India has begun relocating some of its citizens and students in Iran amid ongoing Israeli strikes near Tehran. The Indian Embassy is actively monitoring the situation and facilitating the safe movement of students, many of whom are from Jammu and Kashmir. Authorities are exploring further evacuation options as tensions escalate.
As tensions in the Middle East reach a new boiling point, Israel’s recent strikes on Iran mark a dramatic escalation with far-reaching consequences. From nuclear fears to political calculations and the potential reshaping of regional power dynamics, this in-depth explainer unpacks why Israel attacked now, what’s at stake, and how global players are responding.
At least 274 people, including passengers, crew, and local residents, died after an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed into a residential complex in Ahmedabad seconds after takeoff. The lone survivor is an Indian-origin British national. Investigations are underway after the aircraft's black box was recovered.
Israel's airstrike on Iran's Natanz nuclear facility has triggered radioactive and chemical contamination, the IAEA informed the UN Security Council. While underground enrichment facilities remain intact, the attack caused internal contamination and power outages, potentially affecting centrifuge operations. The Israeli operation, codenamed Rising Lion, involved 200 fighter jets and resulted in the deaths of senior Iranian officials, escalating tensions between the two nations. In retaliation, Iran launched missile strikes on northern Israel and the Golan Heights, raising global concerns over further escalation.
The black box of the Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner that crashed shortly after take-off in Ahmedabad has been recovered from the roof of a doctors' hostel struck by the aircraft. The device, which records crucial flight data and cockpit conversations, is expected to provide vital clues into the cause of one of India's deadliest plane crashes. The Ahmedabad-London flight carried 242 passengers, with only one survivor. Investigation teams from India, the US, and the UK are now examining the recovered flight data recorder.