A couple and their two-year-old daughter hailing from Yavatmal in Maharashtra were among the seven persons killed after a helicopter crashed near the Kedarnath shrine in Uttarakhand on Sunday, a former legislator said, reported news agency PTI. The helicopter took off from Kedarnath for Guptkashi around 5.30 am and crashed soon after above the forests of Gaurikund. Five pilgrims, the pilot and an employee of the Badrinath-Kedarnath temple committee was among those killed, as per officials. The deceased included Rajkumar Jaiswal, a transport businessman, his wife Shraddha, and their two-year-old daughter Kashi, hailing from Yavatmal, former Wani MLA Vishvas Nandekar told reporters, reported PTI. Jaiswal along with his family members had left from Wani in Yavatmal on June 12 to visit the Lord Kedarnath temple, as per their family friends, reported PTI. The crash site is located nearly 5 km above Gaurikund known as Gauri Mai Khark. Sources told PTI that the chopper belonging to Aryan Aviation Pvt Ltd crashed between Gaurikund and Trijuginarayan in Kedarghati and caught fire. Rudraprayag District Disaster Management Officer Nandan Singh Rajwar said zero visibility caused by bad weather apparently led to the crash, reported PTI. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) will probe the helicopter crash, a statement issued by the civil aviation ministry said. The chopper crash comes days after an Air India flight to London crashed in Ahmedabad, killing 241 persons on board and several others on the ground. (With inputs from PTI)
15 June,2025 02:59 PM IST | Yavatmal | mid-day online correspondentA 23-year-old man accused in cases of murder and extortion was killed in an encounter with police near Maharashtra's Solapur district early on Sunday, officials said, reported news agency PTI. Shahrukh alias Atti Rahim was an active member of a criminal gang, a senior official said without elaborating, reported PTI. The Pune Police received a tip-off a few days ago back that Shahrukh alias was hiding with his relatives in Lamboti village near Solapur, the official said, reported PTI. "He had several serious crimes registered against him in Pune, including on charges of murder, extortion and illegal possession of weapons. Based on this information, a team of the Pune crime branch immediately left for Lamboti," he said, reported PTI. The police raided Shahrukh's place. However, when he saw the police, he took out a pistol and started firing at them. This led to a fierce encounter between the police and the criminal at around 3.30 am, the official said. "Shahrukh was seriously injured in retaliatory firing by the police. He was immediately admitted to a government hospital in Solapur but he died during treatment," the official added. Four held for shooting at man in Thane In another case, four persons have been arrested for allegedly shooting at a 23-year-old man in Maharashtra's Thane city, police said on Sunday, reported PTI. There were no reports of injuries in the firing that took place at a public ground in Veer Savarkar Nagar in the wee hours of June 11, an official said, reported PTI. The victim was consuming alcohol with a group of friends when the accused arrived at the scene, entered into an argument and opened fire, inspector Malhari Kokre of Vartak Nagar police station said, reported PTI. He said the accused fired a shot, but the victim ducked and escaped unhurt. A case was registered under sections 109 (attempt to murder), 352 (assault or criminal force), 351(2) (criminal intimidation), 61(2) (criminal conspiracy) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and provisions of the Arms Act and the Maharashtra Police Act, the official said. He said that all four accused were arrested, and a probe is underway. (With inputs from PTI)
15 June,2025 02:53 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondentTurkish officials on Sunday denied claims that the crashed Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner had undergone maintenance by Turkish Technic, calling such allegations "false" and "disinformation." "The claim that 'the maintenance of the Boeing 787-8 passenger aircraft was carried out by Turkish Technic' following the crash of an Air India passenger aircraft during take-off is false," the official sources in Turkiye said in an official statement. The officials clarified that Turkish Technic had never worked on any Boeing 787-8 aircraft belonging to Air India. They also stated that the maintenance agreements signed between Air India and Turkish Technic in 2024 and 2025 were limited to B777-type wide-body aircraft only. The claim that Turkish Technic maintained the crashed aircraft constitutes "disinformation" aimed at "manipulating" public opinion regarding Turkiye-India relations, the statement added. It further said, "To date, Turkish Technic has not conducted maintenance on any Air India aircraft of this type." The Turkish authorities confirmed that they were aware of the company that last serviced the crashed aircraft, but stated that they would not name it publicly to prevent unnecessary speculation. "Although we are aware of which company performed the most recent maintenance on the crashed aircraft, it is beyond our scope to make a statement on this matter to avoid further speculation. The Centre for Countering Disinformation will continue to monitor and take the necessary measures against efforts that target the reputation of our flagship brands, which represent Turkiye on the international stage," it added. Extending condolences to India, the statement said, "As the people of Turkiye, we sincerely share the grief of the Indian people over this tragic plane crash. Respectfully submitted for public information." The clarification comes after yog guru Baba Ramdev made a public statement alleging that an agency from Turkiye used to take care of the maintenance and service of the Air India aircraft. "I got to know that an agency from Turkiye used to take care of the maintenance and service of the aircraft. India will have to keep a close eye on the aviation sector. There is a possibility of a conspiracy by that agency. India will have to stop the interference of foreign companies in such sensitive matters," Baba Ramdev said. The AI-171 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner was on its way to London when it crashed soon after take-off from Ahmedabad International Airport on June 12. The plane went down into the premises of a medical college in Meghaninagar. Out of the 242 people on board, only one survived the crash. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
15 June,2025 02:45 PM IST | New Delhi | ANIA hospital in Pune was thoroughly checked by specialised police units after it received an email late Saturday evening that mentioned a bomb threat, an official said, reported news agency PTI. Nothing suspicious was found in the search carried out at KEM Hospital in Pune by the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS), the official said, reported PTI. "The situation is under control and the hospital is functioning normally. A similar email was received by another hospital as well," he added. A probe is underway to trace the email sender, the official said. Mumbai Police receive bomb threat email In May, Mumbai Police received an email threat warning of potential bomb blasts in the city within the next 48 hours. The email was sent to the official address of the Maharashtra control room by a sender named 'Mamta Borse'. According to a police officer, the email read: “A major explosion could happen any time, at any place. Please do not ignore this warning.” Though the email lacked specific details regarding the timing or location of the bomb threat, security agencies are treating it with utmost seriousness. Sensitive locations—including railway stations, religious places, and government buildings—have been put on high alert. Bomb Detection and Disposal Squads (BDDS) have been deployed and are actively conducting checks at these high-risk spots along with the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS). Meanwhile, the Railway Police have launched separate anti-sabotage operations across station premises to ensure commuter safety. The Cyber Police are currently leading the investigation into the origin and authenticity of the email. Efforts are underway to trace the sender and determine whether the threat is credible or a hoax. The police have urged citizens to remain calm, stay alert, and report any suspicious activity to authorities immediately. (With inputs from PTI)
15 June,2025 12:28 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondentWelcome to Mid-Day's Top News at this hour! We bring you a curated selection of the most significant and compelling news from around the globe. Stay informed with the latest developments in the nation, Mumbai, entertainment, sports, and more. Let's dive into the headlines shaping our world today. Ahmedabad plane crash: Shocking to make 100 coffins in just two days, says coffin-maker While the authorities race against time to identify the victims of the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad and find out what exactly caused the mishap, some 100 km away in Vadodara, coffin-maker Nelvin Rajwadi has been working non-stop to ensure the victims’ remains can be sent to their families with dignity. Read more. Ahmedabad plane crash: Death toll reaches 271, only two victims identified through DNA so far As OF Saturday evening, blood samples had been collected from 247 victims of the tragic Air India AI171 plane crash in Ahmedabad. The samples will be used for DNA testing and identification of the victims, confirmed officials at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital. Read more. Mumbai rains: City received more high-intensity rainfall in last 6 years, BMC study finds Mumbai has seen a sharp spike in the number of days that it receives rainfall over 100mm in the past 3 years, according to a study conducted by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s Disaster Management Department. From 13 such days in 2022 to 14 days in 2023, and 21 days during the monsoon season of 2024, the city has recorded an increase of 61 per cent. This number exceeds the annual average of 16 days a year where rainfall is recorded above 100 mm within a day. For comparison, Mumbai receives an annual rainfall of about 2100 mm in the monsoon months, according to official data. Read more. WTC Final | 'Partnership that turned hope into history,' Sachin Tendulkar, AB de Villiers opens up SA's win In a final where every session had its own story, @ProteasMenCSA found calm in the storm. Markram’s composure and Bavuma’s grit under pressure stood tall in the fourth innings. A century that will be remembered, a partnership that turned hope into history. Congratulations to South Africa on becoming World Test Champions!, said Sachin Tendulkar. Read more. Aamir Khan: 'Junaid has a rare talent that a lot of skilled actors also don’t possess' Being a superstar in the Hindi film industry, box office success has always mattered to Aamir Khan. But since his son, Junaid Khan, stepped into the movie business with the Netflix film, Maharaj (2024), it has been taken over by another gnawing concern. Read more.
15 June,2025 11:18 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA helicopter crashed near the Kedarnath shrine in Uttarakhand early Sunday, killing all seven on board, reported news agency PTI. Rudraprayag District Disaster Management Officer Nandan Singh Rajwar told PTI that the accident took place above the forests of Gaurikund amid poor visibility due to bad weather. The dead included six pilgrims and the pilot. The helicopter took off from Kedarnath for Guptkashi around 5:30 am and crashed soon after. Sources said the chopper belonging to Aryan Aviation Pvt Ltd crashed between Gaurikund and Trijuginarayan in Kedarghati and caught fire. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said in a post on X that a helicopter has crashed and the State Disaster Response Force and other agencies are engaged in relief and rescue operations. "Very sad news has been received about a helicopter crash in Rudraprayag district. SDRF, local administration, and other rescue teams are engaged in relief and rescue operations," the post read. Dhami further said that his prayers are for the safety of all travellers. "I pray to Baba Kedar for the safety of all the travellers," the post further read. The incident comes days after an Air India flight to London crashed in Ahmedabad, killing 241 people on board and several others on the ground. Earlier, on May 8, a helicopter going to Gangotri Dham crashed in Uttarkashi district in which six people were killed. On June 7, a helicopter going to Kedarnath had to make an emergency landing on the road due to a technical fault soon after take-off in which the pilot was injured but the five devotees on board were rescued safely. (With inputs from PTI)
15 June,2025 09:55 AM IST | Dehradun | mid-day online correspondentDelhi on Sunday received a welcome shower of relief from the recent heatwave. Parts of Delhi experienced rainfall, bringing down temperatures and improving air quality. The rainfall, including gusty winds and thunderstorms, has significantly lowered the temperature in Delhi, offering relief from the intense heatwave conditions, providing a much-needed respite from the scorching heat. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a severe thunderstorm and strong wind alert for the city, warning residents to stay indoors. According to the IMD, "moderate to intense spell of rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning, and squally winds reaching speeds of 80-100 kmph" swept through the capital during the early hours. Visuals from Krishi Bhavan, Rafi Marg, and Udyog Bhawan showed heavy rain accompanied by strong winds lashing the national capital, bringing respite from the heat. Two thundersqualls along with hailstorm activity were recorded at Safdarjung between 0348 to 0350 hrs IST and 0358 to 0400 hrs IST. The first squall saw gusty winds reaching 82 kmph, while the second saw a peak wind speed of 104 kmph, the IMD said. The weather department urged residents to take precautions. "Stay indoors and avoid travel unless necessary," the IMD advisory said, as flying debris and low visibility posed risks on the roads. However, the intense wind and rain also disrupted early morning traffic, with waterlogging reported in several low-lying areas. Meanwhile, the national capital continued to reel under intense heat as several parts of the city recorded a maximum temperature of over 43 degrees Celsius on Thursday. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), several weather stations across the city reported scorching daytime temperatures until 8:30 AM today, with Ayanagar recording the highest maximum temperature at 45.0degC. The Ayanagar area recorded 45.0degC (Max) / 30.5degC (Min), Palam saw 44.5degC (Max) / 30.2degC (Min), Ridge witnessed 43.6degC (Max) / 26.2degC (Min), Lodhi Road saw 43.4degC (Max) / 29.2degC (Min) and Safdarjung area experienced 43.3degC (Max) / Minimum temperature data. Earlier this week, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a warning that Delhi NCR may experience heatwave-like conditions with temperatures potentially exceeding 45degC. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
15 June,2025 09:19 AM IST | New Delhi | ANIA seven-year-old boy drowned in a pool at a water park in outernorth Delhi's Alipur area, an official said on Saturday. Police said they were alerted on Saturday, a day after the incident, and now an inquiry has been initiated at the Alipur police station. The child drowned around 5 pm on Friday, they said. According to police, one Yamin, his children and a nephew visited the water park. The entire family was in the pool when the nephew drowned, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outernorth) Hareshwar V Swami said. "The child was immediately rushed to Param Nursing Home in Kundli, Sonipat, Haryana. However, doctors declared him dead," he said. Following the boy's death, Yamin informed the boy's father, and the family decided to take the body home, where they conducted the burial without informing the local police, he added. Police said they were alerted about the incident only on Saturday, after which an inquiry was initiated at the Alipur police station. "We are verifying the sequence of events and statements of all concerned parties. Further legal action will be taken based on the outcome of the enquiry," the officer said, adding that details are being gathered from the water park management as well. Authorities are also expected to examine whether any lapses in safety protocols at the water park contributed to the incident. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
15 June,2025 09:17 AM IST | New Delhi | PTIFour people died in separate incidents of lightning in the Bansi police station area of Siddharthnagar district on Saturday, officials said. Another woman died after being struck by lightning in a village in Hamirpur district. According to officials, a street hawker was killed after being stuck by lightning in Gohar village of Bansi area of Siddharth nagar. He has not been identified yet. Irshad Ahmed (23), a resident of Udwalia, was hit by lightning near Bazardih and died. A person riding on the bike with him was injured and is undergoing treatment. Rizwan alias Kallu (40), a resident of Sarainiya, and Satish Yadav alias Lala (35), a resident of Bajardih, died due to lightning in West Siwan of Samogra village.All the incidents have occurred in Bansi Kotwali area of Siddharthnagar. Bansi Tehsildar Piyush Srivastava and Station House Officer (SHO) of Bansi police station Santosh Tiwari reached the spot and gathered information about the deaths.Tehsildar Srivastava said the compensation given by government to the families of the deceased will be made available as soon as possible. In Dariyapur village in Hamirpur district, police said Radha (35) died aftre being hit by lightning. Station House Officer (SHO) Anoop Singh reached the spot, took the body into custody and sent it for post-mortem. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
15 June,2025 09:14 AM IST | Siddharthanagar/Hamirpur (UP) | PTIThe Allahabad High Court has quashed the order that cancelled the licence of a drug company in 2023 after around 15 children died in Samarkand, Uzbekistan due to consuming a syrup manufactured by the company. Justice Dinesh Pathak, allowing a writ petition filed by M/s Marion Biotech Private Limited, observed that he was surprised that Indian authorities are "trying to validate their proceedings" based on the judgement of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The judge quashed an order dated October 4, 2023 passed by the reviewing authority that the drug company (petitioner) shall produce the certified copies of the orders passed by different courts of Uzbekistan and submit a report to the Drugs Licensing and Controlling Authority, UP and Drug Controller General of India after implementing the process of corrective and preventive action. The petitioner is a private limited company having its manufacturing unit at Noida Sector 67. A Joint Inspection Team of central and state drug authorities conducted several inspections at the factory premises of the petitioner in between and collected samples of drugs for testing and analysis. Later, they found the samples to not be of standard quality. Subsequently, the drugs licensing-cum-controlling authority in the state cancelled the licence of the petitioner by an order dated March 13, 2023. Quashing the order, the court observed, "I am surprised to see that Indian authorities are trying to validate their proceedings conducted under the Indian law on the basis of judgment passed by the Supreme Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan". Indian laws relating to drugs are exhaustive and self-sufficient code which does not require any validation of the judgement passed by a foreign court, the high court order said. The court added that the premises of the petitioner's factory has been inspected more than once and the samples collected from the factory has been examined by the government analyst, as per provisions. Authorities concerned have delved deep "to examine the manufacturing process of the drugs at the factory premises of the petitioner and the quality of drug as well as legal requirement enunciated under the Act 1945 and Rules 1945," it said. "There is nothing convincing, as to what special the state and central authorities have found in the judgement passed by the foreign courts intending to validate their official duties performed under the Indian law. "Nothing special has been demonstrated before this court in the orders passed by different courts of Republic of Uzbekistan except certain observations with regard to the quality of drugs, which have been found unfit for use and the said observation was subsequently modified to certain extent," the judge said. "The order impugned is illegal, unwarranted under law and without jurisdiction. Existence of such order would prejudice to the right and interest of the petitioner and amounts to miscarriage of justice to him", the court added in its judgment dated May 19. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
15 June,2025 09:12 AM IST | Prayagraj (UP) | PTIThe primitive Sabar tribe in Jharkhand has been dependent on honey collection from the forest for centuries, but now, with the help of a government scheme they have began a “sweet revolution” by making their produce reach more people with branding, packaging and marketing, officials said. The transformation began in Khokhro village in East Singhbhum’s Boram block in September last year, when the Van Dhan Vikas Kendra (VDVK) was established under the PM-JANMAN (Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan) scheme, they said. “Earlier, the Sabars used to collect around two tons of forest honey annually, but their hard work often went in vain due to a lack of proper marketing channels, price mechanisms, and storage facilities,” a senior district official said, “Now, we are seeing a remarkable shift,” he added. Traditionally dependent on non-timber forest produce like mahua, leaves, brooms, and honey, the Sabar community has moved from subsistence to a structured enterprise, officials said. They were given training in scientific honey collection, beekeeping, processing, and branding. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
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