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Smoke from site of plane crash NEW DELHI: A passenger plane operated by Air India, flying from Ahmedabad to London, crashed moments after departing from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The aircraft plunged into the Meghani locality within the city limits. Thick black smoke could be seen coming from crash site.The aircraft, bound for London, plunged into the Meghani area of the city, sending up a massive plume of black smoke and triggering an immediate emergency response.As per the initial reports, the aircraft, a wide-body Boeing 787 Dreamliner, had a capacity of around 300 passengers and was carrying over 240…

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Indian wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul has expressed strong support for his former Karnataka teammate Karun Nair, who has made a comeback to the Indian Test cricket squad after an eight-year gap. Nair, who previously scored a triple century against England in 2016, earned his recall following impressive performances in domestic cricket and county cricket in England. Karun Nair’s return to the national team comes after a successful stint with Northampton in the 2024 County Championship Division Two, where he scored 487 runs in 11 innings. His recent form includes a double century (204) for India A against England Lions in an…

Sunita Ahuja, wife of veteran actor Govinda, urges him to make a comeback with films that resonate with contemporary audiences. She acknowledges the evolving tastes of viewers and advises Govinda to adapt his storytelling to the present. While emphasizing Govinda’s talent, Sunita hopes to see him back on screen soon, working on projects that connect with today’s public. Veteran actor Govinda known for his films like Coolie No.1,Hero No.1 , Saajan Chale Sasural, Partner, Aankhen and many more has been away from the silver screen for a while, but his wife Sunita Ahuja believes it’s time he returns — and…

Personality tests have become quite popular these days for their fun and easy way to decode people in a jiffy. How? These are simple tests, generally based on psychology, that claim to reveal a person’s true traits depending on certain factors. For instance, this particular test is nature-themed, and it claims to reveal the unique reason why people rely on you. The test is based on an image of six colourful leaves, and depending on which one you choose a lot can be decoded about you. Intriguing, right? To this test– which was originally shared OKdiario.com– simply close your eyes,…

Stampede in Bengaluru left 11 dead as lakhs reached the Chinnaswamy Stadium to celebrate Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s maiden IPL title. Mumbai: The BCCI is looking to make standard guidelines for IPL victory celebrations in its Apex Council meeting on June 14, in the wake of the tragic stampede at Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium that claimed 11 lives, but there’s no likelihood of IPL-2025 champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru being banned or “facing any kind of punishment”, a reliable source in the Board told TOI.The formulation of standard guidelines for IPL victory celebrations, in the wake of the tragic stampede in Bengaluru, is…

Protester waving Mexican flag – Image Credit: AP Image In Los Angeles, the protesters burned the self-driving taxis, hurled stones at police, and even carried the Mexican flag while protesting against the ICE’s raid. In almost every frame, the protesters were seen with the Mexican flag, which has become a prominent visual element, visible in various media coverage, from news broadcasts to social media platforms, with its distinctive red, white, and green colours appearing against backgrounds of protest scenes.Why protesters carrying Mexican flag?The flag serves as a symbol of opposition to President Donald Trump’s deportation policies for some individuals, while…

Let’s time-travel for a moment—but not to a land of flying cars or robot butlers. Instead, let’s picture an alternate reality: the COVID-19 pandemic, without any vaccines. No shots, no immunity drives, no fully vaccinated stickers on social media. Just endless variants, overloaded ICUs, and a world stuck in limbo.Scary? Oh, it would’ve been terrifying.Year one: Déjà Vu and denialThe virus hits. Lockdowns begin. People bake banana bread, make Dalgona coffee and search for toilet paper like it’s gold. Everyone’s hopeful that “normal” will return soon. But in this no-vaccine universe, the promise of a shot never materializes. There’s no…

Actor Raj Babbar was already a married man and father of two when he began a relationship with popular actor Smita Patil. The relationship, and the marriage that followed, sparked major controversy in the 1980s. For Raj’s children—especially his daughter Juhi Babbar—the news was something she came to understand at a very young age. Years later, Juhi opened up about that time in her life and how she first found out about her father’s new relationship when she was just 7 years old.’Smita ji went out of her way for us’In a past chat with Lehren Retro, Juhi shared that…

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Police have launched a murder investigation after the body of Instagram influencer Kamal Kaur was found inside a locked car near Adesh Medical University in Bathinda on Wednesday night.Who is Kamal Kaur?Kaur, known by her social media name Kamal Kaur Bhabhi, had over 3.83 lakh followers on Instagram. She regularly posted reels, some of which had drawn criticism for being explicit. The 25-year-old from Ludhiana was at the centre of several online controversies and had reportedly received threats related to her content.She lived with her mother, two brothers, and two sisters. Her family reportedly last saw her the…

The United States notified the WTO on Monday that the automotive tariffs were implemented under Section 232. (AI image) The United States has informed the World Trade Organization (WTO) that India’s request for consultations regarding American tariffs on automobiles and auto components under the trade watchdog’s safeguard agreement was unfounded.The United States notified the WTO on Monday that the automotive tariffs were implemented under Section 232, a national security provision, and that the country continues to maintain these measures under the essential security exception within global trade regulations. US said it was “maintaining these actions pursuant to the essential security…

Oakland Coliseum will host the first leg of the 2025 Major League Cricket season. (Sportzpics) Major League Cricket’s third season will make history on Thursday night at the Oakland Coliseum in California, marking the first top-level cricket match on the US West Coast. The San Francisco Unicorns and Washington Freedom will face off in a rematch of the 2024 final, utilising drop-in pitches transported from New York in a venue that can accommodate over 60,000 spectators.The Coliseum, which previously hosted the Oakland Athletics (MLB) and Oakland Raiders (NFL), will operate at a reduced capacity of 12,000 for cricket matches. The…

Shubman Gill, India’s new Test captain, has sparked discussion among cricket fans after the appearance of “Prince” alongside “MRF Genius” on his bat sticker, a departure from previous cricket legends who carried the MRF brand without personal monikers. The revelation came after BCCI released photos of Gill and the Indian team in their new kits ahead of India’s upcoming tour of England, scheduled from June to August 2025, which marks the beginning of his captaincy tenure.MRF has a long-standing tradition of partnering with cricket’s elite batters, including Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara, AB de Villiers, and Virat Kohli, who all carried…

BTS’ Kim Taehyung (V) is back from the military, and so is his unmatched superstar aura. Since his discharge on June 10, alongside the group’s leader Kim Namjoon (RM), fans have been closely watching his every move. And while they’re at it, they’ve also been quick to track—and instantly buy—everything he’s seen using. From luxury accessories to everyday essentials, anything Taehyung touches is flying off the shelves.BTS’s V’s unmatched selling power takes the spotlight post his military discharge V is no stranger to setting trends, and brands know it well. As the face of global names like Celine and Cartier,…

In a strategic move, Google has started a new round of voluntary exit programs, commonly referred to as buyouts. The tech giant is now offering voluntary buyouts to employees in its Core, Search, Ads, and Knowledge & Information (K&I) divisions as part of its ongoing AI-focused restructuring. This move of the company was announcedJune 10, 2025, comes alongside a stricter return-to-office mandate, requiring remote employees near a Google office to adopt a hybrid schedule. Senior Vice President Nick Fox, who leads Google’s Knowledge & Information group sent an email to employees explaining the rationale behind the buyout program. He emphasised…

Bollywood actor Dino Morea appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday in Mumbai. He was called in connection with a money laundering case linked to a Rs 65 crore scam involving the desilting of the Mithi river.What happened?According to a PTI report, Morea reached the ED office in Ballard Estate, South Mumbai, around 10:30 am for questioning. The ED had earlier conducted searches at over 15 places in Mumbai and Kochi, including Morea’s home in Bandra (West) and locations linked to his brother Santino Morea. Officials from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), contractors, and others were also targeted.The case…

Elon Musk had contacted Trump via telephone prior to making his public apology. (AI image) Elon Musk net worth: The world’s richest person, Elon Musk, saw his net worth increase modestly after he expressed regret about remarks made against US President Donald Trump.Forbes’ real-time billionaire tracking system indicated that Elon Musk’s fortune increased by $191 million to $411.4 billion, according to an ET report. This uptick occurred shortly after his acknowledgement that certain previous posts directed at Trump might have been ‘gone too far’.Musk wrote on X on Wednesday: “I regret some of my posts about President @realDonaldTrump last week.…

The airport division, which is entirely owned by Adani Enterprises Ltd, has an estimated value of $20 billion. Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL) is considering raising approximately $1 billion in equity from international investors whilst assessing expansion strategies and possible acquisitions, Adani Group CFO Jugeshinder Singh has said. The airport venture will be seeking external investor equity funding for the first time.The airport division, which is entirely owned by Adani Enterprises Ltd, has an estimated value of $20 billion, according to sources quoted in an ET report. This valuation surpasses GMR Airport’s market capitalisation of $10.4 billion. GMR operates airports…

Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan is known for his dedication, discipline and unstoppable energy. At 82, he’s showing no signs of slowing down. In a recent blog post, the superstar revealed that he completed five ad films and two photo shoots in only two hours—so fast that even the director jokingly warned him about setting a ‘bad precedent’ in the industry.Zooming through the shootWriting on his blog, Big B shared, “Working away .. and the joy of it .. did 5 films and 2 photo shoots in about 2 hrs .. of course they were for an Ad., for a client…

NEET UG result 2025: The National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducted the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduate programmes (NEET UG) on May 4, 2025, is expected to release the results shortly. Candidates will be able to access their scorecards through the official website, neet.nta.nic.in, once the result is made live.This year, NEET UG saw a massive turnout, with more than 22.7 lakh aspirants appearing for the examination. The test was administered across 4,750 centres in 557 Indian cities and 14 overseas locations, making it the largest medical entrance examination in the country.According to the NTA’s official information bulletin…

‘Housefull 5’ was released on 6 June with a unique twist — two versions of the film, ‘Housefull 5A’ and ‘Housefull 5B’, each featuring a different climax. Starring Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, and Abhishek Bachchan, the comedy received mixed reviews but has done well at the box office. In a recent interview, Sajid called the decision to go with two different endings a ‘bold’ and ‘edgy’ move.Sajid on Housefull’s milestoneIn an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, Sajid Nadiadwala shared that ‘Housefull’ is one of the rare Indian film franchises to successfully reach its fifth part.Creative choices that paid offSajid…

After a lull of a couple of years, Covid 19 cases are on the surge again in India. As of June 2025, India has seen a steady increase in Covid-19 cases. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the active case count has crossed 7,000, with 7,121 active infections reported recently.Where are the cases spreadAmong the states, Kerala continues to record the highest number of cases, with over 2,200 active cases. Other states like Gujarat, Delhi, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and West Bengal are also seeing a rise in cases. The deaths reported have mostly been among the elderly, or…

South Africa’s captain Temba Bavuma, and David Bedingham (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden commented on day one of the ICC World Test Championship final at Lord’s between Australia and South Africa, emphasizing that the Proteas need to show more batting intent on day two. Australia finished at 212 all out while South Africa struggled at 43-4 at stumps, with Kagiso Rabada claiming five wickets for the Proteas and Mitchell Starc striking twice for Australia.Steve Smith scored 66 runs and Beau Webster contributed 72 runs for Australia, being the only significant batting performances of the day. Rabada finished…

The much-awaited release date of Keerthy Suresh’s next film ‘Revolver Rita’ has been announced. The film is set to hit theaters on 27 August, aligning with the celebration of Vinayagar Chaturthi. This official confirmation has encouraged the fans, who have been waiting for the update since the film’s teaser, which was unveiled on Keerthy Suresh’s birthday. With the prescribed release during a major festival, producers are expecting to attract large family audiences to theaters.Anticipated for Keerthy Suresh’s strong comeback’Revolver Rita’ is an important film in Keerthy Suresh’s career, especially after the lackluster reception her recent films have received. Her last…