SpaceX launched the Athena lander on its third Moon mission of 2025, marking Intuitive Machines' second attempt at a lunar touchdown. The IM-2 mission aims to explore lunar ice deposits near the Moon's south pole, supporting Nasa's Artemis programme planned for later this decade.
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Gautam Adani's recent meeting with Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren focused on mining rights and land acquisition for two coal projects. The BJP questioned the sudden cooperation between the JMM and Adani, citing previous criticisms. The discussion included pending clearances and future investment opportunities, raising eyebrows in the state Congress camp for lack of prior notice to their ministers.
Following the Pahalgam attack in Jammu and Kashmir, a former US Pentagon official likened it to the October 7 Hamas attacks in Israel, highlighting the targeting of a specific religious group. The official urged India to retaliate against Pakistan and its ISI, similar to Israel's response to Hamas.
Heathrow Airport resumes full operations following a severe power outage caused by a fire at a nearby electrical substation, which led to the cancellation and diversion of 1,350 flights affecting around 200,000 passengers. The economic impact includes an estimated loss of £4.8 million per day in tourism revenue.
Saurabh Rajput was brutally murdered by his wife, Muskan Rastogi, and her lover, Sahil Shukla, dismembering his body and sealing it in a cement drum. They manipulated family and friends, even taking a vacation post-murder. Muskan's parents called for capital punishment, and both culprits were arrested and charged with murder and destruction of evidence.
Congress accuses the BJP government of violating the Places of Worship Act, 1991, and plans to join the Supreme Court case demanding adherence to the law. The party will file an application, highlighting the political stance regarding the recent developments and accusations of BJP's role in court applications.
World Cricketers' Association raises questions over functioning of cricket but evades direct "on-record" questions on the findings of the report
BJP leader Navya Haridas has filed a petition in the Kerala High Court challenging Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's Wayanad Lok Sabha seat victory. Haridas alleges that Vadra provided false information about her family's assets in her nomination papers, influencing voters and violating the Model Code of Conduct. A hearing is expected in January 2025. Vadra won the seat on November 13th.