Aniruddh Misra

The INDIA bloc convened a key meeting in New Delhi to regroup after a series of electoral setbacks and address growing differences within the opposition alliance. While several leaders attended to discuss strategy against the BJP, the absence of key allies and ongoing political turmoil within some constituent parties raised fresh questions about the coalition’s unity ahead of future electoral battles.

Tensions in the Middle East are rising once again after Israel reportedly carried out fresh strikes in southern Lebanon despite Iran's warning that any new attacks could trigger another response. Reports indicate Israeli strikes targeted the coastal city of Tyre shortly after Iran announced a halt to its missile attacks. The developments come amid growing concerns over a wider regional conflict involving Israel, Iran, Lebanon, and U.S. forces in the Persian Gulf. Did Israel ignore calls for restraint, and could the latest strike reignite a dangerous cycle of retaliation? Watch the full report and analysis.

Hindustan Times' Neha LM Tripathi visits Noida International Airport in Jewar as it gets ready to host fliers. She speaks with CEO of NIA Nitu Samra and Vice Chairman Christoph Schnellmann about their vision for the greenfield aviation project, and whether the current headwinds faced by the aviation industry due to the US-Iran war would affect operations. They also discuss whether the airport's proximity to Delhi's IGI Airport will turn out to be a hurdle. Watch the full video for more.

The new Noida airport in Jewar began operations with landing of its first flight on June 15. The inaugural flight from Lucknow landed at Noida International Airport at 7:55 am. As the aircraft landed at the airport, passengers inside the flight clapped to celebrate the successful landing of the inaugural flight. The plane was also greeted with a water cannon salute upon landing. Officials view the new flight connection as a key development for Uttar Pradesh's aviation sector. It is aimed at improving connectivity between the state's administrative and business hubs. Watch the full video for more.

Zelensky’s second awkward moment at the G7 summit has now gone viral, spreading rapidly across social media and drawing intense scrutiny to his interactions with other world leaders. After an apparent snub by Emmanuel Macron, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has now been caught in an awkward greeting moment with Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, adding fresh fuel to online chatter. In the latest clip doing the rounds, the Italian prime minister is seen seemingly trying to avoid greeting Zelensky with a kiss, creating a visibly uncomfortable exchange in front of the cameras. Earlier, French President Emmanuel Macron had appeared to cut short a conversation with Zelensky, walking away in a manner that many viewers interpreted as dismissive and diplomatically frosty. Watch the full video for more.

On this special Point Blank episode, Shishir Gupta and Aayesha Varma break down a high‑stakes “meeting of the titans” as Narendra Modi and Donald Trump meet on the G7 sidelines. From trade and tariffs to seafarers killed in the Gulf, an interim Iran deal, and Washington’s Indo‑Pacific rethink, Gupta argues the US–India relationship is still moving in a decidedly positive, hard‑nosed “India first” direction.

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic visit to New Zealand, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has welcomed the proposed India-New Zealand trade deal, saying it will significantly benefit New Zealand businesses. Luxon announced that 57% of New Zealand’s exports to India would become tariff-free from day one under the agreement. Modi’s July 10–11 visit, the first by an Indian Prime Minister to New Zealand in nearly 40 years, is expected to strengthen cooperation in trade, defence, investment, technology, and critical minerals. Watch the full report on this major step in India-New Zealand relations and Indo-Pacific cooperation.

Has Iran just leaked Mojtaba Khamenei’s ultimate revenge plan, involving a dramatic plot to kidnap U.S. troops as the next phase of the escalating war? An influential Iranian lawmaker is openly hinting at a surprise attack on a U.S. base, fuelling speculation that Tehran may be preparing an operation that could catch American forces completely off guard. There is a big hint coming out of Tehran, especially as fresh satellite pictures appear to show new damage at U.S. bases, raising questions about whether Washington can afford to continue the conflict. Watch the full video for more.

Ahead of the first day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation, saying India has achieved numerous milestones on the national and international stage and even in space. He also commented on the US-Israel vs Iran war, saying it had caused problems related to petrol, diesel, LPG, and fertilisers, but India still remained the fastest-growing major economy in the world with 7.7% growth. He also issued advice to the Opposition, saying that if issues are raised factually, then they make impact without the need for loud demonstrations.

After the recent Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi encountered severe turbulence, many passengers are wondering how turbulence works and whether it is dangerous. This video explains the difference between weather-related and clear-air turbulence, why pilots cannot always detect it, how modern aircraft are designed to withstand even severe turbulence, and why most injuries occur when passengers are not wearing seatbelts. Learn what causes turbulence, what pilots do to avoid it, and the simple safety steps every passenger should follow to stay safe during a flight.