Morning news wrap: Israel-Iran trade fierce blows; chopper returning from Kedarnath dham crashes & more | India News

Iran on Sunday launched missile strikes on Israel, killing eight and injuring over 130 in Tel Aviv, prompting retaliatory airstrikes on Tehran. In India, seven were killed in a helicopter crash in remote area o Kedarghati, Uttarakhand. Nigeria saw one of its deadliest massacres in months, with at least 100 villagers burned alive in Benue state. Meanwhile, PM Modi began a three-nation diplomatic tour starting in Cyprus, and chilling final words from the pilot of the crashed Air India Flight 171 have surfaced as investigators probe the Ahmedabad disaster.Iran launches missile barrage; Israel hits Iran back, eight dead in strikes on Tel Aviv Iran launched a fresh wave of missile attacks on Israel on Sunday, escalating regional tensions. One of the missiles struck a residential building in Israel, killing at least eight people and injuring 130, according to first responders cited by AFP. In retaliation, the Israeli military launched airstrikes targeting locations in Tehran while also deploying its air defense systems to intercept additional incoming missiles. Read full story7 dead as helicopter crashes in remote Uttarakhand area; chopper catches fire in KedarghatiA helicopter belonging to Aryan Aviation Pvt Ltd crashed in a remote area of Uttarakhand’s Kedarghati early Sunday, killing at least seven people. The incident occurred around 5.20 am between Gaurikund and Trijuginarayan, according to the Uttarakhand Civil Aviation development authority (UCADA). The chopper caught fire after the crash. Inspector general (Garhwal Range) Rajiv Swaroop confirmed the incident and noted that the site is extremely remote. Read full storyAt least 100 killed in brutal Nigeria village attack; victim burned alive in their homesAt least 100 people were killed in a deadly overnight attack by gunmen in Yelewata village, located in Nigeria’s north-central Benue state, Amnesty International Nigeria reported on Saturday. The massacre, which took place between late Friday and early Saturday, saw families reportedly burned alive in their homes. The rights group described it as one of the worst such attacks in recent months, highlighting the brutal nature of the violence with many bodies charred beyond recognition. Read full storyPM Modi begins three-nation tour with Cyprus stop to boost global tiesPrime Minister Narendra Modi began a crucial three-nation tour on Sunday, with planned visits to Cyprus, Canada, and Croatia. The visit is aimed at strengthening India’s global partnerships and enhancing cooperation in multiple sectors. His first stop is the Republic of Cyprus, where he is scheduled to meet president Nikos Christodoulides for bilateral talks. Read full storySeconds before crashing, Air India pilot issued distress call saying ‘thrust not achieved… falling… Mayday!’ Moments before tragedy struck, the pilot of Air India Flight 171 issued a chilling distress call: “Thrust not achieved… falling… Mayday! Mayday! Mayday!” These were the final words from the cockpit before the Boeing Dreamliner crashed into the BJ Medical College hostel in Ahmedabad on Thursday afternoon. Ahmedabad police confirmed that the desperate message was received by air traffic control (ATC) just seconds before all communication was lost. Read full story