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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SpaceX has postponed the Axiom-4 mission launch to the International Space Station due to a Liquid Oxygen (LOx) leak discovered during post-static fire booster inspections. The launch, which was scheduled for Wednesday at 5:30 pm IST, was delayed to allow SpaceX teams time for repairs. A new launch date will be announced pending the completion of repairs and range availability.
Shubman Gill's appointment as India's Test captain and his bat sticker featuring "Prince" alongside "MRF Genius" have stirred conversations. This differs from legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, who endorsed MRF without personal nicknames on their bats. As Gill prepares for the England tour in June 2025, his leadership and MRF association mark a new chapter for Indian cricket.
Carlos Alcaraz triumphed over Jannik Sinner in the longest French Open final in history, winning 4-6, 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 7-6 after five hours and 29 minutes. Down two sets and three championship points, Alcaraz staged a stunning comeback, capturing his fifth Grand Slam title at just 22. This first major final in their rivalry delivered a generational classic.
Following Israeli strikes that killed top commanders, Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei appointed Amir Hatami as the new Army Chief. This reshuffle includes naming Mohammad Pakpour as IRGC Commander and Ali Shadmani as Commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters. These changes come after Operation Rising Lion, which significantly impacted Iran's military leadership, prompting retaliatory strikes and heightened regional tensions.
England dominated West Indies with a 37-run victory, completing a 3-0 T20I series sweep in Southampton. Ben Duckett's explosive 84 and Jamie Smith's quickfire 60 powered England to 248/3, their joint-highest T20I score at home. Despite Rovman Powell's valiant 79*, West Indies fell short at 211/8, with Luke Wood's 3-31 leading England's disciplined bowling attack.
Shubman Gill, 25, has officially commenced his tenure as India's Test captain with a photoshoot in England, signaling a new era post-Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. The BCCI celebrated Gill's appointment, highlighting his poise and confidence. Gill is preparing rigorously, facing India's top bowlers.
Vikram Misri and Sun Weidong met in New Delhi to improve India-China relations. They focused on people-centric engagements and resuming direct flights. Progress since their last meeting in Beijing was reviewed. Misri appreciated China's help in restarting the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra. Discussions included sharing hydrological data on trans-border rivers. Both sides aimed to ease visa procedures and promote exchanges.
Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam's reunion film, Thug Life, has earned over Rs 40 crore in India within five days. Despite a strong opening of Rs 15.5 crore, the film is experiencing a decline in collections, earning only Rs 3.25 crore on Monday. Mixed reviews and controversy in Karnataka, stemming from Haasan's remarks, have impacted the film's performance.
An Ahmedabad man, Savjibhai Timbadia, narrowly escaped the Air India crash after postponing his London flight by four days. His son had booked the original flight, and Timbadia believes his decision to delay travel saved his life. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff, killing nearly all 242 passengers and crew, including former Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani.