A sightseeing helicopter tour over New York ended tragically when it crashed into the Hudson River, killing all six people on board. Among the deceased were Agustín Escobar, a high-profile Siemens executive, his wife, and their three young children. The helicopter went down near Pier 40 after a section of the rotor broke off mid-air.
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The Centre launches a capacity building programme to curb the 'Sarpanch Pati' phenomenon, focusing on leadership and decision-making skills of women in Panchayati Raj Institutions. The initiative includes a primer on laws against gender-based violence to empower women leaders and enhance their legal knowledge.
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The Supreme Court has cornered DMK leader V Senthil Balaji, recently reinstated as a minister in Tamil Nadu after securing bail in a cash-for-job scam. The court presented Balaji with a choice: relinquish his ministerial post to maintain his freedom or risk having his bail revoked due to concerns about witness tampering.
The BCCI is evaluating the potential hire of a new batting coach for the India Men's cricket team due to recent Test cricket losses and underperformance of key players. A review meeting suggested the need to strengthen the support staff, with several former domestic cricket giants being considered for the role.
A Mumbai ferry accident claimed 14 lives after a collision with a Navy vessel. Rescuers continue searching for a missing seven-year-old boy. 98 passengers survived, some with injuries. A Navy inquiry board is investigating the cause, and charges have been filed against the naval speed boat operator.
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During a rally in Wisconsin, Tesla CEO Elon Musk was interrupted by a protester while discussing death threats. Musk accused George Soros of funding protests against Tesla. He countered the disruption with humor and chants of 'USA.' Musk also supported Republican Brad Schimel by offering financial incentives for petition signers against 'activist' judges.
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