Nasa astronaut Sunita Williams and her crew will return to Earth aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule after spending nine months in space. Their return, initially planned for Wednesday, has been moved up to Tuesday due to weather concerns, with a planned splashdown off the coast of Florida.
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The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has filed an FIR and initiated an investigation into an inter-state module allegedly using encrypted platforms to spread anti-national content and radicalize youth for suicide attacks. The group, active on platforms like Signal and WhatsApp, promoted jihad, encouraged attacks on Indian security forces, and discussed targeting Hindu leaders and Israeli establishments.
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) issued show-cause notices to Bikram Singh Majithia and other members for public criticism of the SGPC's removal of two jathedars. SAD's Balwinder Singh Bhunder emphasized the importance of party discipline. The dissent has triggered internal conflicts and further scrutiny by the disciplinary committee, with potential actions pending their responses.