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A deadly helicopter crash in the vicinity of Gaurikund, Uttarakhand, killed seven individuals, including a child, and was yet another dark episode in the aviation history of the region. The crash took place early this morning when an Aryan Aviation helicopter returning from Kedarnath crashed as a result of adverse weather conditions. The Incident The helicopter had taken off from Kedarnath Dham at about 5:30 AM bound for Guptkashi. A short while after takeoff, it went off the air and crashed in a forest near Gaurikund. First to notice the wreckage were eyewitnesses in the form of local women who were employed in the fields. Among those killed were a young Maharashtra family, two local people, and the pilot Captain Rajeev. The bodies were reported to have been badly burned in the impact. Possible causes Initial investigations point towards adverse weather conditions having a major role in the crash. The pilot's task is made all the more difficult in Uttarakhand's rugged landscap...

World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2025 at Lord's saw a gripping contest between Australia and South Africa, ending in a record win for the Proteas. It was South Africa's first ICC trophy in 27 years as they defeated Australia by five wickets in a nail-biting fourth-innings chase. Match Overview Defending champions Australia scored 212 in their first innings, with the latter's bowling spearheaded by Kagiso Rabada's impressive 5/51. South Africa fought back in reply, scoring only 138, leaving Australia with a 74-run lead. The second innings of Australia suffered, where they were bowled out for 207, leaving South Africa with a task of 282 to win. The Chase & Key Performances South Africa's pursuit was led by Aiden Markram, who played a magnificent 136-run innings, guiding his side to the win. Temba Bavuma, fighting against a hamstring injury, added 66 runs, and in combination with Markram, built a decisive partnership. Kyle Verreynne scored the winning runs in th...

The historic Israeli-Iranian tensions have boiled over into a full-scale military conflict, with dozens of Iranian ballistic missiles fired at Israeli soil late Friday evening. The long-brewing conflict reached a boiling point after Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, a preemptive attack on Iranian nuclear and military facilities. Iran responded by firing a barrage of missiles and drones that caused air raid sirens all over Israel and sent civilians running for shelters. The Attack and Immediate Aftermath Citizens of Jerusalem and Tel Aviv heard deafening blasts as Israeli air defense systems rushed to intercept incoming missiles. TV reports presented columns of smoke on Tel Aviv's horizon, while Israeli officials confirmed that Iran had launched more than 100 drones aside from the missile attack. Though attacks were intense, initial casualty reports did not come in immediately, although damage assessments continued. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei promised hars...

On June 12, 2025, Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashed just four minutes after takeoff from Ahmedabad for London Gatwick. The catastrophic crash killed 241 people on board with only one survivor, a British national named Viswashkumar Ramesh, who was seated in seat 11A. A Twist of Fate Ramesh's survival was termed nothing less than miraculous. Early reports suggest that he was initially seated at seat 11J, but in a last-minute change, he ended up at 11A, a window seat with access to an emergency exit. This seemingly innocuous alteration might have made all the difference in his evacuation of the wreckage. The Crash and Its Aftermath The plane lost altitude and crashed in a residential area close to BJ Medical College, inflicting further casualties on the ground. Witnesses have described a massive explosion, followed by fire engulfing the wreckage. Rescue crews were greatly hindered in extracting bodies and checking for survivors among the wreckage. Ramesh, who ...

In a tragic setback, an Air India plane AI171 crashed in Ahmedabad's Meghaninagar locality on Thursday afternoon, leaving the country in shock. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, flying from Mumbai to London with 242 passengers and 12 crew members, crashed in a residential area just after takeoff, causing a horrific scene of devastation and rescue efforts. The Crash and Initial Aftermath The plane, having taken off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, was due to land at London Gatwick Airport. But just minutes after takeoff, it lost altitude and came crashing down on the hostel and staff quarters of BJ Medical College, causing widespread destruction of buildings and cars. Witnesses testified to having seen thick black columns of smoke billowing out from the wreckage, with fire engines and rescue teams rushing to the site. Ahmedabad Police Commissioner GS Malik confirmed that one survivor was recovered in seat 11A, a miracle of survival amidst the tragedy. Another survivor...

The highly-awaited Ax-4 mission, which will take Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla to the International Space Station (ISS), has been delayed once again. SpaceX affirmed the delay after it was discovered there was a leak in liquid oxygen (LOx) during post-static fire booster checks. It is another setback for the mission, which has already experienced previous delays as a result of adverse weather conditions. The Reason for the Delay SpaceX had detected the LOx leak through normal post-static fire booster checks of the Falcon 9 rocket, which was poised to carry out the Ax-4 mission. LOx is an important element in rocket propulsion as an oxidizer for fuel combustion. Leaks are extremely risky and require an immediate repair before it is safe to go ahead with the launch. SpaceX reported that it was "standing down" on the planned launch to have more time to effect repairs. Mission Importance Ax-4 mission is a collaborative effort between Axiom Space, NASA, SpaceX, ...