NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, stranded for nine months at the ISS, were greeted by an 'alien' during the arrival of the SpaceX crew. The friendly welcoming came as they prepared for their imminent return to Earth. Their extended stay was due to technical issues with their Boeing Starliner.
Related news
India's IT companies are expected to face a delayed recovery, with weak discretionary spending and global trade tensions impacting growth. Analysts predict a challenging fiscal 2026, with only modest revenue increases and competitive pressures arising from the early stages of AI adoption.
Suchir Balaji, a former OpenAI programmer, died under suspicious circumstances after alleging the company committed crimes. His mother claimed he was attacked and killed, having crucial documents against OpenAI. Elon Musk, critical of OpenAI's shift to a for-profit model, expressed concern and called for a thorough investigation into Balaji's death.
The United States' ATA report identifies China and India as key suppliers of precursor chemicals for illicit fentanyl. China remains the primary source, with India following. Diplomatic tensions rise as the U.S. imposes tariffs on Chinese imports, citing Beijing's failure to regulate shipments contributing to the fentanyl crisis.
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has acquired Darshita Southern India Happy Homes in an all-cash deal valued at Rs 2,250 crore. TCS will transform the acquired land and building into a delivery centre in Bengaluru. Darshita Southern India Happy Homes is a commercial real estate firm, currently in development, with no revenue generation reported in the past three years.
Following MNS protests against Hindi signage at a Mumbai Metro construction site, MMRDA began replacing it with Marathi. MNS now plans to target educational institutions, demanding prominent Marathi name boards. This comes after bank unions alleged intimidation by individuals claiming to be MNS members during a previous language campaign, even as Raj Thackeray paused the bank-focused efforts.
The Punjab and Haryana HC ruled that if a soldier dies in an accident during non-duty hours without negligence, the family will get special family pension. The court affirmed this while dismissing the central government's petition challenging the Armed Forces Tribunal's order to grant the pension.
The Washington Wizards will face the New York Knicks at Capital One Arena on December 30, 2024. The Knicks, on a seven-game winning streak, recently defeated the Wizards. Key players to watch include Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns for the Knicks, and Jordan Poole and Kyle Kuzma for the Wizards. Tune in at 7:00 PM ET.
A Mughal era treasure pot with 113 silver coins was discovered by laborers in Gohad, MP, during a water pipeline dig. Found about four feet underground, the coins bear Urdu and Persian inscriptions. Authorities halted further digging due to fading light, with archaeologists set to investigate further.
Elon Musk has offered $1 billion to Wikipedia to rename itself 'Dickipedia' for a minimum of one year. This proposal was initially made last year and still stands. Musk's offer has sparked significant attention and curiosity about why the Wikimedia Foundation requires substantial funding despite the low operational costs of running Wikipedia.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) unveiled its final list of 38 candidates for the Delhi Assembly elections. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will seek re-election from New Delhi, while Atishi will contest from Kalkaji. Satyendar Jain and Gopal Rai will compete from Shakur Basti and Babarpur, respectively.