A British F-35B fighter jet made an emergency landing at Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram airport late Saturday night. The jet, part of the UK's Prince of Wales aircraft carrier group, ran low on fuel during a flight over the Indian Ocean. The Indian Air Force (IAF) confirmed it helped ensure the aircraft’s safe landing. The jet had recently taken part in drills with the Indian Navy. Experts say the landing is unusual but not rare. Bad weather near the carrier may have stopped it from landing there. The fighter is now parked at the airport. No official comment yet from the UK. (PC: ANI)

A tragic Air India Boeing 787 crash from Ahmedabad to London claimed 241 lives on board on June 12, 2025. Among them was 25‑year‑old Khushboo Rajpurohit, married just five months prior, traveling solo to join her husband in London . A cherished bride with bright ambitions, she had sought blessings at a Rajasthan temple before boarding. Her sudden death has plunged her family and communities in Araba Kalyanpur and Kharabera into mourning. The disaster, India’s worst in decades, also devastated numerous young professionals and students. Investigations continue into the cause of this heartbreaking accident. (PC: ANI)

US President Donald Trump said Israel and Iran "will make a deal soon," adding, “Just like I got India and Pakistan to make peace.” His comment comes as deadly missile attacks continue between the two countries. Trump claimed he stopped wars during his first term, including between Serbia-Kosovo and Egypt-Ethiopia. “Many calls and meetings are happening now,” he said. An Israeli strike in Tehran killed 60 people, while Iran's missile attack killed four in Israel’s Galilee. Trump blamed President Biden for failing to maintain peace and vowed, “I will fix it, again!” He ended his message with “Make the Middle East Great Again.” (PC: Reuters)

Former U.S. President Donald Trump expressed confidence that Israel and Iran “should make a deal, and will make a deal,” drawing parallels to his claimed achievements ending India–Pakistan tensions through U.S. trade incentives . Posting on Truth Social, he highlighted his role in brokering peace between Serbia–Kosovo and Egypt–Ethiopia, lamenting that he “never gets credit,” but insisted “the PEOPLE understand” . Amid ongoing Middle East hostilities, including Israeli strikes and Iranian missile retaliation, Trump announced active “calls and meetings” under way to bring “peace soon” between the two nations. (PC: AP)

Deputy CM Ajit Pawar said the iron bridge that collapsed over the Indrayani river near Pune was “rusted” and gave way under the weight of a crowd. Two people died in the incident and 38 have been rescued, with 30 hospitalised and six seriously injured, officials said. The old bridge fell in Kundamala, a popular picnic spot, after heavy rainfall caused the river to swell. Pawar said plans for a new bridge were already approved. CM Devendra Fadnavis added that rescue operations are being carried out “on a war footing” to find those still missing in the river. (PC: NDTV)

A helicopter crash near Gaurikund, Uttarakhand, killed seven people on Sunday, including one infant and the pilot. The chopper was returning from Kedarnath and went down due to poor visibility. Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyanka Gandhi expressed sorrow and demanded a detailed investigation. Kharge said it was the fifth such crash in six weeks and called for accountability. Gandhi urged a review of safety rules for pilgrims. The Civil Aviation Ministry said the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau will look into the cause. As a safety step, the DGCA has reduced chopper trips to the Chardham shrines. (PC: ANI)

As Israel and Iran exchange fire for a third day, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly aiming for regime change in Tehran. Israeli strikes have killed at least 80 and destroyed key Iranian infrastructure, including military and nuclear sites. Iran’s response—missile attacks—has left 13 dead. Israel’s offensive has eliminated top Iranian generals, weakened proxies like Hamas and Hezbollah, and destabilized Syria. Netanyahu now hopes internal unrest will topple Ayatollah Khamenei. However, experts warn it’s a risky gamble. With no clear alternative, Iran could descend into chaos if the regime collapses. Israeli officials say leadership assassinations remain “on the table.” (PC: Reuters)

Three days after the Ahmedabad Air India crash, authorities have identified 47 victims through DNA tests, with 24 bodies handed over to families. Most remains were charred beyond recognition, necessitating DNA matching. According to Dr Rajnish Patel, the deceased hailed from Rajasthan and various parts of Gujarat. The Boeing 787-8 (AI171), bound for London, crashed into a medical college campus in Meghaninagar shortly after takeoff, killing 242 passengers and crew and 29 others on the ground, including 5 MBBS students. Around 300 ambulances were stationed at Civil Hospital to transport the bodies to victims' hometowns for final rites. (PC: Raju Shinde/HT Photo)

The 2025 G7 Summit kicked off in Puglia, Italy, with leaders from the US, UK, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, and Japan attending. The agenda includes global economic recovery, regulation of artificial intelligence, climate change, and ongoing conflicts—especially the wars in Ukraine and Gaza. Notably, Pope Francis is attending a session on AI ethics, marking a historic first. Guest invitees include Indian PM Narendra Modi, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and leaders from Brazil, Turkey, and the African Union. Amid global tensions, the summit aims to build unity on critical global challenges and foster cooperative international responses. (PC: Reuters)

Rajkot came to a standstill as Gujarat mourned the death of former Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. Shops, markets, and schools shut down as a mark of respect. Thousands gathered for his funeral procession, which began from his residence and culminated at the crematorium with full state honors. Top BJP leaders, including current and former ministers, attended the last rites. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and others praised Rupani’s service and leadership. PM Modi also offered condolences to the grieving family. (PC: PTI)