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Axiom-4 Mission Carrying Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Reportedly Delayed Due to LOx Leak
A liquid oxygen (LOx) leak detected in SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket has led to the fourth delay of the Axiom-4 mission, which includes Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla. Identified during a static fire test, the leak has paused launch plans as engineers work on repairs and safety checks, with a new launch date yet to be confirmed.
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Is Adventure Tourism In India Worth Your Money? The Red Flags And Safety Risks
As more Indians seek thrill-filled holidays, the infrastructure, regulatory mechanisms, and safety checks have not always kept pace
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10 Killed In Mass Shooting At Austrian School, Shooter Dies By Suicide
Ten people have been shot dead at a school in Austria's Graz on Tuesday. The shooter also died by suicide during the attack, city mayor Elke Kahr said. She described the events as a "terrible tragedy", in which both students and staff were killed.
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Minor Sexually Harassed, Political Parties Express Concern Over Women Safety
A 13-year-old inmate of a government home near Chennai was sexually harassed by a security staff of the institution and has been arrested by the police.
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Astronauts Track Massive Dust Clouds over Canada and the US from ISS in June 2025
While conducting microgravity experiments and preparing for the Ax-4 crew, ISS astronauts documented massive wildfire smoke clouds drifting over Canada and the U.S., highlighting the station’s role in monitoring Earth-based environmental events from orbit. The smoke, seen from space, resulted from wildfires that triggered evacuations and impacted...
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Watch: Cockroach Found On Food At Mumbai's Theobroma Outlet, Viral Video Sparks Outrage
A viral video has raised food safety and hygiene concerns at a Theobroma outlet in Mumbai.
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Gaza Aid Group Pauses Operations Over Hamas Threats - Group Denies Claims
Although the statement did not give information on the threats, they were directed at the foundations drivers, and at Palestinian staff who are helping with the operations at distribution sites.
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Chaos At 30,000ft: British Airways Steward Caught Dancing Naked In Mid-Air Drug Binge
This incident adds to a series of recent misconduct cases involving British Airways staff, raising concerns about crew behaviour and airline safety protocols.
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SpaceX Cleared for Starship Flight 9 Launch After FAA Safety Review
The FAA has given SpaceX the green light to launch Starship Flight 9 following a full safety review of the March 6 Flight 8 anomaly. The upcoming launch is set for no earlier than May 27 at 7:30 p.m. EDT from Starbase, Texas. Notably, SpaceX will reuse the Super Heavy booster from Flight 7. Due to debris from earlier missions, the FAA has expanded ...
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NASA Satellite Detects Tree Leaf Changes as Early Volcano Eruption Warning Signal
NASA and Smithsonian scientists find that greener trees seen in satellite images may warn of upcoming volcanic eruptions. The change is linked to rising carbon dioxide emissions from magma, which trees absorb and display through greener leaves. This method could enhance early warning systems and improve public safety near active volcanoes.
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Operation Sindoor: Important Dos and Don'ts Shared by IT Ministry to Prevent Misinformation
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has released online safety guidelines for citizens in the wake of Operation Sindoor. The advisory aims to educate users about the risks of misinformation and emphasises the need for cybersecurity precautions. Users have been urged to report any misinformation to the PIB via WhatsApp and...
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NASA Studies Flame and Combustion in Space to Understand Effect of Microgravity
The study of flame spread was conducted by researchers to protect astronauts from fire emergencies, unlike on Earth. The spread of flames has been studied in microgravity to determine the impact
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From Boiled Urine To Hot Oil: Shocking Violence Faced By Prison Officers In UK
Prison staff attacks surge due to staffing shortages, with over 10,000 assaults on staff members reported in the year ending September 2024 in UK prisons.
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Massive Steam Plume Spotted at Alaska’s Mount Spurr as Volcano May Erupt Soon
A significant steam plume has been observed at Alaska’s Mount Spurr, suggesting rising volcanic activity. The Alaska Volcano Observatory confirmed increased gas emissions from the summit and northern flank of the volcano, though no major change in earthquake patterns has been detected yet. Based on current observations, scientists have stated tha...
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China’s ‘Kill Mesh’ Threatens US Satellites, Space Force Warns
The US Space Force has raised concerns over China’s advanced space warfare system, ‘Kill Mesh,’ which poses significant threats to US satellites. Speaking at the McAleese Defense Programs Conference, General Michael Guetlein emphasized the need for stronger space defenses as adversaries like China and Russia demonstrate new orbital military c...
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Axiom-4 Mission Carrying Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Reportedly Delayed Due to LOx Leak
A liquid oxygen (LOx) leak detected in SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket has led to the fourth delay of the Axiom-4 mission, which includes Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla. Identified during a static fire test, the leak has paused launch plans as engineers work on repairs and safety checks, with a new launch date yet to be confirmed.
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Is Adventure Tourism In India Worth Your Money? The Red Flags And Safety Risks
As more Indians seek thrill-filled holidays, the infrastructure, regulatory mechanisms, and safety checks have not always kept pace
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10 Killed In Mass Shooting At Austrian School, Shooter Dies By Suicide
Ten people have been shot dead at a school in Austria's Graz on Tuesday. The shooter also died by suicide during the attack, city mayor Elke Kahr said. She described the events as a "terrible tragedy", in which both students and staff were killed.
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Minor Sexually Harassed, Political Parties Express Concern Over Women Safety
A 13-year-old inmate of a government home near Chennai was sexually harassed by a security staff of the institution and has been arrested by the police.
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Astronauts Track Massive Dust Clouds over Canada and the US from ISS in June 2025
While conducting microgravity experiments and preparing for the Ax-4 crew, ISS astronauts documented massive wildfire smoke clouds drifting over Canada and the U.S., highlighting the station’s role in monitoring Earth-based environmental events from orbit. The smoke, seen from space, resulted from wildfires that triggered evacuations and impacted...
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Watch: Cockroach Found On Food At Mumbai's Theobroma Outlet, Viral Video Sparks Outrage
A viral video has raised food safety and hygiene concerns at a Theobroma outlet in Mumbai.
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Gaza Aid Group Pauses Operations Over Hamas Threats - Group Denies Claims
Although the statement did not give information on the threats, they were directed at the foundations drivers, and at Palestinian staff who are helping with the operations at distribution sites.
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Chaos At 30,000ft: British Airways Steward Caught Dancing Naked In Mid-Air Drug Binge
This incident adds to a series of recent misconduct cases involving British Airways staff, raising concerns about crew behaviour and airline safety protocols.
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SpaceX Cleared for Starship Flight 9 Launch After FAA Safety Review
The FAA has given SpaceX the green light to launch Starship Flight 9 following a full safety review of the March 6 Flight 8 anomaly. The upcoming launch is set for no earlier than May 27 at 7:30 p.m. EDT from Starbase, Texas. Notably, SpaceX will reuse the Super Heavy booster from Flight 7. Due to debris from earlier missions, the FAA has expanded ...
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NASA Satellite Detects Tree Leaf Changes as Early Volcano Eruption Warning Signal
NASA and Smithsonian scientists find that greener trees seen in satellite images may warn of upcoming volcanic eruptions. The change is linked to rising carbon dioxide emissions from magma, which trees absorb and display through greener leaves. This method could enhance early warning systems and improve public safety near active volcanoes.
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Operation Sindoor: Important Dos and Don'ts Shared by IT Ministry to Prevent Misinformation
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has released online safety guidelines for citizens in the wake of Operation Sindoor. The advisory aims to educate users about the risks of misinformation and emphasises the need for cybersecurity precautions. Users have been urged to report any misinformation to the PIB via WhatsApp and...
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NASA Studies Flame and Combustion in Space to Understand Effect of Microgravity
The study of flame spread was conducted by researchers to protect astronauts from fire emergencies, unlike on Earth. The spread of flames has been studied in microgravity to determine the impact
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From Boiled Urine To Hot Oil: Shocking Violence Faced By Prison Officers In UK
Prison staff attacks surge due to staffing shortages, with over 10,000 assaults on staff members reported in the year ending September 2024 in UK prisons.
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Massive Steam Plume Spotted at Alaska’s Mount Spurr as Volcano May Erupt Soon
A significant steam plume has been observed at Alaska’s Mount Spurr, suggesting rising volcanic activity. The Alaska Volcano Observatory confirmed increased gas emissions from the summit and northern flank of the volcano, though no major change in earthquake patterns has been detected yet. Based on current observations, scientists have stated tha...
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China’s ‘Kill Mesh’ Threatens US Satellites, Space Force Warns
The US Space Force has raised concerns over China’s advanced space warfare system, ‘Kill Mesh,’ which poses significant threats to US satellites. Speaking at the McAleese Defense Programs Conference, General Michael Guetlein emphasized the need for stronger space defenses as adversaries like China and Russia demonstrate new orbital military c...
