Air India has reduced its international widebody operations by 15% until mid-July, citing Middle East tensions, night curfews in European and East Asian airspace, and safety inspections following the June 12 Ahmedabad crash. The airline has canceled 83 flights in 6 days, saying the cuts aim to ensure operational stability and passenger safety. Air India emphasized that 26 of 33 widebody aircraft have cleared safety checks, with the rest under inspection. Affected passengers can reschedule at no cost or request full refunds. The airline apologized for disruptions and pledged to issue revised schedules from June 20. DGCA continues its investigation. (PC: India Today)

A new twist has come up in the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case. Police say Sonam called a man named Sanjay Verma 234 times in just three weeks. Over 100 of these calls were made in March and April. The mobile number, now switched off, last went offline on June 8 when Sonam was in Ghazipur. Cops think the SIM card might be fake. They are checking if it was bought with a false ID. Sonam is already in custody for Raja’s murder during their honeymoon in Meghalaya. Police are recreating the crime scene and questioning family and other accused. (PC: IndiaToday)

Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi announced that 177 DNA samples have now been matched in the aftermath of the June 12 Air India Flight AI‑171 disaster near Ahmedabad—of these, 124 bodies have been handed over, with more transfers in progress . Initially, 71 injured were admitted to Civil Hospital; 42 were later discharged, nine remain hospitalized, and two succumbed post-admission . A single survivor, a British passenger, remains in recovery. DNA identifications continue as families await closure. Authorities also plan expedited bereavement counselling and are coordinating funeral rites, focusing on dignified procedures amid the trauma. (PC: ANI)

On June 12, 64‑year‑old Abhiman Girdhar Tayde was brought in an auto‑rickshaw to Shivneri Hospital in Ulhasnagar after collapsing at home. Inside the rickshaw, Dr Prabhu Ahuja pronounced him dead and issued a death certificate . The family began preparing his final rites, only to discover faint breathing—Tayde was alive and rushed to Criticare Hospital, where he regained consciousness within 30 minutes . Dr Ahuja attributed the error to loud construction noise that obscured pulse detection . The Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation issued a suo moto show‑cause notice and launched an inquiry; further action, including possible license cancellation, is under review. (PC: X)

Following the tragic June 12 crash of Air India Flight 171 in Ahmedabad that killed 279 people, India’s aviation regulator DGCA has intensified its probe. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff, hitting a medical hostel. DGCA has summoned Air India’s engineering team over recurring technical faults in the aircraft model. It has also demanded complete training logs of pilots—Captain Sumeet Sabharwal and First Officer Clive Kunder—and the flight dispatcher. Nationwide, all flight schools have been ordered to conduct strict audits of training protocols, safety standards, and licensing procedures to reinforce aviation safety across the country. (PC: X)

Following the deadly crash of Air India flight AI 171 in Ahmedabad, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) met Air India CEO Campbell Wilson and urged urgent improvements. The aviation regulator directed the airline to enhance aircraft safety, enforce stricter maintenance protocols, and improve overall flight operations. The DGCA also asked Air India to ensure timely departures and manage passenger grievances better during delays. The Tata Group-owned airline was further told to improve crisis communication with flyers. These steps come amid growing scrutiny over Air India’s operational standards after 271 deaths in the crash of the London-bound Dreamliner. (PC: India Today)

Air India cancelled 7 international flights on Tuesday, including 6 operated by Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners—the same model involved in the recent Ahmedabad crash that killed over 270 people. Technical glitches and aircraft unavailability were cited as reasons. Affected routes included Delhi-Dubai, Delhi-Vienna, and Ahmedabad-London. Following the June 12 crash of AI171, the airline intensified safety checks on Dreamliners, stressing its schedule. Air India offered hotel stays, refunds, and rescheduling to affected passengers. Another flight from San Francisco to Mumbai was delayed in Kolkata due to engine issues. DGCA has called an urgent meeting with Air India over recent incidents. (PC: AP)

A blast at a pharma factory in Bhilgaon, Nagpur, killed one person and injured six on Tuesday. The explosion happened around 11 am in a glass line reactor at Ankit Pulps and Boards Pvt Ltd. Police said the cause is still unknown. All injured people were taken to a hospital in Kamptee town. One person is in critical condition. The company makes microcrystalline cellulose, used in medicines and food. The factory was badly damaged in the blast. Officials are investigating the incident. More safety checks are expected at similar units following the explosion. (PC: PTI)

Union Petroleum & Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri reviewed India’s petroleum supply amid escalating Israel–Iran tensions. He confirmed India is “well‑positioned” to meet its fuel requirements, crediting PM Modi’s diversified import strategy and proactive government planning. The minister met with officials from IOCL, HPCL and BPCL to reassess stock levels and confirm reserves. India now explores offshore prospects, with promising finds in the Andaman Sea potentially a “Guyana moment” enabled by opening 1 million km² of previously restricted sedimentary basins. Only 8 % of India’s total 3.5 million km² basin has been explored; current exploration targets about 42 billion tonnes of oil‑gas equivalent. Although offshore wells cost US $100 million each, state-owned ONGC has drilled historic numbers this year.

Punjab-based YouTuber and influencer Kanchan Kumari aka “Kamal Kaur Bhabhi” or “Queen” was found strangled inside a locked car on the Adesh Medical University campus in Bathinda. Her alleged killer, radical Sikh leader Amritpal Singh Mehron, fled to the UAE soon after the June 9 murder; two associates, Jaspreet and Nimratjit Singh, have been arrested. The motive appears rooted in moral policing targeting her bold content. On June 17, Giani Malkit Singh, head granthi of Akal Takht, justified the killing, claiming obscene content defames the Sikh religion, sparking widespread criticism. Meanwhile, other influencers, including Deepika Luthra, have received threats and sought police protection.