-art waterway centre</li></ul>Furthermore, a special task force will be created to examine the inland navigation and river-based commerce in the 12 Ganga districts of Bihar.&nbsp;Sonowal also claimed that the BJP-led central government is closely working with &nbsp;Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal to make NW-1 a successful project.&nbsp;

Water Metro in Patna? Union minister makes big promise ahead of Bihar election 


Bihar Election: Ahead of the Bihar election, scheduled for later this year, the Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has announced that Patna is all set to get its first water metro on the Ganga River. He said that Bihar's capital is preparing for 16 jetties, 2 terminals, and a vessel manufacturing and repair centre for the metro services on water. As per Money Control, speaking at a consultation meeting on inland water transport development across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal, Sonowal said, “The water metro system will connect both banks of the river and offer a clean, efficient and modern mobility solution for Patna. The National Inland Navigation Institute is being upgraded as a centre of excellence with new investment." This came while the National Waterway 1 (NW-1), which stretches 1,390 km from Varanasi to Haldia, is at the centre of India’s inland waterway plans. The minister said Bihar will see major development under this route. Moreover, the state will also see: Two cargo terminals in Patna A vessel repair and manufacturing centre on the Ganga 16 community jetties in various districts Kalu Ghat to be upgraded as a state-of-the-art waterway centre Furthermore, a special task force will be created to examine the inland navigation and river-based commerce in the 12 Ganga districts of Bihar. Sonowal also claimed that the BJP-led central government is closely working with Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal to make NW-1 a successful project.

Ahead of the Bihar election, scheduled for later this year, the Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has announced that Patna is all set to get its first water metro on the Ganga River.

Water Metro in Patna? Union minister makes big promise ahead of Bihar election

Ahmedabad plane crash: After the horrifying Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, an Indian-origin businessman in UAE has pledged to donate ₹6 crore ($695K) to the families of the students who died in this tragedy after the plane crashed into a medical college. Dr Shamsheer Vayalil, the son-in-law of MA Yusuff Ali (owner of the retail conglomerate LuLu Group International), took to the social media platform X and expressed his grief on the death of four students who died in the crash while having lunch at the BJ Medical College in Ahmedabad.&nbsp;“They were future frontline heroes. Manav, Aaryan, Rakesh, and Jaiprakash were preparing to save lives, not lose their own. The AI171 crash took them from us. Pledging ₹6 crore to support their families and others affected,” Vayalil wrote in his post.&nbsp;“Having lived in medical hostels, the images felt painfully familiar. This gesture is personal. It stands with the students who never got to serve, and with the families now carrying their memories forward,” he added in a series of posts.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">They were future frontline heroes. Manav, Aaryan, Rakesh, and Jaiprakash were preparing to save lives, not lose their own. The AI171 crash took them from us. Pledging ₹6 crore to support their families and others affected.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AirIndia171?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AirIndia171</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AI171?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AI171</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BJMedicalCollege?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BJMedicalCollege</a> <a href="https://t.co/Jh0vivpstJ">pic.twitter.com/Jh0vivpstJ</a>&mdash; Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil (@drshamsheervp) <a href="https://twitter.com/drshamsheervp/status/1934542577753112763?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The four students were among the people who died when a London-bound flight of Air India lost its control within a few seconds of take-off and crashed into the college.&nbsp;In the aircraft, 242 people were onboard - 230 passengers, 10 crew members and 2 pilots. Among all, just a single passenger, named Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, a British national, was found alive.&nbsp;Ramesh's survival is being seen as nothing less than a miracle after 241 people - 229 passengers, 10 crew members and two pilots - died after the Air India aircraft lost its balance within seconds of take-off and crashed into a medical college building in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Several medical student and their relatives were reported dead.&nbsp;The rescue operation is still on, and so far, 80 people have been identified via DNA test, including the former CM of Gujarat - Vijay Rupani.&nbsp;

Air India crash: Indian-origin businessman promises $695K to families of medical students killed in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad plane crash: After the horrifying Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, an Indian-origin businessman in UAE has pledged to donate ₹6 crore ($695K) to the families of the students who died in this tragedy after the plane crashed into a medical college. Dr Shamsheer Vayalil, the son-in-law of MA Yusuff Ali (owner of the retail conglomerate LuLu Group International), took to the social media platform X and expressed his grief on the death of four students who died in the crash while having lunch at the BJ Medical College in Ahmedabad. “They were future frontline heroes. Manav, Aaryan, Rakesh, and Jaiprakash were preparing to save lives, not lose their own. The AI171 crash took them from us. Pledging ₹6 crore to support their families and others affected,” Vayalil wrote in his post. “Having lived in medical hostels, the images felt painfully familiar. This gesture is personal. It stands with the students who never got to serve, and with the families now carrying their memories forward,” he added in a series of posts.

After the horrifying Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, an Indian-origin businessman in UAE has pledged to donate ₹6 crore ($695K) to the families of the students who died in this tragedy after the plane crashed into a medical college.&nbsp;

As the West Asia conflict widens, Armenia has said that it is providing assistance for the evacuation of Indian nationals from Iran. In response to WION, the spokesperson Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, Ani Badalyan, said, "Foreign Ministers of Armenia and India discussed the possibility of evacuating Indian students from Iran through Armenian territory. Armenia has provided relevant assistance". EAM Dr S Jaishankar, Armenia's foreign minister, Ararat Mirzoyan, held talks on Sunday evening over the latter's support for the evacuation of Indians from Iran.The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed, “Indian students in Tehran have been moved out of the city for reasons of safety, through arrangements made by the embassy.” Approximately 110 Indian students from Urmia Medical University "safely crossed the border into Armenia" yesterday. The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association, in a statement, confirmed that among the 110 Indian students, 90 are from the Kashmir Valley. The statement said that the students will come to Delhi from Armenia via flight.Israel, Iran have traded fire in the last few days as the intensity of the fight has increased. US President Trump, who cut short his Canada visit for the G7 summit, in a social media post, has asked "everyone to immediately evacuate Tehran". &nbsp;Earlier today, the Indian embassy in Iran asked all Indian nationals and persons of Indian origin to move out of Tehran to a "safe location" by "using their own resources".The MEA statement said, "residents who are self-sufficient in terms of transport have also been advised to move out of the city in view of the developing situation. Meanwhile, India's Ministry of External Affairs has set up a 24×7 Control Room amid the escalating tensions in West Asia. &nbsp;India has around 3000-4000 of its nationals in Iran and 25000 nationals in Israel.&nbsp;

In response to WION, the spokesperson Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, Ani Badalyan, said, "Foreign Ministers of Armenia and India discussed the possibility of evacuating Indian students from Iran through Armenian territory. Armenia has provided relevant assistance". 

As the West Asia conflict widens, Armenia has said that it is providing assistance for the evacuation of Indian nationals from Iran. In response to WION, the spokesperson Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, Ani Badalyan, said, "Foreign Ministers of Armenia and India discussed the possibility of evacuating Indian students from Iran through Armenian territory. Armenia has provided relevant assistance". EAM Dr S Jaishankar, Armenia's foreign minister, Ararat Mirzoyan, held talks on Sunday evening over the latter's support for the evacuation of Indians from Iran. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed, “Indian students in Tehran have been moved out of the city for reasons of safety, through arrangements made by the embassy.” Approximately 110 Indian students from Urmia Medical University "safely crossed the border into Armenia" yesterday. The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association, in a statement, confirmed that among the 110 Indian students, 90 are from the Kashmir Valley. The statement said that the students will come to Delhi from Armenia via flight. Israel, Iran have traded fire in the last few days as the intensity of the fight has increased. US President Trump, who cut short his Canada visit for the G7 summit, in a social media post, has asked "everyone to immediately evacuate Tehran". Earlier today, the Indian embassy in Iran asked all Indian nationals and persons of Indian origin to move out of Tehran to a "safe location" by "using their own resources". The MEA statement said, "residents who are self-sufficient in terms of transport have also been advised to move out of the city in view of the developing situation. Meanwhile, India's Ministry of External Affairs has set up a 24×7 Control Room amid the escalating tensions in West Asia. India has around 3000-4000 of its nationals in Iran and 25000 nationals in Israel.

In response to WION, the spokesperson Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, Ani Badalyan, said, "Foreign Ministers of Armenia and India discussed the possibility of evacuating Indian students from Iran through Armenian territory. Armenia has provided relevant assistance".&nbsp;

Armenia says providing assistance for Indian evacuation from Iran

In light of the growing tension between India and Pakistan, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on Tuesday (Jun 17) announced that this year no Sikh pilgrim group would travel to Pakistan for the annual observance of Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s death anniversary.Every year, the SGPC organises religious visits to various historic gurdwaras in Pakistan, including Gurdwara Dera Sahib in Lahore, where the 19th-century Sikh ruler’s samadhi (memorial) lies. This year’s trip, scheduled around the June 29 anniversary, has now been officially called off.<h2>What did the SGPC say?</h2>Speaking to ANI, SGPC official Harbhajan Singh Vakta explained that the decision has been taken in light of the rising tensions between India and Pakistan in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, in which 25 civilians were killed by terrorists."Every year, the SGPC sends a group of Sikh pilgrims to Pakistan for religious visits. One of these visits is for Maharaja Ranjit Singh's death anniversary, which is observed there on June 29. This year, we sent a batch of passports to Delhi for clearance to go to Pakistan. But now, SGPC has decided not to send the group. Our secretary officially announced this decision yesterday. Due to the current situation between the two countries, the group will not be sent this time," Vakta said.He added that the SGPC will return the passports to applicants after June 20. "People can collect their passports from our travel department after that date," he said.This development comes amid rising diplomatic and security concerns as the terror attack and subsequent military actions along the border have strained bilateral relations, prompting tighter security protocols around cross-border travel.Last year, Pakistan issued 509 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India for the same occasion. A group of 317 devotees, led by SGPC member Khushvinder Singh Bhatia, had visited Lahore to pay their respects.Apart from Indian pilgrims, Gurdwara Dera Sahib and Kartarpur Sahib in Pakistan draw Sikh visitors from around the world each year. The decision to suspend this year's trip is likely to disappoint many in the community who consider these visits deeply spiritual.<h2>Who was Maharaja Ranjit Singh?</h2>Known as the "Sher-e-Punjab," Maharaja Ranjit Singh was born in Gujranwala, which is now in Pakistan, on November 13, 1780, and passed away in Lahore on June 27, 1839. He ruled the Sikh Empire for forty years.

Every year, the SGPC organises religious visits to various historic gurdwaras in Pakistan, including Gurdwara Dera Sahib in Lahore, where the 19th-century Sikh ruler’s samadhi (memorial) lies. This year’s trip, scheduled around the June 29 anniversary, has now been officially called off.

In light of the growing tension between India and Pakistan, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on Tuesday (Jun 17) announced that this year no Sikh pilgrim group would travel to Pakistan for the annual observance of Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s death anniversary. Every year, the SGPC organises religious visits to various historic gurdwaras in Pakistan, including Gurdwara Dera Sahib in Lahore, where the 19th-century Sikh ruler’s samadhi (memorial) lies. This year’s trip, scheduled around the June 29 anniversary, has now been officially called off. What did the SGPC say? Speaking to ANI, SGPC official Harbhajan Singh Vakta explained that the decision has been taken in light of the rising tensions between India and Pakistan in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, in which 25 civilians were killed by terrorists. "Every year, the SGPC sends a group of Sikh pilgrims to Pakistan for religious visits. One of these visits is for Maharaja Ranjit Singh's death anniversary, which is observed there on June 29. This year, we sent a batch of passports to Delhi for clearance to go to Pakistan. But now, SGPC has decided not to send the group. Our secretary officially announced this decision yesterday. Due to the current situation between the two countries, the group will not be sent this time," Vakta said. He added that the SGPC will return the passports to applicants after June 20. "People can collect their passports from our travel department after that date," he said. This development comes amid rising diplomatic and security concerns as the terror attack and subsequent military actions along the border have strained bilateral relations, prompting tighter security protocols around cross-border travel. Last year, Pakistan issued 509 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India for the same occasion. A group of 317 devotees, led by SGPC member Khushvinder Singh Bhatia, had visited Lahore to pay their respects. Apart from Indian pilgrims, Gurdwara Dera Sahib and Kartarpur Sahib in Pakistan draw Sikh visitors from around the world each year. The decision to suspend this year's trip is likely to disappoint many in the community who consider these visits deeply spiritual. Who was Maharaja Ranjit Singh? Known as the "Sher-e-Punjab," Maharaja Ranjit Singh was born in Gujranwala, which is now in Pakistan, on November 13, 1780, and passed away in Lahore on June 27, 1839. He ruled the Sikh Empire for forty years.

Every year, the SGPC organises religious visits to various historic gurdwaras in Pakistan, including Gurdwara Dera Sahib in Lahore, where the 19th-century Sikh ruler’s samadhi (memorial) lies. This year’s trip, scheduled around the June 29 anniversary, has now been officially called off.

India-Pakistan tensions: SGPC calls off this year's pilgrimage marking Maharaja Ranjit Singh's death anniversary

Air India on Tuesday (Jun 17) cancelled its rebranded Ahmedabad-London Gatwick service - AI 159 - citing "operational issues". No specific reason has been provided at this time.&nbsp;Prior to that, an IndiGo flight from Muscat made an emergency landing at Nagpur airport after a bomb threat was received. DCP Nagpur Lohit Matani said that all passengers have been deboarded from flight number 6E 2706. He further added that an investigation is underway and nothing suspicious has been found so far. This comes days after the Ahmedabad plane crash that killed 241 on board.&nbsp;&nbsp;A series of technical snags and emergency landings of airplanes have emerged after an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner operating as Flight AI171 from Ahmedabad to London's Gatwick Airport crashed shortly after takeoff on June 12. The DNA reports of those killed in the crash are expected today. The plane crashed into the mess building of the BJ Medical College, killing several others.&nbsp;<h2>List of technical issues faced by airlines post Ahmedabad plane crash</h2>&nbsp;1. Earlier today, an Air India flight from San Francisco to Mumbai suffered a technical snag in one of its engines and made an unscheduled stop in Kolkata.&nbsp; &nbsp;2. On Jun 16, Air India Flight AI315 returned to Hong Kong shortly after takeoff due to a midair technical issue. The aircraft landed safely, and passengers were later rebooked on alternative flights to Delhi. &nbsp;3. On Jun 16, a major mishap was narrowly averted at Lucknow Airport on Sunday morning when a Saudi Airlines flight carrying Hajj pilgrims developed a technical glitch during landing, with sparks and smoke erupting from the aircraft’s wheel as it touched down on the runway. &nbsp;4. On Jun 15, a flight from Delhi to Zurich was significantly delayed due to mandatory checks on a Boeing 787-8 aircraft, pushing its arrival close to Switzerland's night curfew window. &nbsp;5. On Jun 15, a Lufthansa flight en route to Hyderabad was forced to turn back to Frankfurt after a bomb threat led to the denial of landing clearance. &nbsp;6. On Jun 15, Air India Delhi-Vadodara flight (AI 819) returned to IGI Airport within half an hour of take-off after a suspected snag with the landing gear. &nbsp;7. On Jun 15, passengers on Air India Express flight IX-1226 from Guwahati to Kolkata endured a 18-hour delay after their aircraft was grounded twice due to a technical snag.&nbsp;

All passengers have been deboarded from the Indigo flight and investigation is underway. It is the eighth such incident in five days after Ahmedabad plane crash

Air India on Tuesday (Jun 17) cancelled its rebranded Ahmedabad-London Gatwick service - AI 159 - citing "operational issues". No specific reason has been provided at this time. Prior to that, an IndiGo flight from Muscat made an emergency landing at Nagpur airport after a bomb threat was received. DCP Nagpur Lohit Matani said that all passengers have been deboarded from flight number 6E 2706. He further added that an investigation is underway and nothing suspicious has been found so far. This comes days after the Ahmedabad plane crash that killed 241 on board. A series of technical snags and emergency landings of airplanes have emerged after an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner operating as Flight AI171 from Ahmedabad to London's Gatwick Airport crashed shortly after takeoff on June 12. The DNA reports of those killed in the crash are expected today. The plane crashed into the mess building of the BJ Medical College, killing several others. List of technical issues faced by airlines post Ahmedabad plane crash 1. Earlier today, an Air India flight from San Francisco to Mumbai suffered a technical snag in one of its engines and made an unscheduled stop in Kolkata. 2. On Jun 16, Air India Flight AI315 returned to Hong Kong shortly after takeoff due to a midair technical issue. The aircraft landed safely, and passengers were later rebooked on alternative flights to Delhi. 3. On Jun 16, a major mishap was narrowly averted at Lucknow Airport on Sunday morning when a Saudi Airlines flight carrying Hajj pilgrims developed a technical glitch during landing, with sparks and smoke erupting from the aircraft’s wheel as it touched down on the runway. 4. On Jun 15, a flight from Delhi to Zurich was significantly delayed due to mandatory checks on a Boeing 787-8 aircraft, pushing its arrival close to Switzerland's night curfew window. 5. On Jun 15, a Lufthansa flight en route to Hyderabad was forced to turn back to Frankfurt after a bomb threat led to the denial of landing clearance. 6. On Jun 15, Air India Delhi-Vadodara flight (AI 819) returned to IGI Airport within half an hour of take-off after a suspected snag with the landing gear. 7. On Jun 15, passengers on Air India Express flight IX-1226 from Guwahati to Kolkata endured a 18-hour delay after their aircraft was grounded twice due to a technical snag.

All passengers have been deboarded from the Indigo flight and investigation is underway. It is the eighth such incident in five days after Ahmedabad plane crash

9 incidents in 5 days: Air India's London-Ahmedabad flight cancelled, IndiGo makes emergency landing | Fear in the air continues

India on Tuesday (Jun 17) reported two new COVID-19 deaths, one each from Maharashtra and West Bengal. Just a day earlier, the national capital, New Delhi, also reported a Covid-related death. With this, the total number of deaths has risen to 109.<h2>Maharashtra, West Bengal COVID-19 deaths</h2>As per the COVID-19 dashboard of the Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in Maharashtra, the recent death was of a COVID-19 patient suffering from comorbidities. As per the information available on the dashboard, the patient was a 44-year-old with acute-on-chronic liver failure with decompensated liver cirrhosis post-bariatric surgery with COVID-19.Meanwhile, details of the West Bengal death are yet to be published on the dashboard.<h2>COVID-19 deaths cross 100</h2>As per the Government of India's Covid dashboard, as of 0800 IST on Tuesday (Jun 17), the tally stood at 109 deaths with 6,836 active cases across the country.The number of active cases has increased in Haryana, Jharkhand, Ladakh, Manipur, Madhya Pradesh, Nagaland, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh. Among these, Karnataka and Rajasthan have reported the highest number of new cases, 105 and 29, respectively. However, overall, India has seen a decline of 428 active cases.&nbsp;In Rajasthan, the total number of cases this year now stand at 456.As per ANI, RTPCR Chittorgarh, Rajasthan Hospital, SPMC Bikaner, AIIMS Jodhpur, SDMH Jaipur, EHCC Jaipur, SMS Jaipur, M Genix Jaipur, and RNT Jodhpur were among the hospitals in the state where the cases were reported. A 20-year-old man from Banswara, an 18-year-old woman from Bikaner, a 30-year-old woman and a 27-year-old man from Chittorgarh, a 63-year-old woman from Dausa, and a 27-year-old man from Didwana are among the cases. In Jaipur, 14 new cases were reported, including males aged 17, 39, 53, and 40, and females aged 19, 26, 10, 75, 30, 31, 50, 29, 22, and 21.

As per the Government of India's Covid dashboard, as of 0800 IST on Tuesday (Jun 17), the tally stood at 109 deaths with 6,836 active cases across the country.

India on Tuesday (Jun 17) reported two new COVID-19 deaths, one each from Maharashtra and West Bengal. Just a day earlier, the national capital, New Delhi, also reported a Covid-related death. With this, the total number of deaths has risen to 109. Maharashtra, West Bengal COVID-19 deaths As per the COVID-19 dashboard of the Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in Maharashtra, the recent death was of a COVID-19 patient suffering from comorbidities. As per the information available on the dashboard, the patient was a 44-year-old with acute-on-chronic liver failure with decompensated liver cirrhosis post-bariatric surgery with COVID-19. Meanwhile, details of the West Bengal death are yet to be published on the dashboard. COVID-19 deaths cross 100 As per the Government of India's Covid dashboard, as of 0800 IST on Tuesday (Jun 17), the tally stood at 109 deaths with 6,836 active cases across the country. The number of active cases has increased in Haryana, Jharkhand, Ladakh, Manipur, Madhya Pradesh, Nagaland, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh. Among these, Karnataka and Rajasthan have reported the highest number of new cases, 105 and 29, respectively. However, overall, India has seen a decline of 428 active cases. In Rajasthan, the total number of cases this year now stand at 456. As per ANI, RTPCR Chittorgarh, Rajasthan Hospital, SPMC Bikaner, AIIMS Jodhpur, SDMH Jaipur, EHCC Jaipur, SMS Jaipur, M Genix Jaipur, and RNT Jodhpur were among the hospitals in the state where the cases were reported. A 20-year-old man from Banswara, an 18-year-old woman from Bikaner, a 30-year-old woman and a 27-year-old man from Chittorgarh, a 63-year-old woman from Dausa, and a 27-year-old man from Didwana are among the cases. In Jaipur, 14 new cases were reported, including males aged 17, 39, 53, and 40, and females aged 19, 26, 10, 75, 30, 31, 50, 29, 22, and 21.

As per the Government of India's Covid dashboard, as of 0800 IST on Tuesday (Jun 17), the tally stood at 109 deaths with 6,836 active cases across the country.

COVID-19 India update: Death toll rises to 109, over 6,800 active cases reported from across nation

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to hold four key bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Canada later today. Today, on day two of the summit, PM Modi will hold meetings with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.<h2>India-Canada Bilateral</h2>The meeting with Canada’s Mark Carney is expected to give a "reset" after years of strain amid India's concerns over Khalistan extremism and former PM Trudeau's claim of alleged Indian involvement in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Nijjar, an India listed terrorist and a Canadian national, was killed in 2023 with Trudeau blaming Delhi without any evidence.<h2>India-Ukraine Bilateral</h2>With Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Modi’s meeting continues the tradition of G7 sidelines bilateral, focusing on India’s humanitarian support and its balanced stance on the Russia-Ukraine war.Discussions will likely cover India’s contributions to Ukraine’s reconstruction, food security, and peace efforts. India has been consistently advocating for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the ongoing war in Ukraine. PM Modi also met Zelensky on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Italy in 2024, and G7 summit in Japan in 2023.<h2>India-Germany Bilateral</h2>PM Modi will meet Germany's new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, the first ever meeting between the 2 since the latter took charge. The leaders are expected to deepen the strategic partnership, focusing on trade, green energy, and technology. Germany’s interest in India as a key Indo-Pacific partner aligns with Modi’s vision for a multipolar world.<h2>India-Italy Bilateral</h2>The meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will centre on India's increased engagement in the Mediterranean and the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC).Building on their strong rapport, Modi and Meloni will explore boosting trade, maritime security, and connectivity projects like IMEC, which aims to counter China’s Belt and Road Initiative.This is the 6th time PM Modi is attending the G7 summit. India has been a regular invitee at the summit since 2019, when France first invited the country given its large population, growing economy and increased weightage in international geopolitics. &nbsp;

Today, on day two of the summit, PM Modi will hold meetings with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to hold four key bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Canada later today. Today, on day two of the summit, PM Modi will hold meetings with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. India-Canada Bilateral The meeting with Canada’s Mark Carney is expected to give a "reset" after years of strain amid India's concerns over Khalistan extremism and former PM Trudeau's claim of alleged Indian involvement in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Nijjar, an India listed terrorist and a Canadian national, was killed in 2023 with Trudeau blaming Delhi without any evidence. India-Ukraine Bilateral With Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Modi’s meeting continues the tradition of G7 sidelines bilateral, focusing on India’s humanitarian support and its balanced stance on the Russia-Ukraine war. Discussions will likely cover India’s contributions to Ukraine’s reconstruction, food security, and peace efforts. India has been consistently advocating for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the ongoing war in Ukraine. PM Modi also met Zelensky on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Italy in 2024, and G7 summit in Japan in 2023. India-Germany Bilateral PM Modi will meet Germany's new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, the first ever meeting between the 2 since the latter took charge. The leaders are expected to deepen the strategic partnership, focusing on trade, green energy, and technology. Germany’s interest in India as a key Indo-Pacific partner aligns with Modi’s vision for a multipolar world. India-Italy Bilateral The meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will centre on India's increased engagement in the Mediterranean and the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). Building on their strong rapport, Modi and Meloni will explore boosting trade, maritime security, and connectivity projects like IMEC, which aims to counter China’s Belt and Road Initiative. This is the 6th time PM Modi is attending the G7 summit. India has been a regular invitee at the summit since 2019, when France first invited the country given its large population, growing economy and increased weightage in international geopolitics.

Today, on day two of the summit, PM Modi will hold meetings with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

PM Modi to meet leaders of Canada, Italy, Germany and Ukraine on G7 sidelines

In a significant move to bolster security for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra, authorities on Tuesday (Jun 17) declared that "No-Fly Zones" will be put in place starting July 1. As per the announcement, the 'No Fly Zone' would be implemented on the traditional pilgrimage routes — Pahalgam and Baltal “to ensure foolproof security to pilgrims”.<h2>Why a ‘No Fly Zone’?</h2>According to officials, the decision to enforce a no-fly policy over the Yatra corridors has been taken on the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) advice. The Union Territory’s Home Department has prohibited the use of all aerial platforms – including drones, UAVs, and even balloons – along the Pahalgam and Baltal pilgrimage axes.Aerial operations for medical evacuations, disaster relief, or security agency surveillance, however, will not be prohibited.The restriction is aimed at ensuring foolproof safety for the tens of thousands of pilgrims expected to undertake the annual Himalayan journey.“This measure is part of the broader security protocol to safeguard pilgrims and support staff against emerging threats, particularly the misuse of drone technology by militant elements.”&nbsp;The security measures come in the aftermath of the horrific April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 25 tourists and a local. &nbsp;As per reports, along the Yatra route, approximately 580 companies of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) will be stationed. To further secure the yatra, multi-tier security cordons, RFID pilgrim tracking, and aerial surveillance will be used.&nbsp;<h2>What is a ‘No Fly Zone’?</h2>A no-fly zone, also referred to as a no-flight zone or air exclusion zone, is an area of airspace where certain aircraft are prohibited from flying.The Amarnath Yatra 2025 is set to begin on July 3rd and conclude on August 9th. This year, the pilgrimage will last for 38 days, significantly shorter than last year's 52-day schedule.

As per the announcement, the 'No Fly Zone' would be implemented on the traditional pilgrimage routes — Pahalgam and Baltal “to ensure foolproof security to pilgrims”.

In a significant move to bolster security for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra, authorities on Tuesday (Jun 17) declared that "No-Fly Zones" will be put in place starting July 1. As per the announcement, the 'No Fly Zone' would be implemented on the traditional pilgrimage routes — Pahalgam and Baltal “to ensure foolproof security to pilgrims”. Why a ‘No Fly Zone’? According to officials, the decision to enforce a no-fly policy over the Yatra corridors has been taken on the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) advice. The Union Territory’s Home Department has prohibited the use of all aerial platforms – including drones, UAVs, and even balloons – along the Pahalgam and Baltal pilgrimage axes. Aerial operations for medical evacuations, disaster relief, or security agency surveillance, however, will not be prohibited. The restriction is aimed at ensuring foolproof safety for the tens of thousands of pilgrims expected to undertake the annual Himalayan journey. “This measure is part of the broader security protocol to safeguard pilgrims and support staff against emerging threats, particularly the misuse of drone technology by militant elements.” The security measures come in the aftermath of the horrific April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 25 tourists and a local. As per reports, along the Yatra route, approximately 580 companies of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) will be stationed. To further secure the yatra, multi-tier security cordons, RFID pilgrim tracking, and aerial surveillance will be used. What is a ‘No Fly Zone’? A no-fly zone, also referred to as a no-flight zone or air exclusion zone, is an area of airspace where certain aircraft are prohibited from flying. The Amarnath Yatra 2025 is set to begin on July 3rd and conclude on August 9th. This year, the pilgrimage will last for 38 days, significantly shorter than last year's 52-day schedule.

As per the announcement, the 'No Fly Zone' would be implemented on the traditional pilgrimage routes — Pahalgam and Baltal “to ensure foolproof security to pilgrims”.

Pahalgam and Baltal 'no-fly zones': Amarnath Yatra routes to be restricted starting July 1 over 'pilgrim security' concerns

DNA matching of 131 victims of the Air India crash that claimed at least 270 lives has been completed. Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Monday (Jun 16) revealed that DNA samples of 131 victims had been successfully matched. The mortal remains of 83 people have already been handed over to relatives, he added.<h2>DNA matching almost done?</h2>Reports suggest that the heart-wrenching task of identifying victims of the Air India Dreamliner crash is nearing completion.The crash, which occurred on June 12 shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, has been labelled India’s worst single-aircraft tragedy in recent memory.Speaking from the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) in Gandhinagar, where teams from both FSL and the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) have been working non-stop, Sanghavi commended the round-the-clock efforts of scientists and police. "...For the last many days, FSL and NFSU teams are tirelessly working round the clock. Till 10:58 pm, 131 patients' DNA have been matched, and in some time, 6 more DNA certificates will be sent to the Civil Hospital..." he said.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/another-air-india-flight-faces-technical-glitch-passengers-forced-to-deplane-in-kolkata-1750129432699">Another Air India flight faces technical glitch, passengers forced to deplane in Kolkata</a>The painstaking process, involving 54 forensic experts from across Gujarat — including laboratories in Vadodara, Surat, Rajkot and Ahmedabad — is expected to conclude by Tuesday evening or early Wednesday.Dr Rakesh Joshi, superintendent of Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, told reporters that the "DNA profiling all the victims will be completed by either Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning.""We are trying our best to finish this process as soon as possible," he added.The crash of Flight AI-171, a London-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, killed 241 of the 242 onboard — including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani — and at least 30 more on the ground when the aircraft crashed into a hostel building. The lone survivor of the horrific tragedy remains critical. &nbsp;

Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Monday (Jun 16) revealed that DNA samples of 131 victims had been successfully matched. The mortal remains of 83 people have already been handed over to relatives, he added.

DNA matching of 131 victims of the Air India crash that claimed at least 270 lives has been completed. Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Monday (Jun 16) revealed that DNA samples of 131 victims had been successfully matched. The mortal remains of 83 people have already been handed over to relatives, he added. DNA matching almost done? Reports suggest that the heart-wrenching task of identifying victims of the Air India Dreamliner crash is nearing completion. The crash, which occurred on June 12 shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, has been labelled India’s worst single-aircraft tragedy in recent memory. Speaking from the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) in Gandhinagar, where teams from both FSL and the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) have been working non-stop, Sanghavi commended the round-the-clock efforts of scientists and police. "...For the last many days, FSL and NFSU teams are tirelessly working round the clock. Till 10:58 pm, 131 patients' DNA have been matched, and in some time, 6 more DNA certificates will be sent to the Civil Hospital..." he said. Also read | Another Air India flight faces technical glitch, passengers forced to deplane in Kolkata The painstaking process, involving 54 forensic experts from across Gujarat — including laboratories in Vadodara, Surat, Rajkot and Ahmedabad — is expected to conclude by Tuesday evening or early Wednesday. Dr Rakesh Joshi, superintendent of Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, told reporters that the "DNA profiling all the victims will be completed by either Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning." "We are trying our best to finish this process as soon as possible," he added. The crash of Flight AI-171, a London-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, killed 241 of the 242 onboard — including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani — and at least 30 more on the ground when the aircraft crashed into a hostel building. The lone survivor of the horrific tragedy remains critical.

Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Monday (Jun 16) revealed that DNA samples of 131 victims had been successfully matched. The mortal remains of 83 people have already been handed over to relatives, he added.

Air India crash: 131 victims identified, DNA matching nears completion

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