A Spanish Air Force pilot averted a potential disaster at the 2025 Festival Aéreo Internacional de Gijón, skillfully maneuvering his EF-18 Hornet to avoid a flock of birds. The quick reaction, described as "exemplary speed and professionalism," prevented a possible impact during a low-altitude flypast witnessed by over 300,000 spectators.
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An Air India Express flight from Muscat to Mumbai turned into an unexpected delivery room on Thursday as a Thai passenger went into labor. With no doctor on board, the cabin crew skillfully assisted in the birth of a baby boy. Upon landing, mother and child were hospitalized and are doing well.
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Palantir Technologies, the defense technology firm founded by Peter Thiel, has surged into the top 20 most valuable U.S. companies, boasting a market capitalization of $375 billion. Fueled by its AI capabilities and strong government ties, Palantir's stock has more than doubled in 2025. Thiel's support for Donald Trump has further boosted investor confidence, anticipating increased government contracts.
A special NIA court in Mumbai acquitted all seven accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, including Pragya Singh Thakur and Lt. Col. Shrikant Prasad Purohit, after a 17-year trial. The court cited a lack of concrete evidence, emphasizing that suspicion alone is insufficient for conviction.
Anshul Kamboj has taken a long road to live his ultimate dream, playing Test cricket for India. The 24-year-old was one of the favourites to be picked for the England tour but narrowly missed out. Last week, he was drafted into the Indian squad for the fourth Test against England in Manchester after injuries to all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy and the pace duo of Akash Deep and Arshdeep Singh. Now, he is set to make his Test debut at Old Trafford.
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Shubman Gill etched his name in cricket history on Day 5 at Old Trafford, scoring his fourth century of the series against England. He joins Bradman and Gavaskar as the only captains to achieve this feat in a single series.