Blue Origin's New Shepard capsule soared to space. It carried an all-women crew, including Katy Perry and others. The sub-orbital flight reached over 100 kilometers. The crew experienced weightlessness before a smooth landing in West Texas. This mission marks a milestone for women in space exploration. The capsule soared at three times the speed of sound.
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India's Jasprit Bumrah, dealing with back spasms, did not play in Australia's chase on Day 3 of the fifth Test in Sydney. Despite a valiant 61 from Rishabh Pant, India were dismissed for 157. With a 2-1 series lead, Australia targets the World Test Championship final against South Africa. Australia are 2-1 up in the series and will regain the Border-Gavaskar trophy for the first time since 2014-15 if they win or draw.
The Syrian conflict echoes the US withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021. Rebel groups seized Russian weapons. This mirrors the Taliban's acquisition of US equipment. Both situations highlight the risks of abandoned weaponry. Russia's losses include advanced systems. These losses affect Russia's military strength. The Syrian conflict destabilizes the Middle East.
US President Trump warned Hamas that "all hell will break loose" if hostages are not released by Saturday noon. Hamas postponed the next release, citing Israel's non-compliance with the ceasefire. Trump also reiterated plans for the US to control Gaza, suggesting it could be redeveloped by other Middle Eastern nations but maintained by the US.
A Meerut court extended the judicial custody of Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla for another 14 days in connection with the murder of Muskan's husband, Saurabh Rajput. They appeared via video conferencing and were kept in separate barracks. Muskan and Sahil have admitted to the gruesome crime.
A 38-year-old software engineer from Chandannagar, Pune, was arrested for killing his young son due to frequent disputes with his wife. Madhava Sadhurao Tiketi, a former techie from IIT Bengaluru, admitted to committing the murder as police discovered the boy’s body and the murder weapon. Tiketi had been heavily inebriated when captured.
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Bengaluru police have filed an FIR against IAF Wing Commander Shiladitya Bose for attempted murder following a road-rage incident that escalated into a language controversy. CM Siddaramaiah condemned Bose's remarks about Karnataka and Kannadigas, while the biker involved, Vikas Kumar, was initially arrested but later released on bail, claiming false accusations and filing a counter-complaint against Bose.
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Jasprit Bumrah, recovering from a lower back injury, has resumed bowling at Bengaluru's NCA, exciting fans about his return to international cricket. His last appearance was during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where he excelled as the top wicket-taker. Bumrah's focus is now on regaining full fitness for IPL 2025 with Mumbai Indians.