Indian-origin MIT graduate Tushar Shah, part of a six-person crew, completed an 11-minute space journey on Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin NS-30 mission from West Texas. Shah, a supporter of philanthropic causes, is also a hedge fund partner. The spacecraft traveled past the Von Karman line, returning safely after experiencing weightlessness and offering views of Earth. This mission reflects growing India-US space collaboration.
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India's space program is gaining momentum with astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's upcoming trip to the ISS as part of the Axiom-4 mission, marking the second Indian in space. Following this, the joint Indo-US NISAR satellite, a significant Earth observation project, is scheduled for launch in June. These missions highlight India's growing capabilities and international collaborations in space exploration.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticizes Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath for the state's educational issues, pointing out the closure of 11 lakh primary schools, most in UP. SP leader Mata Prasad Pandey accuses Adityanath of politicizing language by shifting the focus to Urdu, while ignoring vital educational improvements. Yogi counters SP's stance on language with accusations of double standards.
Ramakanta Rath, eminent poet and Padma Bhushan awardee, passed away at 91 in Bhubaneswar. He was a celebrated figure in Odia literature and a former bureaucrat. Chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi and others mourned his loss, highlighting his literary and administrative contributions. Rath's notable works and accolades include the Saraswati Samman and Sahitya Akademi Award.
The family of the 31-year-old resident doctor raped and killed at RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata last year finds partial relief as Sanjay Roy is convicted. They continue to demand justice, hinting at a larger conspiracy. The family has moved the Supreme Court, questioning the CBI investigation and suspecting more people are involved in the crime.
Tamil Nadu's Stalin government replaced the rupee symbol with a Tamil letter for the state budget, sparking criticism from Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and BJP leaders. They argue that the rupee symbol has national significance and should not be altered. The DMK defends the move as a promotion of regional pride.
Gaurav Ahuja was arrested after being caught urinating in public and flashing morning walkers in Pune. Social activist Vijay Kumbhar shared the video, which led to public outrage. Ahuja later surrendered to the Karad city police. An FIR has been registered against him and his friend Bhagyash Prakash Oswal under various sections of the law.
India's pace attack struggled in the Adelaide pink-ball Test, raising concerns about the bowling combination for the match in Brisbane. Nitish Reddy might have to sit out to accommodate a specialist fast bowler, with Akash Deep the likely replacement. The third Test begins on December 14, with the five-Test series evenly poised at 1-1.
Shashi Tharoor's recent post with Union Minister Piyush Goyal amid India-UK trade talks raises further speculation about his standing within the Congress party. Tharoor’s alleged dissatisfaction and previous bold moves, such as running for Congress president, highlight ongoing internal tensions.
Varun Chakaravarthy has joined India's ODI squad in Nagpur for a short camp ahead of the upcoming series against England. Known for his success in T20Is, Varun's inclusion, as suggested by former player R Ashwin, is generating interest, especially since he has yet to make his ODI debut. The spinner picked 14 wickets in the five T20Is vs England and dominated the opposition in all the games.
Samuel Ebenezer Sampath, a homeopath from Austria, was arrested for allegedly murdering his girlfriend Cynthia and her father, Samuel Shankar, in their Chennai apartment. To mask the smell of the decomposing bodies, Ebenezer sprayed chemicals and left the city. The bodies were discovered four months later after neighbors complained of a foul odor.