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US intelligence reports indicate Israel is fully prepared to launch a strike on Iran, likely targeting its nuclear facilities. Both Israeli and US officials declined to comment, Reuters reported.

In response to rising tensions, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth approved the voluntary departure of military dependents from the Middle East. Non-essential embassy staff and families have also been ordered to leave Iraq.

Iran accused the United States of aiding Israeli aggression and threatened reprisal against American bases if attacked. Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh stated that all US bases in host countries are within reach, according to Reuters.

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is to meet with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to resume nuclear talks. President Donald Trump expressed doubts Wednesday about achieving an agreement with Iran.

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA) in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad has been shut till further notice after an Air India aircraft with 242 on board crashed within minutes after take-off on Thursday, Indian Express reported.

“Flight AI 171 from Ahmedabad to London, Gatwick, earlier today, was involved in a crash shortly after takeoff, outside the airport. As a result, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad, is currently not operational. All flight operations are temporarily suspended until further notice,” an SVPIA spokesperson said in a statement.

Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was on the Air India flight that crashed near the Ahmedabad airport on Thursday, India Today reported.

The Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft bound for London crashed after five minutes of taking-off near Ahmedabad airport this afternoon.

According to the passenger list document accessed by India Today Digital, "Vijay Ramniklal Rupani" was the 12th passenger on the list. He was booked in Z class, which falls under the Business Class category, accoding to India Today.

Israeli forces conducted a pre-dawn raid Thursday in Beit Jinn, southwestern Syria, arresting several individuals alleged to be Hamas operatives planning attacks on Israeli civilians and troops. The military said weapons and ammunition were seized, and the suspects were transferred to Israel for interrogation.

Syria’s interior ministry denied the claims, stating the seven detainees were local civilians. It also reported that one person was killed during the raid. The Israeli military confirmed shooting a suspect who attempted to flee, according to Al Jazeera.

The operation marks renewed Israeli activity in southern Syria following recent cross-border fire and rising tensions after a period of relative calm.

World Bank Regional Director for South Asia Pankaj Gupta called on Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Deepak Khadka at the latter’s office in Singha Durbar today.

During the meeting, they held discussions on the World Bank's investment in the hydroelectricity sector of Nepal.

On the occasion, Energy Minister Khadka thanked the World Bank for its investment in Nepal's hydropower projects to date and urged for its continuation in the future.

He also urged the World Bank to expedite the financial management process of the Upper Arun Hydropower Project. Similarly, the meeting also discussed the issue of strengthening the power supply.

In response, Regional Director of the World Bank Gupta stated that the World Bank has prioritised the Upper Arun Hydropower Project.

Energy Ministry Secretary Suresh Acharya, Joint Secretaries Chiranjibi Chataut, Sagar Raj Gautam, and World Bank Nepal Country Director David Sislane were present in the meeting.

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) plunged by 7. 15 points to close at 2,657.32 points on Thursday.  

Similarly, the sensitive index dropped by 1. 52 points to close at 454. 56 points.

A total of 28,607,685-unit shares of 311 companies were traded for Rs 12. 51 billion.

Meanwhile, Pure Energy Limited (PURE) was the top gainer today with its price surging by 9. 99 percent. Likewise, Gurans Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (GLBSL) was the top loser with its price dropped by 10. 00 percent.

At the end of the day, the total market capitalization stood at Rs 4. 42 trillion.

An Air India flight to London crashed shortly after take-off at the Ahmedabad airport on Thursday afternoon, India Today reported.

The flight, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, carried 242 passengers. Visuals from the area showed thick black smoke in the air as more details about the accident were awaited.

Emergency services rushed to the spot following the crash, including seven fire engines, according to India Today.

All the schools in Palungtar Municipality of Gorkha district have been closed from today due to extreme heat.

The municipality has decided to shut down all the community and institutional schools for two days after students started facing health issues, said Mayor Bibash Chintan.

The teaching learning activities would resume regularly from June 15, according to the municipality.

Similarly, Aanbukhaireni Rural Municipality has also given holiday in all community and institutional schools for two days from today.

The decision was taken in view of students’ health issues.

Issuing a notice, the rural municipality requested all to adopt necessary precautions to escape the rising temperature.