AnewZ Morning Brief - 6th July, 2025
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A private helicopter ferrying pilgrims from Kedarnath to Guptkashi crashed in India’s Uttarakhand state early Sunday, killing all seven people on board, including two children, in what authorities are calling a total-loss tragedy in the remote Himalayan region.
Tragedy struck in the early hours of Sunday as a private helicopter crashed in the northern hilly state of Uttarakhand, killing all seven people on board, including two children. The incident occurred on the Kedarnath-Guptkashi route, a densely forested seven-kilometre stretch commonly used by pilgrims visiting the sacred Kedarnath temple.
The chopper, operated by private aviation firm Aryan Aviation, was en route from Kedarnath to Guptkashi when it went down under unknown circumstances. Television footage showed smoke rising from the wreckage strewn across the rugged terrain.
"As per preliminary reports and eyewitness accounts, there is no hope of any survivors in the crash," said Vinay Shankar Pandey, a senior state government official.
Among the deceased were the pilot, four male passengers, and two children, all of whom were reportedly visiting the area as pilgrims. Authorities are yet to release the identities of the victims pending notification of their families.
Teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) were swiftly deployed to the crash site, along with local police and emergency services. Rescue efforts have been hampered by the difficult mountainous terrain and dense forest cover.
Officials have launched an initial investigation to determine the cause of the crash. Mechanical failure and weather conditions are being considered, although no official conclusions have yet been drawn.
The Kedarnath route is one of the most popular pilgrimage circuits in India and sees high air traffic during the religious season. Safety protocols for chartered flights operating in this region may now come under increased scrutiny.
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck off Japan’s Tokara Islands on Wednesday, with no tsunami warning issued but residents advised to remain vigilant.
The United States has rescinded licensing restrictions on ethane exports to China, allowing shipments to resume after a temporary halt and signalling progress in efforts to ease recent trade tensions.
Italy plans to grant approximately 500,000 work visas to non-EU nationals between 2026 and 2028, as announced in a cabinet statement. The initiative aims to address labor shortages by expanding legal immigration pathways
Following a deadly glacier collapse in Blatten, near the Swiss Alpine village of Kandersteg, the town is on high alert as melting permafrost and shifting rock threaten another potential disaster after it was buried a month ago.
A malfunction in the radar transmission system at the Area Control Center in Milan suspended more than 300 flights at the weekend, across northwest Italy since Saturday evening according to Italy's air traffic controller Enav (National Agency for Flight Assistance).
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for 6th of July, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Leaders of the expanding BRICS alliance are set to meet in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, aiming to position the group as a champion of multilateralism and a counterbalance to traditional Western-led institutions.
Shanghai welcomed its first-ever Legoland resort, attracting visitors with a giant 26-meter Lego figure named Dada.
Northern Pakistan recorded some of its highest temperatures ever on Saturday, with Gilgit-Baltistan’s Chilas district reaching 48.5°C (119.3°F), breaking a 28-year-old record, according to the Meteorological Department.
Türkiye sent two firefighting aircraft to Syria on Saturday to help control wildfires as crews battled flames on both sides of the border.
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