Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore's ISS mission has been extended until late March due to technical glitches with Boeing's Starliner and delays in the next SpaceX Crew Dragon launch. Originally scheduled to return in February 2025 after their June 2024 arrival, the duo will now spend approximately ten months in space.
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Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander successfully touched down on the moon, deploying experiments like the LISTER drill and NASA's Lunar Magnetotelluric Sounder. The lander will conclude its mission on March 16, after achieving its objectives and capturing images to study lunar dust at sunset.
India will not feature Tejas fighter jets and Dhruv advanced light helicopters in the Republic Day fly-past due to safety concerns. Twin-engine jets will participate instead. Grounding of all ALHs follows a recent crash. Delays in Tejas fighter deliveries persist, affecting India's defense readiness. The fly-past will include 40 aircraft, notably of foreign origin.
After India’s triumph in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand, head coach Gautam Gambhir, known for his serious demeanor, joined Navjot Singh Sidhu in a playful post-match shayari. Sidhu convinced Gambhir to do a bhangra move in celebration. This victory marked India's third Champions Trophy win. This was India's third Champions Trophy triumph, having previously won in 2002 (as joint winners with Sri Lanka) and in 2013.
The stakes are high in the India-Pakistan Champions Trophy clash, with the match sold out and pressure building on both sides. India's vice-captain Shubman Gill emphasised on playing their best game, while Pakistan's coach Aaqib Javed highlighted that handling pressure will be crucial when they meet in Dubai on Sunday.
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey alleged in Lok Sabha that USAID funded anti-India elements aligned with Congress, demanding a thorough investigation. Dubey's remarks gained attention amidst growing US controversy over USAID's funding for various international liberal initiatives and its collaboration with George Soros. Congress members protested strongly.
Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakravarthy starred in India's seven-wicket win against England in the first T20I. Arshdeep became India's highest T20 wicket-taker, while Chakravarthy continued his impressive form. Both players praised each other's performances, highlighting their crucial contributions in the match.
Controversy has arisen as the Congress' Kerala unit accused Bollywood actor Preity Zinta of a loan waiver from New India Cooperative Bank, based on a news report. Zinta refuted the claims, labeling them as fake news and clarified that she had repaid the loan in full over a decade ago.
Confusion over similar train names and multiple delays led to a deadly stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, claiming 18 lives. Miscommunication about train platforms and unexpected overcrowding were key factors, with the Ministry of Railways launching an investigation.
Sperm Racing, a startup founded by young entrepreneurs, is set to host the world's first sperm race in Los Angeles on April 25. This unique event aims to raise awareness about declining male fertility rates, a global health issue often overlooked. The competition will feature live-streamed microscopic races, complete with commentary and wagering, designed to mimic the female reproductive system.
PM Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are set to discuss an India-EU Free Trade Agreement and formalize defence and security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. The visit aims to enhance collaboration in AI, green energy, space, and defence, with significant progress anticipated during the meetings.