Asteroid 2014 TN17, measuring 540 feet wide, will safely pass Earth on March 26, 2025, despite being classified as potentially hazardous. Traveling at 77,282 km/h, its distance of 5 million kilometers ensures no immediate threat, but future orbital shifts could pose significant risks. NASA closely monitors such asteroids due to their catastrophic potential if trajectories change.
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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy expressed dissatisfaction upon learning that US President Trump spoke to Russian President Putin before him. The call raised concerns about a potential shift in US policy favoring Russia. European allies worry this could undermine Ukraine's position and embolden Russian aggression.
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Ambati Rayudu has been actively voicing his opinions during IPL 2025, reaffirming his unwavering support for CSK and MS Dhoni while also criticizing online trolls. He engaged in a heated exchange with Navjot Singh Sidhu, accusing him of changing loyalties, and also debated with Sanjay Bangar about Rohit Sharma's role in the Mumbai Indians team.
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Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge accused the BJP government of undermining the Constitution on the 76th Republic Day, highlighting assaults on institutions and minorities. Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi reaffirmed their commitment to protecting the Constitution, and MP Abhishek Singhvi criticized the government's monarchical tendencies that threaten India's republic status.
Australia advanced to the Champions Trophy semifinals after their rain-hit match against Afghanistan was abandoned. Chasing 274, Australia were 109 for 1 when the game was called off. Travis Head was in fine form with 59 runs. Afghanistan's hopes hinge on the South Africa-England match outcome, with net run-rate calculations potentially deciding their fate.
Tamil Nadu forest minister K Ponmudy apologized for his derogatory remarks against women and certain Hindu sects, acknowledging it as a lapse in judgment. The DMK removed him from his party position but not his ministerial post. DMK MP Kanimozhi and opposition leaders condemned his remarks, with calls for his removal from the government.
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