Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams and her team on the ISS will welcome 2025 with 16 sunrises and sunsets, extending their mission due to technical issues. They will celebrate with special meals, video calls with loved ones, and continue vital scientific research while in space.
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Milwaukee Bucks will rest key players for the game against Detroit Pistons. Giannis Antetokounmpo is doubtful due to a shoulder issue. Damian Lillard and Brook Lopez are also out. The Bucks have already secured a playoff spot. The team wants to ensure players are healthy for the postseason. The game will give bench players a chance to play.
Swedish Police have not yet revealed the name of the shooter who opened fire at an adult education center in Orobro killing at least 10 people before ending his own life. Amid unconfirmed reports that the shooter was some Rickard Andersson, police confirmed that he was a 35-year-old unemployed recluse but the police did not confirm the name or the viral photos of the person.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed Parliament on various foreign policy matters. He confirmed Indian troops will patrol all historical points in Ladakh, including Depsang, despite disengagement agreements with China. Jaishankar expressed concern over minority treatment in Bangladesh, hoping for improved bilateral relations. He reiterated India's desire for amicable ties with Pakistan, contingent on Pakistan curbing terrorism.
US Vice President JD Vance, accompanied by his family, will visit India from April 18-24 to discuss economic and geopolitical priorities with Indian leaders. Prime Minister Modi will host Vance for talks, focusing on the India-US trade agreement. The visit includes stops in Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra, with Vance scheduled to speak at the Rajasthan International Centre.
Mohanlal's sequel 'L2: Empuraan' directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran opened powerfully, earning Rs 22 crore across all languages on its first day. The film collected Rs 19.45 crore in Malayalam, with significant success in Kerala's key cities. It received positive reviews for its high production values and narrative, despite a slower second half. ETimes rated it 3.5 out of 5, noting engaging elements but lacking the novelty and punch of its predecessor 'Lucifer'. The movie, however, retains... Expand
A US federal judge blocked the deportation of Badar Khan Suri, an Indian-origin academic at Georgetown University, detained over alleged Hamas connections. Legal representatives argued the arrest aimed to suppress his speech supporting Palestinian rights. Georgetown confirmed Suri's valid visa and peacebuilding research.
CRPF officer Poonam Gupta is set to marry her fiancé, Avinash Kumar, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on February 12, 2025. This historic event marks the first time a wedding will be hosted at the official residence of the President of India, Droupadi Murmu. Gupta was granted this honor due to her dedication and exemplary service.
BJP countered AAP MP Sanjay Singh’s claim that his wife's name was wrongfully deleted from the New Delhi voters' list by revealing she is registered in UP’s Sultanpur. BJP’s Amit Malviya shared an affidavit proving her registration in Sultanpur, indicating her vote in Delhi was illegal. Singh responded, saying her name was removed from the Sultanpur list in January.
On Makar Sankranti, over 3.5 crore devotees took a holy dip at Sangam, led by Naga Sadhus and seers from different akharas in Prayagraj. The event included flower showers from helicopters and processions of seers on decorated chariots as devotees chanted and celebrated under the intense spiritual ambiance.