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Trilateral Clash Transforms West Asia’s Strategic Landscape
A direct military confrontation involving Iran, Israel and the United States has unequivocally escalated, signalling a pivotal shift in West Asia’s long-enduring shadow war. Precision airstrikes by Israel, followed by coordinated U.S. raids on key nuclear and military targets in Iran—including facilities at Fordow, Natanz and Esfahan—have reshaped the...
Hormuz chokepoint move escalates Middle East crisis
Iran’s parliament has approved a motion to close the Strait of Hormuz, pending final approval by the Supreme National Security Council, following US bombing of key nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan. The strategic channel handles about 20 percent of global oil and gas supplies; its closure would disrupt...
US Forces Strike Iran’s Underground Nuclear Sites
U.S. military aircraft and naval assets struck three of Iran’s principal nuclear facilities—Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan—just after midnight local time on 22 June 2025, deploying bunker-busting munitions and cruise missiles. President Donald Trump described the operation as a “spectacular military success,” claiming that the sites had been “completely and...
Israel Hits Isfahan and Targets Iranian Drone Chief
Israeli forces struck Iran’s Isfahan nuclear facility and neutralised a senior Revolutionary Guards drone commander, as exchanges intensified in a widening conflict across both nations. The Iranian-federal Fars news agency confirmed that the attack on the Isfahan nuclear complex did not cause any release of hazardous materials. In parallel,...
Pilot’s Striking Response Prevents Hyderabad Flight Disaster
An Air India aircraft slated to fly from Hyderabad to Mumbai was halted moments before take‑off at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport when the pilot identified a technical fault during final pre‑departure checks. The swift decision to abort take‑off ensured the safety of all 92 passengers and crew aboard. The...
EVM Trust Under Scrutiny as Omar Abdullah Criticises Congress Claims
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has firmly rebuked the Congress party for questioning the integrity of Electronic Voting Machines following its loss in Maharashtra’s assembly polls. He asserted that political parties must stand by the voting technology when it delivers a favourable outcome and only question it...
Iran Clears Skies for India’s Operation Sindhu Evacuation
Aiding New Delhi’s efforts, Tehran has granted an unprecedented waiver to its customary airspace restrictions, enabling India to deploy multiple chartered flights to repatriate approximately 1,000 of its nationals, primarily students, from the conflict-stricken region of Iran. The first charter, operated by Iran’s state-affiliated Mahan Air, has already landed...
Tharoor Embarks on New Diplomatic Push for India Abroad
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has departed on a fortnight‑long diplomatic mission to Moscow, marking a second phase of parliamentary outreach that includes visits to the UK and potentially Greece. The initiative follows his leadership of a multi‑nation delegation intended to articulate India’s position following the April 22 Pahalgam terror...
Courts Reinforce Shelter Rights, Curb Bulldozer Justice
Chief Justice of India B R Gavai, addressing an assembly of top Italian jurists in Milan, highlighted the Supreme Court’s pivotal role in championing social justice over the past 75 years. He underscored a landmark ruling that restricted the executive from undertaking demotions of homes without judicial oversight, reinforcing the fundamental...
Cluster Missile Launch Signposts Deadlier Phase in Israel–Iran War
Israeli military confirms Iran has deployed a missile carrying cluster submunitions over central Israel in a deliberate attempt to inflict civilian harm. The launch, which occurred mid‑air at about 7 km altitude, released around 20 smaller bomblets across a radius of approximately 8 km over populated areas, officials said. The incident...
Unexpected Electrical Outage Suspected in AI-171 Crash
Investigators examining the June 12 crash of Air India flight AI‑171 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick now suspect a sudden loss of electrical power triggered the deployment of the Ram Air Turbine and led to the Boeing 787 Dreamliner’s loss of height, resulting in the aircraft crashing into a medical hostel at...
Diplomacy Amidst Bombardment Draws US, Iran Closer
U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi have engaged in several direct phone discussions since Israel escalated air strikes against Iranian targets beginning 13 June, according to three diplomats. Intended to reduce regional tensions, these calls represent the most sustained direct communication between Washington and...
Air India Grounds Multiple Flights Amid Fleet Safety Drive
Air India has grounded several domestic and long-haul flights, citing enhanced maintenance procedures and operational demands following a Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad on 12 June. The airline’s statement confirmed cancellations of at least eight services on Friday, including routes linking Dubai, Melbourne and several Indian cities, with...
Pak launched Global Diplomatic Push Amid Operation Sindoor
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has acknowledged that Islamabad reached out to both the United States and Saudi Arabia in a bid to calm rising tensions following India’s military action, termed Operation Sindoor. His revelation underscores an unprecedented level of third‑party diplomacy as regional rivals edged toward conflict....
Israeli Jets Conduct Third Airstrike Wave Deep in Iran
Israeli Defence Forces spokesman Brigadier‑General Effie Defrin has announced a fresh wave of airstrikes over western Iran, marking the third such campaign within 24 hours and signalling a deliberate strategy to cripple Iran’s missile capabilities. Defrin, in a video briefing, confirmed that Israeli Air Force fighter jets overflew surface-to-surface...
Man Coerced into Temple Apology Over Social‑Media Post
Yasin, a resident of Ahmedganj in Fatehpur district, was taken from his home and escorted to the Verma Chauraha Hanuman temple by members of Bajrang Dal, after they alleged he had posted derogatory comments about Lord Ram on Instagram. At the temple, he was compelled to apply a tilak...
High Court Halts West Bengal’s New OBC Roll‑out
Calcutta High Court has issued an interim suspension on West Bengal’s notification revising the Other Backward Classes list, citing procedural concerns and potential constitutional violations. The division bench, led by Justices Tapabrata Chakraborty and Rajasekhar Mantha, upheld the stay until 31 July 2025, pending detailed legal review. The proposed...
Black Box Havoc May Delay Insight into Air India Crash
Ahmedabad’s investigation into the Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner that crashed on 12 June has reached a critical juncture as authorities weigh sending the flight recorders to the United States. The damaged Cockpit Voice Recorder and Flight Data Recorder sustained significant fire and impact damage, leaving Indian laboratories unable to fully...
