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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 | PTI
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Trump to depart G7 early as conflict between Israel and Iran shows signs of inte

World leaders had gathered in Canada with the specific goal of helping to defuse a series of global pressure points, only to be disrupted by a showdown over Iran's nuclear program that could escalate in dangerous and uncontrollable ways. Israel launched an aerial bombardment campaign against Iran four days ago

17 June,2025 09:18 AM IST | AP
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Trump to exit G7 Summit early citing middle east tensions, confirms White House

Trump had been scheduled to depart Canada on Tuesday after a news conference. Soon before the White House announced his early departure, Trump posted on Truth Social that "Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!" as the conflict between Iran and Israel escalates

17 June,2025 09:15 AM IST | ANI
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Indian diaspora hails PM Modi’s visit as new chapter in ties

as world leaders gather in Alberta for the G7 Summit, the visit is also being viewed as a chance to reset diplomatic ties. Rishi Singh, Honorary Director of the Kendriya Likhari Sabha (North America), stressed the summit's importance in rekindling the Canada-India relationship

17 June,2025 09:12 AM IST | ANI
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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 | PTI
World News

PM Modi arrives in Calgary to attend 51st G7 Summit in Alberta

India had strongly rejected the allegations. The diplomatic standoff escalated as both countries expelled senior diplomats in a tit-for-tat response. New Delhi has consistently voiced concerns about extremism and anti-India activities on Canadian soil and urged Canadian authorities to take concrete steps to curb such elements

17 June,2025 09:05 AM IST | ANI
World News

Zelensky visits Austria for first time since Russian invasion

This is Stocker’s first high-profile visit from a foreign dignitary since he took office in March at the head of a previously untried three-party coalition after a record five-month wait for a new administration

17 June,2025 09:02 AM IST | Agencies
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MI6 chief ‘C’ is agency’s only publicly named officer

Commonly referred to as ‘C’, the international spy agency’s chief has operational responsibility for MI6 and is the only publicly named member of the organisation, accountable to Foreign Secretary David Lammy.

17 June,2025 09:00 AM IST | Agencies
World News

Ex-strip club worker now cashes in on custom flatulence

To prepare, Nath Wyld, who goes by @nath_wyld on Instagram, follows a diet rich in chicken and green vegetables to intentionally bloat himself, ensuring the desired digestive reaction

17 June,2025 08:58 AM IST | Agencies
World News

Achieved ‘aerial superiority’ over Tehran: say IDF

The Israeli military said fighter jets had struck 10 command centres in Tehran belonging to Iran’s Quds Force, an elite arm of its Revolutionary Guard that conducts military and intelligence operations outside Iran

17 June,2025 08:55 AM IST | Agencies
Opinion

Let's conquer that English channel!

Selectors have thrown young guns into deep waters of swinging and seaming conditions, where technique meets temperament, but if they swim across, they won’t just survive, they will thrive

17 June,2025 08:51 AM IST | Balvinder Singh Sandhu
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Bhutto urges India to resume negotiations

Bilawal, who is leading a parliamentary delegation to the West, made the comments in an interview with German broadcaster DW Urdu during a visit to Brussels on Sunday

17 June,2025 08:50 AM IST | Agencies
Fire in Daund-Pune shuttle train; no injuries reported

Fire in Daund-Pune shuttle train; no injuries reported

A minor fire broke out in the lavatory of the moving Daund-Pune shuttle train on Monday morning, causing panic among passengers, police said. The blaze was quickly doused and no one was injured in the incident which occurred near Yevat in Pune district at around 8 am, an official from Daund railway police station said.

17 June,2025 12:56 AM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
Man killed over love triangle in Nagpur; 3 held, minor detained

Man killed over love triangle in Nagpur; 3 held, minor detained

The primary investigations revealed that the deceased and one of the suspect were in a relationship with a same girl and the accused, with his friend's help killed the victim, police said

16 June,2025 09:32 PM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondent
Mallikarjun Kharge alleges cuts in MGNREGA; calls it 'constitutional crime'

Mallikarjun Kharge alleges cuts in MGNREGA; calls it 'constitutional crime'

The Congress President shared a media report on X claiming that for the first time, the government has capped spending under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) at 60 per cent of its annual allocation for the initial half of financial year 2025-26

16 June,2025 09:17 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Israel condemns 'outrageous' black walls at Paris air show

Israel condemns 'outrageous' black walls at Paris air show

Israel's Ministry of Defence has strongly criticised the Paris Air Show organisers for putting up black walls around its defence pavilions overnight, effectively isolating their exhibits. Calling the move "outrageous and unprecedented," Israel demanded an immediate reversal

16 June,2025 09:16 PM IST | Paris | PTI
BJP ousted from Mizoram's Chakma council as ZPM takes control

BJP ousted from Mizoram's Chakma council as ZPM takes control

In a special session of the Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC), the BJP-led executive committee under Molin Kumar Chakma was voted out through a successful no-confidence motion. Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) member Doymoy Daveng Chakma initiated the motion, arguing Molin no longer had the majority's confidence

16 June,2025 09:15 PM IST | Aizawl | PTI
Mehbooba urges MEA to ensure safe return of stranded Indian students in Iran

Mehbooba urges MEA to ensure safe return of stranded Indian students in Iran

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti is pushing the MEA to quickly bring back Indian students stranded in Iran. With tensions rising between Tehran and Tel Aviv, families of these students, many from Kashmir, are urging PM Modi for an evacuation like the one during the Russia-Ukraine War

16 June,2025 09:15 PM IST | Srinagar | PTI
Faster UPI transactions mandated by NPCI

Faster UPI transactions mandated by NPCI

Get ready for faster UPI payments! from Monday, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is making all UPI transactions, including money transfers and status checks, much quicker, aiming for completion in just 10 seconds. UPI, remember, is India's popular real-time mobile payment system

16 June,2025 09:14 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
J&K LG Manoj Sinha vows complete eradication of terrorism

J&K LG Manoj Sinha vows complete eradication of terrorism

Jammu and Kashmir's Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, declared that eradicating terrorism is his administration's top priority, granting security forces full authority to tackle both terrorists and their support networks

16 June,2025 09:12 PM IST | Jammu | PTI
West Bengal assembly rocked by BJP walkout over education crisis

West Bengal assembly rocked by BJP walkout over education crisis

BJP politicians in the West Bengal Assembly walked out in protest. This happened after the Speaker, Biman Banerjee, wouldn't allow them to discuss the problems with the state's school education system. The BJP wanted to talk about how the Supreme Court recently cancelled almost 26,000 school jobs due to unfair practices

16 June,2025 09:12 PM IST | Kolkata | PTI
SHOCKING FOOTAGE! Israeli Army Releases Footage of Major Strikes on Iran

    SHOCKING FOOTAGE! Israeli Army Releases Footage of Major Strikes on Iran

    On June 16, the Israeli army released videos showing precision strikes on Iran’s state broadcaster and military assets. Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin confirmed the target was Iran’s communication hub used by its armed forces. Israel also claimed to hit F-14 fighter jets and UAV launchers, though some footage remains unverified. As Israel ramps up attacks on Iranian cities, Iran has responded with one of its most effective missile volleys, escalating the high-stakes conflict further.

    17 June,2025 11:01 AM IST
    Cambodia threatens trade action amidst border row with Thailand

    Cambodia threatens trade action amidst border row with Thailand

    Cambodia has threatened to stop importing Thai fruits and vegetables if Thailand doesn't lift border restrictions imposed after a deadly clash last month. On May 28, a Cambodian soldier was killed in a disputed "no man's land" area that both nations claim, an incident for which each side blames the other, further escalating tensions

    16 June,2025 09:17 PM IST | Phnom Penh | PTI

    34 Palestinians killed in new shootings near food distribution centres, medics say

    Deir al-Balah (Gaza Strip), Jun 16 (AP) At least 34 Palestinians were killed Monday in new shootings on the roads leading to Israeli-and US-supported food distribution centres in the Gaza Strip, the local Health Ministry said.

    16 June,2025 09:11 PM IST | Deir al-Balah (Gaza Strip) | PTI

    Trump directs ICE to expand deportations in Democratic-run cities, undeterred by

    The Trump administration has directed immigration officers to pause arrests at farms, restaurants and hotels, after Trump expressed alarm about the impact aggressive enforcement is having on those industries, according to a US official familiar with the matter who spoke only on the condition of anonymity

    16 June,2025 04:11 PM IST | Washington | 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
    Who would say ‘no caste’ in Census

    Who would say ‘no caste’ in Census

    The number of citizens indicating they have transcended community identities, such as those committed to egalitarian ideals or Hindutva, will likely not be insubstantial, but what will be the fallout of this?

    16 June,2025 08:02 AM IST | Mumbai | Ajaz Ashraf
    15 June,2025 06:56 AM IST | Mumbai | Dr Mazda Turel
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