At the 156th IMA Passing Out Parade, 667 cadets, including 32 from 9 foreign countries and 2 Sri Lankans, were commissioned. Lt Gen Lasantha Rodrigo's presence highlighted India's regional military diplomacy and leadership role.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami orders strict SOP and expert probe after the Kedarnath helicopter crash that killed six. Emphasis was laid on helicopter safety, weather checks, and accountability during the Char Dham Yatra season.
NDRF and SDRF teams launched rescue operations after a tragic helicopter crash near Gaurikund en route from Kedarnath to Guptkashi killed six people, including a child and the pilot. The site is in a remote, high-altitude area.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge visited the Ahmedabad Air India crash site, urging national unity and support for victims. He offered condolences to the family of former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani, who perished in the crash.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed grief over the Kedarnath helicopter crash that occurred near Gaurikund. SDRF, NDRF, and local teams are conducting rescue operations. Seven people, including a child, were on board.
Turkish officials refuted claims that Turkish Technic maintained the crashed Air India Boeing 787-8, labeling such reports as disinformation. They clarified their maintenance agreements with Air India cover only B777 aircraft, not the 787-8.
Asaduddin Owaisi has urged EAM S Jaishankar to evacuate 1,595 Indian students stranded in Iran, including 140 at Tehran University, and 183 pilgrims stuck in Iraq. He stressed urgent action amid rising Israel-Iran tensions and airspace closures.
Six people, including a child and the pilot, died after an Aryan Aviation helicopter crashed near Gaurikund on the Kedarnath route. The chopper was en route from Kedarnath to Guptkashi when it went off radar early Sunday morning.
The Air India flight, en route to London from Ahmedabad, crashed shortly after takeoff, killing 241 of the 242 people on board. The lone survivor is undergoing treatment.
The parade featured the royal family, excluding Prince Harry and Meghan. Queen Camilla, Prince William, Kate, and their children attended. A fly-past using sustainable fuel concluded the event.
