PM Narendra Modi praised the upcoming film "Article 370," set to release on February 23, for its potential to provide accurate information about the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. The film, an action-packed political drama, features Yami Gautam as an intelligence officer, with Priyamani and Arun Govil in supporting roles. The film's timing ahead of the parliamentary elections adds to public interest in its release.
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.
Los Angeles is on edge as President Donald Trump deploys 700 U.S. Marines and 4,000 National Guard troops in response to escalating protests against immigration raids. As unrest continues to grow, the Trump administration has taken this aggressive step to restore order¡ªsparking outrage across political and legal circles. While the Pentagon has stopped short of invoking the Insurrection Act, which would allow direct military involvement in law enforcement, critics argue the move already crosses constitutional lines. State and city officials, legal experts, and members of Congress have condemned the deployment as a dangerous precedent.
Yemen¡¯s Houthi rebels fired two ballistic missiles at Israel¡¯s Ben Gurion Airport in a dramatic act of revenge after Israel bombed Hodeidah port. The missile strike triggered panic and forced Israeli air defenses to launch 7 interceptors. This marks a major escalation between Israel and the Iran-backed Houthis, who¡¯ve vowed to keep attacking until the Gaza war ends. As tensions rise again, is the region headed for a broader war?
An Indian student was brutally handcuffed and pinned to the floor by multiple US officials at Newark Airport, triggering widespread outrage on social media. Captured by Indian-American entrepreneur Kunal Jain, the video shows the student crying and shouting, "I am not crazy!" The Indian Consulate in New York has responded, saying it's in touch with local authorities. The incident comes amid a U.S. crackdown on international students, raising serious concerns about the treatment of Indians during deportation proceedings. Political leaders have slammed the Modi government for inaction.