On Sunday night, the Sri Lankan navy apprehended ten Indian fishermen along with their trawler for allegedly poaching in their territorial waters. The fishermen were among over 500 who had set sail from Mandapam harbour. They were taken to the Talaimannar naval base and later handed over to fisheries officials, with court proceedings expected soon.
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NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, stranded for nine months at the ISS, were greeted by an 'alien' during the arrival of the SpaceX crew. The friendly welcoming came as they prepared for their imminent return to Earth. Their extended stay was due to technical issues with their Boeing Starliner.
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Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath criticises opposition leaders, including Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee, for their remarks on the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. He emphasizes the event's significance and the participation of over 56 crore devotees, condemning any baseless allegations against Sanatan Dharma, Maa Ganga, or the Maha Kumbh, labeling it as playing with people's faith.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy addressed the "forest encroachment" controversy, accusing the opposition of spreading propaganda using AI regarding the HCU land allegations. PM Modi criticized the Congress government for attempting to "bulldoze forests," prompting a strong rebuttal from the Congress, highlighting Modi's own record on environmental clearances and tree felling.
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