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A landslide on the Kedarnath Yatra route caused disruptions, requiring overnight restoration efforts. Helicopter services to the sacred shrine have been repeatedly suspended due to unpredictable weather, impacting pilgrim movement. Despite a slight overall dip in Char Dham Yatra footfall, Kedarnath saw an increase, with authorities managing health, safety, and crowd control amid concerns over high-altitude pilgrimage challenges.

Nivesh Karki, executive director and co-founder of Pioneer Adventure, the expedition agency handling the dead climbers, said, “They fell ill while descending at high altitude. We are working out how to retrieve the bodies.”

Tragedy struck during military exercises in Morocco as the recovered remains of 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr., a US Army officer, were found in the Atlantic Ocean. He went missing a week ago with another soldier during a recreational hike. A massive search continues for the second missing soldier, involving international forces.

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A young climber, Xavier Ladouceur, shared a harrowing account of an avalanche near the Khumbu Icefall on Mount Everest, detailing the fear, rescue efforts, and emotional impact. The incident occurred amidst challenging conditions and a delayed climbing season, highlighting the inherent dangers of the route and the importance of respect for the mountain.

Until 2010, outfits like Adventure Consultants and Himex (New Zealand), Alpine Ascents International and International Mountain Guides (US), and Jagged Globe (UK) dominated Everest, while Nepalis worked merely as employees for these firms.

In a daring aerial operation, the Indian Air Force swooped in to rescue two teenage boys stuck on a rickety water tank in Siddharth Nagar. The boys found themselves trapped after a ladder gave way, leading to a tragic incident that cost another teenager his life.

Rescue teams continue a relentless search at Bargi Dam after a tourist boat capsized. The ninth body, a mother holding her child, was recovered, deeply affecting rescuers. The vessel sank rapidly after a sudden storm. Survivors recount chaos and lack of safety measures. Efforts are underway to locate more missing individuals feared trapped inside the wreckage.

In a dramatic incident near Juvisy-sur-Orge, a trainee driver lost grip of a bus carrying four passengers, sending it plummeting into the River Seine. Thanks to the quick action of emergency responders, everyone was rescued from the submerged vehicle after it collided with a parked car and broke through a safety barrier.

The Indian Navy successfully evacuated a worker with critical cardiac complications from an offshore rig 110 km off the Kerala coast. An Advanced Light Helicopter from INS Garuda airlifted the 42-year-old to Kochi for immediate medical attention. This operation highlights the Navy's commitment to maritime safety and rapid emergency response in the region.

A daring two-day US Air Force mission unfolded over Iran after an F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down. Hundreds of personnel and nearly 176 aircraft executed a complex combat search and rescue, braving heavy fire to extract both stranded airmen. Deception tactics were crucial in locating the second crew member amidst a massive Iranian manhunt.

A downed F-15 in Iran triggered a high-risk Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) mission behind enemy lines involving specialised helicopters and aircraft. The men and women who perform these missions are trained to enter dangerous zones and exemplify the motto 'That others may live.' While India lacks dedicated CSAR squadrons, but its pilots train for such contingencies, highlighting the armed forces' commitment to leaving no one behind.

It was a race against time because the Iranian forces were also looking for the pilot in a remote mountainous area and had announced a hefty reward for his capture. But it appears from most available accounts that the Iranians bought into the CIA’s disinformation campaign and were led away from where the pilot was hiding

Iranian air defences claimed to have shot down a stealth jet and another meant for ground domination. What does this mean for the US which claims dominance over Iran’s skies?