A small aircraft crashed into the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, leading to a prompt emergency response from multiple agencies including DC Fire and EMS. Fireboats were deployed, and flights at Reagan National were temporarily halted as emergency personnel responded.
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Nigeria's women's U-19 cricket team made history by defeating New Zealand by two runs in a rain-affected ICC Women's U-19 T20 World Cup match. Noteworthy performances included Lilian Udeh's bowling and contributions from Udeh and captain Lucky Piety with the bat, marking Nigeria as West Africa's pioneering cricket team to achieve such a feat.
TRAI is considering a 5-year license for satellite broadband spectrum, posing a challenge to Starlink, which seeks a 20-year permit. This move aims to gauge market stability and adaptability. Jio and Airtel support shorter licenses, with India reassessing market conditions later. Starlink has partnered with Airtel and Jio for high-speed internet services, indicating a shift from previous positions.
The Indian government has strongly condemned Turkish President Erdogan's remarks about Kashmir and lodged a protest with the Turkish ambassador. India reiterated that Jammu and Kashmir are integral parts of its territory and criticized Pakistan's use of cross-border terrorism as the main threat to the region.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his US visit, discussing key issues like trade, defence, and extradition of the 26/11 attack accused with President Donald Trump. Notable agreements included the sale of F-35 jets to India and US energy purchases worth $25 billion.