Iran claims successful interception of Israeli airstrike
New Delhi: Iran has announced that its air defense systems successfully intercepted an Israeli airstrike, resulting in only limited damage to some locations. The Israeli military had targeted military facilities within Iran during early morning raids on Saturday. Reports indicate that the strikes were focused on military sites in the provinces of Ilam, Khuzestan, and Tehran.
Several explosions have been reported around Tehran, prompting the activation of air defense systems in the capital. Iranian media has stated that no damage occurred to military installations associated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
This attack is said to be in retaliation for a ballistic missile strike conducted against Israel on October 1, 2024.
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Maharashtra student drowns off Chennai coast; another missing
Nagpur (PTI): A student from Maharashtra drowned and another went missing after venturing into the sea in Chennai, officials said on Sunday.
It was not yet known which institution the students were from and where exactly the incident occurred.
The Maharashtra government has appealed to the Tamil Nadu authorities to expedite the search and rescue operation.
The incident occurred on Saturday when a group of 26 students went to the seashore.
Three of them entered the waters where Mayuri Chaudhari from Nagpur drowned, while Jay Patil went missing and a search was underway for him, a statement from the Maharashtra Chief Minister's Office said.
Another student, Raj Kedari, was rescued safely, it said.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has contacted the Tamil Nadu government and is overseeing relief efforts. He urged the Tamil Nadu government to provide immediate aid and launch a rescue operation.
The family members of Chaudhari and Patil have been informed.
