India's planned Chandrayaan-4 mission aims to collect lunar samples and return them to Earth, requiring two separate launches due to its 9,200kg mass. Chennaiyan -5, also known as Lupex, is a joint mission with Japan featuring a heavier lander and sophisticated payloads contributed by India, Japan, USA, and Europe.
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Manu Bhaker has confirmed that Jaspal Rana will remain her coach despite his appointment as High Performance trainer by NRAI. After a fallout, their reconciliation led to Manu's historic success at the Paris Olympics with two bronze medals. She credits Rana for her comeback and aims to peak at the World Championships in Cairo.
In a significant political shift, the BJP secured 48 out of 70 assembly seats, marking a historic comeback in Delhi after 26 years. The ruling AAP, managed to secure just 22 seats. Despite the overall loss, some lesser-known AAP candidates, like Atishi and Gopal Rai, retained their positions, showcasing grassroots support amidst the party's setbacks.
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In Bigg Boss 18, tensions rise as Vivian Dsena confronts Karan Veer Mehra over their friendship. The episode also features a nomination round where contestants nominate each other, including Vivian calling Rajat untrustworthy. Sara Arfeen Khan's recent eviction leaves the top 10 contestants battling for the title, intensifying rivalries and alliances.
Authorities in Virginia have identified 24-year-old Joshua Ribe as a person of interest in the disappearance of University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki in the Dominican Republic. Konanki vanished during a spring break trip, and Ribe has given conflicting accounts of the night’s events. The FBI and local authorities are intensifying their search efforts.
Two men, including journalist Kamran Alvi, were arrested in New Delhi for making offensive statements about Hindu deities and the Maha Kumbh. Alvi's video drew police attention, leading to his arrest. Abhishek Kumar also faced arrest for objectionable social media comments. Both arrests were for actions intended to insult religious beliefs, with cases registered under relevant legal provisions.
Suhas Shetty, a known rowdy sheeter, was brutally murdered in Mangaluru, with CCTV footage capturing the daylight attack by multiple assailants. Police have registered a murder case and launched a manhunt, suspecting the crime was premeditated. Prohibitory orders have been imposed to prevent further violence, as Shetty was an accused in a previous murder case that triggered communal tension.
India has formally declared the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance, citing Pakistan's support for cross-border terrorism and refusal to negotiate as breaches of the agreement. The decision comes after Pakistan warned that any diversion of water allocated to them under the treaty would be considered an act of war.
Super Bowl LIX is set to begin with Kansas City Chiefs facing Philadelphia Eagles. Controversies surround the event, including Travis Kelce's comment on Donald Trump attending and Elon Musk's $40 million investment in commercials to expose government waste. Taylor Swift has invited Blake Lively amid recent legal drama, and fans speculate NFL favoritism towards the Chiefs.