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Astronomers have captured a video of LINK and the Swift observatory moving in the same orbit in space. The robotic repair vehicle is supposed to catch Swift and move it to a higher orbit; otherwise, it will definitely crash.

The CBI has filed a 636-page chargesheet naming model-actor Twisha Sharma's husband Samarth Singh and mother-in-law Giribala Singh as accused in her alleged dowry death case.

U.S. President Donald Trump has cited his "very good relationship" with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as a key factor behind his decision to significantly scale back joint military exercises between the United States and South Korea. Trump argued that the large-scale drills send an "inappropriate and hostile" message to Pyongyang and could undermine diplomatic efforts on the Korean Peninsula. The move has sparked debate among security experts and regional allies, with supporters viewing it as a confidence-building measure while critics warn it could affect military readiness. The decision comes amid renewed focus on U.S.-North Korea relations and broader security dynamics in East Asia.

The US-China AI rivalry has taken a sharper turn, with Washington preparing to tell 35 countries, including Japan, South Korea, and Australia, that they can't have it both ways. A draft State Department letter warns that joining China's new World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation would mean exclusion from the American-led Pax Silica coalition, which covers AI models, chips, and critical minerals.

Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" delivered a strong Chinese debut, earning $28.4 million over its opening weekend, landing second behind local hit "Once Upon a Time in the Middle East." IMAX alone contributed a massive $13.2 million, 45% of the film's weekend box office, from less than 1% of total screens, setting new IMAX records for a Nolan film in China.

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Sunny Deol has spoken about the long-standing feud with Shah Rukh Khan. The two actors had a disagreement during the making of Darr. Batwara 1947 actor revealed that he is open to working with SRK again.

BJP reshuffles its national team as Deepak Mhaskey replaces Amit Malviya as IT Cell chief, while Smriti Irani and Biplab Deb join key roles

An Indian model allegedly attacked railways personnel with a razor blade during a seat dispute on the Aravali Express. She was deboarded and booked. Here is what happened

KATSEYE took the stage during the Disney Legends celebration for Susan Egan, honouring the veteran star, who brought Belle to Broadway and voiced Megara in Hercules.

The "cutting late caffeine" trend is gaining traction, and there's real science behind it. Caffeine's effects can last 8-10 hours in your system, meaning even a 3 PM coffee could still be active come bedtime. Research shows late-day caffeine can reduce deep, restorative sleep by 20-30%, even in people who feel they slept fine. The commonly cited 2 PM cutoff works well for an 11 PM bedtime, but experts say your ideal cutoff depends on your own bedtime, genetics, and how fast your body metabolizes caffeine.

A Montblanc fountain pen once owned by Singapore's founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew has sold for S$461,500 (US$360,000) at an auction in Singapore. The sterling silver Meisterstück No. 146 attracted 111 bids, fetching nearly 10 times its highest estimate.

Heart Aerospace just made aviation history. Its X1 demonstrator, the largest battery-electric aircraft ever flown, completed a 27-minute test flight over Plattsburgh, New York, reaching 1,100 feet, all powered by less than $5 worth of electricity. With a 106-foot wingspan and a takeoff weight over 25,000 pounds, the X1 is a full-scale precursor to Heart's production model, the 30-seat hybrid-electric ES-30, backed by $9.4 billion in orders from United Airlines, Air Canada, and JSX. The company is targeting commercial service by 2031, promising operating costs up to 40% lower than conventional regional aircraft.

BJP announces major organisational reshuffle under Nitin Nabin. Smriti Irani returns as National General Secretary, while Ram Madhav is named National Vice President.

Sunil Gavaskar raised questions over India’s training methods after recurring injuries to Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya and Harshit Rana sparked concerns about player fitness.

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei states the 60-day negotiation window with the US has lost relevance due to American MOU violations.

A massive public backlash has erupted in Pakistan after Islamabad Inspector General of Police (IGP) Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi and Capital Development Authority (CDA) Chairman (and Chief Commissioner) retired Lt Sohail Ashraf arrived at an Independence Day parade in a royal horse-drawn buggy.

A serious foot-and-mouth disease outbreak has killed over 200 mithuns in Arunachal Pradesh's Dibang Valley in just the past month. Acheso village has been hit hardest, with more than 90 deaths, followed by Angrim with over 50. The disease has since spread to East Kameng, Pakke-Kessang, Papum Pare, and several more villages, prompting the state to deploy expert teams and issue a statewide advisory.

The City Parade was organised by the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration at the Old Parade Ground for Independence Day festivities.