NASA has confirmed that astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore will return to Earth a day earlier than planned due to improved weather conditions. The astronauts, stranded on the ISS for over nine months, will be brought back aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, with a splashdown scheduled for March 18.
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India secured the Champions Trophy title with a four-wicket win over New Zealand, marking their 23rd victory in 24 matches at ICC events since 2023. Rohit Sharma's 76 and KL Rahul's unbeaten 34 guided India to 254-6 in 49 overs, chasing a target of 251. The win earned India $2.467 million in prize money.
India start the new year with the T20I series against England at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata after their Border Gavaskar Trophy loss to Australia. A day before the match, on Tuesday, head coach coach Gautam Gambhir sought blessings at the Kali Temple in Kalighat.
Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened flat in trade on Thursday. While BSE Sensex was near 77,300, Nifty50 was below 23,500.
A French court has banned Marine Le Pen from running for office after convicting her of embezzling public funds via fake jobs at the European Parliament. This decision prevents her from contesting the 2027 presidential election and could reshape France’s political landscape. Le Pen, along with National Rally members, was found guilty of misusing EU funds.
Amazon is delaying its mandatory five-day office return for some corporate employees until as late as May 2025 due to insufficient workspace in several US cities. This contradicts earlier guidance and impacts an unknown number of its 350,000 corporate staff. The delay follows employee pushback against the policy and existing challenges with the current hybrid model.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath defends the survey of Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal, warning against ignoring historical occupation of Hindu religious sites. He criticizes the Waqf Board, highlights Sanatan Dharma's significance, and urges political opponents to embrace India's spiritual heritage.
Hamas has rejected US President Donald Trump's proposal to take control of the Gaza Strip, labeling it as "racist" and a ploy to eliminate the Palestinian cause. Trump suggested the US would redevelop Gaza and create economic opportunities, but Hamas condemned the idea, arguing it rewards Israel rather than holding it accountable for previous actions.
Ajith Kumar's 'Good Bad Ugly' continues its successful box office run, earning an estimated Rs 6.50 crore on its sixth day, bringing the total India collection to approximately Rs 107.80 crore. The film opened strongly, particularly in Tamil Nadu, and maintained solid occupancy rates, showcasing Ajith Kumar's performance and the film's layered storytelling.
Chinese factories are leveraging TikTok to sell directly to American consumers, bypassing retail markups and tariffs on luxury goods. Viral videos showcase alleged factory-direct alternatives to brands like Lululemon and Louis Vuitton, sparking debate about authenticity and pricing. While luxury brands deny Chinese manufacturing, experts warn of counterfeit operations capitalizing on tariff confusion to flood Western markets with fake goods.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella met with PM Narendra Modi in Delhi, expressing gratitude for Modi's AI-first leadership. Nadella announced Microsoft's commitment to expanding AI initiatives in India. The Microsoft AI Tour aims to demystify AI and empower businesses, with sessions featuring insights, skill-building, workshops, and networking opportunities, enhancing AI's role in various sectors.