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Two Helicopters Collide Near Mount Everest, Indian Tourist Killed and Others Injured
Two helicopters operated by Fishtail Air and Air Dynasty collided while landing at the Pheriche helipad in Nepal's Solukhumbu district near Mount Everest on November 3, 2026. The collision killed a 47-year-old Indian national, Vasanth Kumar Balaramaramadu, and injured three others, including a New Zealand citizen of Indian origin and both pilots. The incident occurred around 8:11 a.m. local time, with rotor blades striking during landing. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause amid clear weather conditions.
Indian Seafarer Killed in Attack on Cargo Vessel Off Oman Coast; 13 Rescued
An Indian-flagged cargo vessel, MSV AL JUSUFI, carrying 14 Indian seafarers was attacked by an unidentified aerial object near the coast of Oman on November 2. One seafarer, Gandhar Nahim Ajij from Gujarat, died from his injuries, while 13 others were rescued by the Omani Coast Guard. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs condemned the attack, called for immediate de-escalation of regional tensions, and is coordinating with Omani authorities for the repatriation of survivors and the deceased. The incident highlights ongoing risks to commercial shipping amid the West Asia conflict, which has claimed 23 Indian lives, including 15 seafarers.
Supreme Court Seeks Response on Traders' Plea Over Delhi Protests Impact
The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre and others on a plea by traders alleging significant business losses due to ongoing protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan. The court emphasized that protest sites cannot be occupied indefinitely and must be allotted for designated times to balance the right to protest with the right to livelihood. The bench also addressed concerns over alleged police actions, mass detentions, Metro closures, and internet shutdowns during the demonstrations.