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Jorhat, June 13 : An AN-32 transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed on Saturday at the Jorhat Air Force Station in Assam, officials said. An AN-32 transport aircraft met with an accident at the Jorhat Air Force Station in Assam. More details are awaited, the IAF stated. Firefighting operations are underway at the accident site in Jorhat, officials said, after the AN-32 transport aircraft met with an accident at the airbase. The accident reportedly took place when the aircraft was attempting to land at the Jorhat airfield. Emergency response teams have been deployed at the site, and rescue operations are currently underway. More details are awaited. (ANI)
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Time Has Come for Kashmiri Pandits To Reclaim Their Place In J&K's Future: LG Sinha
Srinagar, June 13 : Asserting that the time has come for Kashmiri Pandits to reconnect with their roots and contribute to the future of a transformed Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said the communitys journey from displacement to global success stands as a remarkable example of courage, resilience and determination. Addressing the Global Kashmiri Pandit Conclave: From Exile to Excellence at SKICC here, LG Sinha, according to the news agencyKashmir News Observer ( KNO) said the gathering marked a historic moment and reflected both the achievements of the Kashmiri Pandit community and its enduring bond with its homeland. I see before me the sons and daughters of this soil. We are witnessing a historic moment in Srinagar, the Lieutenant Governor said. He said Kashmir had witnessed the pain of the communitys displacement and was now witnessing its resurgence and renewed confidence. Referring to the migration of Kashmiri Pandits in the 1990s, LG Sinha said the community endured immense suffering and was uprooted from its homeland overnight, but refused to allow adversity to define its future. The Kashmiri Pandit community suffered deeply during the 1990s. Families were displaced overnight, but despite the pain and uncertainty, they chose not to surrender to despair, he said. The LG said the community faced two choices after displacement with one of hopelessness and defeat and another of rebuilding and service to society. The easier path was despair, but you chose reconstruction, hard work and service. You transformed your struggle into strength and your pain into purpose, he said. Sinha said the real victory of the community lay in preserving its identity, culture and traditions despite decades of displacement. The true triumph is that you did not allow your villages, traditions and identity to fade away. Instead, you turned them into a source of strength and inspiration, he said. Describing the conclave as a message of hope, Sinha said many members of the community who once faced displacement were today returning to engage with their homeland with renewed confidence. Those who were rendered shelterless and displaced are today returning with confidence. This itself sends a powerful message of hope and renewal, he said. The Lieutenant Governor said Kashmiri Pandits never sought sympathy despite immense hardship and instead contributed significantly to nation-building across various fields. You did not ask for sympathy. Even in adversity, you enriched the nation through your contributions in education, administration, arts, literature, science and public service, he said. Expressing satisfaction over the achievements of the community, LG Sinha said Kashmiri Pandits had excelled across India and the world while remaining deeply connected to their roots. It gives me immense happiness that members of the community are achieving excellence across the country and globally while preserving their heritage and identity, he said. Quoting Indias civilisational values and traditions, the LG said courage and perseverance had remained central to the character of the Kashmiri Pandit community. This gathering is a celebration of your courage, determination and unwavering spirit. The entire nation salutes a community that refused to bow before adversity, he said. LG Sinha said the conclave was also a reflection of growing confidence in Jammu and Kashmir's future and security environment. This gathering sends a strong message that faith in the future of Jammu and Kashmir has strengthened. The time has come to rebuild old bonds and reconnect with our shared heritage, he said. The Lieutenant Governor said discussions at the conclave were not merely symbolic but represented a roadmap for economic empowerment, social participation and cultural revival. The deliberations here are not just discussions; they provide a framework for economic empowerment, social rejuvenation and the restoration of a vibrant community life, he said. He said many people once believed the displaced community would never be able to return or re-establish itself, but its resilience had proven otherwise. Many thought the community would never recover from displacement. Yet through determination, leadership and perseverance, you kept alive the dream of return and renewal, he said. Highlighting the accomplishments of Kashmiri Pandits, Sinha said the community had produced distinguished scholars, civil servants, artists, intellectuals and policymakers who contributed significantly to the country's progress. You have produced thinkers, scholars and visionaries who shaped national discourse and contributed immensely to nation-building, he said. The LG said the country and the world today were celebrating the achievements of the community and paying tribute to its indomitable spirit. Today, the nation celebrates your achievements and salutes a spirit that refused to surrender despite tremendous suffering, he said. Calling the conclave a grand confluence of countless stories of courage, Sinha said a new Jammu and Kashmir was emerging and the Kashmiri Pandit community would have a vital role in shaping its future. A new Jammu and Kashmir has emerged. Its strength, aspirations and future are closely linked with your participation and contribution, he said. The Lieutenant Governor said the success achieved by members of the community across the world could never be separated from their roots in Kashmir. Wherever you may live across the country or the world, your success remains connected to your roots and heritage, he said. Describing the conclave as a bridge between generations, Sinha said it connected those who endured displacement with younger generations carrying forward the legacy of resilience and identity. This gathering connects generations and ensures that the memories, sacrifices and aspirations of the community continue to inspire the future, he said. The LG said society must stand united against the tragedy of displacement and work collectively towards justice, dignity and reconciliation. It is a reminder that we must stand together against the pain of displacement and work towards justice, dignity and lasting reconciliation, he said. Paying tribute to the community's resilience, LG Sinha said he personally saluted its courage and determination. I bow to your courage and salute your unwavering resolve. Your journey is ultimately a journey towards homecoming, and I believe that homecoming is a shared commitment, he said. The Lieutenant Governor also urged members of the community to establish institutions in Jammu and Kashmir and actively participate in the Union Territory's development. I want you to build institutions, nurture talent and contribute to the growth of Jammu and Kashmir. Your experience and knowledge are invaluable for the future of this land, he said. LG Sinha said the true measure of life was not personal success alone but the contribution one leaves behind for society and future generations. The real meaning of a meaningful life lies in how much better we leave our society and motherland for those who come after us, he said. He added that India's ongoing cultural resurgence and its journey towards becoming a developed nation would be strengthened by the contribution and participation of every community, including Kashmiri Pandits. Indias civilisational resurgence and the vision of a developed nation will be enriched by your participation, contribution and leadership, he said(KNO)
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New Delhi, June 13 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday departed from New Delhi to France for his official visit to France to participate in the G7 Summit and hold a bilateral meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron and also pay a State-visit to Slovakia--the first by an Indian Prime Minister since its independence. At the invitation of the French President Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister Modi will be undertaking an official visit to France from 13 - 14 June 2026 at Nice, and 16 - 19 June, 2026 at Evian and Paris. During the first leg of the visit, the Prime Minister will visit Nice for a bilateral meeting with President Macron on Monday. Both leaders will review the full spectrum of the India-France bilateral relationship, which was elevated to the level of a Special Global Strategic Partnership earlier this year. In Nice, both leaders will also jointly inaugurate the 'Bharat Innovates' event, which will bring together top innovation startups and Venture Capital funds from India, France, and other countries. Being held during the India-France Year of Innovation, this signature event reinforces the vibrant innovation partnership that exists between the two countries, the Prime Minister's Office said in a statement. On the second leg of his visit, at the invitation of the Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic, Robert Fico, Prime Minister Modi will pay a State Visit to the Slovak Republic from 14 - 16 June 2026. This will be the first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Slovakia since its independence in 1993, the Prime Minister's Office said. His visit follows President Droupadi Murmu's State Visit to Slovakia in April 2025 and Slovak President Peter Pellegrini's visit to India for the AI Impact Summit in February 2026. Prime Minister will hold talks with Prime Minister Fico, and explore new avenues of cooperation. The Prime Minister will also meet President Pellegrini. The visit will reaffirm India's commitment towards strengthening its bilateral relationship with Slovakia in various sectors, including trade, investment, and automobile and railway manufacturing. On the third leg of the visit, Prime Minister will participate in the G7 Summit in Evian, France, on 16 - 17 June 2026. During the Summit, he will exchange views with G7 leaders, and those from invited partner countries and International Organizations, participating in the summit sessions on - Forging New Partnerships and Rebuilding International Solidarity; Reviving Balanced, Shared and Sustainable Economic Growth for all; and Ensuring a Safe, Rapid and Efficient Rollout of AI. On the sidelines of the summit, the Prime Minister will also hold bilateral meetings with several world leaders, the PMO said. On the final leg of the visit, the Prime Minister will visit Paris on 18 June 2026 for further bilateral engagements and to attend the VivaTech Summit, Europe's largest technology and startup event. The Prime Minister is also expected to address the members of the Indian community in Paris. The Prime Minister's Office underlined how the visit to Europe will further deepen India's partnership with France, Slovakia, and the G7. Prime Minister's presence at the G7 reflects India's standing as a leading voice of the Global South and a key partner in addressing global challenges. Prime Minister's participation in both Bharat Innovates and the Vivatech Summit will spotlight India as a global hub for innovation, digital transformation and entrepreneurship, and is expected to catalyse new partnerships between Indian, French and European technology ecosystems. The visit will also reaffirm India's commitment towards advancing its broader strategic partnership with the European Union. (ANI)
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Watch: Nipah virus hasnt spread; all tests so far negative: Kerala Minister K Muraleedharan
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India's youth have pursued their aspirations with confidence in last 12 years: PM Modi
New DelhI , June 13 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that one of the defining features of the last 12 years has been the confidence with which India's youth have pursued their aspirations. In a post on X, PM Modi said, The NDA Government is one that is strongly working towards youth-led development. One of the defining features of the last 12 years has been the confidence with which India's youth have pursued their aspirations Through initiatives such as Startup India, Digital India, Skill India and Atal Innovation Mission, an ecosystem has emerged that encourages innovation, entrepreneurship and enterprise. Today, India is among the world's leading StartUp destinations and many of these success stories are being scripted by our Yuva Shakti and that too from smaller towns and villages India's youth are making their mark across various sectors, from science and technology to manufacturing, space, semiconductors and drones. It is heartening to see young Indians contributing to areas that will shape the future of our nation and the world PM Modi also highlighted the contribution of the youth in the field of sports. Our youth have also brought immense glory to the nation in the field of sports. In numerous international competitions, young Indian athletes have consistently enhanced national pride. At the same time, a stronger sporting ecosystem, better infrastructure and greater support for athletes are creating new opportunities for young talent and encouraging them to pursue sports Earlier, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) gathered in New Delhi to congratulate PM Modi on completing 4,399 days in office, making him India's longest-serving democratically elected Prime Minister in consecutive terms. NDA leaders hailed his tenure, citing development initiatives, governance reforms and welfare programmes implemented over the past 12 years. Prime Minister Modi completed 4,399 days in office on June 10, surpassing the record held by India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, and marking over 12 years of continuous leadership at the national level. (ANI)
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Iran calls Trump's claims aseless, alleges US attacked vessels killing three Indian seafarers
New Delhi , June 13 : The Embassy of Iran in India on Saturday rejected the US President Donald Trump's allegations regarding an Indian vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, calling them aseless. It also accused Washington of attempting to deflect attention from recent attacks on commercial ships carrying Indian seafarers. The Iranian Embassy said the US attacked three Indian vessels in less than a week, resulting in the death of three Indian sailors, and described the actions as rutal and pathetic. In a post on X, the official account of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in India shared, The U.S. president's accusation against Iran regarding an Indian vessel in the Strait of Hormuz is simply baseless. It is an attempt to divert public attention from the brutal fact that the U.S. has attacked 3 Indian vessels in less than a week and killed 3 innocent Indian sailors. That's pathetic! This comes after Trump alleged that Iran was behind the attacks on three vessels carrying Indian seafarers near the Hormuz Strait, which resulted in the deaths of three, despite the US Central Command having confirmed that the strikes were carried out by American naval forces, calling the incident otally unacceptable. His remarks followed Iran's condemnation of the United States attacks on commercial vessels carrying Indian seafarers, resulting in the death of three in the Gulf of Oman, describing the actions as rutal and accusing Washington of engaging in lawless conduct that threatens global peace and maritime security. In a statement on X, Esmaeil Baqaei, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran, expressed condolences over the deaths of Indian nationals killed in the attacks and called for international accountability. The brutal U.S. attacks on Indian commercial vessels, which have killed at least three Indian nationals, stand as clear evidence of America's ongoing policy of armed robbery and State piracy. We extend our sympathies to the families and friends of the slain Indian sailors and offer our sincere condolences to the Indian people and government, the statement said. He further urged the international community to take action against the repeated violations of international norms. The international community must hold the United States accountable for its lawless conduct, which continues to threaten global peace and security while endangering the freedom of navigation, the spokesperson added. (ANI)
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Centre denies reports of fourth vessel attacked near Oman; says all crew members safe
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal denied reports that MT Liaki Freedom was attacked on Friday night; he said the Ministry contacted the vessel and confirmed that all crew were safe
