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18 Jun

India’s First Evacuation Flight from Iran to Land in Delhi Early Thursday Under Operation Sindhu

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New Delhi, June 18, 2025 — India’s first evacuation flight under Operation Sindhu is set to land in New Delhi early Thursday, bringing home 110 Indian students stranded amid the escalating Israel-Iran conflict. Nearly 90 of those evacuated belong to Jammu and Kashmir, where families have been anxiously awaiting their return.The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that the students had safely crossed over from Iran into Armenia earlier this week. They were then airlifted from Yerevan around 3 PM local time on Wednesday, with the special evacuation flight expected to arrive in Delhi shortly after midnight.This operation comes amid heightened…

18 Jun

PM Modi Arrives in Croatia on Final Leg of Three-Nation Tour

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Zagreb, June 18, 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Croatia on Tuesday evening, marking the final stop of his three-nation diplomatic tour. He was warmly received at the airport by senior Croatian officials and members of the Indian community.This visit follows his engagements in Cyprus and Canada, where he participated in the G7 Summit and held bilateral talks with global leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. In Cyprus, Modi was conferred with the nation’s highest civilian honour, while in Canada, discussions focused on trade, technology, and security partnerships amid the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict.In…

18 Jun

No More Toll Hassles: Govt Launches Rs 3,000 Annual FASTag Pass for Highway Commuters

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New Delhi (National Times): In a first-of-its-kind move, the Government of India will roll out a FASTag-based Annual Toll Pass for non-commercial private vehicles starting August 15, 2025, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced today. The pass, costing Rs 3,000, will be valid for 200 toll trips or one year, whichever comes first, across all National Highways in the country. It is exclusively meant for private cars, jeeps, and vans. The Annual Pass comes in response to widespread public frustration over frequent toll deductions and bottlenecks, particularly at plazas less than 60 km apart. “This policy is designed to eliminate those…

18 Jun

India Firmly Rejects Mediation on Kashmir, PM Modi Tells Trump in Phone Call

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New Delhi (National Times): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reiterated that India has never accepted, and will never accept, any third-party mediation on the Kashmir issue. This strong message was conveyed to U.S. President Donald Trump during a 35-minute phone call late Tuesday, according to Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. The conversation took place while PM Modi was in Canada for the G7 Summit and came at Trump’s request, primarily to discuss details of Operation Sindoor—India’s military retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack, which targeted terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). “Prime Minister Modi made it unequivocally clear that…

18 Jun

PM Modi Departs for Croatia After Wrapping Up Canada Visit

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Calgary, June 17, 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his visit to Canada on a high note, departing for Croatia after what officials described as a “productive and forward-looking” bilateral engagement.During his two-day stay, Modi held talks with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and other G7 leaders on trade, global conflict resolution, climate action, and technology partnerships. The visit marked India’s deeper diplomatic involvement in the evolving international order, especially against the backdrop of the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict.Before boarding his flight, Modi met members of the Indian diaspora in Toronto and highlighted India’s growing global influence. Canadian leaders echoed…

18 Jun

Prime Minister Carney meets with Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi

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Kananaskis,(Rajeev Sharma): Today, Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta.Prime Minister Carney and Prime Minister Modi reaffirmed the significance of Canada-India relations, founded upon mutual respect, the rule of law, and a commitment to sovereignty and territorial integrity. The leaders agreed to appoint new high commissioners, aiming to restore regular services for citizens and businesses in both countries. They discussed the strong historical ties between the two nations, partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region, and notable commercial links between Canada and India – including partnerships in economic growth, supply…

17 Jun

10 Arrested in Gang Rape of Young Woman at Gopalpur Beach in Odisha

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Gopalpur (Odisha), June 17, 2025 – Ten individuals, including four minors, have been arrested in connection with the alleged gang rape of a 20-year-old woman at Gopalpur beach, Ganjam district, Odisha. The incident took place on the night of June 16, when the woman was visiting the beach with a male friend during the Raja festival.According to police sources, the group reportedly restrained the woman’s companion and took her to a nearby isolated area, where the assault occurred. The survivor later approached local authorities, and a formal complaint was registered at the Camp police station. Medical examination has confirmed sexual…

17 Jun

PM Narendra Modi Arrived in Calgary to Attend G7 Summit; Receives Warm Welcome from Indian Community

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Calgary/ Kananaskis ( Rajeev Sharma) : Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, arrived in Calgary on Monday evening to participate in the G7 Summit. His arrival was met with an enthusiastic welcome from the Indian community, who gathered in large numbers at Calgary International Airport, as well as across Northeast Calgary and downtown, waving Indian flags and holding banners that read “Welcome Modi Jee.”In a statement shortly after landing, PM Modi said, “Landed in Calgary, Canada, to take part in the G7 Summit. I will be meeting various leaders at the Summit and sharing my thoughts on important global issues.…

17 Jun

IndiGo Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Nagpur After Bomb Threat; All Passengers Safe

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Nagpur (National Times): An IndiGo flight en route from Muscat to Delhi via Kochi made an emergency landing at Nagpur airport on Tuesday morning after a bomb threat was received mid-air, prompting immediate security protocols. Flight 6E 2706, carrying passengers from Muscat, was diverted to Nagpur after the airline received a bomb threat, triggering a full emergency response. The aircraft landed safely and was swiftly moved to an isolated bay for security inspection. “All passengers have been safely deboarded, and standard bomb threat protocols are being followed. As of now, nothing suspicious has been found,” said Lohit Matani, DCP Nagpur,…

17 Jun

Air India Flight AI 159 from Ahmedabad to London Cancelled Due to Technical Glitch

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Ahmedabad (National Times): Air India’s highly anticipated flight AI 159 from Ahmedabad to London was cancelled on Tuesday due to a technical issue, causing disruption for passengers and raising fresh concerns just days after a recent aviation mishap. The flight, which was scheduled to be the first London-bound service since the recent Air India crash that drew national attention, was to be operated by an aircraft that had arrived earlier in the day from Delhi. However, shortly before boarding, engineers detected a technical fault in the aircraft, prompting the airline to ground the plane as a safety precaution. “Flight AI…