SpaceX successfully launched 20 Starlink satellites from Florida, including 13 with direct-to-cell capabilities. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral and the first stage landed on a drone ship. This marked the 17th flight for the booster. SpaceX has completed 96 Falcon 9 missions in 2024, with two-thirds focused on Starlink.
Read MoreThe US Department of Justice has indicted former RAW operative Vikash Yadav for allegedly plotting to assassinate pro-Khalistan extremist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. Partnering with accused narcotics trafficker Nikhil Gupta, Yadav reportedly offered $100,000 to a DEA undercover agent posing as a hitman. This case highlights increasing transnational repression targeting diaspora communities in the US.
Read MoreVistara’s Delhi-London flight on Oct 18 was diverted to Frankfurt following a social media security threat. The Boeing 787 landed safely in Frankfurt, underwent mandatory security checks, and later continued its journey to London. The incident marks a continuation of recent hoax threats targeting Indian carriers.
Read MoreA recent campaign directed by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights found over 11.5 lakh vulnerable children, primarily girls, across India at risk of child marriage due to irregular school attendance. Initiated ahead of Akshya Tritya, the drive mapped over 6 lakh schools, urging states to reinforce preventive measures and conduct family...
Read MoreSpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 20 Starlink satellites, including 13 with Direct to Cell capabilities, from Cape Canaveral. The first-stage booster returned to Earth, landing on the drone ship ‘Just Read the Instructions’. This launch marks the 17th mission for the booster, supporting various missions including OneWeb 2 and Intelsat 40e.
Read MoreA pre-dawn fire at Sealdah’s ESI Hospital in Kolkata forced the evacuation of 91 patients, with a terminally ill colon cancer patient passing away amid the chaos. The blaze, likely from an air-conditioning unit, required significant firefighting efforts. Hospital authorities await postmortem results to confirm the cause of death, with allegations of asphyxiation.
Read MoreThe article provides daily guidance based on birth dates assigned to numerology numbers. It highlights different energies affecting each group—ranging from creativity, compassion, resolving problems, dealing with responsibilities, reflection, balance, to taking action. Each description includes advice on leveraging strengths and cautions to heed.
Read MoreUS Republicans accuse Britain’s Labour Party of foreign election interference after members went to the US to campaign for Kamala Harris. Controversy arose when a LinkedIn post revealed nearly 100 Labour staffers participating, prompting legal and political backlash. Involvement is personal, not Labour-organized.
Read MoreA significant bushfire erupted in Oakland Hills near Interstate 580, consuming seven homes and covering 13 acres within hours. Authorities issued evacuation orders, directing residents to Burckhalter Elementary School. No injuries were reported as 120 firefighters and aircraft worked to control the blaze amid red flag warnings and diablo winds. The fire’s cause is...
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