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Following the incident, police and rescue teams rushed to the spot to probe the incident. The private chopper was badly damaged in the crash that occurred at Mahad town in Raigad. The pilot of the chopper managed to jump off the ill-fated chopper and survived.

The Chardham Yatra holds immense significance in Hinduism as one of the most important pilgrimage circuits.

Uttarakhand continues to grapple with a persistent forest fire challenge, with Monday reporting 47 new incidents across the state. These fires have scorched approximately 78 hectares of forest land, leaving behind a trail of destruction and devastation.

Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday escaped a major accident after his helicopter lost balance in Bihar Begusarai. Shah was in Begusarai to address a public meeting. A video clip shows the chopper taking off, swaying to its right, almost touching the ground before the alert pilot takes back the control

Forest fires have become a severe and recurring problem in Uttarakhand, particularly during the dry and hot months between February and June. This April, the state has experienced a significant surge in forest fires, with 6,701 instances reported compared to 900 during the same period last year

Since November 1 of last year until now, Uttarakhand has witnessed a staggering total of 575 forest fire incidents. These fires have had a devastating impact, engulfing approximately 689.89 hectares of forest area.

This incident comes in the wake of a previous injury sustained by Mamata Banerjee in March, when she suffered a "major injury" to her forehead after a fall at her residence. Following the fall, Banerjee underwent treatment for a deep cut on her forehead, with images of her receiving medical attention circulating on social media.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has responded to the crisis, announcing plans to convene a meeting to address the Nainital forest fire in the state's Haldwani district.

Ten people were killed on Tuesday after two helicopters collided in mid-air during a rehearsal for a Royal Malaysian Navy parade, the navy said in a statement.

Lok Sabha elections 2024: Ensuring the logistical aspect of the election process, authorities have deployed 41 helicopters, 84 special trains, and nearly 1 lakh vehicles to help in transportation of polling and security personnel across various constituencies.

Election officials in Tamil Nadu's Nilgiris checked a helicopter carrying Congress MP Rahul Gandhi. The incident occurred while Rahul Gandhi was travelling to Wayanad, his Lok Sabha constituency, in Kerala.
 

Demand for rental helicopters and aeroplanes has surged by 25% as India's Lok Sabha elections approach, driving prices to double their normal rates. Chartered flight rates have soared from 4.5 lakhs to 5.25 lakhs per hour, while helicopter rentals climbed from 1.5 lakhs to 3.5 lakhs per hour. Private jet demand has doubled, particularly in key states like Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Tamil Nadu.

Afghanistan legend Mohammad Nabi's son showcased his skills by emulating the iconic helicopter shot, famously associated with former Indian skipper and CSK legend MS Dhoni.

In response to the video, where Tejashwi Yadav and Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) chief Mukesh Sahni were seen enjoying fish in a helicopter after a campaign, BJP leader and union minister Giriraj Singh criticised Yadav, labeling him as a "seasonal sanatani."

An Indian Air Force Apache helicopter conducted a precautionary landing during a training exercise in Ladakh due to challenging terrain and high altitude, resulting in damage. Fortunately, both pilots were safely evacuated. The Indian Air Force initiated a court of inquiry to determine the cause.