NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore discussed their nine-month extended stay on the ISS due to technical issues with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft. They adapted to the situation, focusing on their mission, while their return was facilitated by NASA and SpaceX amid external political pressures.
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The sale of antidepressants and mood elevators in India increased significantly, growing by 64% to Rs 2,536 crore since 2020, driven by virtual consultations and greater awareness. Key medications like Escitalopram and Clonazepam saw notable increases in sales, reflecting reduced mental health stigma and increased treatment acceptance.
Tesla has signed a five-year lease to open its first showroom in Mumbai, located in the Maker Maxity building near Bandra Kurla Complex. The company will pay approximately $446,000 in rent for 4,003 square feet. Initially delayed by regulatory hurdles, Tesla resumed its efforts last year to establish a retail presence in India's fast-growing car market.
The entertainment world is buzzing with major updates! From Yuzvendra Chahal’s outing with RJ Mahvash amid his divorce from Dhanashree Verma to Govinda revealing he was thrown out of BR Chopra’s office, and Akshay Kumar selling his Mumbai apartment—here are the top five entertainment stories of the day that have everyone talking!
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has strongly criticized NDA allies for supporting the Waqf Amendment Act, accusing them of betraying the Muslim community. At a 'Save Waqf' conference in Delhi, AIMPLB demanded the law's withdrawal, warning of widespread opposition.
Blue Origin's first launch of the New Glenn rocket was delayed due to technical issues. The mission, crucial for competing against SpaceX, was halted just minutes before liftoff from Cape Canaveral. The partially reusable rocket aims to carry heavier payloads and has strategic significance for Nasa missions and Amazon’s satellite ventures. No new launch date has been announced yet.
Indian cricketers, including Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shubman Gill, have arrived in Nagpur ahead of the ODI series against England starting February 6. The series features three matches, with games also scheduled for Cuttack and Ahmedabad. Harshit Rana replaces Jasprit Bumrah in the squad, which remains otherwise unchanged from the ICC Champions Trophy team.
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An FIR has been filed against Delhi CM Atishi for misusing a government vehicle to transport election materials, allegedly violating the model code of conduct. The Aam Aadmi Party criticized the move as politically motivated, citing double standards in the handling of complaints. The BJP had reported the misuse, and the Election Commission acted on the complaint, filing an FIR against the concerned PWD engineer.
India's total forest and tree cover reached 827,357 sq km, about 25% of the geographical area, showing a slight increase. While forest cover grew marginally, moderately dense forests declined. Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh saw the biggest gains, while Madhya Pradesh experienced the largest decrease.