News18 Evening Digest: Ahmedabad Plane Crash, Iran Backs From Nuclear Deal & Other Top Stories
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We are also covering: Sonam Plotted Raja's Murder After 'Forced' Marriage, Killed Him In Fourth Attempt; Survivor of Ahmedabad Plane Crash Describes Narrow Escape
In today's evening digest, News18 brings you the latest updates on the tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, along with the escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, and other top stories.
Ahmedabad Plane Crash: India experienced one of its worst aviation disasters after a London-bound Air India flight crashed in Ahmedabad on Thursday, resulting in overwhelming loss of life that shook the nation. READ MORE
Vishwas Kumar Ramesh, a British citizen and the sole survivor of the tragic Ahmedabad plane crash, recounted the harrowing moments that led to his miraculous escape. 'Everything happened right in front of my eyes — I still can't believe I made it out alive," he said, describing the chaos that unfolded seconds after takeoff. 'For a moment, I truly thought I was going to die." READ MORE
Iran officially announced its withdrawal from nuclear negotiations with the United States- a decision that comes amid heightened hostilities following Israel's large-scale military strikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites and Tehran's retaliatory drone barrage.
Raja Raghuvanshi Murder Case: Meghalaya Police revealed that Indore-based Raja Raghuvanshi was murdered by his wife Sonam and her accomplices after three failed attempts. The murder, police said, was rooted in a relationship Sonam allegedly maintained before her wedding as she told the cops that she was forced into the marriage.
Israeli security officials on Friday said that the Mossad spy agency smuggled weapons and set up a covert drone base inside Iran ahead of Friday's powerful airstrikes on key military and nuclear sites. The strikes, part of what Israel has called Operation Rising Lion, have dealt a serious blow to Iran's military leadership. READ MORE
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June 13, 2025, 18:03 IST
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