Falguni Dey, a geography professor from Kolkata, safely returned home after being stranded in war-torn Iran for ten days. Evacuated by the Indian embassy on a Mahan Air flight from Mashhad, he recounted his harrowing experience of evading missile strikes and failed attempts to cross borders with limited resources.
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Nasa has confirmed that the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) to the International Space Station is now scheduled for launch on June 25, following earlier delays. Indian Air Force pilot Shubhanshu Shukla, representing Isro, will be the mission pilot, making him the second Indian in space after Rakesh Sharma. He will be accompanied by astronauts from Poland and Hungary.
Stuart Broad analyzed India's recent Test defeat. He thinks India's team selection was wrong. Broad suggested Kuldeep Yadav should have played. He also mentioned Arshdeep Singh could offer a different angle. Broad advised against panicking after one loss. India needs minor adjustments, not major changes. The second Test is scheduled for July 2 at Edgbaston.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has warned employees that the company's corporate workforce will shrink in the coming years due to the integration of AI tools across its operations. Jassy emphasized the need for employees to adapt and embrace AI to remain relevant, as Amazon deploys generative AI across various business units, aiming for efficiency gains and innovation.
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant removed Art and Culture Minister Govind Gaude from his cabinet following corruption allegations Gaude made against the tribal welfare department, which is overseen by the CM. Sawant's decision, made weeks prior, awaited approval from Delhi. Gaude expressed gratitude for the opportunity to advocate for the oppressed, emphasizing his commitment to truth over power.
Tanya Tyagi, an Indian student from Delhi pursuing a Master’s in Food Safety and Quality at the University of Calgary, died suddenly under mysterious circumstances on June 19, 2025. The Indian Consulate in Vancouver is coordinating with Canadian authorities to assist her bereaved family. While an unverified social media post cited a heart attack as the cause, official details remain unclear. The family has appealed to the Indian government for help in repatriating her body.
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Rishabh Pant's magnificent century at Headingley, surpassing MS Dhoni's record, was marred by a late innings collapse for India. Pant's 134, along with centuries from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill, propelled India to 471. However, a sudden loss of wickets saw England's Josh Tongue and Ben Stokes restrict India.