SpaceX’s latest Starship test flight from Boca Chica, Texas, ended in failure as the rocket's upper stage disintegrated over the Atlantic Ocean just minutes after launch on Thursday. The launch, which began at 5:38 p.m. EST (2238 GMT), marked the seventh test of the world’s largest and most powerful rocket, intended to carry mock satellite payloads. While the Super Heavy booster executed a controlled descent back to the launch tower, the upper stage experienced a propulsion anomaly approximately 10 minutes into flight, breaking apart during atmospheric re-entry.The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) diverted and delayed numerous commercial flights over the Gulf
Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, 54, was attacked by an armed intruder in his Bandra apartment early Thursday morning. The attacker inflicted six stab wounds, including a critical injury near Khan’s spine. The assailant entered the residence, reportedly targeting Khan’s younger son Jeh’s room, and demanded ₹1 crore before fleeing via the building’s fire escape. Despite the severity of his injuries, Khan is now stable after undergoing emergency surgery at Lilavati Hospital.The attack has raised questions about the security measures in one of Mumbai's most upscale residential areas. CCTV footage revealed the suspect wearing a red scarf and carrying a
The Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement, brokered through Qatari, U.S., and Egyptian efforts, has both outgoing President Joe Biden and incoming President Donald Trump claiming credit. While Biden emphasized the culmination of year-long diplomacy under his administration, Trump attributed the deal's success to his electoral victory and the participation of his incoming envoy, Steve Witkoff. The collaboration between Brett McGurk and Witkoff in the final stages of negotiations reflects a rare bipartisan effort in U.S. foreign policy. Officials prioritized Trump’s involvement to ensure the deal’s continuity under the new administration. Negotiations, marked by intense pressure and last-minute demands from Hamas, were finalized
Shreyas Iyer has been named the captain of Punjab Kings for the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The announcement comes after his stellar leadership in the 2024 season, where he led Kolkata Knight Riders to the title. Following his release by KKR, Punjab Kings acquired Iyer for a record-breaking INR 26.75 Crore, making him the second most expensive buy of the auction.Iyer, aged 30, has had a phenomenal year, winning four major domestic titles, including the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Ranji Trophy, and Irani Trophy with Mumbai, alongside his IPL triumph. He expressed his excitement about the
In a powerful farewell address from the Oval Office, outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden warned of the growing threat of oligarchy in America. Biden expressed grave concerns over the concentration of wealth, power, and influence in the hands of a few, describing it as a direct threat to democracy, fundamental rights, and equal opportunity. He lamented the erosion of press freedoms, the spread of misinformation, and the unchecked dominance of social media platforms, which he said prioritize profit over truth. The President called for accountability in the tech industry to protect democracy and prevent the abuse of power.Biden also highlighted
A dense fog blanketed Delhi-NCR this morning, reducing visibility to zero and causing significant disruptions to air, rail, and road travel. At least 184 flights were delayed, and seven were canceled due to the weather conditions. Additionally, 26 trains bound for Delhi are running late, and schedules for six trains have been altered.Delhi Airport issued alerts urging passengers to stay updated on their flight status. Flights that are not CAT III compliant are more likely to face delays. Budget airlines IndiGo and SpiceJet also advised passengers to monitor their flight information due to low visibility. Despite the adverse conditions, landings
Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, is facing a lawsuit from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for allegedly failing to disclose his early stock purchases of Twitter within the required timeframe. The SEC claims that Musk violated federal securities laws by delaying the disclosure of his acquisition of 5% of Twitter's shares by 11 days in 2022, during which he continued to buy shares worth over $500 million at artificially low prices. By the time Musk revealed his 9.2% ownership on April 4, 2022, Twitter's share price surged by more than 27%.The lawsuit,
The 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to commence on March 21, 2025, at Kolkata’s iconic Eden Gardens, which will also host the final on May 25, 2025. This marks a slight delay from the earlier communicated schedule of March 14 to May 25. According to reports, the delay is attributed to broadcasters seeking a later start due to the Champions Trophy final on March 9, although broadcasting sources have denied making such a request.Eden Gardens, home to the 2024 IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), will host both the opening game and the final, maintaining
The Indian stock market opened higher on Tuesday, with the BSE Sensex gaining 449 points to reach 76,779 and the Nifty 50 climbing 141 points to 23,227 in early trade. The positive opening came amid easing inflation and recovering domestic equity markets, despite ongoing risks of foreign fund outflows.The Indian rupee also rebounded, appreciating by 21 paise to 86.49 against the US dollar in early trading. This recovery followed the rupee’s steepest single-day fall in two years on Monday, when it plunged 66 paise to hit an all-time low of 86.70 against the greenback. Support for the rupee came from
