Elon Musk commented on Isar Aerospace's failed Spectrum rocket launch, stating that spaceflight challenges are significant. Germany's first private orbital launch attempt ended in a fiery crash after 30 seconds, but the mission gathered valuable flight data. Europe faces hurdles in achieving independent space access following geopolitical shifts.
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Isro successfully completes India's first satellite-docking manoeuvre, marking a significant achievement towards future missions like Chandrayaan-4 and the country's own space station. The final docking attempt was made on Thursday after multiple postponements and used a precision alignment system. Prime Minister Modi and other officials hailed this achievement.
Following his impressive innings in the IPL, Rohit Sharma expressed gratitude to Abhishek Nayar, his long-time friend and mentor, after Nayar's recent departure as the national team's assistant coach. Despite the termination, Nayar has quickly rejoined the Kolkata Knight Riders, where his return could prove significant, as acknowledged by players like KL Rahul for his invaluable support.
Dalal Street faces a truncated trading week influenced by tariff developments, US bond yields, FPI activity, and corporate earnings. Volatility is expected to persist despite potential easing in the US-China trade war. Investors will closely monitor Infosys, Wipro, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank results after TCS's underwhelming performance, alongside commodity market trends, particularly Goldman Sachs' revised gold price target.
The government is considering sites near Kisan Ghat and Rashtriya Smriti Sthal for former PM Manmohan Singh's memorial. BJP chief J P Nadda confirmed the allocation of space. While guidelines prefer Rashtriya Smriti Sthal, the final decision will be a political one. The designated spot could accommodate two more memorials despite past constraints.
Elon Musk shared an old video of Barack Obama, where the former president discusses reducing government waste and unnecessary spending. In the video, Obama highlights the importance of eliminating pointless expenses and mentions specific examples, stressing the need for efficient budget management.
Aasif Sheikh, known for his role in Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!, suffered a severe back spasm and sciatica pain while shooting for the show's film. He was brought to Mumbai in a wheelchair and is receiving steroid injections and painkillers. The actor hopes to recover soon with complete bed rest and resume shooting.
A 39-year-old assistant teacher in Porbandar district has been arrested for allegedly raping a 12-year-old girl multiple times at a primary school. The incidents occurred on January 22 and 23. The teacher took advantage of the premises being empty. The police are also investigating if there are more victims.
Pakistan will host the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, marking its first major cricket event in nearly three decades. The tournament, starting on February 19, features eight top ODI teams. Defending champions Pakistan face New Zealand in the opening match. Matches will be played in Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi, with India's games in Dubai. Expect an electrifying competition.
The finance ministry has initiated the search for a new Sebi chairman as Madhabi Puri Buch's term ends in February. Eligible candidates must be above 50 years old with 25 years of experience in relevant fields. Puri Buch is eligible for reappointment despite being involved in a controversy involving the Adani Group.