News Menu, June 14: Air India crash fallout; Israel-Iran conflict boils over
Good morning. On June 14, 1857, the Indian Rebellion saw fierce fighting in Delhi as sepoys and civilians challenged British rule, marking a turning point in India's struggle for independence. Today, India Today serves a news menu blending tragedy, geopolitics, and domestic unrest, reflecting a nation and world navigating grief, conflict, and change.Crash Calamity: Ahmedabad Air India ProbeThe Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) recovered the black box from the BJ Medical College hostel rooftop on Friday, intensifying the probe into Air India Flight AI171's crash in Ahmedabad on June 12, which killed 265, including 241 onboard and 24 on the ground.advertisementThe National Investigation Agency (NIA) and central agencies are collecting evidence, while wreckage removal continues at the doctors' hostel. DNA profiling of victims' remains, underway to identify bodies, may take 72 hours. The DGCA ordered enhanced safety inspections for Boeing 787-8/9 fleets.
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge visits Ahmedabad on Saturday to meet survivors and victims' families. Air India CEO & MD, meeting government stakeholders, pledges a transparent investigation. Congress slams Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on the crash as 'insensitive,' accusing him of 'shrugging and lecturing on fate'.Geopolitical Stew: Israel-Iran Conflict EscalatesIsrael's Friday morning strikes on Iran, targeting its main nuclear enrichment facility and missile installations, killed over 78, prompting Tehran's vow for retaliation. In response, Iran launched 'Operation True Promise,' firing missiles at Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, killing one person and injuring at least 34.advertisementBy early Saturday, both nations had exchanged further airstrikes, triggering air raid sirens and explosions across major cities. Israel's military reported intercepting many Iranian missiles with US support, while Iran claimed it launched a second wave of attacks. The situation continues to develop rapidly, raising fears of a wider regional conflict. Both nations have signalled a readiness for further escalation, while the international community has urged restraint amid growing concerns of an all-out war in the Middle East.Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu briefed PM Modi on the conflict, with Modi emphasising regional stability.Trump called Israel's attack 'excellent,' while the US denied involvement, blaming Iran for escalation and warning of further consequences. Russia and China condemned the 'unprovoked' strikes, and the UN decried Middle East military escalation.Honeymoon Horror: Murder Probe TwistThe Meghalaya Police SIT's probe into Raja Raghuvanshi's murder takes a turn, with evidence suggesting Raj Singh Kushwaha as the mastermind, supported by Sonam Raghuvanshi. The SIT digs deeper into who orchestrated the killing near Weisawdong Falls, questioning the accused on Saturday. Raja's family demands a narco test on Sonam, as the nation remains gripped by the sordid saga.International Raita: US Protests and Army AnniversaryThe US braces for June 14 anti-Trump 'No Kings' protests, sparked by Trump's 79th birthday military parade coinciding with the 250th US Army anniversary. Organised by Indivisible.org, 1,500 protests are planned nationwide.advertisementPakistan COAS Asim Munir's attendance at the Washington parade, alongside meetings with US State Department and Pentagon officials, draws protests from the Pakistani diaspora.Political Platter: Domestic DevelopmentsHome Minister Amit Shah addresses a BJP training camp for Madhya Pradesh MPs/MLAs in Pachmarhi on Saturday, focusing on party discipline from June 14-16. In Delhi, the government launches 33 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs on Saturday.Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin writes to Delhi's Chief Minister, opposing the Madrasi Camp demolition in Jangpura, escalating jhuggi politics.Priyanka Gandhi visits Kerala on June 14-15, campaigning for Nilambur by-polls, inaugurating projects on Saturday, and addressing meetings on Sunday.Monsoon Morsel: Weather UpdateDelhi-NCR sees slight heat wave relief, but Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, and Madhya Pradesh face persistent high temperatures for two more days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts a 'super active' monsoon phase, with heavy rainfall expected as the monsoon advances rapidly from east and west, reaching eastern India in the next two days.Parting BiteFrom the 1857 rebellion in Delhi to today's Ahmedabad crash probe, global tensions, and domestic struggles, India's pursuit of justice and resilience endures. As the nation mourns and the world faces conflict, June 14 echoes the defiant spirit of that historic fight for freedom.Tune InTrending Reel
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