Boeing’s Starliner capsule returned to Earth without astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who remain on the ISS due to technical issues. The spacecraft faced thruster malfunctions and propulsion system leaks, causing NASA to delay their return until February 2025. Boeing will investigate these problems for future missions.
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The ‘Ninja Turtle Gang’ based in Malaysia is causing a surge in illegal smuggling of live star tortoises from Chennai to Southeast Asia. The Wildlife Crime Control Bureau has alerted authorities after several incidents were reported. Stricter monitoring and increased public awareness are crucial to curbing this illicit trade.
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In response to increased terrorism, the Army and J&K Police are training around 600 village defence guards in Jammu on using automatic rifles and tactical drills. This initiative aims to enhance local security ahead of the state assembly elections from Sept 18 to Oct 1, following earlier training sessions in Rajouri, Doda, and Kishtwar...
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In Nandanagar, Chamoli district, ten minority families fled after receiving death threats following an incident involving a man allegedly making obscene gestures towards a minor girl. Despite police intervention and arrests, violence continued with attacks on shops and a mosque. Community leaders are urging authorities to restore peace and provide compensation.
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Musheer Khan scored a remarkable 181 runs for India B against India A in their Duleep Trophy match at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Despite being dismissed for a duck in the second innings, his brother Sarfaraz Khan compensated by hitting five boundaries in an over off Akash Deep.
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