SpaceX is set to launch over 150 capsules containing cremated remains and DNA into low Earth orbit on June 23, in collaboration with Celestis and The Exploration Company (TEC). This 'Perseverance Flight' offers families a unique way to memorialize loved ones by sending them on a symbolic journey into space.
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An IndiGo flight from Muscat to Delhi made an emergency landing in Nagpur. This happened after a bomb threat was reported. All passengers were safely taken off the plane. Security and bomb disposal teams are investigating. So far, nothing suspicious has been found. Authorities are checking the threat's source. The safety of everyone is the priority.
An Air India flight AI-130 from London to Mumbai faced a mid-air scare as several passengers and crew members reported feeling dizzy and nauseated. While initial reports suggested 11 were affected, Air India confirmed that five passengers and two crew members experienced discomfort.
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Tensions escalate as Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declares “the battle begins” following threats from US President Trump. Iran launched ballistic missiles at Israel, prompting retaliatory airstrikes in Tehran and Karaj. Israel's military campaign aims to dismantle Iran's nuclear and missile programs.
Ravi Shastri has unveiled his preferred India XI for the first Test against England in Headingley, marking Shubman Gill's debut as captain. Shastri advocates for a top order that includes the likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul and Sai Sudarshan. The former India coach has also included several other top names in his playing XI for the India Test.
In Jharkhand's Garhwa district, a 19-year-old woman, Sunita Singh, has been arrested for allegedly poisoning her husband, Budhnath Singh, with pesticide-laced chicken. The incident occurred in Bahokudar village after the couple's recent marriage on May 11.
President Trump has not decided on joining Israel in strikes against Iran, but suggested the regime could collapse. He hinted at potential US action regarding Iran's nuclear facilities, stating a turning point might be near. These remarks follow heightened tensions and Israeli strikes on Iranian sites, fueling speculation about broader conflict.
A Sunday service at Crosspointe Community Church in Wayne, Michigan, turned violent when a gunman opened fire, injuring a security guard. The incident, which occurred before 11 am, involved approximately 150 attendees, including children. Amidst the chaos captured in viral video, a church member bravely ran over the gunman with his truck, momentarily stopping him. This allowed the wounded security guard to fatally shoot the attacker.