An IndiGo Airlines flight traveling from Delhi to Srinagar on Wednesday faced a terrifying ordeal when it encountered a sudden hailstorm near its destination. The aircraft, flight 6E 2142, was carrying 227 passengers, including five Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders, when it hit severe turbulence over Amritsar. In a bid to navigate away from the dangerous weather, the pilot requested permission from Lahore Air Traffic Control to briefly enter Pakistani airspace. However, the request was denied, according to sources cited by PTI.Due to this denial, the flight maintained its original path and flew directly into the turbulent zone. The hailstorm caused
In a significant shift in tone, U.S. President Donald Trump privately acknowledged to European leaders that Russian President Vladimir Putin is not inclined to end the war in Ukraine, as he believes Russia currently has the upper hand. According to The Washington Post, this admission came during a Monday phone call with top European leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.Though Trump finally conceded in private that Putin does not seek peace, he refrained from aligning with European demands for
In a recent press appearance at the White House alongside South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, US President Donald Trump reiterated his claim that he “settled” the latest military confrontation between India and Pakistan, which escalated following India’s Operation Sindoor. The operation, launched on May 7, was a retaliatory measure by India after the deadly April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives.According to Indian sources, Operation Sindoor involved a series of precision strikes targeting terrorist camps affiliated with Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen located in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Indian forces reportedly neutralized over 100
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has been chosen by the Indian government to lead one of seven all-party delegations tasked with briefing key international partners on India’s position against cross-border terrorism following the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor. Stressing national interest over political differences, Tharoor accepted the role without hesitation, calling it a duty to the nation in a time of crisis.On April 22, a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam claimed 26 civilian lives. In response, India launched Operation Sindoor, targeting terrorist infrastructure across the Pakistan border. The operation, followed by Pakistan’s retaliatory drone activity, heightened tensions, which were later de-escalated
Pakistan has formally requested India to reconsider its decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty, a decades-old water-sharing agreement brokered by the World Bank in 1960. The plea follows India's move to halt the treaty after a Pakistan-backed terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians, mainly tourists.India cited national security concerns and declared the treaty suspended until Pakistan “credibly and irrevocably” ends support for cross-border terrorism. The decision, approved by the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), marks the first time India has paused the historic agreement. Pakistan’s Ministry of Water
Jimmy Donaldson, famously known as MrBeast, has once again found himself in the centre of controversy—this time in Mexico. On May 10, the world’s most-subscribed YouTuber (with over 394 million subscribers) released a video titled “I Survived 100 Hours In An Ancient Temple.” Within days, the video amassed over 55 million views, but it also drew criticism for its portrayal of access to sacred archaeological sites.The video showcases MrBeast and his crew exploring some of Mexico’s most iconic pre-Hispanic landmarks, including the renowned Chichén Itzá, Calakmul in Campeche, and Balamcanché in Yucatán. These sites are under the protection of the
In a powerful military response to the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians, India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting strategic terror and military infrastructure deep inside Pakistan. Over four days, the Indian armed forces struck multiple high-value sites, including air bases and terror camps, inflicting severe damage and forcing Pakistan to seek a ceasefire by May 11.High-resolution satellite imagery from Maxar Technologies, accessed by Indian media outlets, confirmed the devastating impact of India's precision strikes. Among the hardest-hit were six major Pakistani Air Force (PAF) airbases: Jacobabad, Bholari, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Nur Khan (Chaklala), and Mushaf
The much-awaited remainder of the TATA IPL 2025 is officially back! The BCCI has confirmed that 17 thrilling matches will be played across six iconic venues, kicking off on May 17 and culminating in the grand final on June 3, 2025. Cricket fans can gear up for two exciting Sunday double-headers, adding to the mid-season drama.The playoff schedule is as follows: Qualifier 1: May 29 Eliminator: May 30 Qualifier 2: June 1 Final: June 3 Venue details for these high-stakes games are
In a landmark shift in India’s counter-terrorism doctrine, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation to announce the success and strategic significance of Operation Sindoor, a decisive military offensive against terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). Launched in response to the brutal Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, which claimed 26 innocent lives, Operation Sindoor marked a bold escalation in India's resolve to combat state-sponsored terrorism. Modi declared the operation not just a military campaign, but a doctrinal shift and a policy reset, reinforcing that India would strike hard and deep into enemy territory if any
