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Helicopter Crashes Near Joshimath, Uttarakhand; Six On Board Confirmed Dead
A helicopter operated by Trans Bharat Aviation crashed near Joshimath in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district on October 30 while flying from Badrinath to Dehradun amid adverse weather conditions. Six people were on board, including pilot Captain Himanshu Sabharwal and five passengers from Bengaluru. The aircraft lost communication and tracking signals near Chai village, prompting a joint rescue operation by district administration, SDRF, Army, and police. The wreckage was found, and all six occupants were confirmed dead. The operator's entire fleet has been grounded pending investigation.
Glenn Phillips' Century Powers New Zealand to 87-Run Win Over India in 4th T20I
In the fourth T20I at Eden Park, New Zealand posted a record 259 for 7 against India, powered by Glenn Phillips' explosive 107 off 49 balls and Michael Bracewell's rapid 65 from 25 deliveries. Their 115-run partnership was the highest 100-plus stand against India in T20Is. India struggled in the chase, losing early wickets to Jacob Duffy's four-wicket haul and were restricted to 172 for 9, resulting in an 87-run defeat. This marked India's second-largest T20I loss by runs and New Zealand's first win in the series, which India leads 3-1.
India Marks Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 151st Birth Anniversary with National Unity Day Events
India commemorated the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on October 31, observed as National Unity Day. Celebrations included tributes by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, President Droupadi Murmu, and other leaders, highlighting Patel's role in unifying over 560 princely states and fostering national integration. Events such as the 'Run for Unity' and a grand parade at Ekta Nagar emphasized unity, patriotism, and the vision of a developed, self-reliant India. The day reinforced Patel's legacy as the 'Iron Man' and architect of a united nation.



