Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla made history as the second Indian to cross the Karman line, following Rakesh Sharma. Aboard the Axiom-4 mission's 'Dragon' capsule named 'Grace', Shukla radioed a message of pride to India, marking the beginning of India's human space flight program.
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After an eight-year wait, Karun Nair's Test comeback was short-lived as he was dismissed for a duck by Ben Stokes. Nair, who previously scored a triple century against England in 2016, earned his recall after impressive domestic performances. Despite the disappointing return, he cherished receiving his comeback cap from Sunil Gavaskar.
Magnus Carlsen, the chess maestro, has shattered barriers by exceeding a 2900 rating in freestyle chess, a milestone previously unattained in classical chess. This achievement, based on Freestyle Chess organization ratings, marks a new high for Carlsen, surpassing his peak classical rating. Among Indian players, Praggnanandhaa shines at fourth place, followed by other notable players like Arjun Erigaisi and Gukesh.
Inter Miami, co-owned by David Beckham, achieved a stunning 2-1 victory over Porto in the Club World Cup, fueled by Lionel Messi's exceptional free-kick. After Porto's early lead, Segovia equalised before Messi's decisive goal. This win marks a historic moment as the first MLS team to defeat European opposition in competitive play.
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.
Amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, worried parents in Srinagar are urgently appealing for the evacuation of their children studying in Iranian universities. With over 1,300 Indian students reportedly stranded, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah assures close monitoring and coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs.
The Trump Organization has entered the mobile market with Trump Mobile, launching the T1 Phone, priced at $499. Unveiled by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, the Android 15 device boasts a 6.8-inch AMOLED display, 50MP camera, and 5000mAh battery. Targeting customers seeking American-made products, the T1 Phone aims to capture a share of the U.S.
A public disagreement has erupted between Anthropic and Nvidia, sparked by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's misrepresentation of Anthropic's stance on AI development. Anthropic refuted Huang's claim that its CEO, Dario Amodei, believes AI is too dangerous for widespread development. The company clarified Amodei advocates for AI transparency and acknowledges concerns about AI's potential impact on employment.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has delayed the release of the city intimation slip for the UGC NET June 2025 exam, originally expected by June 16. With exams starting on June 25, candidates remain uncertain about their exam centre locations. The admit card will follow soon after the city slip. Aspirants are advised to regularly check the official website, ugcnet.nta.ac.in, for updates and prepare accordingly for the examination.
Chief Justice of India, B R Gavai, addressing Italian judges, highlighted the Supreme Court's role in promoting socio-economic justice over the past 75 years. He cited the SC's ban on "bulldozer justice," preventing arbitrary demolition of homes and upholding citizens' right to shelter.