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Supriya Sule slams Air India over three-hour delay; aviation minister steps in

Responding to her tweet, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu assured swift action. The incident comes amid a string of recent complaints regarding Air India’s operational efficiency, including delays, technical issues, and service concerns

17 June,2025 09:48 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Model found dead in Sonipat canal; boyfriend arrested for murder

A 24-year-old Haryana model, Sheetal (alias Simmi), was found dead with her throat slit in a Sonipat canal, police on Tuesday announced the arrest of her alleged boyfriend in connection with the case; a car was also recovered from the canal

17 June,2025 09:33 PM IST | PTI
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G7 summit, key European engagements on agenda as PM embarks on three-nation tour

The Ministry of External Affairs announced on Saturday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to commence a three-nation tour on Sunday. During this trip, he will take part in the G7 Summit in Canada, and also visit Cyprus and Croatia to boost India's working relationship with these two countries

17 June,2025 09:11 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Indian students evacuated from Iran amid escalating conflict with Israel

Mehreen Zaffar, an Indian student studying medicine in Tehran, Iran, is living in constant fear. She's hearing air raid sirens and experiencing blackouts because of Iran's ongoing military conflict with Israel. She's one of over 70 Indian students urgently waiting to be evacuated from the country

17 June,2025 09:07 PM IST | PTI
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G7 leaders call for de-escalation on Iran, affirm Israel's right to self-defence

Leaders of the Group of Seven (G-7) countries attending a summit in Canada have issued a joint statement affirming Israel. The leaders said "Iran is the principal source of regional instability and terror.

17 June,2025 07:46 PM IST | ANI
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Mid-air scares and bomb threats trigger multiple flight cancellations

Flight disruptions hit major Indian airports as multiple aircraft, including IndiGo, Lufthansa, and Air India, faced cancellations or emergency landings due to bomb threats and technical snags, prompting safety checks, investigations, and alternative travel arrangements for affected passengers

17 June,2025 07:34 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Crew member Maithili Patil's mortal remains brought home in Raigad

The minister visited the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) in Gandhinagar, where DNA testing of the deceased was being conducted by teams from the FSL and National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU)

17 June,2025 05:54 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Indrayani river bridge collapse: Ex-minister seeks probe

Former Maharashtra minister Ravindra Chavan on Tuesday demanded a probe into why the construction of a new bridge over the Indrayani River in Pune did not commence, despite Rs 8 crore being sanctioned for it last year.

17 June,2025 05:17 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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CM Fadnavis pledges sustainable livelihoods for tribals with 'Bamboo Mission'

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced his government's dedication to providing sustainable livelihoods for the state's tribal communities, aiming to bring them into the mainstream

17 June,2025 05:11 PM IST | PTI
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Bihar expands air connectivity to six new cities, approves five-star hotels

Bihar's state cabinet approved a deal with the Airports Authority of India (AAI) to bring air travel to six new cities: Madhubani, Birpur (Supaul), Munger, Valmiki Nagar (Bettiah), Muzaffarpur, and Saharsa. These new airports will be built under the central government's UDAN scheme, which aims to improve regional air connectivity

17 June,2025 04:54 PM IST | PTI
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Engine snag grounds Air India San Francisco-Mumbai flight in Kolkata

Air India is making "special arrangements" to fly the stranded passengers to Mumbai. No further details were available. Usually, the carrier flies directly to Mumbai from San Francisco but the ongoing geopolitical events, including closure of Pakistani airspace, has led AI to reroute it and take a "technical halt" in Kolkata.

17 June,2025 04:47 PM IST | PTI
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Air India Ahmedabad-London flight cancelled due to operational issues

Air India’s Ahmedabad-London flight AI-159 was cancelled on Tuesday due to operational issues. The flight had recently replaced AI-171, which crashed on June 12, killing 241 people. Authorities have not disclosed specific reasons behind the cancellation

17 June,2025 04:44 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
'Ahmedabad-London flight cancelled due to aircraft unavailability, not snag'

'Ahmedabad-London flight cancelled due to aircraft unavailability, not snag'

The airline attributed the cancellation to airspace restrictions and additional precautionary checks. The Tata Group-owned airline denied claims that a technical snag had caused the cancellation and said it had arranged alternative travel for affected passengers. It is also offering full refund or complimentary rescheduling to those opting for it

17 June,2025 04:09 PM IST | Ahmedabad | mid-day online correspondent
India must unite on languages for future prosperity, urges VP Dhankhar

India must unite on languages for future prosperity, urges VP Dhankhar

Pondicherry University vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar stated that India, as an aspiring global power, cannot afford divisions over language. He urged citizens to prioritise the nation's future and overcome such disagreements

17 June,2025 03:09 PM IST | Puducherry | PTI
SGPC cancels Sikh pilgrimage to Pakistan amidst tensions

SGPC cancels Sikh pilgrimage to Pakistan amidst tensions

Citing heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, the SGPC announced on Tuesday that it will not send a group of Sikh pilgrims to Pakistan for Maharaja Ranjit Singh's death anniversary this year. SGPC official Harbhajan Singh Vakta stated this decision was made due to the current diplomatic climate, specifically referencing Pahalgam attack

17 June,2025 02:30 PM IST | Amritsar | ANI
Air India Crash: BJ Medical College student toll remains four

Air India Crash: BJ Medical College student toll remains four

Ahmedabad Civil Hospital Superintendent Rakesh Joshi confirmed that four BJ Medical College students died in the Air India crash, with that number remaining unchanged. He also stated that Vishwas, the sole survivor of the accident, is now in stable condition and is slowly getting better

17 June,2025 02:03 PM IST | Ahmedabad | ANI
Ahmedabad plane crash: 135 victims identified, 101 bodies handed over to kin

Ahmedabad plane crash: 135 victims identified, 101 bodies handed over to kin

"Till Tuesday morning, 135 DNA samples have been matched, and 101 bodies have already been handed over to the respective families. Of these 101 deceased, five were not on board the flight," Ahmedabad Civil Hospital's medical superintendent Dr Rakesh Joshi stated

17 June,2025 01:37 PM IST | Ahmedabad | PTI
IndiGo Kochi-Delhi flight diverted to Nagpur after bomb threat

IndiGo Kochi-Delhi flight diverted to Nagpur after bomb threat

Kochi Delhi Indigo flight has been diverted to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport in Nagpur amid bomb threats. The Indigo flight made an emergency landing on the runway with chaos all over the airport.

17 June,2025 01:18 PM IST | Nagpur | ANI
Pune bridge collapse: Maharashtra Chief Secretary urges closure of risky spots

Pune bridge collapse: Maharashtra Chief Secretary urges closure of risky spots

Maharashtra Chief Secretary Sujata Saunik emphasised that the safety of tourists needs to be prioritised during the monsoon. To make sure that there are no unfortunate incidents that take place during the monsoon in Maharashtra, she said that “along with putting up sign boards at dangerous tourist spots, they should be temporarily closed

17 June,2025 11:46 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Air India flight from San Francisco to Mumbai grounded in Kolkata

Air India flight from San Francisco to Mumbai grounded in Kolkata

An Air India flight from San Francisco to Mumbai suffered a technical snag in one of its engines due to which passengers had to be deplaned during a scheduled halt at the city's airport early on Tuesday.

17 June,2025 10:43 AM IST | Kolkata | PTI
Air India flight from San Francisco to Mumbai suffers technical snag

Air India flight from San Francisco to Mumbai suffers technical snag

At about 0520 hrs, an announcement was made in the aircraft asking all the passengers to deplane. The decision was made in the interest of flight safety, the captain of the plane told the passengers

17 June,2025 09:08 AM IST | Kolkata | PTI
Russia launches massive overnight strike on Kyiv, 14 killed

    Russia launches massive overnight strike on Kyiv, 14 killed

    In one of the deadliest overnight assaults on Kyiv in recent weeks, at least 14 people were killed and 44 injured after a massive Russian attack on June 17. According to Ukraine's interior ministry, the strikes severely damaged residential buildings, educational institutions, and critical infrastructure. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed that over 440 drones and 32 missiles were launched by Russia during the attack. Emergency teams rushed to the scene, working through the wreckage to rescue survivors and provide aid to the injured.

    17 June,2025 06:56 PM IST
    Middle East airspace shut down amidst Iran-Israel conflict, stranding thousands

    Middle East airspace shut down amidst Iran-Israel conflict, stranding thousands

    After Israeli strikes hit near his hotel in Iran's Qom province, Afghan businessman Aimal Hussein, 55, found himself stranded and desperate to go home. With Iranian airspace completely closed, he fled to Tehran following Sunday's strike, but couldn't find a taxi to take him to the border as the conflict between Iran and Israel escalated

    17 June,2025 03:41 PM IST | Beirut | AP

    Trump denies G7 exit was for Israel-Iran ceasefire talks, slams French President

    US President said, "Publicity seeking President Emmanuel Macron of France mistakenly said that I left the G7 Summit in Canada to go back to D.C. to work on a 'ceasefire' between Israel and Iran. Wrong! He has no idea why I am now on my way to Washington

    17 June,2025 02:13 PM IST | Washington | mid-day online correspondent

    Oil rises, US futures dip as Israel urges Tehran evacuation

    The evacuation warning was for a part of Tehran, a city of 9.5 million, that houses the country's state TV and police headquarters and three large hospitals, including one owned by Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard. US President Donald Trump announced he was returning from the G7 summit in Canada a day early due to the intensifying conflict

    17 June,2025 01:17 PM IST | Bangkok | AP
    Bomb scare on Mumbai-bound plane at Kolkata airport, passenger detained

    Bomb scare on Mumbai-bound plane at Kolkata airport, passenger detained

    The passenger who was about to board the plane was detained after he told the airline's security officer that he had a bomb with him, an Airports Authority of India (AAI) official said

    13 May,2025 05:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Christmas 2024: History, significance, and everything you need to know

    In India, the festive season begins early in December, with cities and towns across the country adorning their streets with Christmas lights, decorations, and Christmas trees

    26 December,2024 07:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Christmas 2024: Heartfelt wishes and greetings to send to your loved ones

    As the holiday season approaches in 2024, it's the perfect opportunity to send heartfelt wishes and greetings to your loved ones, letting them know just how much they mean to you

    26 December,2024 07:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
    City for the middle-class? Not quite…

    City for the middle-class? Not quite…

    Our sutradhaars discuss why their home city hasn’t been able to meet the expectations of the robust middle-class population, when it comes to making their commute a shade more comfortable

    16 June,2025 08:05 AM IST | Mumbai | Fiona Fernandez
    15 June,2025 06:58 AM IST | Mumbai | Rahul da Cunha
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