NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are set to return from the ISS after a nine-month mission, extended due to technical challenges with the Starliner spacecraft. Williams advocated against SpaceX CEO Elon Musk’s call to decommission the ISS early, emphasizing its ongoing contribution to scientific research. Musk suggested deorbiting within two years to focus on deep-space exploration.
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A coalition of twelve states has filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump's tariff policy, arguing it's an abuse of power and destabilizes the economy. The states contend Trump circumvented constitutional checks by imposing tariffs without Congressional authorization.
In Roorkee, a Class 9 student was allegedly abducted and assaulted by senior students from his school. The attack, stemming from a rivalry, involved physical violence and was filmed and shared on social media. Police have registered a case, but the victim's father alleges inaction due to political pressure, threatening protests if arrests aren't made promptly.
In Delhi's Mustafabad, an under-construction six-floor building collapsed around 2:30 am on Saturday, resulting in at least four fatalities. Triggered by a dust storm and heavy rains, the incident prompted a large-scale rescue operation by NDRF, Delhi Police, and local authorities. Investigations are underway to determine if structural violations or negligence contributed to the collapse.
The Los Angeles Lakers are targeting Myles Turner, Walker Kessler, and Nic Claxton to strengthen their frontcourt after trading Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks. However, acquiring any of these centers presents significant challenges due to high asking prices and limited trade assets, making it difficult for the Lakers to secure a deal before the trade deadline.
Former cricketer Greg Chappell praises Travis Head for his aggressive batting against Jasprit Bumrah in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Head's performance has disrupted Bumrah’s rhythm, standing out in a series where others struggled. Chappell lauds his technical skills and views him as a strong contender for future Australian captaincy, aligning with Ricky Ponting and Ian Healy’s admiration.
The Times of India is hosting its fourth Medithon on December 13th, focusing on empowering individuals to live well with diabetes. Expert endocrinologists from across India will lead four sessions covering diabetes basics, risk factors, complications, the link with obesity, and importantly, prevention, management, and reversal. Read the article to know more.
India's strong start in the Boxing Day Test at the MCG crumbled within 30 minutes, slipping from 153/2 to 159/5 due to a mix-up between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli and poor decisions on Day 2. Australia now holds a 310-run lead. Despite Jaiswal and Kohli's earlier efforts, India's concentration lapses have put them in a difficult position.
France will host the 'Summit for Action on Artificial Intelligence' in Paris from February 10-11, co-chaired by India. The event will unite global leaders from governments, civil society, research, and business. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend, following President Macron's invitation. This summit aims to foster international dialogue on AI, bolstering Franco-Indian relations.
Mount Kailash, deep in Tibet, is a sacred place for Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains. It’s believed to be the home of Lord Shiva and other divine beings, drawing many pilgrims despite its remote and difficult location. But beyond its spiritual importance, there’s a strange mystery—people who spend 12 hours near Kailash say it feels like two weeks have passed elsewhere.