Pop icon Katy Perry will fly into space on Blue Origin's NS-31 mission. This marks the first all-female crew since 1963. The mission aims to promote gender diversity in spaceflight. Perry will be joined by Lauren Sanchez, Gayle King, Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, and Kerianne Flynn. The flight is scheduled for April 14, 2025, and will be live-streamed.
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BJP mocked Rahul Gandhi for mentioning 'China' 34 times in his Lok Sabha speech. Gandhi asserted China leads India by a decade in production and data sectors. He criticized the 'Make in India' initiative, blaming its failure for China's presence in Indian territory. He voiced concerns about reliance on Chinese technology in potential conflicts.
Pakistan's early exit from the Champions Trophy led to strong criticism, with ex-captain Shahid Afridi urging a complete overhaul of the team's approach. Afridi pointed out that Pakistan's cricket style is outdated and doesn't align with modern aggressive play, as seen in their losses to New Zealand and India, emphasizing the need for a mindset change.
The Enforcement Directorate raided locations connected to Chaitanya Baghel, son of former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel. The raids are part of an ongoing investigation into a liquor scam and money laundering case. The ED claims the scam caused a massive loss to the state exchequer, with a liquor syndicate allegedly siphoning off over Rs 2,100 crore.
Former cricketer Basit Ali predicts India has a 70% chance of winning against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy match on February 23 in Dubai. He cites India's player experience, especially Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. India will prepare with ODIs against England, while Pakistan participates in a tri-series with South Africa and New Zealand before the tournament.
Steve Smith's retirement from ODI cricket concludes a notable chapter in Australian cricket. With a 57.50% win rate and 2,270 runs as captain, Smith stands among Australia's notable ODI leaders. Though lacking a major ICC tournament win, his leadership was marked by key performances and steady captaincy, despite being overshadowed by the 2018 ball-tampering scandal.
Rekha Gupta was sworn in as Delhi's chief minister at Ramlila Maidan, attended by PM Modi and prominent leaders. As the fourth woman to take the role, Gupta's cabinet reflects a balance of regional and caste representation. The event emphasized NDA unity and concluded with the national anthem.
The Indian stock market has seen a dramatic fall, with BSE Sensex and Nifty50 losing over $1 trillion in market value in four months, driven by domestic economic challenges. Despite this downturn, Morgan Stanley predicts the Sensex to reach 105,000 points by December 2025, citing India's stable earnings growth.
In a chilling turn of events at a Deoghar wedding, the groom fainted mid-ceremony due to the frigid temperatures. The bride, interpreting this as a sign of potential health issues, abruptly called off the wedding, leaving the groom's family in shock and returning home alone.
97-year-old BJP veteran L.K. Advani was admitted to Delhi's Apollo Hospital on Saturday and is currently under observation. His condition is reported as stable. This marks his third admission to Apollo this year, following previous visits in August and July, and an earlier stay at AIIMS.