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    The civil aviation ministry has launched a high-level probe into the deadly Air India plane crash that took place on June 12.Israel and Iran exchange deadly missile strikes, fuelling fears of a full-blown regional war.Meanwhile, Congress slammed Centre for abstaining from a UN ceasefire vote on Gaza, calling it a foreign policy failure.Here are top 5 stories that made headlines today:Govt begins investigation into Dreamliner crash that killed 241 near AhmedabadTwo days after Air India flight AIC 171 crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, killing 241 onboard, the civil aviation ministry has launched a high-level investigation. Civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu said DNA testing is underway to identify victims, and emergency safety audits of India’s Boeing 787 fleet have begun. The government is also rushing to support grieving families and tighten safety checks across the country’s Boeing 787 fleet. Read full story.‘Tehran will burn’: Israel warns after missile strikes from Iran Tensions between Israel and Iran continue to rise, with Israeli defence minister Israel Katz threatening that “Tehran will burn” if attacks continue. Iran responded with waves of ballistic missiles and drones, triggering air raid sirens in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Explosions rocked the cities as people scrambled for safety, damage and casualties were reported in several locations. Earlier, Israeli PM Netanyahu reiterated that Israel’s objective was to “eliminate any Iranian threat”. Read full story.PM Modi set for key visits to Cyprus, Canada and CroatiaPrime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Cyprus, Canada and Croatia from June 15 to 19 in a tightly packed diplomatic tour. In Cyprus, his first stop, Modi will meet President Christodoulides and address business leaders, marking the first Indian PM visit to the country in two decades. He will then attend the G-7 Summit in Canada, where key discussions will include AI, energy, and global innovation. The trip ends in Croatia, a historic first by an Indian PM. Read full story.Kharge calls foreign policy ‘in shambles’ after India skips UNGA ceasefire voteThe Congress party sharply criticised Modi government for abstaining from a United Nations General Assembly resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. While 149 nations voted in favour, India was among 19 abstentions. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused the government of abandoning India’s legacy of non-alignment and moral diplomacy. He called the move a foreign policy blunder that has left India isolated globally. Read full story.27 Palestinians killed overnight as aid sites and homes are targeted amid deepening crisisAt least 27 Palestinians, including women and children, were killed in Israeli airstrikes and shootings in Gaza, health officials said. The attacks came as Israel opened a new front with military strikes on Iran. Several of the casualties occurred near controversial food aid centres backed by Israel and the US, where witness accounts allege Israeli troops fired on civilians. Gaza’s hospitals are overwhelmed, and a humanitarian crisis looms large. Read full story.





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