Seven killed in helicopter crash near Kedarnath shrine in Uttarakhand
Seven people were killed as a helicopter carrying them from the Kedarnath shrine in Uttarakhand crashed early Sunday in the forests of Gaurikund amid poor visibility. Read more
At least 5 dead, some missing as bridge collapses in Pune
At least five people were killed and some reported missing after a small bridge over the Indrayani River in Maval in Pune district collapsed on Sunday. Read more
Ahmedabad plane crash: 32 victims identified via DNA tests; 14 bodies handed over to kin
Three days after a London-bound Air India plane crashed in Ahmedabad, authorities here have so far identified 32 victims through DNA testing and bodies of 14 have been handed over to their families, an official said on Sunday. Read more
US officials survey Air India crash site, families continue to wait for bodies
Officials from the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) surveyed the site of Air India plane crash that killed at least 271 people, sources said on Sunday, with families continuing to wait for DNA profiling results to identify charred bodies. Read more
Helicopter accidents on Char Dham Yatra route occurring at alarming frequency
Helicopter crashes or emergency landings are occurring at an alarming frequency on the Char Dham Yatra route in Uttarakhand, causing concern among people and the administration. Read more
Over 272 million children out-of-school across the globe: Global Education Monitoring report
The global out-of-school population is now estimated to be 272 million, over 21 million more than the last estimate, according to UNESCO's Global Education Monitoring Team (GEM). Read more
Mortal remains of ex-Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani identified; last rites to be held in Rajkot
Gujarat' home minister Harsh Sanghavi on Sunday announced that the DNA sample of former Chief Minister Vijay Rupani has matched and his mortal remains will be sent to Rajkot for the last rites. Read more
Israeli military issues evacuation warnings to Iranians near weapons facilities
Israel on Sunday issued evacuation warnings to Iranians living near weapons production facilities in Tehran as the two nations continued to exchange missile attacks that began on Friday. Read more
Explained | How your air conditioner can help the power grid, rather than overloading it
The benefits include increasing the reliability of the power grid, which makes it easier for the grid to accept more renewable energy. Read more
Boat capsizes during Kantara-1 shooting, Rishab Shetty, 30 crew members escape unhurt
A boat capsized in a reservoir during the shooting of Kannada film Kantara: Chapter 1, but actor-director Rishab Shetty and 30 crew members escaped unhurt, averting a major mishap, police sources said. Read more