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What caused the chopper crash that killed General Bipin Rawat?

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has ruled human error as the main reason behind the helicopter crash that killed Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat, and 11 others in 2021. The Standing Committee on Defence's report, tabled in Lok Sabha, listed "Human Error (Aircrew)" as the reason behind the unfortunate incident. The report stated spatial disorientation due to sudden weather change resulted in Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT).

Sports

India suffer new low in FIFA Rankings

The Indian men's football team has dropped two places to 127 in the latest FIFA Rankings, published by the global football governing body on Thursday. India were ranked 125th, placed above Rwanda and Cyprus. However, they have now dropped two places. Overall, defending FIFA World Cup champions Argentina as are on top, followed by France and Euro winners Spain in second and third positions.

Politics

Centre tables one nation, one election bill in LS

A bill proposing simultaneous Lok Sabha and state assembly elections, titled The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024, was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. According to PTI, the bill may be sent to a Joint Parliamentary Committee for broader deliberations. As per the Lok Sabha's agenda, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal will present the bill for "one nation, one election" and could request Speaker Om Birla to refer it for detailed discussions.

Technology

Apple proposes $100M investment in Indonesia to reverse iPhone ban

Apple is making a significant effort to mend fences with Indonesia after the government recently banned sales of the latest iPhone 16. The tech giant has proposed a hefty investment of around $100 million spread over two years, aiming to regain access to the lucrative Southeast Asian market. The proposed investment is a tenfold increase from the initial $10 million offer made by the tech giant.

Entertainment

Honey Singh's sister accuses ex-wife of 'forcing' him to work

In the recently released Netflix documentary Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous, the eponymous rapper opened up about his tumultuous personal life. He briefly touched upon his divorce from childhood sweetheart Shalini Talwar and allegations of domestic violence against him. The documentary also revealed that Talwar served as Singh's manager during a significant part of his career, leading to family conflicts. The ex-couple—married in 2011—filed for divorce in September 2022.

Business

Sensex crashes again, down over 3,500 points in 5 days

The Indian stock market witnessed yet another major decline today with the Sensex falling over 820 points to trade around 78,390, at the time of writing. Nifty also traded in the red, down 239 points to 23,712. Today's slump is primarily driven by a fall in IT and realty stocks. This is the fifth consecutive decline for the benchmark indices of the Indian stock market. In last five days, the Sensex has dropped over 3,500 points.

Miscellaneous

Ayodhya surpasses Taj Mahal as UP's top tourist spot

Uttar Pradesh saw a remarkable rise in tourism, drawing 476.1 million tourists between January and September 2024. Among the tourist destinations in the state, the city of Ayodhya was the most sought-after, overtaking the iconic Taj Mahal in Agra. As per reports from the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department, Ayodhya drew a whopping 135.5 million domestic tourists and 3,153 international tourists during the time period.