Helicopter crashes in Uttarakhand, six dead
Uttarkashi: Six persons were killed and two others injured on Thursday when a private company’s helicopter on way to Gangotri shrine crashed near Gangnani in Uttarkashi district, officials said. The helicopter carrying a total of seven people, including the pilot, crashed on the Rishikesh-Gangotri National Highway at around 8:45 am. According to information received from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), the helicopter belonging to AeroTrans Services Private Limited crashed and fell into a gorge about 200-250 metres deep.
First US University to set up campus in India
New Delhi: Chicago’s Illinois Institute of Technology has become the first US University to get a nod from University Grants Commission (UGC) to set up its campus in India, officials said on Thursday.
Opening in fall 2026, Illinois’ India campus will be set up in Mumbai and offer a range of undergraduate and graduate programmes in high-demand fields such as computer science, engineering and business.
“Illinois Tech was founded to democratise access to technology and innovation to all. Our new campus in India represents a profound opportunity to continue that noble mission in service of the millions of talented young people across India, empowering them to become global leaders ready to make a difference.