ISRO is set to launch a 6,500 kg US-built communication satellite from Indian soil, marking a significant milestone. This follows the successful launch of the NASA-ISRO NISAR mission on July 30. ISRO Chairman V Narayanan highlighted this achievement, recalling India's humble beginnings in space with a donated rocket from the US.
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In Kalkaji, South Delhi, a neem tree collapsed due to heavy rains on Thursday morning, critically injuring two individuals. Sudhir Kumar, 50, and his daughter Priya, 22, were riding a motorcycle when the tree fell on them. They were promptly rescued and taken to Safdarjung Trauma Centre.
Blue Origin now accepts cryptocurrency, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, for its New Shepard space tourism flights, partnering with Shift4 Payments for secure transactions. This move allows customers to book flights with digital currencies, requiring a $150,000 deposit. The initiative aims to broaden accessibility and integrate crypto into the luxury space travel market, offering an 11-minute suborbital experience.
Rishabh Pant, sidelined with a toe fracture sustained during the England series, expressed his frustration on social media. However, the injured cricketer is finding ways to keep his spirits up. Pant shared a video of himself playfully baking pizzas, showcasing his culinary skills while recovering. Despite his uncertain return date, Pant's lighthearted approach to recovery is evident.
Google's Kaggle Game Arena witnessed a thrilling start as Gemini 2.5 Pro, o4-mini, Grok 4, and o3 secured dominant victories in the AI chess exhibition tournament. These LLMs defeated formidable opponents, showcasing their strategic capabilities. Grok 4's impressive performance drew attention, with Elon Musk acknowledging xAI's minimal focus on chess.
Sanju Samson revealed that Sachin Tendulkar's 'Desert Storm' innings in Sharjah ignited his dream of playing for India. Witnessing Tendulkar's powerful batting inspired young Samson to believe in his own potential. Later, S. Sreesanth's support led to a crucial opportunity with Rajasthan Royals, where Rahul Dravid's influence further shaped his early career.
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US President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on India for its Russian crude oil trade, claiming it cost Russia a major client. Trump's remarks came after his recent decision to implement a 50% tariff on India’s exports to the US, citing India's oil trade with Russia as the reason.
Following public outcry, Chief Justice B R Gavai intervened after a two-judge bench ordered the removal of all stray dogs from Delhi and NCR. The case has been reassigned to a three-judge bench led by Justice Vikram Nath for rehearing.
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