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Last rites of pilot Rajveer Singh performed in Jaipur as emotional tributes poured in

Last rites of pilot Rajveer Singh performed in Jaipur as emotional tributes poured in

Heart-wrenching scenes unfolded at Chandpol Mokshadham on Tuesday as the last rites of Lieutenant Colonel (Retd) Rajveer Singh Chauhan -- who lost his life in the Kedarnath helicopter crash -- were performed with full honours.

The air reverberated with chants of "Rajveer Singh Chauhan Amar Rahe", as family members, Army personnel, and a sea of mourners gathered to bid a tearful farewell to the departed pilot.

In a profoundly moving moment, his wife, Lieutenant Colonel Deepika Chauhan, stood in uniform and saluted her husband one last time. Though her eyes brimmed with tears, her expression radiated pride and fortitude.

Bus plunges into deep gorge in Himachal's Mandi, one dead

Bus plunges into deep gorge in Himachal's Mandi, one dead

A tragic accident occurred in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district on Tuesday morning when a passenger bus plunged into a 200-feet deep gorge, leaving one person dead and around 20 to 25 others injured.

The incident took place at around 9 a.m. in the Kalkhar area when the bus was en route from Baldwara to Mandi.

Initial reports indicate that one person died after being crushed under the bus. Locals quickly informed authorities, following which police and rescue teams rushed to the site and initiated relief efforts.

Despite persistent rainfall hampering operations, the injured were pulled out of the wreckage and brought up to the roadside with the help of locals and police personnel.

R. Madhavan, Fatima Sana Shaikh’s romantic-drama ‘Aap Jaisa Koi’ to stream from July 11

R. Madhavan, Fatima Sana Shaikh’s romantic-drama ‘Aap Jaisa Koi’ to stream from July 11

Actors R.Madhavan and Fatima Sana Shaikh’s upcoming romantic family drama titled ‘Aap Jaisa Koi’ is all set to stream from July 11 on Netflix.

Director Vivek Soni shared; “Aap Jaisa Koi is a film about breaking free from the walls we build around ourselves. It's about embracing the awkwardness and vulnerability of love.”

The film celebrates connection, companionship, and the beauty of discovering ‘barabari wala pyaar’ in the most unexpected circumstances. It stars Madhavan as Shrirenu, a reserved Sanskrit teacher, and Fatima as Madhu, a spirited French instructor. The film brings together two opposites in a story that’s as much about family and belonging as it is about romance.

Soni added that working with Netflix again after “Meenakshi Sundareshwar” has been a fulfilling experience.

Thankful to Nico because of the pass: Chelsea's Neto on his opening goal in Club WC opener

Thankful to Nico because of the pass: Chelsea's Neto on his opening goal in Club WC opener

Chelsea star Pedro Neto reflected on his goalscoring display in 2-0 FIFA Club World Cup win over Los Angeles FC and credited Nicolas Jackson’s pass for the opening goal.

Jackson playing a perfectly weighted ball into Neto, who cut to his left and finished with aplomb past Hugo Lloris for the opener. The goal set Chelsea on their way to a 2-0 victory in their tournament opener against LAFC in Atlanta.

“I feel very good. I have had some adaptations in the team. I’ve played in a lot of positions. It’s my first year with the club, so there is a lot of adaptation there as well. I’m really happy with the way I’m performing at the moment. I hope to continue in this way," Neto, who has completed his move to Chelsea from Wolves last year, told FIFA.

Diljit, Ahan join Varun, Sunny for ‘Border 2’ third schedule at Pune’s National Defence Academy

Diljit, Ahan join Varun, Sunny for ‘Border 2’ third schedule at Pune’s National Defence Academy

Actors Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty have joined Sunny Deol and Varun Dhawan for the third schedule of their upcoming film “Border 2” at Pune’s National Defence Academy.

Sunny took to Instagram, where he shared a picture posing with the actors Diljit, Varun and Ahan. They were joined by filmmakers Nidhi Dutta and Bhushan Kumar.

For the caption, he wrote: “ When all ‘Forces’ Come together! #BORDER2. Diljit Dosanjh & Ahan Shetty join Sunny Deol and Varun Dhawan as the battalion kicks off the 3rd schedule at Pune’s National Defence Academy!

Sunny added: “On-ground, they’re joined by Producers Bhushan Kumar & Nidhi Dutta, Director Anurag Singh, Co-producers Shiv Chanana and Binoy Gandhi, as the film moves full throttle! Mark your calendars: Border2 hits theaters on Jan 23, 2026!”

Backed by a powerful production team including Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, J.P. Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta, and directed by Anurag Singh, Border 2 is presented by Gulshan Kumar & T-Series, in association with J.P. Dutta’s J.P. Films.

A sequel to the 1997 war drama "Border", the movie is believed to be based on India and Pakistan's Kargil War of 1999.

India asks its nationals to evacuate Tehran, be in touch with Embassy

India asks its nationals to evacuate Tehran, be in touch with Embassy

India has urged its nationals in Iran and Persons of Indian Origin(PIO) to evacuate Tehran, shift to a safer location and be in touch with the Embassy, following escalating tensions in the region.

As the Israel-Iran conflict entered its fifth day, the hostilities between the two nations continued to escalate as several missiles from Iran were fired at Israel, triggering air raid sirens in Haifa and dozens of other cities and communities across northern Israel and the occupied Golan Heights, confirmed by the Israeli military.

"All Indian Nationals and PIOs who can move out of Tehran using their own resources, are advised to move to a safe location outside the City," the Indian Embassy in Iran posted on X.

"All Indian Nationals who are in Tehran and not in touch with the Embassy are requested to contact the Embassy of India in Tehran immediately and provide their Location and Contact numbers. Kindly contact: +989010144557; +989128109115; +989128109109," it added.

Iranian strike shuts down Israel's largest oil refinery

Iranian strike shuts down Israel's largest oil refinery

Bazan, Israel's largest oil refinery company, announced that all of its facilities at the Haifa Port had been completely shut down due to the damage caused by an Iranian missile strike.

Three company employees were killed in the pre-dawn attack on Monday night, which ignited fires at the strategic complex. Video footage showed visible flames, and firefighting teams were still struggling to extinguish the blaze, news agency reported quoting Israeli daily Ha'aretz.

"The power station responsible for part of the steam and electricity production used by the group's facilities sustained significant damage, alongside additional impacts," the company said in a filing to the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.

"At this stage, all refinery and subsidiary facilities have been shut down," it added.

Trump cuts short participation at G7 summit over Iran-Israel crisis

Trump cuts short participation at G7 summit over Iran-Israel crisis

US President Donald Trump announced he was abruptly cutting short his participation in the G7 summit and returning home early to deal with the Iran-Israel crisis.

" I have to be back early for obvious reasons", Trump earlier told reporters. He said he would be leaving after the formal dinner “with these wonderful leaders”.

He will be missing Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in Calgary Monday evening and will be participating in the summit of the powerful industrialised democracies, along with a select group of emerging economies, on Tuesday.

The summit was overshadowed by the escalating war of missiles between Israel and Iran that began on Friday.

When the summit began at this picturesque resort known for its ski slopes, Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney told the leaders gathered around a glass-topped circular table that they were at “one of those turning points in history".

Indian stock market opens lower amid weak Asian cues

Indian stock market opens lower amid weak Asian cues

The Indian benchmark indices opened lower on Tuesday amid weak Asian cues as selling was seen in the auto, IT and pharma sectors in the early trade.

At around 9.28 am, Sensex was trading 186.35 points or 0.23 per cent down at 81,609.80 while the Nifty declined 68.20 point or 0.27 per cent at 24,878.30

Nifty Bank was down 30.10 points or 0.05 per cent at 55,914.80. The Nifty Midcap 100 index was trading at 58,732.10 after dropping 36.40 points or 0.06 per cent. Nifty Smallcap 100 index was at 18,482.90 after declining 66.30 points or 0.36 per cent.

According to analysts, US President Donald Trump's latest comments on Iran kept investors on edge regarding the geopolitical outlook.

Despite the escalation of the Iran-Israel conflict, stock markets are steady and resilient. The decline in the US volatility index CBOE suggests that markets are unlikely to correct sharply unless the conflict takes a dramatic turn for the worse, said market experts.

India’s exports of goods and services rise 2.8 pc to cross $71 billion in May amid global uncertainty

India’s exports of goods and services rise 2.8 pc to cross $71 billion in May amid global uncertainty

India’s total exports of merchandise and services for May this year are estimated at $71.12 billion, which represents a growth of 2.77 percent over the same month of the previous year, despite the rising geopolitical tensions and trade war triggered by the hike in US tariffs, official figures released by the Commerce Ministry on Wednesday showed.

The country’s total imports of merchandise and services for May are estimated at $ 77.75 billion, registering a decline of (-) 1.02 per cent vis-a-vis May last year.

The major drivers of merchandise exports growth in May include electronic goods, chemicals, drugs & pharmaceuticals, marine products and ready-made garments of all textiles.

The export of electronic goods, including smartphones, shot up by a robust 54.1 per cent from $2.97 billion in May 2024 to $4.57 billion in May 2025.

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