News18 Evening Digest: Air India Cancels Flights, Trump On Iran-Israel Conflict & Other Top Stories
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We are also covering: Trump's departure from G7 over Israel-Iran ceasefire, US intel counters Israel's claim on Iran nuclear weapons, and SC statement on Kamal Haasan's Thug Life.
In today's digest, News18 brings you the latest on the emerging conflict in West Asia as the Iran-Israel conflict enters its fifth day. We are also covering PM Modi's visit to Canada for the G7 Summit and Air India's cancellation of international flights after the Ahmedabad.
After the June 12 crash of a Boeing 787-8 shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, killing 241 of 242 people on board, Air India flights have seen a string of flight returns, technical issues, and delays caused by crew duty limits.
Today, Air India cancelled three international flights as part of precautionary checks on its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet, following heightened safety scrutiny by aviation authorities in the aftermath of the Ahmedabad crash. READ MORE
'Much Bigger…': Trump Says He Didn't Leave G7 Over Israel-Iran Ceasefire, Teases 'Real End'
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that the US is seeking more than just a ceasefire, aiming instead for a 'real and lasting end" to the conflict between Israel and Iran.
Trump also posted on Truth Social that he had not contacted Iran for peace negotiations in any 'way, shape, or form", stating that the country 'should have taken the deal that was on the table". READ MORE
Israel's recent strikes on Iran, which have killed hundreds of people and exacerbated fears of a regional war, were based on the pretext that Iran was very close to building a nuclear weapon, almost to the 'point of no return".
A US assessment has determined that not only was Iran not actively pursuing a nuclear weapon, it was also up to three years away from being able to produce and deliver one to a target of its choosing, four people familiar with the report told CNN. READ MORE
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Calgary to attend the G7 Summit at Kananaskis, his first visit to Canada in a decade. The Prime Minister is set to discuss various topics of development, such as energy security, technology and innovation with world leaders.
PM Modi, who is on a three-nation tour, on Monday evening (local time) arrived in Canada from Cyprus at the invitation of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. The Kananaskis gathering, scheduled on June 16 and 17, is the Prime Minister's sixth consecutive participation in the G7 Summit. READ MORE
'Mob Can't Decide': Supreme Court Slams Karnataka High Court For Kamal Haasan's Thug Life Ban
The Supreme Court on Tuesday slammed the Karnataka High Court and issued a notice in the case concerning the ban on the release of Kamal Haasan's Tamil film Thug Life in the state. The top court criticised the groups that have threatened to stall the film's release over the actor's controversial remarks in which he claimed that 'Kannada was born from Tamil".
A bench of Justices Ujjal Bhuyan and Manmohan said rule of law has to be established and guns cannot be put to people's heads to stop them from watching the movie. The court also pointed out that 'groups of hooligans" cannot be allowed to decide what gets screened in theatres. READ MORE
Grammy-winning singer Shakira has voiced her concern about the challenges faced by immigrants in the United States due to President Donald Trump's aggressive immigration policies. As quoted by The Hollywood Reporter, in a recent interview, Shakira shared her experiences as a Colombian-born immigrant who moved to Miami as a teenager to pursue her music career.
The 48-year-old star emphasised the importance of treating all people with dignity and respect, regardless of their legal status. 'It means living in constant fear," she said, describing the reality of being an immigrant in the US today, adding, 'And it's painful to see," as quoted by The Hollywood Reporter. READ MORE
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