NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore embarked on their first spacewalk after eight months in the International Space Station for maintenance and inspection. The astronauts, initially scheduled to return in February, have been stranded due to safety concerns with the Starliner spacecraft. Elon Musk's SpaceX is set to undertake their rescue mission.
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US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is facing intense scrutiny after recent images of an Arabic tattoo reading "kafir," or "infidel," sparked allegations of Islamophobia and anti-Muslim bias from activists and advocacy groups.
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A 16-year-old schoolgirl in Bareilly was denied a sanitary pad by her principal during an exam. Despite waiting over an hour, she was sent home bleeding. Her family has filed complaints demanding action. The DIOS is investigating the matter and ensuring availability of sanitary pads in schools. Awareness campaigns run by social organizations emphasize the need for menstrual hygiene.
Serena Williams' appearance during Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl LIX performance has fueled speculation about her past relationship with Drake. Despite Williams' solid marriage to Alexis Ohanian, fans are questioning the deeper meaning behind her involvement in a performance that seemingly targeted her ex.
IPL-2025 has seen increased scrutiny of bat sizes, with on-field inspections now common. Sunil Narine and Anrich Nortje of KKR recently failed the gauge test, highlighting the BCCI's efforts to ensure fair play. While some, like Daniel Vettori, downplay the impact, bat manufacturers suggest alternative ways to balance the game, rather than solely focusing on bat dimensions.
Virat Kohli's fiery spirit was evident during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's victory over Punjab Kings, highlighted by a verbal exchange with spinner Harpreet Brar. Kohli's remark, caught on the stump mic, quickly went viral, sparking debate among fans. His unbeaten 73, coupled with Devdutt Padikkal's 61, secured the win, leveling Bengaluru with Punjab in the standings.
After three days of protests in Pithampur against the proposed incineration of Union Carbide waste, residents decided to wait for Monday’s hearing at Madhya Pradesh HC. Government officials addressed concerns about safety and misinformation, while protestors demanded the waste be removed from the facility.
Assam Police arrested AIUDF MLA Aminul Islam for allegedly making derogatory remarks about the Pahalgam terror attack during a public gathering. His statement, deemed misleading and instigating, went viral, prompting charges under the Bharatiya Nyay Samhita. Chief Minister Sarma vowed strong action against anyone defending the attack.
Delhi's Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena granted permission to the Enforcement Directorate to prosecute Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the liquor policy case. AAP leaders expressed shock and called the reports fake, while the BJP labeled Kejriwal the "kingpin" of the scam. The high court granted the ED more time to respond to Kejriwal's challenge of the trial court's decision.