Six Tourists Killed in Uttarakhand Helicopter Crash Near Gangotri Route
A helicopter carrying tourists crashed near Gangnani in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district, killing all six occupants, including five women. The private helicopter was flying from Dehradun towards the Gangotri Dham as part of the Char Dham Yatra circuit. The victims hailed from Mumbai, Uttar Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh. Visuals showed mangled remains at the crash site. An investigation into the cause of the crash is expected.
CJI Shares Inquiry Report on Justice Varma Cash Discovery with President, PM
Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has shared an inquiry committee's report concerning the discovery of cash at Justice Prasanna B Varale's residence with President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The report, along with Justice Varale's (referred to as Justice Varma in some reports) response, follows an investigation into the incident that occurred after a fire at the judge's Lutyens Delhi home. The panel interviewed over 50 people, including police and fire officials.
American Cardinal Robert Prevost Elected New Pope, Takes Name Leo XIV
American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as the new Pope, succeeding Pope Francis as the head of the Roman Catholic Church. The 69-year-old, who has a background in missionary work in Peru, will be known as Pope Leo XIV. His election, announced by white smoke from the Sistine Chapel, marks a historic moment as he becomes the first Pope from the United States.
IPL 2025: Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians Match Shifted Due to Security Alert
The Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Mumbai Indians (MI), originally scheduled for May 11 in Dharamsala, has been shifted to the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The decision was made due to the closure of Dharamsala's Gaggal airport following heightened security measures and airspace restrictions implemented in the wake of India's 'Operation Sindoor' military actions against terror infrastructure in Pakistan.
Wordle Wizards: Hints and Clues for Today's Puzzle (May 9, 2025)
For daily word puzzle enthusiasts, today's New York Times Wordle for May 9, 2025, presents a fresh challenge. If you're finding it a bit tricky or just want a nudge in the right direction without spoiling the entire answer, hints and clues are available. These can help you maintain your winning streak or simply enjoy the satisfaction of cracking the five-letter word of the day. Happy puzzling!
Filmmakers, Reliance Rush to Trademark 'Operation Sindoor'; Reliance Withdraws
Hours after India's military strikes codenamed 'Operation Sindoor', a scramble began to secure the name as a trademark for potential films or other ventures. At least six applications, including one by Reliance Industries (Jio Studios) and others by filmmakers like Madhur Bhandarkar and studios like T-Series, were filed. However, Reliance later withdrew its application, stating it was filed "inadvertently by a junior person without authorisation."