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Raftaar To Maheep Kapoor: Contestants Evicted From The Traitors This Week
The actual traitors—Purab Jha and Elnaaz Norouzi—have successfully kept their identities hidden since day one. Karan Johar's The Traitors has quickly become one of the most gripping reality shows of the year, blending suspense, deception and nonstop drama. Streaming on Prime Video, the reality show is turning up the heat with each passing episode, and the latest one was no different. On June 19, the makers dropped the next set of episodes showing rising tensions as four innocent contestants were eliminated in a whirlwind of suspicion and betrayal. Check below the list of contestants whose journey came to an end this week. Mukesh Chhabra – The first shocker came when Mukesh Chhabra didn't show up for breakfast. Host Karan Johar announced that he was murdered by traitors Purab Jha and Elnaaz Norouzi at night. The two were dicey between Mukesh and Ashish Vidyarthi, but they ultimately chose the veteran actor. Maheep Kapoor – During the heated roundtable discussion, contestants were suspicious between Raftaar and Maheep Kapoor. Many guessed that Raftar was a traitor, as he argued with most of the contestants, but another set of contestants were firm on evicting Maheep. Eventually, she ended up with the majority vote, resulting in her eviction. Ashish Vidyarthi – As the game of 'shak' intensified, Ashish Vidyarthi became the next target. Although names like Apoorva Mukhija, Sufi Motiwala and Raftaar were under the radar of many, Ashish received the most votes for being the potential traitor and was eliminated. Raftaar – The next roundtable brought Raftaar's journey to an end. Most of the contestants accused Raftaar of being a traitor and not Apoorva Mukhija or Sufi Motiwala. After a long discussion, several voted against him. But later, it was revealed that all four contestants who were ousted from the show were in fact innocents. The actual traitors—Purab Jha and Elnaaz Norouzi—have successfully kept their identities hidden since day one. With traitors still lurking among them, the game's dynamics have shifted drastically, and trust continues to be the most dangerous weapon. The first wave of eliminations saw the exit of Sahil Salathia, Lakshmi Manchu and Karan Kundrra, who were also not Traitors. Also, Raj Kundra, a traitor, was eliminated from the show. After all evictions, the following celebrities are still in the run: Anshula Kapoor, Elnaaz Norouzi, Harsh Gujral, Jannat Zubair, Janvee Gaurr, Apoorva Mukhija, Jasmine Bhasin, Nikita Luther, Purav Jha, Uorfi Javed, Sudhanshu Pandey and Sufi Motiwala. First Published:
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Did BTS' Suga Complete His Military Duties Before Official Discharge Date?
Last Updated: As the idol was marked 'unfit for regular combat duty", Suga served as a social service agent, which is a non-combat position in the South Korean military. With RM, Jin, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook already back to civilian life, ARMYs are waiting for Suga's discharge, which will reunite BTS after a wait of nearly three years. Min Yoongi, aka Suga, effectively completed his mandatory military service a couple of days before what was previously revealed, which led to speculations of whether he would be discharged earlier than his scheduled day. While Suga has completed his public service duties as of Wednesday, June 18, his official discharge date is still June 21. As reported by News1, the BTS member is using his remaining vacation days and no longer needs to go back to his workplace and report for duty after June 18. This was done through the standard process, and Suga did not receive any special treatment. Suga began his alternative military service on September 22, 2023, and also completed the basic training upon enlistment. Unlike the other six members of BTS who served in regular military roles, Suga's service was a bit different. As the idol was marked 'unfit for regular combat duty", probably due to his 2020 shoulder surgery, Suga served as a social service agent, which is a non-combat position in the South Korean military. His duties were more focused towards public service work rather than physical military tasks. Suga had to serve 21 months as a social service agent, instead of the usual 18 months' duty that the other BTS members served. Now that Suga's service is nearly over, fans are buzzing with excitement about the reunion of the OT7, which fans got a glimpse of recently. On June 13, on the occasion of BTS' 12th anniversary, all seven members of the globally renowned K-pop group were seen together at J-Hope's encore concert at the Goyang Stadium in Seoul, South Korea. Suga was also present, although he kept his appearance low-key in a beanie and mask, avoiding showing his face. As per a report by The Korea Herald, BTS is also planning to make a mega comeback to the music scene next year. Reportedly, the septet is set to make its long-awaited full-group comeback in March 2026. Moreover, J-Hope, during his appearance on MBC's variety show Point of Omniscient Interfere, talked about BTS' comeback. He said, 'We're planning to gather and discuss the album. We're trying to prepare as quickly as possible. Since BTS is all about performances, we're also planning a full group world tour," which increased the excitement among fans manifold. First Published: June 20, 2025, 10:15 IST
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'Keep My Bag Or I'll Crash The Plane': Doctor Threatens Air India Flight Crew, Deboarded
Last Updated: Dr. Vyas Hiral Mohanbhai was charged in Bengaluru for causing a disturbance on an Air India flight, allegedly threatening to "crash the plane." An investigation is ongoing. A case has been filed against a local medical professional in Bengaluru, accused of causing a disturbance on an Air India flight bound for Surat, Gujarat. The accused has been identified as a 36-year-old Dr Vyas Hiral Mohanbhai of Yelahanka. The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon, around 2:45 pm, The Indian Express reported. According to the officials, Dr Mohanbhai allegedly demanded that cabin crew carry her hand baggage, which she had left in the front row, to her designated seat at 20F. When questioned about the inappropriate placement of her bag, she reportedly became agitated. The situation intensified when Dr. Mohanbhai allegedly threatened to 'crash the plane," prompting the cabin crew to inform the pilot. When the pilot intervened, she refused to calm down, leading to her removal from the plane before departure, as per the police report. Dr Mohanbhai was booked by the Bengaluru International Airport Limited (BIAL) police under sections 351 (4) (criminal intimidation by anonymous communication) and 353 (1)(b) (statements of public mischief) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita as well as section 3(1)(a) (act of violence against a person on board an aircraft in flight which is likely to endanger the safety of such aircraft) of the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against Safety of Civil Aviation Act. Further investigation is underway, and more details are awaited. To mitigate the impact, the airline will reduce frequencies on 16 international routes spanning North America, Europe, Australia, and the Far East, and temporarily suspend three routes from June 21 to July 15. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published: June 20, 2025, 10:45 IST
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'You Are Not Alone': Govt Boosts Mental Health Helpline Tele-MANAS for Air Crash Victims
Last Updated: According to the latest posters designed to spread awareness, 'Tragic events can affect our minds deeply – even if we are not directly involved.' 'You are not alone. Help is just a call away," reads the new poster the central government has floated to support the mental health of people directly or indirectly impacted by the Air India plane crash tragedy. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is planning to intensify its mental health campaign through the Tele-MANAS helpline, 14416. The aim is to offer support to families of air crash victims as well as healthcare workers involved in the aftermath. A mild uptick of around 5 per cent in incoming calls has already been observed compared to the usual volume. Tele-MANAS is a comprehensive mental health care service available for Indians under the National Tele-Mental Health Programme of India. The public can access this helpline by dialling a toll-free number. Callers are attended to by trained counsellors and psychiatrists. 'There is roughly a jump of 5 per cent in the number of incoming calls," said Dinakaran Damodharan, assistant professor of psychiatry at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bengaluru (NIMHANS). 'There has only been a slight increase in the number of calls… While this is not a huge surge, the reason could be that individuals and healthcare professionals are not fully aware of the help they can get from this helpline." On average, he said, the helpline receives around 40 calls every day, but now, there is a mild surge. When asked about the top queries of callers, Damodharan said the details of conversations are confidential and not recorded. 'Hence, it's just between the caller and the consultant." It says it's completely normal to feel 'sadness or helplessness", 'anxiety or fear", 'anger or frustration". In a subhead on 'What can you do?", it suggests: 'Talk about your feelings with someone you trust." It also advises to 'Limit how much news you watch" and 'Take deep breaths, stay grounded." Damodharan from NIMHANS advised that the helpline can be used by healthcare professionals as well as forensic experts who may be experiencing burnout, in addition to the general public and relatives of the deceased. Plan to give social media boost The government is planning a social media push to boost awareness about the free mental health support available through this helpline. While the campaign was first launched in Gujarat on the same day as the plane crash (12 June), it was gradually rolled out across India. However, the government has now decided to promote the campaign through its social media channels, widely. 'The campaign was already there, but considering the emotional toll, the team is planning to expand the awareness drive. While some states have their own Tele-MANAS profiles on social media platforms like X, Facebook, and Instagram, others will use the state health department handles," said a senior official privy to the development. 'We are releasing awareness messages in Gujarati, Hindi, and English so far, but languages may be added based on inputs received by the team and the geography of incoming callers. To attend to calls related to the plane crash tragedy, the languages available at the helpline number are Gujarati, Hindi, and English."
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Power Failure Behind Ahmedabad Air India Crash? What Investigators Are Learning
Last Updated: Early findings suggest the aircraft may have suffered a power failure seconds after liftoff, but officials stress that the final cause will depend on black box data Officials familiar with the investigation into the June 12 crash of Air India flight AI-171 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick suspect a sudden power failure shortly after takeoff may have brought down the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which crashed into a medical hostel building after gaining an altitude of only 625 feet. While the final cause will be known only after black box data is decoded, initial visual assessments, including wreckage patterns, ATC reports, and takeoff videos, point to a failure of the aircraft's main electrical system within seconds of liftoff. The aircraft did not reach the minimum altitude required to execute an emergency turnaround or make use of its Ram Air Turbine (RAT), a backup system designed to power critical functions in case of total electrical loss. The black boxes — Flight Data Recorder (FDR) and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) — have been recovered and are currently in the safe custody of the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu confirmed on Thursday. He said the investigation is progressing with full support from local authorities, and that key recovery work, including site documentation and evidence collection, has been completed, with further analysis now underway. In response to reports suggesting the black boxes were being sent abroad, the Ministry of Civil Aviation clarified that no final decision has been made. 'It has been reported in certain media outlets that the CVR/DFDR (black box) from the ill-fated AI171 flight is being sent abroad for retrieval and analysis… the decision regarding the location for decoding the flight recorders will be taken by the AAIB after due assessment of all technical, safety, and security considerations," the ministry said in a statement. According to a report in The Indian Express, an officer aware of the ongoing investigation said that early findings do not suggest cockpit error. Based on initial observations, the pilots are believed to have attempted to gain manual control using the Dreamliner's reversionary systems, but the lack of altitude left little room for recovery. The aircraft had reportedly pitched up for liftoff when the power failure occurred, but failed to climb beyond 625 feet — far below the safe path minimum of 3,600 feet. The officer further said that had the aircraft achieved an elevation of around 3,600 to 4,900 feet, the RAT might have been able to help sustain a glide or enable a Mayday return. Instead, the aircraft dropped sharply, with the impact separating the tail section due to its elevated nose position at the time of the crash. Investigators are now closely examining the aircraft's technical logs and maintenance records from the 24 to 48 hours before the crash. The aircraft had flown a round trip from Delhi to Paris on June 11-12 and had earlier completed a Delhi-Tokyo-Delhi sector. Officials are checking whether any crew or ground engineers reported anomalies, including ECAM (Electronic Centralised Aircraft Monitor) messages, engine thrust issues, or unusual sensor readouts. While sabotage has not been indicated, investigators are examining whether fuel contamination—such as water in the fuel—could have contributed to the suspected power failure. According to The Indian Express, the officer said this scenario may be a leading explanation if no direct technical fault (mechanical or electrical) is found. Water in aviation fuel is a known cause of power loss and may remain undetected until the aircraft is airborne, especially if it leads to corrosion or clogging in the fuel system. Chemical analysis of the wreckage, especially around the fuel tanks and delivery systems, is underway to identify any unusual chemical traces, impurities, or signs of corrosion. Forensic engineers have collected debris samples for lab testing, but much of the fuel system was damaged in the explosion and fire. Comparisons are also being drawn with a February 2020 incident at London's Gatwick Airport, where an Airbus A321 suffered dual engine failure shortly after takeoff. That aircraft returned safely to the airport after declaring Mayday thrice, but only because it had climbed to nearly 3,580 feet, investigators said. The UK's Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB), which is now in Ahmedabad to assist with the AI-171 probe, had concluded in the 2020 case that the failure was caused by fuel system contamination. Notably, engineers had found no faults in the aircraft before it was cleared to fly that night. As per The Indian Express, the officer pointed out that the Gatwick aircraft had shown signs of engine trouble on three previous flights. These included multiple attempts to start one engine and in-flight stalling messages. However, engineers had not conducted an extensive follow-up examination, resulting in the failure being missed. Investigators are now checking whether any such signs were overlooked in the case of AI-171. The Ahmedabad crash is the first known accident involving a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, a modern aircraft known for its fly-by-wire systems and backup electrical configurations. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is designed to continue flight on a single engine and can operate on manual reversion in case of dual hydraulic failure — standard capabilities for the aircraft type. However, according to the officer cited by The Indian Express, the crash altitude was too low for any of these backup systems to be effectively deployed. The crash has raised serious questions around last-mile maintenance checks, fuel quality verification, and pre-flight inspection protocols. While a final conclusion will depend on flight data and chemical forensics, investigators are 'leaving nothing to chance" given the rarity of a failure involving the 787 platform.
