Deadly blasts in Israel after Iran¡¯s ¡®most intense¡¯ strike | Israel burns Tehran

In a heartbreaking tragedy, Lieutenant Colonel Rajveer Singh Chauhan, an Army veteran and pilot with Aryan Aviation, lost his life in a helicopter crash during a Char Dham Yatra sortie near Kedarnath. Just four months after welcoming twin sons, his wife, Lieutenant Colonel Deepika Chauhan, mourns a profound loss. This incident, claiming seven lives due to poor visibility and bad weather, has led to the suspension of Aryan Aviation's operations and a high-level investigation. The crash highlights critical safety concerns on the Gaurikund-Kedarnath pilgrimage route, prompting an urgent review by aviation regulators amidst a series of recent helicopter accidents

Massive panic grips Tehran after Israel¡¯s surprise airstrikes under Operation Rising Lion, targeting Iran¡¯s nuclear facilities. Fear spreads as residents rush to stock up on essentials, queue at gas stations, and attempt to leave the city amid traffic jams and fuel shortages. With no modern bomb shelters, many are taking refuge in old wartime structures. Israel claims to have gained air superiority over Tehran. Embassies are now evacuating foreign nationals as tensions soar and missile exchanges intensify between the two nations.

Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, the senior-most pilot of Air India flight AI-171, tragically lost his life in the Ahmedabad crash that claimed 270 lives. A respected pilot with over 8,200 flying hours, he was known for his precision, calm demeanor, and dedication. Sabharwal had planned to retire early to care for his ailing 88-year-old father¡ªa promise now heartbreakingly unfulfilled. His final act of steering the aircraft away from populated areas may have saved countless lives on the ground. Investigations into the crash continue.

The escalating conflict between Israel and Iran has entered its fifth day, with relentless missile and drone strikes. Israel¡¯s preemptive attack on Iran¡¯s nuclear facilities¡ªpart of Operation Rising Lion¡ªsparked Iran¡¯s fierce retaliation, including a barrage of missiles over Tel Aviv and the West Bank. The strikes have resulted in 224 deaths in Iran, mostly civilians, and 24 deaths in Israel, with over 592 injuries. Meanwhile, Israel has ordered 300,000 people to evacuate Tehran, and Trump abruptly left the G7 meeting, urging immediate action. The IDF claims to have destroyed one-third of Iran¡¯s missile launchers, achieving "full air superiority over Tehran."

The Israel-Iran conflict continues to spiral with no signs of de-escalation. In the latest wave, Iranian missiles struck Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Petah Tikva, destroying homes and leaving dozens dead or injured. Air raid sirens echoed across Jerusalem and Tel Aviv as Iran¡¯s Revolutionary Guards confirmed targeting Israeli energy infrastructure and fuel production sites for fighter jets. Israel, in response, launched Operation "Rising Lion", striking key Iranian nuclear and military facilities. The assault began with a surprise attack that eliminated top Iranian military leaders and inflicted significant damage on nuclear installations. Iran responded by vowing to ¡°Open The Gates of Hell,¡± intensifying fears of a broader regional war¡ªa concern echoed by world leaders at the G7 summit.

India¡¯s Surya VHF radar is a game-changer in air defense, designed to track stealth fighters like J-35, F-35, and Su-57. With a 360 km detection range, VHF technology, and AI-assisted tracking, it counters stealth threats before they reach engagement zones. As China fast-tracks J-35 jets for Pakistan, India¡¯s Surya radar ensures air superiority. Watch how this anti-stealth radar strengthens India¡¯s defense.

Israel has launched a surprise airstrike on Iran¡¯s nuclear facilities under ¡°Operation Rising Lion,¡± sparking a major regional crisis. Explosions rocked Tehran early June 13, with black smoke seen over Natanz¡ªhome to Iran¡¯s main enrichment site. Iranian state media reports two senior nuclear scientists killed, and Revolutionary Guard chief Hossein Salami is feared dead. The International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed a strike on Iran¡¯s nuclear facility. Iran has declared a state of emergency and vowed revenge. US denies involvement but had prior intel. Tensions escalate rapidly.

They boarded Air India Flight AI171 with dreams, plans, and promises. Some were relocating, some reuniting, others just beginning their lives. But the call their loved ones waited for never came. This video brings you the heart-wrenching stories of passengers and crew who lost their lives ¡ª a young bride, a proud pilot, a nurse building her dream home, and families headed for new beginnings. Only one survived. The faces, the voices, and the lives behind the tragedy.

An Air India flight bound for London, carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew members, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport. Designated AI171, the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner took off at 1:38 PM IST and crashed near the Medani area just five minutes later. Massive plumes of black smoke were seen as fire engines and emergency teams rushed to the scene. The flight crew included Captain Sumit Sabharwal, an experienced pilot with over 8,200 flying hours, and Co-Pilot Clive Kunder with 1,100 hours. A ¡®MAYDAY¡¯ call was issued moments before communication was lost. The cause of the crash remains unknown and will only be confirmed after the black box is recovered and analyzed.

South Africa's Eastern Cape is reeling from unimaginable devastation after deadly floods, driven by an intense cold front with gale-force winds and snow, swept across the province. The town of Mthatha bears the brunt, with a school bus carrying students tragically swept away, and the death toll escalating to 49. Hundreds of families are homeless, their lives uprooted. As rescue operations enter their third day, the National Disaster Management Centre coordinates relief efforts amidst widespread destruction. This disaster highlights the vulnerability of poor communities to extreme weather, echoing the 2022 Durban floods. South Africa mobilizes for recovery as the waters recede, offering deepest condolences to affected families and urging vigilance.