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Another Air India Flight Grounded: Engine Snag Halts San Francisco–Mumbai Journey in Kolkata; Passengers Safely Deplaned

June 17, 2025

All passengers were safely deplaned in Kolkata after a technical snag in the left engine delayed Air India’s San Francisco–Mumbai flight for several hours

Trump’s Evacuation Warning Triggers Mass Exodus from Tehran Amid Israel‑Iran Strikes and Fears of Wider War

June 17, 2025

Trump’s public evacuation warning triggers mass panic in Tehran as Israeli-Iranian conflict claims hundreds of civilian lives.

Declared Dead by Doctor, 64-Year-Old Man Found Alive Moments Before Funeral in Maharashtra

June 16, 2025

A 64-year-old man, mistakenly declared dead by a doctor, was found alive by his family just before his funeral in Ulhasnagar, Maharashtra.

Air India Dreamliner With 250 Onboard Returns Safely to Hong Kong After Mid-Air Glitch; Scrutiny Grows After Ahmedabad Crash

June 16, 2025

Air India flight AI-315, carrying 250 people, safely returned to Hong Kong due to a suspected technical malfunction, raising fresh concerns about Boeing Dreamliner safety.

Pune Shuttle Train Fire: Passenger Rescued from Jammed Toilet After Lit Bidi Sparks Blaze; 55-Year-Old Detained

June 16, 2025

A passenger trapped inside a burning train toilet was rescued by alert commuters after a fire broke out on a Pune-Daund DEMU train, with no injuries reported.

Mumbai Hit by 161 mm Rain; IMD Issues Orange Alert as Flights Delayed, Roads Waterlogged

June 16, 2025

Mumbai was drenched by over 160 mm of rain in 24 hours, prompting an orange alert from the IMD and causing widespread disruption to daily life, traffic, and flights.

4 Killed, 51 Injured as 32‑Year‑Old Indrayani River Footbridge Collapses in Pune’s Talegaon; Govt Orders Audit of All Bridges

June 16, 2025

An overcrowded iron bridge collapsed over the Indrayani River in Pune, killing four and injuring 51, sparking calls for accountability and safety reforms.

Karnataka High Court Bans Ola, Uber, Rapido Bike Taxis from Today; Over 600K Gig Workers Affected

June 16, 2025

The Karnataka High Court’s bike taxi ban from June 16 leaves over 6 lakh livelihoods in jeopardy as platforms like Ola, Uber, and Rapido halt services statewide.

Three Kashmiri Students Injured in Israeli Strike on Tehran Hostel; Omar Abdullah, Parents Urge MEA for Evacuation

June 16, 2025

Three Kashmiri students were hurt and over 1,300 remain stranded in Iran after an Israeli strike hit their Tehran hostel, prompting urgent appeals for evacuation from distraught families and leaders.

Israel-Iran Conflict Enters Day 4: Explosions Near Fordow, Over 224 Dead in Iran, Global Alarm Grows

June 16, 2025

Explosions near Iran’s Fordow nuclear site mark a deadly escalation, with over 224 killed in ongoing Israel-Iran missile strikes.

Indian Students in Tehran, Including 1,500 Kashmiris, Urgently Seek Evacuation as Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates

June 14, 2025

Amid Israeli airstrikes and rising Iran-Israel tensions, over 1,500 Indian students in Tehran fear for their safety and call for immediate evacuation.

NEET UG 2025 Results Declared: Over 23 Lakh Aspirants, Mahesh Kumar Tops – Here’s How to Check Your Results

June 14, 2025

NTA announces NEET UG 2025 results for a record 23 lakh students, with cut-offs lowered and counselling details released.

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Iran Launches 295 Missiles, 100 Drones at Israel After IRGC Chiefs Killed in ‘Operation Rising Lion’

Iran launches nearly 295 missiles at Israel in response to Israeli airstrikes killing senior military leaders.

Indian-American Gynaecologist in Chicago Jailed for 10 Years Over $2.4 Million Healthcare Fraud Endangering Patients’ Fertility

Dr. Mona Ghosh, a Chicago OB-GYN, received 10 years in prison for defrauding health programmes and harming patients through unnecessary procedures.

Operation Rising Lion: Israel’s Biggest Airstrike Kills IRGC Chief; Iran Fires 150 Missiles, 100 Drones in Retaliation

Israel’s unprecedented air campaign against Iran’s nuclear and military sites escalates into heavy missile retaliation, raising regional tensions.

Mumbai Tragedy: Visually Impaired Man, 50, Dies After Falling Between Train and Platform at Ghatkopar

A 50-year-old man’s fatal fall at Ghatkopar station underscores Mumbai’s alarming suburban rail safety crisis.

Meghalaya Honeymoon Murder: Raj and Sonam’s Masterplan Exposed, Police Reveal 3 Backup Plans

Meghalaya Honeymoon Murder: Before Raja Raghuvanshi was brutally killed, his wife Sonam and her lover had already rehearsed three other ways to get rid of him.

Air India AI-171 Crash: 260 Dead, DNA Tests Underway to Identify Victims; One Survivor Amid Ongoing Probe

Authorities at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital have begun DNA sampling to identify victims after the catastrophic Air India AI-171 crash killed over 260 people.

Air India Flight AI171 Crash: 241 Dead in Ahmedabad, One Man Miraculously Survives from Seat 11A

A London-bound Air India plane crashed in Ahmedabad, killing 241 of 242 onboard, with one miraculous survivor.

India Ranks 131st Out of 148 in Global Gender Gap Index 2025 with 64.1% Score, Trails Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal & Sri Lanka

India’s gender equality ranking drops to 131st globally, with setbacks in women’s political representation and leadership.

Israel Launches ‘Operation Rising Lion’: Strikes Hit Iran’s Nuclear Sites Near Tehran; Emergency Declared

Israel’s overnight airstrikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites near Tehran mark a dangerous escalation, raising global alarm.

Delhi-Nizamuddin to Ghaziabad Train Derails, 4th Coach Jumps off the Track!

A major mishap was averted as the fourth coach of a Delhi suburban train derailed, leaving no injuries but causing widespread disruption and sparking a safety probe.

Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Air India Crew Issued MAYDAY at 625 Ft After Takeoff; 242 Onboard, Airport Ops Suspended, NDRF Deployed

An Air India flight carrying 242 people crashed minutes after takeoff from Ahmedabad, triggering a nationwide emergency response and suspension of airport operations.

Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Air India Flight AI171 With 242 Onboard Crashes Near Meghaninagar, Rescue Ops Underway

An Air India Dreamliner carrying 242 people crashed near Meghaninagar, Ahmedabad, sparking urgent rescue and investigation efforts.

27-Year-Old Woman Kills Husband, 53, Just 15 Days After Wedding Over Sexual Demand; Maharashtra

A 29-year-old woman in Maharashtra’s Sangli district allegedly killed her husband with an axe just weeks after their marriage, raising urgent questions about marital violence and relationship pressures.

11-Year-Old Girl Dies After Electrocution from Live Pole Near Bengaluru; Probe Launched Amid Public Outrage

A young girl’s fatal electrocution in Anekal exposes recurring lapses and confusion over electrical safety responsibility.

JEE Main 2020: NTA Expected To Announce Cutoff By September 11

107 Hospitalised After Food Poisoning at Karuppannasamy Temple Feast in Tamil Nadu; Probe On

A temple festival in Tamil Nadu turned tragic as 107 devotees were hospitalised after consuming contaminated food.

Supreme Court Raises Divorced Wife’s Permanent Alimony to ₹50,000/Month, Orders Marital Home Transfer

The Supreme Court has nearly doubled alimony to ₹50,000 per month and ordered a marital home transfer to ensure a divorced woman’s financial security and dignity.

Delhi HC: Custodial Mother Who Quit Job for Childcare Not Obliged to Share Maintenance; Father Must Bear Full Cost

The Delhi High Court has ruled that a divorced, previously earning mother is not obliged to share child maintenance costs, placing full responsibility on the father and recognising the custodial parent’s emotional and caregiving labour.

Newlywed Murder in Meghalaya: Wife Paid ₹20 Lakh to Kill Husband, Say Police; 5 Arrested Including Lover

A newlywed wife orchestrated her husband’s murder during their honeymoon by paying ₹20 lakh to contract killers.

India Reports 306 New Covid Cases, 6 Deaths in 24 Hours; Kerala Worst-Hit as Active Caseload Rises to 7,121

India witnesses a steady increase in Covid-19 cases, with Kerala leading and Omicron variants driving the surge.

India’s Population at 1.46B, But Reproductive Freedom Is the Real Fertility Crisis: UNFPA Report

The UNFPA’s 2025 report urges India to shift focus from population numbers to ensuring every individual’s right to make free, informed reproductive choices.