Plus, delayed monsoon and decoding the black box.
| | The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has launched ‘Operation Sindhu’ to evacuate Indian nationals from Israel amid intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran. | THE BIG STORY 110 Indians Evacuated as Israel-Iran Tensions Escalate Indian citizens in Israel have been asked to register with the Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv, which is coordinating evacuation efforts and offering 24/7 assistance. The government has assured that the safety of Indian nationals remains a top priority. Earlier on Thursday, 110 students were evacuated from northern Iran as part of the same operation. The escalation began after Israel launched surprise strikes on Iranian military and nuclear sites under ‘Operation Rising Lion’, citing threats from Iran's nuclear advancements. Since then, both countries have exchanged heavy missile and drone attacks. Read more | THE BIG QUESTION What Restarted the Stalled Monsoon Over India? After a three-week stall, the Southwest monsoon began advancing again on June 16, driven by new cyclonic circulations over both coasts that pushed away dry western air and strengthened monsoon winds. Although the monsoon reached Kerala early, its progress slowed due to unfavorable atmospheric patterns and dry winds over northwestern and central India, which blocked the development of strong westerlies. By June 17, the monsoon had officially advanced up to Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Bihar. Recent low-pressure systems over Gujarat and southern West Bengal created cyclonic wind patterns that pulled moist air further north, reviving rainfall across much of India. However, rains in regions beyond this line are due to other weather systems, not yet the monsoon itself. Read more. | STORIES YOU MAY HAVE MISSED | FROM THE EDIT PAGE SC Backs Thug Life Release, Slams Mob Pressure The Supreme Court cleared Kamal Haasan’s film Thug Life for release in Karnataka, asserting that mobs cannot override film certification and free speech. Protests had erupted over Haasan’s comment linking Kannada to Tamil, but the Court focused on upholding rule of law and artistic freedom, not the language debate. It criticized the Karnataka High Court for suggesting Haasan apologize and emphasized that courts shouldn't demand apologies for personal views. The ruling reaffirms that once a film is cleared by authorities, it cannot be blocked by vigilante groups. Read more. | Photo of the Day Monsoon arrives -- on a horse?  Dark monsoon clouds gather over the historic Albert Hall Museum in Jaipur, Thursday, (Source: PTI) | Were you forwarded this email? Did you stumble upon it online? Sign up here. | | | | | | | | | Get the Hindustan Times app and read premium stories | | | | | | View in Browser | Privacy Policy | Contact us You received this email because you signed up for HT Newsletters or because it is included in your subscription. Copyright © HT Digital Streams. All Rights Reserved | | | | | 
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