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The Axiom-4 crew, including Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, safely returned to Earth after an 18-day ISS mission. The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft made a smooth splashdown near San Diego on July 15, concluding a historic journey for India, Poland, and Hungary. The mission marked Shukla as the second Indian to visit the ISS after Rakesh Sharma.
On Tuesday, St Stephen`s College and St Thomas School in Delhi received email bomb threats, leading to immediate emergency responses by Delhi Police, bomb squads, dog squads, and the fire brigade at both locations. DCP Raja Banthia confirmed St Stephen`s reported their threat at 7:15 am
The Juvenile Justice Board on Tuesday ruled that the 17-year-old accused in the Pune Porsche crash, which killed two techies in May 2024, will be tried as a juvenile. This comes despite Pune Police urging for adult trial due to the heinous nature of the crime and evidence tampering.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted protection to cartoonist Hemant Malviya, accused of sharing objectionable content on PM Modi and RSS workers. The court, however, warned that any future offensive posts would invite legal action. Malviya had challenged the MP High Courts denial of anticipatory bail.
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut to visit the ISS, undocked from the station on July 14. His return marks a historic moment as part of the Axiom-4 mission. His father, Shambhu Dayal Shukla, expressed pride and joy ahead of the splashdown near San Diego. The nation eagerly awaits his safe landing.
The Supreme Court of India has set July 31 to hear review petitions against its 2022 verdict upholding the Enforcement Directorates powers under PMLA. The adjournment came after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta cited unavailability. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal raised no objection. The court had earlier agreed to reconsider two key aspects.
Jammu and Kashmir: The accident took place on Doda-Bharth road near Ponda, which is around 30 km from Doda. It has been reported that the driver of the tempo traveller lost control while negotiating a blind curve around 9 am. 5 people are reportedly dead and 17 are injured.
According to a statement from a SpiceJet spokesperson, the incident occurred on flight SG 9282 prior to takeoff. Despite repeated warnings from the cabin crew, fellow passengers, and the Captain, the individuals refused to return to their seats, creating a disruption onboard
In his letter sent on Monday, the Chief Minister claimed that the programme was held by the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in Sagara taluk of Shivamogga, without consulting the state government, and his name was mentioned on the invitation card without any prior notification
The latest attacks came after US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held two days of talks last week that ended with no sign of a breakthrough in negotiations over a ceasefire and hostage release
Mexico currently supplies around 70 per cent of the US tomato market, up from 30 per cent two decades ago, according to the Florida Tomato Exchange
With the three liberal justices in dissent, the court on Monday paused an order from US District Judge Myong Joun in Boston, who issued a preliminary injunction reversing the layoffs and calling into question the broader plan
Copies of past reports are still squirrelled away in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration`s library and the latest report and its interactive atlas can be seen here
The ministers met Monday in Brussels following Trump`s surprise announcement over the weekend of such hefty tariffs, which could have repercussions for governments, companies and consumers on both sides of the Atlantic
People like Chanda are unacceptable fleeing failed nations wracked by unrest and crime to seek refuge in countries where they are tolerated or hunted down
The Carnac bridge was dismantled in August 2022 after being declared unsafe by Central Railway.
The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) attacked the tanks in order to prevent their arrival in the area
China`s growing joint operations with Russia also pose serious security concerns to Japan, along with increasing tension around Taiwan and threats coming from North Korea, the Defence Ministry said in an annual military report submitted to Cabinet on Tuesday.
President Droupadi Murmu has accepted the resignation of Brigadier B D Mishra (Retired) as Lieutenant Governor of Union Territory of Ladakh, it said
The top law officer said the government was keen to save its citizens and was doing utmost possible in the matter. Having regard to the sensitivity and status of Yemen as a place, there is nothing much the Government of India can do, he said
The EU is Americas biggest business partner and the worlds largest trading bloc. The US decision will have repercussions for governments, companies and consumers on both sides of the Atlantic
Australia, for the first time, launched missiles from its M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, known as HIMARS, on Monday during live-fire exercises at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area, a 4500 sq km Outback expanse in Queensland state
But, prosecutors now accuse him of the deaths of 15 people between September 22, 2021, and July 24 last year. The doctor allegedly administered an anesthetic and a muscle relaxer without their knowledge, causing respiratory arrest
And there are plans for partying and pageantry around the country. Why Bastille Day is a big deal? Parisians stormed the Bastille fortress and prison on July 14, 1789, a spark for the French Revolution that overthrew the monarchy
A politically incorrect proposition by Architect Jagdeep Desai to all concerned, proponents and opponents, to the redevelopment proposal in one of the largest slums of Asia
According to the space agency, the experiments -- conducted in spaces microgravity environment -- included research on the Indian strain of Tardigrades, Myogenesis, sprouting of methi and moong seeds, Cyanobacteria, Microalgae, Crop Seeds, and the Voyager Display. All experiments were conducted as schedule
Journalist Ajit Anjum, whose YouTube series covers Bihar`s electoral roll revision, is accused by Begusarai authorities of spreading communal tensions. Anjum denies this, sharing an FIR screenshot, as the local administration issued a release against his reporting
A bench comprising Justices B.V. Nagarathna and K.V. Viswanathan was hearing a plea from Wazahat Khan, who faces multiple FIRs in several states, including West Bengal, for posting content against a Hindu deity on X
The Brij Mandal Jalabhishek yatra ended peacefully in Nuh on Monday under tight security, despite a mazar being damaged the night before. Hindu and Muslim communities jointly welcomed the procession, with many Muslims stating that Mewat`s `Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb` was preserved and blamed outside elements for past troubles
Chief negotiator and special secretary in the Department of Commerce, Rajesh Agrawal, will join the delegation on Wednesday. The four-day discussions will run from Monday through Thursday, the news agency reported
Nimisha Priya was sentenced to death in 2020, and her final appeal was rejected in 2023. She is currently being held in a prison in Sanaa, the capital of Yemen
Dr Ghosh was the principal of the institution at the time of the rape and murder of an on-duty doctor on campus on August 9 last year. He was arrested by the CBI in the financial case amid widespread protests following the incident
Vadra, 56, arrived at the central Delhi office of the federal probe agency shortly after 11 am, accompanied by his wife, reported PTI. The questioning concluded shortly after 5 pm, with Vadra stepping out briefly during the lunch break
According to officials, the bridge, constructed across the Sharavathi backwaters between Ambaragodlu and Kalasavalli in Sagara taluk, has been built at a cost of Rs 472 crore. It is expected to significantly reduce travel distance from Sagara to the surrounding villages near Sigandur, a place famed for the Chowdeshwari Temple
The 21-month war, triggered by Hamas attack on October 7, continues to rage, with no sign of a breakthrough following two days of talks last week between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Negotiations aimed at securing a ceasefire and the release of hostages ended without progress
Dozens have been killed in the escalating conflict across Sweida province, where fighting broke out between local militias and tribal groups, reported AP. Government security forces dispatched to the area on Monday to restore order were themselves engaged in clashes with local armed factions
The DGCA on Monday said that it has come to its notice that several operators, internationally as well as domestic, have initiated inspection of their aircraft fleet as per the FAA`s SAIB
Karim Jan, a civilian from Mashkay in Balochistan, reportedly died in the custody of Pakistani security forces. Summoned on February 22 and missing since, his body was returned to his family on July 12 with visible signs of torture, suggesting death due to custodial abuse
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) report noted that there is currently no recommended action for Boeing, the aircraft manufacturer, or General Electric (GE), which produced the engines
According to the weather department, heavy to very heavy showers are likely to occur at isolated locations in Kangra, Mandi, and Sirmaur on Monday, and in Shimla, Solan, and Sirmaur on Tuesday
a report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) suggests that India must stay firm and avoid trading away its core sectors, especially agriculture. GTRI also suggests that India should refrain from trade deals despite increasing pressure from the United States.
The external affairs minister held talks with Zheng shortly after landing in the Chinese capital from Singapore in the second and final leg of his two-nation trip
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav met with Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Emirates Airlines, and Essa Sulaiman Ahmad, Senior VP at Emirates, in Dubai. Meanwhile their key focus of this meeting was to enhance aviation cooperation between India and the UAE and attract more investments for Madhya Pradesh
Addressing Air India`s employees in a mail, Campbell Wilson emphasised that the report did not identify the cause nor make any recommendations for the June 12 crash of Air India`s Boeing 787-8 plane crash in which 260 people were killed
Following AAIBs report on the Ahmedabad crash of Air Indias Boeing 787, the airline has replaced the throttle control module (TCM), which includes fuel control switches. The TCM was earlier replaced in 2019 and 2023 under Boeings directive. While AAIB linked the crash to fuel switch triggers, Air India stated the TCM change wasn`t related.
After 18 days at the ISS, Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and Axiom-4 crew are set to return to Earth aboard SpaceXs Dragon capsule. Splashdown is expected off California on Tuesday. Shukla, Indias second astronaut in space, called the experience incredible and said todays India is confident, fearless, and full of pride.
On the first Monday of Shravan, over 10,000 Kanwariyas gathered at Kashi Vishwanath to offer Ganga water to Lord Shiva. Devotees, many of whom began queuing before dawn, expressed devotion without seeking anything in return. Meanwhile, Ayodhya officials assured full preparations to ensure a safe and clean journey for Kanwar Yatra pilgrims.
President Droupadi Murmu begins a two-day visit to Odisha, attending convocations at AIIMS Bhubaneswar and Ravenshaw University, where she will confer honorary degrees. She will also lay a foundation stone at Ravenshaw Girls` High School and present the Kalinga Ratna Award 2024. Over 70 platoons of police have been deployed for security.
On Monday morning, three schools in Delhi, including CRPF schools in Prashant Vihar and Dwarka, received bomb threats via email. Police, bomb squads, and sniffer dogs swiftly reached the sites and conducted thorough searches. No suspicious items were found. Cyber police are investigating the source of the threat email.
Trump stated that he will be meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte as part of ongoing discussions on military support for Ukraine amidst the escalating tensions with Russia, while criticising Putin for Russia`s massive aerial attacks with drones and missiles at Kyiv this month