SpaceX has postponed the Axiom-4 mission, which includes India’s Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, to June 11 due to unfavorable weather conditions. The Falcon-9 rocket and Crew Dragon spacecraft are ready at Kennedy Space Centre. ISRO Chairman V Narayanan and a team are in the US for the launch, optimistic about the new date.
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Families of the Air India plane crash victims in Ahmedabad grapple with immense grief and uncertainty as they provide DNA samples for identification. A distraught daughter offered to pay Rs 2 crore to bring back her father, highlighting the emotional toll. Amidst the sorrow, stories of lost loved ones and shattered dreams emerge, underscoring the tragedy's profound impact on families.
The Bombay High Court has criticized the misuse of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, citing frivolous applications like one seeking the number of samosas served daily in a government office. Hearing a PIL regarding delays in disposing of second appeals, the court noted the Act's beneficial purpose is being undermined.
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Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites have triggered widespread air traffic chaos across the Middle East. Airlines are rerouting flights, leading to cancellations and increased fuel costs. Dubai Airport reported significant delays due to airspace closures over Iran, Iraq, and Syria. Iran's Supreme Leader has vowed retaliation, raising fears of a broader regional conflict.
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