SpaceX's vision of a space exploration hub has materialized as Starbase, Texas, following a local vote. Predominantly populated by SpaceX employees, the newly incorporated city grants the company significant control over governance. This development raises concerns about corporate influence, public access, and democratic oversight in the region, as Elon Musk's ambitions reshape South Texas.
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On Friday, Harshal Patel snared four wickets as Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated five-time champions Chennai Super Kings by five-wickets in a must-win game for the Pat Cummins-led side. With 13 wickets in eight games, Harshal has been the lone consistent performer for the hot-and-cold Sunrisers' outfit.
Pranshu Chauhan initially drove the car but later switched seats with Rakshit Chaurasiya, who took over the driver's seat. They left from a friend's residence, with Chaurasiya ultimately driving the car that caused an accident in Karelibaug, killing a woman and injuring seven others. CCTV footage helped reveal these details.
BJP leader Sambit Patra accuses AAP's Arvind Kejriwal of corruption over the renovation of his official residence during the Covid-19 pandemic. Patra claims the construction estimate was Rs 7.61 crore, but the tender was released for Rs 8.62 crore, indicating a scam.
Adar Poonawalla, CEO of Serum Institute of India, asserts that humans can’t be productive beyond 8-9 hours of continuous work, addressing the extended workweek debate. He emphasizes that while longer hours are sometimes necessary, such demands shouldn't be the daily norm. Instead, strategic thinking and quality should be prioritized.
A casual post-dinner chat among neighbors in Kolar turned into a fitness challenge, resulting in a middle-aged man losing Rs 4 lakh. Four women walked 15km to a nearby town, defying his claim that they couldn't handle the trek, winning Rs 1 lakh each in the process.
A major accident occurred during the Nirvana Laddu Festival of Lord Adinath in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, as a wooden platform collapsed, trapping over 50 devotees. Several injuries were reported, and rescue operations are underway. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to expedite relief efforts and ensure proper treatment for the injured.
Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj, wicketless in the third Test against Australia, was seen engaging in gamesmanship by flipping the bails at Marnus Labuschagne's end. Labuschagne promptly reversed the action. Flipping bails is a cricketing superstition believed to bring luck and wickets, with past examples including Stuart Broad, Virat Kohli, and Nathan Lyon employing the tactic.
Afghanistan's star batter Ibrahim Zadran made history in the ICC Champions Trophy by scoring 177 runs off 146 balls, the highest individual score, against England in Lahore. This surpasses Ben Duckett's 165 earlier in the tournament. Zadran's remarkable innings included 12 boundaries and six sixes, making it a standout performance in the competition.
Reimbursements to private hospitals under the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) have surged from 24% in 2019-20 to 60% in 2023-24. A significant rise in the number of beneficiaries has driven this increase. Instances of fraudulent billing and overcharging by empanelled hospitals have raised concerns about proper oversight and cost-effectiveness in the scheme.