Iranian rescue teams have found the helicopter carrying President Ebrahim Raisi and other top officials after it crashed en route to Tabriz. The Red Crescent's Pirhossein Koolivand confirmed the wreckage, describing the situation as "not good." The helicopter lost contact shortly after takeoff, prompting an extensive search in the mountainous Jolfa region. Harsh weather conditions have complicated rescue efforts. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reassured the nation of stable leadership. International offers of assistance have poured in, including from the European Union, which has activated its rapid response mapping service to aid the rescue operation.

Turkey has deployed a drone and rescue teams to aid in locating the helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, which crashed in northern Iran on Sunday. Despite foggy and cold conditions, the Turkish drone has been providing live footage of the search area. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed solidarity with Iran and readiness to offer further support. The Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority sent 32 mountaineers and six vehicles to assist. The crash, involving President Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian, has drawn international concern and support.

A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi crashed in northern Iran's East Azerbaijan province on Sunday, triggering an extensive nighttime search operation. President Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian's conditions remain unknown amid cold temperatures and foggy conditions. Rescuers have detected the crash site using a Turkish drone and signals from the helicopter and a crew member's phone. The incident occurs during heightened regional tensions and domestic unrest in Iran. Military forces are en route to the site, hoping to retrieve survivors.

The Southwest monsoon has made an on-time arrival, advancing into the southern Bay of Bengal, Nicobar islands, and the south Andaman Sea, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The monsoon has also reached the Maldives and Comorin areas. The IMD has forecast that the monsoon will reach Kerala by May 31. The seasonal rainfall is expected to be 106% of the average, with a 'yellow' warning issued for the Andaman and Nicobar islands until May 22. The monsoon's advancement has brought widespread rainfall to the Nicobar Islands, with westerly winds strengthening and cloudiness increasing in the region.

The Delhi Police have secured five days of custody for Bibhav Kumar, former aide to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, over the alleged assault on AAP MP Swati Maliwal. The police, represented by additional DCP Anjitha Chepyala, argued that Kumar was uncooperative and evasive. The remand paper, supported by medical evidence, detailed Maliwal's allegations of verbal and physical assault at the CM's residence. It also noted Kumar's recent phone formatting, which is suspected to contain vital evidence. The police expressed concerns that Kumar could tamper with evidence and intimidate witnesses due to his influential role.

Punjab Kings won the toss and chose to bat against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL match today. With three English players returning home for the T20I series against Pakistan, Rilee Rossouw is the only overseas player in the PBKS XI. SRH made one change, bringing back Rahul Tripathi. Sunrisers Hyderabad aim to boost their top-two finish chances, while Punjab Kings seek a victorious sendoff. The match is crucial for SRH's playoff hopes, while PBKS look to end their season on a high note at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.

Raghunandan Srinivas Kamath, founder of Naturals Ice Cream, passed away on Friday at 70. His last rites were held in Mumbai on Saturday. Born to a mango vendor in Mangaluru, Kamath established Naturals Ice Cream, now worth Rs 400 crore, with a unique approach of using real fruits in ice cream. He started his business with pav-bhaji as the main dish and ice cream as an add-on. Tributes poured in on social media, with many calling him the 'ice cream man of India'. Actress Tara Deshpande remembered learning about the brand's history and appreciating their product even more. Kamath's legacy will be remembered for bringing natural and delicious ice cream to the masses.

Suspended Janata Dal (Secular) leader Prajwal Revanna faces an arrest warrant over alleged explicit videos. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) requested court approval for the warrant. The videos, circulating prior to Karnataka's Lok Sabha elections, purportedly depict Revanna engaging in sexual abuse. He's said to be in Germany since the scandal emerged, facing charges including rape and blackmail. Interpol issued a blue corner notice for his apprehension. Meanwhile, his father, HD Revanna, granted interim anticipatory bail until May 20. HD Revanna, 66, is implicated in the alleged kidnapping of a woman reportedly raped by Prajwal Revanna.

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) released its manifesto for the Punjab Lok Sabha polls, focusing on key issues. SAD aims to facilitate the transfer of Kartarpur Sahib from Pakistan to India through mutual land exchange and advocate for the inclusion of Chandigarh and Punjabi-speaking areas into Punjab. They plan to simplify pilgrimage to Kartarpur Sahib by replacing passport requirements with a permit system. The manifesto also promises to address water disputes by cancelling decisions made without Punjab's consent and seeking royalties for its river water provided to non-riparian states. SAD leader Sukhbir Singh Badal reiterated the party's determination to pursue these objectives.

A volcano on the Indonesian island of Halmahera, Mount Ibu, erupted on Saturday, spewing a grey ash cloud 4 km high and prompting the evacuation of seven nearby villages. Authorities dispatched a joint team to assist residents, with photos showing elderly individuals being helped and others transported in pick-up trucks to emergency tents. The disaster agency recommended a 7 km radius be cleared, but did not provide a specific number of evacuees. The volcanology agency raised the alert level to its highest on Thursday after multiple eruptions earlier this month. Indonesia, located on the Pacific "Ring of Fire", has 127 active volcanoes, with several recent eruptions.