The Axiom-4 mission, featuring Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, faces further delays due to a liquid oxygen leak detected in SpaceX's Falcon-9 rocket. This issue, stemming from a previous Starlink mission, coupled with unfavorable weather, has postponed the launch.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is embarking on a three-nation tour, starting with Cyprus, marking the first visit by an Indian PM since 2002. He will then attend the G7 Summit in Canada, engaging in bilateral meetings, including a potential encounter with US President Trump.
At Puja Pujara's book launch, Rohit Sharma shared a humorous anecdote from a 2012 West Indies tour, recalling how Cheteshwar Pujara was mobbed after venturing out late for vegetarian food. Sharma also lauded Pujara's resilience in overcoming ACL injuries to play over 100 Tests.
Anna Muzychuk, Ukraine's top Grandmaster, secured the Norway Chess Women title. She remained unbeaten in classical games. Muzychuk amassed 16.5 points, edging out competitors. She also received equal prize money of NOK 700,000. This victory highlights her consistent performance in women’s chess. The tournament featured a unique format with Armageddon tiebreaks. Muzychuk's strategic gameplay led to her success in Stavanger.
In a recent podcast interview, Vijay Mallya claimed he informed then Finance Minister Arun Jaitley about his departure to London in March 2016, prior to leaving India. Mallya stated he was unaware of any lookout circular against him at the time.
Israel escalated its conflict with Iran, reportedly tricking Iranian air force commanders into a meeting before launching a major attack. The strike targeted nuclear and military facilities, resulting in the deaths of several top Iranian military leaders and nuclear scientists. In retaliation, Iran launched 100 drones, most of which were intercepted, further heightening tensions as Iran advances its nuclear program.
Karun Nair, poised for a Test comeback after eight years, revealed a senior Indian cricketer once urged him to retire for league riches. Defying advice, Nair's domestic dominance and resilience earned him a spot in India’s squad for England Tests.
Russia has developed a groundbreaking technology for automated spacecraft launches and robotic maintenance from orbital stations, a world first. This innovation will be tested on the upcoming Russian Orbital Station (ROS) and later utilized in lunar missions. Deployment of the ROS, envisioned as a robotic drone platform, is slated between 2027 and 2033, following the ISS deorbiting.
An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner en route to London with 230 passengers and 12 crew members crashed after taking off from Ahmedabad at 1:38 pm. Following the tragic event, numerous celebrities expressed their support and condolences. In response to the crash, Salman Khan cancelled his scheduled appearance at a brand event in Mumbai as a gesture of solidarity.