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WorldZimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, also known as Sir Wicknell, died in a helicopter crash in Marondera Rural on September 30. The helicopter, carrying six people including Chivayo and his wife Lucy Muteke, crashed around 5pm local time east of Harare. Zimbabwean authorities confirmed all on board were killed. Police are yet to officially release victim identities.
HT World·3h ago·Marondera
EntertainmentMajrooh Sultanpuri, born Asrar Hasan Khan on October 1, 1919, in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, was a renowned lyricist whose songs remain popular. Initially reluctant to write for films, he was persuaded by famous poet Jigar Moradabadi. Majrooh started as a hakim after studying Unani medicine but was passionate about poetry. His career in Bollywood spanned over five decades, deeply connecting with themes of love, pain, friendship, and life.
News18Hi Entertainment·33m ago·Sultanpur
PoliticsThe BJP has started its three-month 'Vijaya Sankalpa Yatra' from Kurudumale Ganesha temple in Mulbagal, Kolar district, to energize its cadre ahead of local body polls. Led by state president B Y Vijayendra, the campaign will cover all 224 Karnataka Assembly constituencies, meeting party workers, students, and beneficiaries of central schemes. Leaders including R Ashoka and Basavaraj Bommai will participate.
Deccan Herald·59m ago·Mulbagal
WorldUS President Donald Trump said he spoke extensively with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the Flydubai incident. Trump described the co-pilot as "perhaps a terrorist or a whack job" who stabbed the pilot during the Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight. The injured pilot, Indian Captain Smit Machchhar, fought back and helped prevent a crash by opening the cockpit door, allowing passengers to intervene.
News18 World·55m ago
ScienceHeavy rains with thunder and lightning hit central and interior Karnataka, including Tumakuru and Davangere districts. Areas like Madhugiri, Koratagere, and Tiptur received significant rainfall, with Kibbanahalli recording 100 mm in 24 hours. The rain replenished streams and rivers, benefiting drought-affected kharif crops but also caused flooding in low-lying areas of Davangere. The IMD issued a yellow alert, and KSNDMC forecasted moderate rain for Bengaluru.
Deccan Herald·50m ago·Karnataka
BusinessThe global private credit sector faces renewed turmoil as Australian money managers are blocked from withdrawing their investments. This development adds to widespread concerns about 'gating,' a practice that restricts investor withdrawals and has unsettled markets earlier this year. The situation highlights ongoing liquidity challenges within private credit markets worldwide.
Mint Markets·46m ago
HT World·3h ago·Marondera
Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, also known as Sir Wicknell, died in a helicopter crash in Marondera Rural on September 30. The helicopter, carrying six people including Chivayo and his wife Lucy Muteke, crashed around 5pm local time east of Harare. Zimbabwean authorities confirmed all on board were killed. Police are yet to officially release victim identities.
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