SpaceX Starship prototype faced a major issue during a test at Starbase, Texas. The incident occurred late Wednesday night. All personnel are safe. The team is working with local officials to secure the site. There are no hazards to nearby communities. The company has asked people not to approach the area.
Related news
Air India faced scrutiny from the DGCA for operating Airbus aircraft with overdue emergency equipment checks, potentially violating safety standards. While Air India is working to rectify the issues, the DGCA warned that non-compliance could lead to suspension of airworthiness certificates and penalties.
India's bowling coach, Morne Morkel, has challenged Nitish Reddy to increase his bowling workload to complement his batting prowess in the upcoming England Test series. While acknowledging Reddy's ability to bowl "magical" balls, Morkel emphasizes the need for consistency. He also expressed confidence in Jasprit Bumrah's preparation and fitness, dismissing concerns about limited match practice.
A high-level judicial panel's inquiry revealed a fire at Justice Yashwant Varma's residence on March 14 uncovered burnt, unexplained cash. Firefighters reported the blaze intensified due to alcohol from a liquor cabinet near the storeroom, where currency notes were visible amidst the debris. Justice Varma was away, and the room had to be forcibly opened, according to the report.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi revealed he declined a dinner invitation from US President Donald Trump during the G7 summit in Canada. Modi prioritized attending a public program in Odisha and visiting the revered land of Mahaprabhu.
The Indian Embassy in Tehran has issued an urgent advisory, urging Indian nationals and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) residing in the Iranian capital to relocate to safer areas. Citing a worsening security situation, the embassy advises those who can leave Tehran using their own means to do so immediately.
Israeli leaders have consistently refused to confirm or deny the existence of nuclear weapons. The official line—repeated by every prime minister—is that Israel “will not be the first country to introduce nuclear weapons into the Middle East.” The sentence is a masterpiece of political sleight of hand: vague enough to deflect, but strong enough to deter.
Defence minister Rajnath Singh will visit China for the SCO defence ministers' meet amid ongoing efforts to stabilize bilateral ties, though de-escalation along the LAC remains elusive. He is expected to meet his Chinese counterpart, Admiral Dong Jun, marking his first visit to China as defence minister.
Israel claimed aerial freedom over Tehran after a large-scale strike involving over 70 fighter jets, targeting Iran's nuclear program and military sites. The operation, which lasted over two hours, aimed to dismantle Iran's military and nuclear capabilities, asserting that Tehran is now exposed to Israeli strikes. Israel stated the strikes will delay Iran's nuclear program by years.
The Supreme Court has ruled that homebuyers seeking refunds for project delays are not entitled to reimbursement for home loan interest paid. The court clarified that developers are only obligated to refund the principal amount and compensate with interest as per the agreement.
Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that WhatsApp chats are admissible as evidence in matrimonial disputes, even if obtained without consent. The court emphasized that while the right to privacy is fundamental, it is not absolute and can be reasonably restricted.