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Check out the breathtaking visuals of Crew Dragon's landing carrying NASA's Sunita Williams and her fellow astronauts

Initially planned as a short-duration test of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, the mission evolved into a nine-month stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS) due to technical challenges.

Crew Dragon-9, which carried Williams and Wilmore back to Earth, successfully completed its deorbit burn before re-entering the atmosphere and deploying its parachutes for a controlled descent into the ocean.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has conveyed his appreciation to NASA astronaut Sunita Williams as she returns from the International Space Station (ISS) after a nine-month mission. In a letter delivered by astronaut Mike Massimino, Modi wrote, “Even though you are thousands of miles away, you remain close to our hearts,” expressing the pride of 1.4 billion Indians.

World | India News : The Indian side pointed its concerns over Pakistan undermining regional security and stability with defence equipment and pointed to Islamabad’s support for cross-border terrorism in the region.

Watch Here NASA Sunita Williams Live Streaming | The Crew-9's return journey spans roughly 42 hours from Mar 17 to Mar 19, 2025. Following the splashdown of Astronaut, NASA will hold a media conference at 7:30 pm EDT (6:00 am IST, March 19).

World: The White House confirmed that Russia has agreed to a temporary ceasefire targeting energy and infrastructure in Ukraine. This is part of a US-led effort to bring the conflict to an end.

Egypt has pitched it self to become a member of India Middle East Europe or IMEE corridor that was announced during Delhi G20 summit in 2023. Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal, Egypt's Minister of Investment & Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib said that his country has the required infrastructure, pointing to railway connect. In January 2023, during Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s visit to India, both nations agreed to elevate their relationship to a "strategic partnership," aiming to boost bilateral trade to US$12 billion within five years. Egypt’s strategic location, particularly with the Suez Canal, enhances its appeal as a gateway for India into African and European markets.

The family of the 20-year-old Indian-American student, who mysteriously disappeared from a beach in the Dominican Republic, has sent a letter to the Dominican authorities. The family has expressed faith in the investigation and asked investigators to declare their daughter dead.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to halt strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure for 30 days as part of initial ceasefire efforts. In return, he has called for an end to international military aid to Ukraine.

India news: The homeowners made another startling allegation stating that the loan amounts were unlawfully disbursed directly into builders' and developers' accounts, contravening Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to halt strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure for 30 days as part of initial ceasefire efforts. In return, he has called for an end to international military aid to Ukraine.

Estonia's Foreign Secretary, Jonatan Vseviov has said that India can be a powerful voice, in response to Delhi's role when it comes to Russia Ukraine war. Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal, he said, 'India is a major global power. 21st could be Indian century. It's voice matters. We want India to use to powerful voice...India can be strong voice in side of UN charter, territorial integrity'. The comment come amid talks on a ceasefire in Ukraine. Asked about ties, he said relationship hold, 'great potential'.India opened its embassy in Tallinn in December 2021, while Estonia established its embassy in New Delhi in February 2012, signalling commitment to deepening ties. Economically, trade between India and Estonia remains modest but shows potential. In 2007, bilateral trade was valued at €30.8 million, with India s Estonia’s 34th largest import partner and 37th largest export partner.

World: A military statement later said that "a missile launched from Yemen was intercepted by the IAF (air force) prior to crossing into Israeli territory."

NASA Sunita Williams Return Live | The two 'stranded' NASA astronauts will return home on Tuesday (Mar 18) thanks to the successful launch of a replacement crew last week.  

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have captured the first direct images of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere of a planet beyond our solar system. The discovery enhances understanding of planetary formation and atmospheric composition.

World: The White House confirmed that Russia has agreed to a limited ceasefire targeting energy and infrastructure in Ukraine as part of a US-led initiative to end the conflict.

Sports, Cricket: CAB president Snehasish Ganguly, following two rounds of discussions with city police, confirmed that authorities have not given the go-ahead for the match