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We are not involved: US distances itself from Israel's attack on Iran

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday called Israel's attack on Iran a 'unilateral action', asserting that the US had no involvement.

Jun 13, 2025

Loss of so many lives in such sudden and heartbreaking manner beyond words: PM Modi

The crash, one of the worst air disasters in recent times, claimed the lives of 241 people and many others on the ground where the ill-fated plane crashed on Thursday.

Jun 13, 2025

Indian stock market opens in red as Israel-Iran tensions rise

The Indian benchmark indices opened sharply lower on Friday as tensions escalated between Israel and Iran. Heaving selling was seen in the auto, IT, Financial service and PSU Bank sectors in the early trade.

Jun 13, 2025

Israel-Iran conflict: Countdown to confrontation analysis, scenarios, and imperatives

This op-ed is designed to inform leaders, policymakers, and engaged citizens seeking clarity amid crisis offering a holistic, data-driven, and actionable perspective on one of the most consequential confrontations of our time.

Jun 13, 2025

Several Air India flights diverted or returning back as Iran-Israel conflict escalates

Air India on Friday said that owing to the emerging situation in Iran, several international flights to the US, the UK and Canada were either being diverted or returning to their origin. The advisory came after escalating hostilities between Iran and Israel and the uncertainties over the airspace in the region.

Jun 13, 2025

IGIA issues advisory to passengers travelling to Iran, Iraq as Tehran-Tel Aviv tensions escalate

The Embassy also urged Indian citizens to stay updated through official channels and to remain in touch with the mission in case of any emergency.

Jun 13, 2025

"He was not my cousin": Vikrant Massey on co-pilot's Clive Kunder's death in air india clash, slams media

An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner carrying 242 people crashed immediately after take-off from Ahmedabad airport on Thursday afternoon, in one of the worst ever aviation tragedies in India. There were 230 passengers, 10 crew members and two pilots on the flight that was headed to London. One person -- the passenger of seat No. 11A -- survived the crash.

Jun 13, 2025

Karisma Kapoor's ex-husband Sunjay Kapur dies of heart attack while playing polo [see last tweet]

Karisma Kapoor's ex-husband, Sunjay Kapur, passed away at the age of 53 following a heart attack in the UK. He suffered a heart attack while he was playing polo.

Jun 13, 2025

169 Indians, 53 British nationals were aboard crashed AI flight to London

The ill-fated flight departed from Ahmedabad at 13:38 hours and was carrying 242 passengers and crew members on board the Boeing 787-8 aircraft. Out of these, 169 are Indian nationals, 53 are British nationals, one Canadian national and seven Portuguese nationals.

Jun 12, 2025

'Was late by 10 minutes because of bad traffic': Woman who missed ill-fated Air India flight talks about lucky escape

A Boeing 787 Dreamliner with 242 passengers on board, including 53 NRI's smashed into a doctors' hostel in Ahmedabad, India on Thursday, June 12, 2025.

Jun 12, 2025

50 years of Emergency: BJP hits out at Congress, hails PM Modi's legacy of governance

As India approaches the 50th anniversary of the Emergency imposed in 1975, senior BJP leaders have intensified their criticism of the Congress era, drawing sharp contrasts with the governance model of the present Modi government.

Jun 12, 2025

India engaging with China to ensure supply chain for rare earth elements: MEA

Earlier this month, India and five Central Asian countries expressed interest in joint exploration of rare earth and critical minerals, as New Delhi aims to reduce dependence on shipments from China, which has curbed the exports of rare earth materials.

Jun 12, 2025

K'taka Cabinet decides to conduct fresh caste census survey, seek Backward Classes panel's opinion: Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Thursday that the state Cabinet has decided to undertake a fresh survey of the social and educational status of Backward Classes, known as caste census, as per Section 11(2) of the Karnataka State Backward Classes Commission Act, 1995, given that 10 years have passed since the last survey.

Jun 12, 2025

'Difficult day for all of us': Air India CEO expresses grief over Ahmedabad plane crash

Air India CEO and Managing Director Campbell Wilson on Thursday expressed deep sorrow over the tragic crash of Flight AI171, which took place shortly after its take-off from Ahmedabad.

Jun 12, 2025

Air India plane crash: Tata Group announces Rs 1 crore support for families of victims

The DGCA reported that the aircraft took off from Runway 23 at 1.39 p.m. Shortly after, it sent out a MAYDAY distress signal to the Air Traffic Control (ATC), but no further communication was received after that.

Jun 12, 2025