SpaceX's Starship ninth test flight reached orbit but faced challenges, including a payload bay door malfunction and a fuel tank leak. The Super Heavy booster exploded before splashdown, and the upper-stage vehicle spun uncontrollably due to fuel leaks. Despite these issues and a scrapped engine demonstration, Starship is heading towards the Indian Ocean, but its heat shield's survival is uncertain.
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The Supreme Court denied a doctor's request to suspend his life sentence under the POCSO Act for raping his seven-year-old daughter. Justices emphasized the severity of his actions, dismissing claims of being framed and highlighting the child's credible testimony. Despite concerns about appeal delays in Allahabad HC, the court refused bail, suggesting a future petition might be considered.
Shashi Tharoor, leading a multi-party delegation, addressed the Pahalgam terror attack in New York, condemning the religiously motivated killings and highlighting the Resistance Front's involvement, linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba. India responded with targeted strikes on terror sites, sending a clear message against terrorism. The delegation aims to foster international cooperation and share India's perspective on combating terrorism across multiple nations.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued a red alert for Delhi and nearby areas, warning of strong thunderstorms, rain, and high-speed winds over the next two to three hours. The alert is part of a Nowcast warning based on the current weather conditions.
The Bombay high court rebuked the Maharashtra government for its extreme response in arresting a 19-year-old student over a social media post about Operation Sindoor. The court questioned why the student was treated as a criminal after she apologized, emphasizing the importance of reform over punishment.
This act of devotion is now celebrated as "Eid ul-Adha", where muslims all across the world, sacrifice an animal, typically a goat on this day. The meat from the sacrifice is then shared among family, friends, and those in need, symbolizing generosity and compassion, and the desire to help one and all.
LeBron James raised concerns about kids focusing on one sport early. He shared his experience of playing multiple sports. He feels early specialization leads to burnout and injuries. Social media users agreed with James. They highlighted the lack of cross-training. Parents pushing kids for financial gains was also a concern. James' sons Bronny and Bryce play basketball.
A passenger train derailed in Russia's Bryansk region after a bridge collapsed, resulting in at least seven fatalities and 30 injuries. Russian authorities attribute the incident to "illegal interference," citing damage to the bridge above the railway line. The collapse sent debris onto the tracks, impacting the oncoming train, with emergency services responding to the scene.
President Trump is pushing Apple to manufacture iPhones in the United States, threatening a 25% tariff on imported products if they continue production in India. Trump expressed his desire for Apple to prioritize domestic manufacturing, even though India has offered tariff-free deals.
Sunita Bholeshwar Jamgade, a Nagpur woman, crossed the Line of Control at Kargil and was later repatriated. An Amritsar police registered a zero FIR against her under the Official Secrets Act, suspecting espionage. Authorities plan to investigate her potential involvement and may arrest her. She was in contact with two people in Pakistan and crossed the border to meet them.