Three Coast Guard personnel were killed when their 'Dhruv' advanced light helicopter crashed in Porbandar, Gujarat. The incident highlights ongoing issues with the indigenous twin-engine choppers, which have faced several accidents before, prompting investigations into technical and design flaws.
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D Gukesh triumphed in the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025 opener against Anish Giri, despite Giri's early advantage. Gukesh's strategic play led to a victory following a pivotal mistake by Giri. Other matches saw mixed results for Indian players, with Praggnanandhaa drawing and Leon Luke Mendonca losing. Highlights included a quick win for Rameshbabu Vaishali in the Challengers section.
The BJP has enforced the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Uttarakhand, demonstrating its commitment to core promises. This move, facilitated by central leadership and aimed to be implemented incrementally, could be a precursor for similar laws in BJP-governed states like UP, Gujarat, and Assam. This follows other key BJP agendas like the Ram Mandir construction and scrapping J&K's special status.
A 150-year-old stepwell and a possible escape tunnel from the 1857 rebellion were unearthed during an anti-encroachment drive near a dilapidated temple in Chandausi, Sambhal. Officials and the ASI are investigating the site, which includes three levels, a well, and four chambers. Locals believe the tunnel aided freedom fighters.
A high-stakes chase led by Nashik Police resulted in the capture of drug traffickers and the seizure of 28 kg of ganja. The pursuit, which began when a car sped past a checkpoint, involved eight patrol vans and ended near Chakradhar Swami Mandir. Officers were commended for their swift action and strategic planning in apprehending the suspects.
Rakshit Ravish Chaurasia, a 23-year-old law student, denied being drunk during a car accident in Vadodara that killed a woman and injured four others. He claimed the accident occurred after his car's airbags deployed suddenly. CCTV footage captured the incident, and Chaurasia has been arrested and booked for culpable homicide not amounting to murder.
Security agencies have identified the three terrorists behind the deadly Pahalgam attack as Asif Fauji, Suleman Shah, and Abu Talha, believed to be TRF operatives using code names Moosa, Yunus, and Asif. Sketches of the suspects, based on survivor accounts, have been released as a search operation intensifies. According to officials, the trio was previously active in Poonch and had a history of orchestrating terror strikes in the region.
A 65-year-old man was stabbed to death while trying to break up a fight between two families in northwest Delhi's Bharat Nagar. The altercation, which began as a minor dispute between children, escalated into violence, resulting in multiple injuries and extensive property damage. Police are investigating the case.
Defence minister Rajnath Singh emphasizes the government's dedication to gender-inclusive armed forces while interacting with two women naval officers on a round-the-world sailing expedition. He praises their courage and highlights significant milestones reached during the expedition, underscoring the importance of women's participation in national security and defence.
Google is revising its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, dropping its previous goals for increasing hires from underrepresented groups. The reevaluation comes in response to federal guidelines and court decisions. While some programs may change, employee resource groups will remain intact. Other companies like Meta and Amazon are also reducing their DEI efforts.