Morning news wrap: Trump announces end of Israel-Iran conflict; Axiom mission scheduled to launch on June 25; & more
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In the past 24 hours, a lot of things happened around the world, from Middle east tension to Axiom space mission. After 12 days of military tension, US President
Donald Trump
announced a complete ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel. Amid the conflict, Indigo issued travel advisory for its passengers. Meanwhile,
Nasa
's Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station, carrying India's group captain
Shubhanshu Shukla
along with three other crew members, is now scheduled to launch on June 25.
Trump announces end of Israel-Iran conflict
US President Donald Trump has announced a 'complete and total ceasefire' between Israel and Iran. He described the conflict as a '12‑day war' that could have lasted for years, but claimed both sides agreed to a phased halt.
However, Iran quickly disputed Trump's claim. Its foreign minister and Prime Minister both stated that no formal ceasefire deal exists yet, although they indicated that Iran could pause its military actions if Israel halts its own strikes.
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Axiom mission scheduled to launch on June 25
Nasa has confirmed that the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) is now scheduled to launch on June 25, after several delays due to technical problems, weather issues and safety checks on the International Space Station.
The crew includes India's Shubhanshu Shukla as mission pilot, making him the second Indian in space. All crew members are in pre-flight quarantine, and final preparations are underway before they travel to the International Space Station.
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Indigo issues travel advisory following ongoing conflicts in Middle East
Indigo has issued a travel advisory due to ongoing tension in the Middle East. The airline has suspended flights to and from various destinations, such as Dubai, Doha, Bahrain, Dammam and Abu Dhabi.
To keep travel safe and smooth, IndiGo said it's watching the situation closely and plotting the safest routes for its planes.
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Madhya Pradesh flat owner held in Meghalaya murder case
In the latest developments in the Meghalaya honeymoon murder case, the owner of a flat in Madhya Pradesh, Lokendra Singh Tomar, has been arrested by the Meghalaya Police in connection with the murder of businessman Raja Raghuvanshi.
The arrest was made because Tomar allegedly helped hide evidence related to the case. Police believe that the main accused, Sonam Raghuvanshi, stayed at Tomar's Gwalior flat after fleeing from Meghalaya.
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Former Indian spinner Dilip Doshi passes away at 77
Former Indian cricketer Dilip Doshi passed away at the age of 77 in London due to cardiac arrest. A left-arm spinner, Doshi played for India between 1979 and 1983, taking part in both Test matches and One-Day Internationals.
He was among the few players to make their Test debut after turning 30 and had a successful domestic career as well.
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