India's space program is gaining momentum with astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's upcoming trip to the ISS as part of the Axiom-4 mission, marking the second Indian in space. Following this, the joint Indo-US NISAR satellite, a significant Earth observation project, is scheduled for launch in June. These missions highlight India's growing capabilities and international collaborations in space exploration.
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Donald Trump has sharply criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, accusing him of misusing US aid and hindering peace talks with Russia. Trump's comments have caused divisions among Republicans and concerns among US allies. Trump's longstanding skepticism of US aid to Ukraine and preference for direct negotiations with Russia have fueled these tensions.
Amul has reduced the price of its one-litre milk packets by one rupee, providing relief to consumers amid rising inflation. This price cut applies to four variants of milk: Amul Gold, Amul Taaza, Amul T-Special, and Amul Chai Mazza, making larger packet purchases more economical. The reduction becomes effective nationwide from Friday.
French President Emmanuel Macron firmly corrected US President Donald Trump’s claim regarding European financial aid to Ukraine, clarifying that the aid was in the form of grants, not loans. Macron stressed the importance of not compromising Ukrainian sovereignty in any peace deal, highlighting disagreements with Trump's approach.
Anurag Kashyap's departure from Bollywood underscores his frustration with the industry's focus on profit over creativity. Renowned for his unorthodox storytelling, Kashyap seeks a fulfilling environment in regional cinemas. This shift points to a broader trend where filmmakers pursue creative freedom beyond Bollywood's commercial constraints, reshaping the landscape of Indian cinema.
India is set to resume free trade negotiations with the UK and EU, aiming to counter protectionist policies by Trump. Important talks with trade ministers are scheduled, and India shows commitment by reducing some tariffs and considering bilateral investment treaty changes.
Forest minister Ganesh Naik plans a second 'janta darbar' in Thane next month due to an overwhelming response to the first event. Naik emphasized the purpose of these darbars is to address citizen issues locally, dismissing claims of BJP attempting to strengthen its presence in the Shiv Sena stronghold.
Union road transport minister Nitin Gadkari highlighted the impact of social media in exposing government shortcomings, emphasizing the need for quick resolution of road quality issues. He advocated for the mandatory adoption of Automated and Intelligent Machine-Aided Construction technology in highway projects to enhance efficiency and transparency.
The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports restored the Wrestling Federation of India's recognition, lifting its suspension. Former WFI President, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh shared his views on the decision. The suspension was initially imposed due to procedural lapses and accusations of sexual harassment against Singh, but has now been lifted to benefit the sport and its athletes.
Fast bowler Haris Rauf emphasises Pakistan will treat their Champions Trophy match against India like any other, focusing on victory. Despite losing to New Zealand and missing key players Saim Ayub and Fakhar Zaman, he remains optimistic about their chances. Rauf, fit and ready, draws confidence from previous wins against India in Dubai.