Dateline: What Happened in the Early Hours of June 18? At 04:58 local time (UTC+3:30), residents across central Tehran were jolted awake by a deafening blast. Within minutes, social media filled with shaky videos of orange fireballs climbing into the predawn sky. Israeli strikes on Tehran—the phrase that had loomed over the Middle East for years—was now a reality. Multiple secondary explosions followed, suggesting hits on ammunition depots. Air‑defence tracers lit the horizon, but no official siren system was activated in the capital, fueling confusion and fear. Satellite imagery reviewed…
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Amarnath Yatra Helicopter Ban Sparks Concern: CM Omar Abdullah Warns of ‘Wrong Message’ to the Nation
First Time in Years: Helicopter Service for Amarnath Yatra Curtailed Srinagar | June 17, 2025 – In a development that has stirred both public sentiment and political debate, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has raised serious concerns over the sudden ban on helicopter services for the Amarnath Yatra 2025, stating that it sends a “wrong message” to the rest of the country. The restriction marks a significant departure from previous years, where air access to the cave shrine had become an essential mode of transport for pilgrims, especially…
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