SpaceX's Falcon 9 successfully launched 21 Starlink satellites, including 13 with direct-to-cell capabilities, from Kennedy Space Center on Saturday after previous delays. The launch, coinciding with a full moon, provided a spectacular view for watchers. The first-stage booster landed on the drone ship, marking its tenth flight, while SpaceX prepares for another Starlink launch on Sunday.
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India's loss in the Boxing Day Test against Australia was marked by Rishabh Pant's dismissal by Travis Head, followed by a controversial celebration. Australia captain Pat Cummins clarified the celebration as a joke, but former Indian cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu criticized Head's behavior as disrespectful to Indians.
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The US stock market saw a sharp decline as the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 1,400 points, or 3.3%, following President Trump’s new tariffs on imports. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite also dropped, reflecting a global market sell-off. Economists warn these tariffs could lower US economic growth and increase inflation, potentially leading to a recession.
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Union Budget 2025 announces the removal of import duties on essential mobile phone components. This measure aims to boost domestic production and support the Make in India initiative, benefiting major brands like Samsung, Apple, and Xiaomi. The tariff cuts respond to global trade dynamics and aim to maintain India's position as a leading mobile phone producer.
Chilean President Gabriel Boric hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's pivotal role in global diplomacy during his state visit to India. President Boric emphasized Chile's commitment to strengthening ties with India, coinciding with the 76th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations.