Space Minister Jitendra Singh highlighted PM Modi's unexpected reforms, including opening the space and nuclear sectors to private investment. This shift, driven by the need to augment government resources, has spurred phenomenal growth in the space economy, now valued at $8 billion and projected to reach $45 billion in the next decade.
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Following the Air India Flight 171 crash on June 12, authorities have identified and released the bodies of 38 victims to their families, including former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani. DNA matching is ongoing to identify remaining victims, with 86 passengers and crew matched by Sunday evening.
Former head coach Ravi Shastri hilariously compared MS Dhoni’s lightning-fast wicketkeeping to a “pickpocket” as the former India captain was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. Shastri praised Dhoni's composure and legacy. Dhoni called the honour “something I will cherish forever,” cementing his place among cricket’s all-time greats across all formats.
After a public feud fueled by harsh online exchanges, President Trump has softened his stance on Elon Musk and Tesla. Trump, during a White House event, expressed his appreciation for Tesla and referred to Musk as a "friend," despite past disagreements.
In Hyderabad's Saroornagar, Maria Das allegedly murdered his wife, Chinnamma, following arguments over his phone conversations with another woman. Das, a car driver, is now in police custody. The couple, originally from East Godavari, had been married for 12 years and have a son. Chinnamma had confronted Das about the other woman, leading to frequent disputes.
A Maharashtra couple, Pooja and Pravin Mahajan, narrowly escaped a fatal helicopter crash near Kedarnath due to an act of kindness. They allowed a sick teenager and her grandmother to board the helicopter first, inadvertently saving their own lives as the same helicopter crashed minutes after takeoff, killing Pooja's sister, her husband, and their toddler daughter.
Nasa and Axiom Space delayed the Axiom-4 mission due to leaks in the ISS's Russian module, now deemed "small." Roscosmos is working on repairs, with a possible launch date of June 19. SpaceX has resolved Falcon-9 rocket LOX leak issues. The mission, including India's Shubhanshu Shukla, will proceed once ISS repairs are confirmed.
An Air India flight AI171, en route from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, tragically crashed shortly after takeoff on June 12. The Boeing 787-8 aircraft, carrying 242 passengers and crew, including Indian, British, Canadian, and Portuguese nationals, crashed outside the airport perimeter. Emergency services are responding, and a dedicated helpline has been established for information.
Aiden Markram's remarkable 136 led South Africa to a historic five-wicket victory over Australia in the World Test Championship at Lord's, securing their first major ICC trophy since 1998. Markram's match-winning innings and resilience helped the team overcome past failures, especially after the T20 World Cup final defeat.
India Meteorological Department and Skymet Weather Services predict monsoon revival. Monsoon's northward movement is expected to resume around June 14. Weather systems over Bay of Bengal will drive this progress. Rainfall is expected in central and eastern India. Heatwave conditions in northern India will likely ease. Strengthening monsoon winds will bring relief to South Maharashtra, Kerala and Karnataka.