Sherpa Palchen Tamang, accompanying Subrata Ghosh, recounted the harrowing Everest summit. Ghosh, weakened and disoriented near Hillary Step, refused to move despite Tamang's efforts. Exhausted and with dwindling oxygen, Tamang spent hours trying to move Ghosh, but was ultimately forced to descend alone, suffering hallucinations and frostbite during his own difficult return to camp.
Related news
Union Minister Amit Shah announced a new policy for faster liquidation of defunct PACS and registration of new ones, targeting two lakh new PACS by 2029. These PACS will engage in 22 business activities to ensure financial stability, including cooperative-owned manufacturing units and circular economy initiatives in the dairy sector.
Despite the India-Pakistan ceasefire, India's economic measures against Pakistan remain in effect. These actions, initiated after the Pahalgam attack, include the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, impacting Pakistan's water resources and agriculture. A complete ban on direct and indirect trade further cripples Pakistan's economy by blocking $500 million in goods.
The Haryana Board of School Education (HBSE) has flagged 100 underperforming schools, including 18 with a zero percent pass rate in the Class 12 board exams, to the Directorate of Education. The HBSE chairman, Dr. Pawan Kumar, emphasized the need for teacher training and engagement with students and parents to address the causes of the poor results and improve performance.
The Mumbai Cricket Association honoured Rohit Sharma by unveiling the Rohit Sharma Stand at Wankhede Stadium. His wife, Ritika Sajdeh, was visibly moved during the ceremony. A video captured her emotional reaction as the stadium stand was renamed. Tributes poured in, including a message from Suryakumar Yadav. Akash Ambani, MI owner, attended the event.
Balwant Khabad, son of Gujarat minister Bachu Khabad, has been arrested in connection with a Rs 71 crore MGNREGS scam in Dahod. He and his brother are linked to firms that received undue payments for NREGA projects. The scam involved 32 firms and inflated projects, prompting calls for a special investigation team.
Dixon Technologies' outperform rating is sustained by BNP Paribas India, citing remarkable FY25 results and future partnerships. Elara Securities India recommends accumulating Bharat Electronics, impressed by record margins and export potential after proven capabilities. Emkay Global Financial Services upgraded Hindalco due to a positive outlook on LME aluminium. ICICI Securities maintains an add rating on Pfizer, highlighting strong EBITDA margins.
Danish construction firm Tscherning has divested its entire Tesla fleet, citing Elon Musk's political stances as the primary reason. This decision mirrors a broader trend in Europe, where Tesla's brand image and sales are suffering due to consumer concerns over Musk's political affiliations. The company is opting for European alternatives, highlighting the impact of political views on corporate purchasing decisions.
In Bengaluru, a fatal road rage incident occurred when a software engineer died after an SUV rammed his bike following a dispute over cigarettes. Sales executive Prateek R, angered when Chetan and Sanjay H N refused to buy him cigarettes, allegedly hit their bike, leading to Sanjay's death and Prateek's arrest for murder. CCTV footage confirmed the intentional ramming.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has expressed strong disapproval of the FIR filed against Minister Vijay Shah for his controversial remarks about Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. The court criticized the FIR's lack of specific details regarding the alleged offense, calling it a deliberate attempt to help Shah get the FIR quashed.
Ayush Mhatre, a 17-year-old Mumbai opener, has been appointed as the captain of the India U-19 team for their upcoming tour of England, which includes a series of one-day and multi-day matches.