Morning news wrap: IAF landing ground used in three wars illegally sold; Telangana factory blast toll rises to 35 & more

A World War II-era IAF airstrip, once used in three wars, was illegally sold in 1997 using forged papers, an FIR has now been filed after 28 years. In Telangana, the death toll from the Sigachi chemical plant blast has climbed to 35, with many workers still missing.

In Punjab, a farmer missing for nine days was found in Pakistan’s custody after reportedly crossing the border. At the UN, EAM S Jaishankar called for global unity against terrorism and warned against using terrorists as proxies.

IAF airstrip illegally sold in 1997, FIR filed after 28 years

A World War II-era airstrip, once used by the Indian Air Force during the 1962, 1965, and 1971 wars, was allegedly sold off in 1997 through forged documents. The sale, carried out by a woman and her son with the help of revenue officials, has come under fresh scrutiny 28 years later.

An FIR has now been registered against Usha Ansal and her son Naveen Chand in connection with the case. Read full story

Telangana factory blast: Death toll rises to 35, many still missing

The death toll in the Sigachi Industries chemical plant explosion in Telangana’s Medak district has risen to 35. Several workers remain missing, and many others have been injured. Rescue teams are still working through the debris of the collapsed multi-storey building as officials fear the number of casualties could increase as the search continues.

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Air India Boeing 777 gets stall warning on takeoff, 38 hours after AI 171 crash

Just 38 hours after the AI 171 crash in Ahmedabad, a Vienna-bound Air India flight faced a mid-air scare with stall and don’t sink warnings immediately after takeoff from Delhi. Fortunately, the pilots quickly took corrective action and stabilized the aircraft, allowing the flight to continue safely to its destination. Read full story

Missing Punjab farmer found in Pakistan custody after 9 days

Amritpal Singh, a 23-year-old farmer from Punjab’s Ferozepur district, who had been missing for nine days, has been located in the custody of Pakistani authorities. He is believed to have crossed the Zero Line near Rana Panjgrain village. Upon learning of his disappearance, the BSF contacted Pakistan Rangers and requested an FIR be registered at the Guru Harsahai police station on June 22. Read full story

At UN, Jaishankar urges global unity against terror, slams proxies