India News Roundup - Evacuations, Global Tensions, Politics, Crime, and Cricket | June 2025
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source: Current Affairs Viva
🌐 Operation Sindhu: India Evacuates Citizens Amid Middle East Conflict
India launched Operation Sindhu to evacuate nationals from Iran amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. A second batch of students was repatriated from Armenia, with 110 of the 600 affected—many from Jammu & Kashmir—safely back in India.
The Israel-Iran conflict entered its seventh day, with Iran firing missiles at Israel. These were intercepted by the Iron Dome defense system. In response, Israeli airstrikes killed 585 people and injured 1326 in Iran, targeting suspected nuclear and missile sites.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu thanked US President Donald Trump for continued support. Back home, Minister Hardeep Singh Puri assured the public that India's crude oil supply remains stable despite global tensions. Sadly, an Indian man from Telangana, Ravindra, died of a heart attack in Israel due to prolonged bombing stress.
🇭🇷 PM Modi in Croatia: Strengthening Bilateral Ties
PM Narendra Modi visited Croatia—his first visit to the country—to meet Croatian Prime Minister and sign agreements on defense cooperation, renewable energy, and semiconductors. The two leaders issued a joint statement condemning terrorism and reaffirming commitment to a peaceful global order.
🇺🇸 US-Pakistan Diplomacy: Trump Meets Gen. Munir
US President Donald Trump met Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir to appreciate Pakistan’s neutral stance in the Iran-Israel conflict. The US lauded Pakistan's role in preventing escalation and extended an invitation for a luncheon meeting at the White House.
🗳️ India By-Elections and State Politics
By-elections were held in five assembly constituencies: Kadi and Visavadar in Gujarat, Nilambur in Kerala, Kaliaganj in West Bengal, and Ludhiana West in Punjab. Results are expected by June 23.
In Maharashtra, CM Devendra Fadnavis discussed the Hindi language policy with Raj Thackeray. Education Minister Dada Bhuse clarified that under the NEP (National Education Policy), students are free to select any language.
✈️ Accidents and Aviation Alerts
- IndiGo Flight Delay: Technical snag delayed a Delhi-Raipur flight carrying former CM Bhupesh Baghel by 40 minutes.
- Air India Cuts: Three international flights were cancelled, with a 15% overall reduction in services due to maintenance issues.
- Ahmedabad Crash: Co-pilot's body released after DNA confirmation.
🚨 Accidents and Crime Across India
- 8 dead in a Pune vehicle collision, 4 injured.
- Guna (MP): 4 injured after shop roof collapsed.
- Deeg (Rajasthan): Encounter with cow smugglers left 1 dead, 1 injured.
- Panvel: 19 policemen injured during transfer of illegal immigrants.
- Hyderabad: Drug bust nets 4 peddlers and a large narcotics cache.
- Latehar (Jharkhand): Extremist commander surrendered to police.
- Hardoi (UP): Man bites wife's nose over infidelity suspicion.
- Gujarat: Social media sensation Kirti Patel arrested in extortion honeytrap.
- Odisha: 10 arrested (including 4 minors) in Gopalpur Beach gang rape.
- Assam: 7 suspects held for dumping cattle skulls in temple premises.
🌧️ Monsoon Weather Alerts Issued
Delhi NCR: Yellow alert with light to moderate rain and thunderstorms until June 24.
Maharashtra: Orange alert in Raigad and Ratnagiri. Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar under yellow alert.
Odisha: IMD predicts widespread rainfall and possible flooding.
Flood Conditions: Flash floods reported in Purulia (West Bengal) and Kannur (Kerala).
🏏 Cricket News: India vs England Test Series
India gears up for the first Test against England with a fresh lineup. Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul will open the batting. Shubman Gill to bat at No. 4, Rishabh Pant at No. 5. Pant will switch to a side-on stance in red-ball cricket.
Bowling attack: Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj confirmed. Debut possible for Harshit Rana.
England Playing XI: Chris Woakes replaces Sam Cook. Series promises high competition.
📊 Additional Headlines
- Gaganyaan Test: ISRO successfully tests astronaut parachute module.
- Stock Market: Sensex remains volatile due to oil and war concerns.
- NEET PG 2025: Results postponed amid protests and petition hearings.
0 टिप्पणियाँ