Elon Musk proposes renaming Mars as 'New World' and emphasizes the importance of establishing a self-sustaining human settlement on the planet for humanity's long-term survival.
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Syria's Assad regime has fallen, transferring power to rebel forces. This follows protests and regime changes in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, raising questions about Iran's stability. The fall of Assad and Hezbollah's weakening severely impacts Iran's regional influence and economy. Internal dissent in Iran is growing, fueled by economic hardship and the regime's perceived vulnerability.
The government is considering sites near Kisan Ghat and Rashtriya Smriti Sthal for former PM Manmohan Singh's memorial. BJP chief J P Nadda confirmed the allocation of space. While guidelines prefer Rashtriya Smriti Sthal, the final decision will be a political one. The designated spot could accommodate two more memorials despite past constraints.
Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Tuesday. While BSE Sensex was up over 400 points, Nifty50 was above 22,900.
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