Two tourists lost their lives in separate tandem paragliding crashes in Kullu and Kangra districts of Himachal Pradesh, raising concerns over safety standards in adventure sports. A tourist from Tamil Nadu died following a mid-air collision, while a girl from Gujarat succumbed to her injuries after a take-off mishap. Inquiries into both incidents are ongoing.
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An escort vehicle in Rajasthan chief minister Bhajanlal Sharma's convoy collided with a taxi in Jaipur, killing an assistant sub-inspector and injuring six others. The accident occurred when the taxi drove on the wrong side of the road, hitting the escort vehicle. Sharma rushed a critically injured person to the hospital and later visited the other injured individuals. He cancelled his appearance at a scheduled event.
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A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit near Mandalay, Myanmar, causing extensive damage and reaching Bangkok. The quake, originating from the Sagaing Fault, has resulted in significant fatalities and destruction, with experts predicting aftershocks for months. Myanmar's seismic vulnerability is attributed to its complex fault lines within the Alpide Belt.
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