Jhulasan villagers celebrated Sunita Williams' safe return from space with prayers after her nine-month mission. The Dragon spacecraft successfully returned Williams and three crew members, sparking jubilation. NASA and SpaceX are assisting the astronauts' readjustment to Earth's gravity with medical evaluations scheduled in Houston.
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Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Wednesday Russia had planned acts of "air terror" against airlines worldwide, accusing Moscow of staging sabotage and diversion on Polish soil and beyond. "All I can say, and I will not go into details, but I can confirm the validity of these fears, is that Russia had planned acts of air terror, and not only against Poland, but against airlines all over the world," he added.
Elon Musk appeared at CPAC advocating for budget cuts and government efficiency, wielding a chainsaw symbolically. Argentinian President Javier Milei joined him, sharing a similar agenda. Meanwhile, Kash Patel, a Trump ally, was confirmed as FBI director by the Senate with a tight 51-49 vote, promising transparency and accountability within the agency.
Khar police have recorded statements from individuals present when comedian Kunal Kamra's show was recorded, following Shiv Sena's FIR against Kamra for his 'Naya Bharat' video. Kamra has received police notices for questioning, while the audience members are also being summoned. Kamra criticizes the targeting of artists and has interim relief from arrest until an April 7 hearing.
Authorities at Banke Bihari temple in Vrindavan have dismissed a proposal to ban dresses made by Muslim weavers for Lord Krishna, emphasizing the importance of the purity of the attire. They stated that devotees from all backgrounds are welcome to contribute, provided they have faith in Thakurji.
Former Australian cricketer Kerry O'Keeffe claims that Australian tactics wore down India's Rohit Sharma during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, causing his poor performance. Rohit averaged just 6.20 runs in the series. O'Keeffe also noted that Australia struggled to subdue Jasprit Bumrah but succeeded in pressuring other captains like Kraigg Brathwaite and Tim Southee.
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The nation mourns the loss of 28 lives in a terror attack in Pahalgam, including navy lieutenant Vinay Narwal, whose recent marriage adds to the tragedy. Emotional farewells were held at Delhi's IGI Airport, with his wife inconsolably grieving. Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi and Delhi CM Rekha Gupta paid respects, while Narwal's remains were taken to his family in Karnal, Haryana.