India has achieved a significant milestone in defense technology with the successful demonstration of a 30-kilowatt laser weapon system capable of neutralizing aerial threats like drones and missiles. Developed by the DRDO, this directed-energy weapon is ready for production and deployment, placing India among a select group of nations with advanced laser capabilities.
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Neeraj Chopra, the celebrated Indian javelin star, is set to launch the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic (NC Classic) on May 24 in Bengaluru. This World Athletics Category A event marks his contribution to Indian athletics, featuring international stars like Anderson Peters and Thomas Rohler. Chopra also extended an invitation to Pakistani Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem, but is yet to be confirmed.
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Harmeet Desai, inspired by the success of 'Gully Boy,' focuses on the present moment in his table tennis career. Despite early challenges in Surat and later gaining high-level coaching in Sweden, his dedication remains strong. Now married and mature, he challenges the notion that sports is only for the wealthy, highlighting India's improved sports infrastructure.
In Surat, a 35-year-old businessman, Smit Jivani, killed his wife and son, and injured his elderly parents before attempting suicide. Financial distress and rejection by relatives are suspected to be the triggers. Jivani's parents are in critical condition, while he has survived. The incident took place in the Rajhans Swapna Complex, Sarthana.
The Supreme Court questioned the Delhi government's move to not release a convict after serving a 20-year jail term as per a court order, calling it potentially contemptuous. This came during a hearing for Sukhdev Yadav, convicted in the Nitish Katara murder case. The court urged the government for a clear affidavit on their stance and highlighted the importance of adhering to the specified sentence.
Survivors of the Pahalgam tragedy recount the horror, stating terrorists recorded the massacre using bodycams. Sohini, widow of Bitan Adhikary, described how her husband was killed after admitting he was Hindu.
NASA astronaut Don Pettit's video of an "intensely green" aurora from the ISS has stirred online speculation about its authenticity. The vivid, static display in the video led some viewers to question if it was digitally manipulated, contrasting with typically dynamic auroras. Despite skepticism, the video highlights the beauty of Earth's natural phenomena as seen from space.
Elon Musk's X filed a lawsuit against the Indian government for allegedly misusing the IT Act to block content on the platform. The case challenges the interpretation of Section 79(3)(b), claiming it leads to arbitrary censorship and violates Supreme Court rulings. X seeks clearer guidelines and a proper judicial process for content blocking.