Daily brief of Bharat-centric happenings and beyond!
Published at 8PM IST on 2025-06-12.
Good evening, and welcome to the news. We begin tonight with a series of developing and significant stories from around the globe.
First, escalating tensions in the Middle East. Israel has launched a military operation against Iran, reportedly bombing several nuclear sites, including the country’s main uranium enrichment facility. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that “Operation Rising Lion” was a targeted operation aimed at “rolling back the Iranian threat to Israel’s very survival.” Iranian media has confirmed explosions in the region, and the situation remains highly volatile. We will continue to monitor this situation closely and bring you updates as they become available.
Turning now to national news, a formal investigation has been launched into the devastating Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu announced that the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau – or AAIB – is leading the inquiry, with a high-level committee comprised of experts from various disciplines. The government’s stated goal is to thoroughly examine the circumstances surrounding the crash, strengthen aviation safety protocols, and prevent future incidents. Tragically, the crash resulted in the loss of 241 lives out of 242 passengers onboard. Among those lost was air hostess and travel influencer Roshni Rajendra Songhare, known as 'sky_loves_her' on Instagram. Maharashtra MLA Ravindra Chavan expressed profound sadness at her passing, highlighting her dedication as a flight crew member. The family of 21-year-old Nganthoi Sharma, also a victim, shared that she joined Air India as an air hostess just two years ago. They are awaiting official information from the airline. US President Donald Trump has also reacted to the tragedy, offering assistance to India and describing the crash as “one of the worst in aviation history.”
In other national developments, industrialist Sunjay Kapur, former husband of actress Karisma Kapoor, has passed away at the age of 53. Reports indicate he suffered a heart attack while playing polo in the UK. He had previously used social media to express condolences regarding the lives lost in the Air India crash.
Moving to the world of sports, the second day of the World Test Championship final at Lord’s Cricket Ground saw a dramatic turn of events. A total of 14 wickets fell, with Australia dismissing South Africa for 138 runs. Pat Cummins was the standout bowler, claiming six wickets