Chinese scientists achieved a milestone in space exploration. They successfully conducted satellite laser ranging in Earth-moon space during the day. The team beamed a laser to the Tiandu-1 satellite, about 130,000 kilometers away. They captured the return signal using an upgraded lunar laser ranging system. This enhances navigation in space. It supports future deep-space projects and lunar missions by 2030.
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Tokyo has lodged a strong protest with Beijing following a dangerous encounter between Chinese fighter jets and a Japanese patrol plane in the Pacific. The incident, occurring last weekend, involved Chinese jets flying within 45 meters of the Japanese aircraft.
In a shocking incident in Odisha's Ganjam, a 20-year-old college student was allegedly gang-raped on a beach by a group of ten men. The assault occurred after the perpetrators attacked her male friend who was accompanying her.
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Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping have strongly condemned Israeli strikes on Iran, urging de-escalation through diplomacy. They emphasized that halting hostilities is the top priority, as the conflict intensifies with attacks on both sides, including a missile strike on an Israeli hospital and retaliatory strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. The situation threatens to escalate into a broader regional war.
Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran expressed grief over the Air India AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad, which resulted in over 270 fatalities. He announced the creation of an "AI-171 Trust" to provide long-term support to affected families. Investigations into the cause of the crash are underway, with preliminary findings expected in a month, while Air India is cooperating fully with authorities.
Maharashtra Legislative Council Chairperson Ram Shinde has admitted a breach of privilege motion against comedian Kunal Kamra for his parody song referencing Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. BJP MLC Pravin Darekar moved the motion, which has now been referred to the privilege committee. Ram Shinde stated the committee will decide on issuing a notice to Kamra.
Amid heightened regional tensions, Israel is reportedly prepared to launch an operation into Iran, prompting US concerns about potential retaliation against American sites in Iraq. The US State Department has advised non-emergency personnel to leave Iraq, while President Trump asserts that Iran cannot possess nuclear weapons.
The Election Commission has mandated webcasting across all polling stations with internet connectivity to monitor procedures and prevent poll process violations. In areas lacking internet, alternative arrangements like videography will be implemented. Monitoring control rooms will be established at various levels, overseen by nodal officers, to ensure live observation and prompt action on any suspicious activity.
Following the AI-171 crash outside Ahmedabad airport, videos have surfaced sparking questions among aviation experts. Pilots are questioning why the landing gear wasn't retracted, and if a dual engine failure occurred due to fuel issues. The final investigation report, due next year, will provide detailed analysis.