The Department of Space (DoS) has allocated Rs 413 crore for the Axiom-4 mission, aiming to send Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla to the International Space Station (ISS) later this year. This joint Isro-Nasa effort targets a Q2 2025 launch, focusing on microgravity experiments and STEM education.
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Harish Rawat, former Uttarakhand chief minister, faced a setback as he found his name missing from the voters list during Dehradun's municipal elections. Despite being a resident since 2009, Rawat was unable to vote, alleging BJP's involvement in altering the list. Voting is underway for multiple municipal positions across Uttarakhand.
A UP police constable from Amroha was killed when a banned Chinese manjha kite string slit his throat while he was riding a bike in Shahjahanpur. Despite wearing a helmet, the string quickly entangled around his neck, causing a fatal deep wound. Authorities are investigating the incident and have sent the body for autopsy.
SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia appeared before the SIT in Patiala regarding a drug case against him. He was questioned about suspicious financial transactions linked to his and his family's firms. Majithia is summoned for further questioning, while efforts are ongoing to extradite three other accused from abroad.
A deadly stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj ahead of the crucial 'Amrit Snan' ritual has left several injured and feared dead. Authorities, including CM Yogi Adityanath and PM Modi, are closely monitoring the situation, while Akharas have suspended the traditional ritual in response to the chaos.
The Allahabad high court rejected a petition to quash criminal proceedings in a case involving alleged rape and unlawful religious conversion. The court emphasized the severity of such offences, citing the woman's allegations that the primary accused deceived and coerced her into conversion under false pretenses.
Hundreds of Tibetan exiles in Dharamshala gathered for an overnight prayer at Tsuglagkhang Temple to mourn the victims of the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Tibet's Dingri county, led by key Tibetan NGOs. The earthquake claimed over 126 lives and injured more than 100, with widespread destruction reported.
External affairs minister S Jaishankar announced the upcoming opening of a Spanish consulate in Bengaluru and the celebration of a 'dual year' in 2026 to highlight culture, tourism, and AI. He highlighted India's recent achievements in housing, healthcare, and cashless payments under the Modi government.
A loud explosion near the Badshahpur police post in Patiala district shattered windowpanes of an adjacent office. Authorities are investigating, suspecting it might be a grenade attack. Babbar Khalsa International claimed responsibility, but verification is pending.
External affairs minister S Jaishankar highlights strong growth in India-US relations under leaders Modi and Trump, expressing confidence in future ties. During his visit to Spain, he emphasizes India’s substantial interests in the Mediterranean region and the importance of India-Spain and India-EU cooperation for global stability.