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India's Operation Sindhu is underway to evacuate stranded citizens from Iran, with two special flights expected in Delhi. Tehran, in a special gesture, lifted airspace restrictions for the evacuation facilitated by Mahan Air. Around 1,000 students will return in the coming days. Evacuation flights for Indian nationals wishing to leave Israel will commence from Amman.
Nasa has delayed the Axiom Mission 4 launch to the ISS, which includes Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, due to the need for further assessment of recent repairs on the Zvezda service module. Engineers are ensuring the space station is fully prepared to support the new crew, which also includes astronauts from Poland and Hungary.
Rishabh Pant's exceptional batting prowess was on full display at Headingley, where he scored centuries in both innings, reaffirming his reputation as India's most fearless Test batter abroad. Despite his heroics and a crucial partnership with KL Rahul, India suffered a loss, highlighting the need for greater team support to convert Pant's individual brilliance into victories.
Surat police apprehended Kirti Patel, a notorious history-sheeter, after a year-long search in connection with a Rs 2 crore extortion case. Patel, despite being a fugitive, maintained a public presence on Instagram. She and her accomplices allegedly honey-trapped a builder, using compromising photos to extort money. Patel faces multiple FIRs across Gujarat for various offenses, including attempted murder and extortion.
After a 41-year gap, India celebrates Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla as its second astronaut, following Rakesh Sharma's 1984 mission. Shukla's flight signifies India's growing ambition in space exploration, closely tied to the Gaganyaan program. ISRO is developing indigenous technologies for crew safety and astronaut training, aiming for self-reliance in future missions.
The US economy contracted by 0.5% in the first quarter of 2025, primarily due to a surge in imports spurred by President Trump's trade war. This import surge, up 37.9%, significantly dragged down GDP, marking the first quarterly decline in three years. Despite the downturn, economists anticipate a rebound in the second quarter, projecting a 3% growth.
The first session of the India versus England Test saw a tense moment. Zak Crawley delayed Mohammed Siraj's over, disrupting India's plan. England's openers, Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley, batted strongly. They forged an unbeaten 117-run partnership. Bumrah missed a catch. England reached lunch at 117/0, needing 254 more runs. The match hangs in the balance with all results possible.
Smriti Mandhana made history on Saturday. She became the first Indian woman cricketer to score centuries in all formats. This happened during the T20I against England Women. Mandhana scored 112 runs off 62 balls. India Women posted 210/5, their highest T20I score against England. Her achievement places her among the elite cricketers globally.
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