NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has been delayed in returning to Earth due to complications with the Boeing Starliner spacecraft. According to ISRO Chief Dr. S. Somanath, India currently doesn’t have the capability to assist in her return, leaving the responsibility to either US or Russian space agencies. NASA is evaluating the option of using SpaceX’s Crew-9 mission, which could mean Williams might not come back until early 2025. Despite the delay, Dr. Somanath assured that there are no major health risks, and radiation levels remain within safe limits.
In a shocking turn of Kolkata crime news yesterday, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) raided 15 locations on Sunday, including properties linked to former RG Kar Medical College principal Sandip Ghosh and ex-deputy Sanjay Vashishth.
In Agra, Uttar Pradesh, a 20-year-old female engineering student stripped in public to protest against the police’s delayed action in arresting her alleged rapist. The protest occurred on a busy street, and the accused was arrested only 17 days after the initial complaint, marking a serious delay in justice.
TMC Rajya Sabha Member Derek O'Brien has confirmed that the Chief Minister will be at the forefront of the demonstration.
The ongoing situation in Gaza and Jenin continues to deteriorate as the conflict escalates. The United Nations has issued strong condemnations against Israel for the "enormous destruction" inflicted upon the Jenin refugee camp located in the occupied West Bank. Israeli military operations have resulted in dire consequences for Palestinian residents, leaving them without essential resources such as food, electricity, clean water, and internet connectivity. Simultaneously, the urgent need for a "real ceasefire" has been emphasized by Palestinian health officials, asserting that this step is crucial for the successful implementation of a polio vaccination campaign in the beleaguered Gaza Strip.
A major confrontation unfolded outside the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, where a large defence and weapons expo is underway, leading to a standoff between police and protesters. Victoria Police launched one of its largest operations in more than two decades to handle the protests, marking the most significant mobilization since the S11 demonstrations at the World Economic Forum 24 years ago.
With Arvind Kejriwal's unexpected abdication, the hunt for his successor has heated up. Atishi, currently overseeing 13 portfolios, appears to be the leading candidate. Others in the mix include Gopal Rai and Saurabh Bharadwaj. Manish Sisodia is out of the contest, and Sunita Kejriwal has been ruled out. A candidate from the Scheduled Caste community, such as Rakhi Birla, might also be on the table.
Marxist leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emerged victorious in Sri Lanka's presidential election, unseating the incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe. In his victory speech,
The Supreme Court of India is set to hear a series of petitions on September 30, aimed at initiating a court-supervised investigation into claims concerning adulterated ghee used in the famous Tirupati Laddu preparation during the previous YSR Congress government.
Military spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani confirmed the death of Hassan Nasrallah.
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