Elon Musk confirms SpaceX will launch its tenth Starship test flight soon. The launch is expected in about three weeks. This follows previous setbacks, including an explosion. The company is preparing Ship 37 with Booster 16 for the mission. Musk also reiterated his vision for Mars travel. He believes humans will settle on Mars in our lifetime.
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Delhi University is set to remove several critical texts from its postgraduate Political Science and History syllabi, including works by Christophe Jaffrelot and Amita Baviskar. The proposed changes, which follow the exclusion of courses on Pakistan and China, have sparked concerns over political influence and shrinking academic freedom under the guise of curriculum restructuring.
A preliminary report on the Air India flight 171 crash in Ahmedabad highlights a potential fuel control switch malfunction. The report references a serviceability bulletin regarding the Boeing-787's fuel control switch, indicating a possible issue with the locking feature. Despite the FAA's advisory, Air India did not conduct the suggested inspections.
England, after winning the toss, chose to bat in the third Test at Lord's, a departure from their usual 'Bazball' approach, as India's disciplined bowling and sharp fielding restricted their scoring. Nitish Kumar Reddy's early wickets put India in control, while Joe Root's resilient innings helped England recover, ending the day at 251 for 4.
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, India's first astronaut to the ISS, is returning to Earth on Tuesday after an 18-day mission. The Dragon spacecraft is set to undock on Monday, with splashdown expected off California. Shukla, along with three other astronauts, conducted over 60 experiments during their stay.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced a delay in the launch of their upcoming open-weight AI model, initially planned for next week. The decision stems from the need for additional safety tests and a thorough review of potential high-risk areas. Altman emphasized the importance of ensuring the model's responsible use, as its weights cannot be retracted once released to the public.
A video showing Shiv Sena (UBT) workers assaulting an auto-rickshaw driver in Palghar for allegedly insulting the Marathi language and icons has gone viral. The driver was forced to apologize publicly. The incident follows a similar action by MNS workers against a food stall owner for not speaking Marathi, highlighting tensions over language use in Maharashtra.
In a significant crackdown, the Meerut Special Task Force (STF) neutralized Shahrukh Pathan, a notorious shooter associated with the Mukhtar Ansari gang and linked to slain gangster Sanjeev Maheshwari Jeeva. The encounter occurred after Pathan allegedly opened fire on the police, discharging over 10 rounds.
Excessive burping, or belching, is a natural bodily function but can also signal underlying health issues like GERD, indigestion, or H. Pylori infection. Swallowing air while eating or drinking quickly, consuming carbonated beverages, or smoking are common causes. Lifestyle adjustments such as eating slowly and avoiding certain foods can help reduce excessive burping.
Maurene Comey, known for her involvement in the Ghislaine Maxwell and Sean "Diddy" Combs cases, was fired by the Trump administration, raising concerns about political interference. The dismissal follows other departures at SDNY and renewed scrutiny of Epstein files. Critics suggest her family connection to James Comey and the Combs trial outcome contributed to her removal, potentially impacting prosecutorial independence.
Gautam Gambhir supports the BCCI's new family rule, limiting family time during tournaments to maintain player focus, contrasting with Virat Kohli's disapproval. Gambhir emphasizes that representing the nation is the priority, not a holiday, highlighting his constant engagement with team strategies even after victories.