US President Donald Trump offered condolences and praised first responders after a mid-air collision between a passenger jet and an army helicopter near Washington DC. The crash resulted in multiple fatalities, and no survivors have been found. The accident involved American Airlines Flight 5342 and a Black Hawk helicopter on a training mission. Investigations are ongoing.
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Israel has for the first time publicly confirmed their involvement in killing Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, escalating tensions with Iran. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz issued warnings against the Houthis, emphasizing previous successes against Hamas, Hezbollah, and Syrian targets while vowing strong actions against the Houthi terrorist organization in Yemen.
In Season 4 of Shark Tank India, 16-year-old Meet Deore from Pune presented his startup, Deni Bikes, which focuses on affordable, eco-friendly electric motorcycles. Despite not securing financial investment, he gained mentorship and national exposure. Meet plans to focus on his studies before fully committing to his startup.
Two District Reserve Guards (DRG) personnel were injured in an IED blast during a clash with Maoists in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Wednesday. One Maoist was killed in the exchange of fire, and a search operation is ongoing. This incident follows the recent killings of two women by Maoists, who accused them of being police informants.
India has suspended all visas for Pakistani citizens. They must leave the country by April 27. Medical visas are valid until April 29. This decision follows the Pahalgam terror attack. PM Narendra Modi vowed to punish those responsible. Indians are advised against traveling to Pakistan. Those in Pakistan should return home soon.
Two teenage boys murdered 38-year-old farmer Lokesh Gangwar in Bareilly to avenge their family's honor. Lokesh was in a relationship with one of the accused's mother. The boys strangled him with a belt, led by their anger over the relationship. Both are now in juvenile detention.
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On the Mumbai-Nagpur highway, Sonu Sood's wife, Sonali, and her sister, Sumita Salve, were injured in a serious accident when their car collided with a stationary truck. They are currently under observation in a hospital, while Sonali's nephew received first aid and was discharged.
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Opposition parties are demanding the resignation of BJP minister Jaykumar Gore over allegations of harassment and inappropriate behavior towards a woman. Despite Gore maintaining that he was acquitted in 2019, Congress and Shiv Sena leaders argue that fresh evidence warrants his removal. Gore plans legal action against those making these renewed claims.