Elon Musk has accused the Biden administration of delaying the return of Nasa astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore from the ISS, despite SpaceX's offer for a rescue mission. The astronauts have been stranded due to Nasa deeming Boeing’s Starliner unsafe for re-entry. They are now scheduled to return on a SpaceX Crew Dragon in March.
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Chennai Super Kings' head coach Stephen Fleming explains MS Dhoni's varying batting positions are due to physical constraints, particularly knee issues. Dhoni's role is adjusted based on game situations, balancing leadership and wicketkeeping. CSK's recent loss to Rajasthan Royals was attributed to a poor Powerplay performance and fielding errors compared to their opponents.
The UAPA Tribunal confirmed the Centre's notification declaring the Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) as an unlawful organisation for five years. Justice Anoop Kumar Mendiratta cited evidence linking SFJ to international Khalistani terror groups, ISI, youth radicalization, terror financing, and threats to politicians, supporting the decision with testimonies from 52 witnesses.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticised the Uttar Pradesh government for allegedly hiding the true extent of the Maha Kumbh Mela tragedy, claiming higher fatalities and inadequate safety measures. She further alleged that the bodies of Bengal residents who died in the stampede were returned without proper documentation, complicating the compensation process for grieving families.
Uddhav Thackeray has defended comedian Kunal Kamra for calling deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde a 'traitor,' stating Kamra expressed public sentiment. Thackeray criticized the attack on Kamra's studio, urging the government to compensate him, similar to compensation given for the Nagpur riots.
Iron Age in Tamil Nadu may have begun around 3,345 BCE, a thousand years earlier than previously believed, new carbon dating from burial urns in Sivagalai reveals. This challenges the notion that the Hittite Empire used iron first, redefining the timeline of iron usage in global archaeology.
An indefinite shutdown has been called in tribal-dominated areas of Manipur by the Kuki-Zo Council, supported by the ITLF. The protest is against the resumption of civilian traffic between the hills and the valley, following clashes with security forces that resulted in one Kuki protester's death and over 20 injuries.
Sandalwood actor Ranya Rao was arrested at Kempegowda International Airport for smuggling 14.8kg of gold, prompting a major investigation. Authorities discovered additional gold jewellery and cash at her residence. Ranya, who extensively traveled to Dubai and other countries, is under scrutiny for potential connections to an organized smuggling network.
Assam Police arrested AIUDF MLA Aminul Islam for allegedly making derogatory remarks about the Pahalgam terror attack during a public gathering. His statement, deemed misleading and instigating, went viral, prompting charges under the Bharatiya Nyay Samhita. Chief Minister Sarma vowed strong action against anyone defending the attack.
Rohit Sharma is expected open for India in the Boxing Day Test against Australia, with KL Rahul moving to No. 3 spot. The team management is considering using two spinners at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, with Washington Sundar partnering Ravindra Jadeja. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is currently tied at 1-1 after three Tests.
England's cricket team experienced a disappointing exit from the Champions Trophy after a seven-wicket loss to South Africa. Captain Jos Buttler acknowledged their poor batting performance. England ended with a score of 179 all out. Buttler announced this was his last match as white-ball captain. He reflected positively on winning the 2022 T20 World Cup.