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India Today
10 hours ago
- Politics
- India Today
Kerala mountaineer stuck at Alaska peak rescued, back safe at base camp
Shaikh Hasan Khan, a mountaineer from Kerala who was stranded on Mount Denali in Alaska due to a severe snowstorm, has been rescued and is now safe at the base camp. Congress MP Anto Antony confirmed the development, stating that Khan is doing also reportedly spoke with his family after his safe return. Khan, a Government Secretariat employee and an experienced climber who previously scaled Mount Everest, had been attempting to hoist the Indian flag atop North America's highest peak as a tribute to the Indian Army's Operation extreme weather conditions left him unable to descend, forcing him to send out distress messages seeking urgent rescue. His last known communication was on June 10, when he informed his family of a critical shortage of food and water. The same day, Khan posted a video on Instagram from Talkateena, Alaska, showing a Climber's Memorial at a cemetery for mountaineers who lost their lives at Denali, also known as Mount silence that followed sparked a flurry of diplomatic and political efforts. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking immediate intervention and urging the Indian Embassy in the United States to act MP Shashi Tharoor also stepped in, calling Khan a 'heroic young explorer' in a post on X. In a letter to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Tharoor included Khan's passport and satellite contact information to expedite coordination with US authorities. 'This young Indian, whose pursuits have brought quiet distinction to our country, now finds himself in a precarious and life-threatening situation,' Tharoor IN THIS STORY#Kerala
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Rory reveals why he's coming to Australia
Masters champion Rory McIlroy has spoken glowingly about the Australian Open ahead of his sandbelt comeback this year, revealing new explorations could be key to rediscovering his mojo amid a post-Augusta haze. Since slumping to his knees on the 18th hole, tears streaming from his face as he finally completed the career grand slam by collecting his maiden green jacket in April, McIlroy has failed to fire as a major champion should. The world No.2 has delivered just one top-10 finish in four events since the Masters, two of which were majors, ending up in a tie for 19th as the world's best players battled the course and the elements at Oakmont Country Club in last week's US Open. Plenty have suggested that by reaching his own personal Mount Everest in taking the coveted trophy at Augusta, McIlroy was left with no more golfing mountains to climb. The Ryder Cup in September looms large as Europe look to topple the USA on home soil but McIlroy, who took a break after the Masters and has been loathe to talk much about his future plans, slotted in a return to Australia for the Open at Royal Melbourne in December and pointed to it now being a key entry on his calendar. McIlroy said taking the opportunity to explore the world of golf, rather than be drilled down on PGA Tour ambitions, could provide him the joy he's looking for in a career that already sits alongside some of the best ever. 'I've always wanted to go to India, and the European Tour and DP World created a new event there,' he said ahead of the Travellers Championship, the last of eight PGA Tour Signature events for 2025. 'I was asked at the start of the year would I be interested in going, and I said 'yeah, that sounds amazing'. 'The Hero Indian Open is like March-April time. I'd love to play DLF (Golf and Country Club in India) and figure out my way around that place, but this one in Delhi in October made more sense.' McIlroy then turned his attention to his Australian visit and said memories of playing the Australian Open as an amateur two decades ago, then winning it in 2013, made him excited about his return where he'll be the headline act as the event returns to a stand-alone men's tournament. 'I've always loved the Australian Open,' he said. 'I've won there before. I played there as an amateur in the Australian Open, qualified for it, went through a qualifier in 2005, got through like a nine-man playoff to get in, so I've always had a huge affinity for that part of the world. McIlroy defeated Adam Scott to win the 2013 Australian Open. Phil Hillyard Credit: News Corp Australia 'So to go back, especially Royal Melbourne this year, Kingston Heath next year, two of the best golf courses in the world on the sandbelt, that's awesome too. 'It's that part of the year where we have the ability to travel and to do these things, and if it makes sense for the schedule – there's never been a green jacket in India before, so to bring the green jacket to India is something that's going to be really cool. 'To go back to the Australian Open, I won that in 2013. Adam (Scott) and I had a great battle down the stretch on the last day, he was the Masters champion at that point. 'I don't know, I like to travel. I like to play in different parts of the world. I haven't been to Australia in 10 years, so it's nice to go back to these places.'
News18
2 days ago
- Politics
- News18
‘Only God Can Help': Indian Mountaineer Sends Desperate SOS After Getting Trapped On US Peak
Last Updated: Khan, who is at Camp 5 on the mountain at an altitude of 17,000 feet, said he and his team are stuck in a severe storm with limited food and water An Indian mountaineer from Kerala, Shaikh Hasan Khan, has sent a desperate SOS message after becoming stranded with his team on Denali Mountain in North America. Khan, who is at Camp 5 on the mountain at an altitude of 17,000 feet, said he and his team are stuck in a severe storm with limited food and water. In a message sent via satellite phone, Khan said: 'Hi, this is Shaikh. I am on an expedition to Mount Denali, the highest peak of North America. We are stuck in a severe storm at 17,000 ft at Camp 5. Less food and water to survive. I am here on a mission to hold a banner to congratulate our armed forces for Operation Sindoor. Only God can help us." SOS frm mountaineer frm Kerala sent to @jonam_6 'Sheikh Hassan Khan stuck in severe storm in Mount Denali, highest peak of N America. desperatly looking for assistance. just managed to send SoS from Sat fone: +881631639270" Pls help @IndianEmbassyUS @DrSJaishankar @MEAIndia 🙏 — Saurabh Sinha (@27saurabhsinha) June 18, 2025 Khan, an assistant section officer in the Kerala Finance Department, embarked on this mission to honor the Indian Army's Operation Sindoor. He began his journey on June 4 from Chennai, reaching the US on June 6, and commenced his climb on June 10 after a video call with his parents. Accompanied by a fellow climber from Tamil Nadu, Khan has previously scaled several peaks across continents, including Mount Everest in 2022. The alarming message has raised concern among Indian leaders as well. Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Kerala BJP state president, said on social media that he had alerted External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and the Indian Embassy in Washington to assist Khan and his team. 'I hv alerted @DrSJaishankar and his team. I am also tagging Indian Embassy in Washington DC @IndianEmbassyUS to please help Stay Safe," Chandrasekhar wrote on a post on X. I hv alerted @DrSJaishankar and his team.I am also tagging Indian Embassy in Washington DC @IndianEmbassyUS to please help 🙏🏻 Stay Safe 🙏🏻 @PMOIndia — Rajeev Chandrasekhar 🇮🇳 (@RajeevRC_X) June 18, 2025 Similarly, Pathanamthitta MP Anto Antony wrote a letter to the External Affairs Minister seeking urgent help. Antony said that Khan belongs to his parliamentary constituency and requested immediate intervention by Indian authorities in the US to ensure the mountaineer's rescue. He noted the severe storm and shortage of food and water as critical issues. 'I request you to kindly give urgent direction to our mission in US to intervene in this matter and do all the possible assistance to help Khan," Antony said in his letter. (With inputs from PTI) First Published:
NDTV
2 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
"Only God Can Help Us": Kerala Mountaineer Stuck On US Mountain, Sends SOS
Thiruvananthapuram: A mountaineer from Kerala who is reportedly stranded along with his team on the Denali Mountain in North America has sent an SOS message through his satellite phone seeking rescue and assistance. The climber, Shaikh Hassan Khan, is said to have reached out after encountering difficulties during the expedition. BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar, in a post on X on Wednesday, said he had alerted External Affairs Minister S JaIshankar about the incident and asked for help. "I hv alerted DrSJaishnakar and his team. I am also tagging Indian Embassy in Washington DC to please help. Stay Safe," Chandrasekhar said in his post. Pathanamthitta MP Anto Antony has also sent a letter to Jaishankar seeking immediate assistance to Khan who is trapped due to a severe storm in the mountain. "Shaikh Hasan Khan, famous mountaineer from Kerala reportedly trapped on Mount Denali in America. He was on a mission to hoist the flag to congratulate the Indian Army for Operation Sindoor when he was trapped due to severe storm. "He sent message requesting for urgent rescue and assistance due to shortage of water and food. Khan belongs to my parliamentary constituency Pathanamthitta. "I request you to kindly give urgent direction to our mission in US to intervene in this matter and do all the possible assistance to help Khan," Mr Antony said in his letter. The message by Mr Khan read, 'hi this is shaikh. I am on an expedition to mount Denali, the highest peak of north America. We are stuck in a severe storm at 17,000 ft at camp 5. "Less food and water to survive. I am here on a mission to hold a banner to congratulate our armed forces for operation sindoor. only God can help us," the message said. Mr Khan, who is an employee of the Kerala government, had scaled several peaks across continents including the Mount Everest in 2022.
Mint
2 days ago
- Politics
- Mint
Kerala mountaineer Shaikh Hasan Khan stranded on North American peak, sends SOS amid severe storm
Shaikh Hasan Khan, a renowned mountaineer from Kerala, is reportedly stranded along with his team on Denali Mountain, North America's highest peak, and has sent an urgent SOS message via satellite phone seeking rescue and assistance. The climber encountered severe difficulties during the expedition, prompting calls for immediate help. BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar took to X on Wednesday to inform that he had alerted External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar about the situation. 'I have alerted DrSJaishnakar and his team. I am also tagging Indian Embassy in Washington DC to please help. Stay Safe,' Chandrasekhar wrote. Pathanamthitta MP Anto Antony has also appealed to Jaishankar for swift intervention. In a letter, Antony highlighted Khan's perilous condition due to a severe storm and the urgent need for rescue. 'Shaikh Hasan Khan, famous mountaineer from Kerala reportedly trapped on Mount Denali in America. He was on a mission to hoist the flag to congratulate the Indian Army for Operation Sindoor when he was trapped due to severe storm." 'He sent message requesting for urgent rescue and assistance due to shortage of water and food. Khan belongs to my parliamentary constituency Pathanamthitta. 'I request you to kindly give urgent direction to our mission in US to intervene in this matter and do all the possible assistance to help Khan,' Antony wrote. Khan's distress message reads: 'Hi this is Shaikh. I am on an expedition to Mount Denali, the highest peak of North America. We are stuck in a severe storm at 17,000 ft at camp 5. Less food and water to survive. I am here on a mission to hold a banner to congratulate our armed forces for Operation Sindoor. Only God can help us.' An employee of the Kerala government, Shaikh Hasan Khan has an impressive mountaineering record, including summiting Mount Everest in 2022, and several other peaks across continents. The Indian government and embassy officials are reportedly coordinating efforts to ensure the safe rescue of Khan and his team amid the harsh weather conditions on Denali.
