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Jahnavi Dangeti, a 23-year-old electronics and communications engineering graduate from Lovely Professional University and a native of Palakollu, Andhra Pradesh, has been selected as an Astronaut Candidate (ASCAN) by the U.S.-based private space agency Titans Space Industries. She is slated to embark on an orbital space mission in 2029. Jahnavi made history as the first Indian to complete NASA’s International Air and Space Program (IASP), earning recognition through underwater survival training, zero-gravity simulations, and analog astronaut missions . Now, she is set to embark on a three-year ASCAN training beginning in 2026—covering spacecraft systems, flight simulation, endurance, and psychological preparedness for orbital…

Dubai announced on Monday night that its airports were back to full operations after a short precautionary pause. The Dubai Media Office said that the safety of passengers and airport staff remains the top priority. Earlier in the evening, flights to and from the UAE experienced some delays and disruptions after several nearby countries shut their airspace in response to an Iranian missile strike on the U.S. Al Udeid airbase in Qatar. Late on June 23, 2025, Iran launched six missiles toward the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar in retaliation for U.S. strikes, prompting Qatar to immediately close its airspace.…

Late on June 23 US President Donald Trump took to his Truth Social platform to announce what he called a “complete and total CEASEFIRE to bring an end to the 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran.The surprise announcement was made via Trump’s Truth Social platform late Monday night, shortly after Iran launched missile strikes on a US military base in Qatar in retaliation to American airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites. The US reported no casualties. Trump hailed the agreement as a testament to “stamina, courage, and intelligence,” adding it “could have gone on for years… but it didn’t, and never will!…

When it comes to Indian cricket’s biggest names, most would assume that Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, or Rohit Sharma top the list of wealthiest players. However, the title of India’s richest cricketer goes to someone less expected—Ajay Jadeja—with a staggering net worth of ₹1,450 crore. Top Cricketers and Their Wealth Virat Kohli’s net worth is estimated at ₹1,050 crore. He recently announced his retirement from Test cricket. MS Dhoni also ranks high with a net worth exceeding ₹1,000 crore. In the IPL 2025 season, Dhoni captained Chennai Super Kings and was retained as an ‘uncapped’ player for ₹4…

Dubai-based Indian businessman Satish Sanpal celebrated Father’s Day with an extravagant gesture that quickly went viral online. He gifted his one-year-old daughter, Isabella, a custom-built pink Rolls-Royce, complete with monogrammed interiors, a personalised nameplate reading “Congratulations, Isabella,” and a handwritten note. The founder of ANAX Developments was seen arriving at the showroom with his wife Tabinda and their toddler, as pink balloons, music, and dance performances marked the dramatic car unveiling. The luxury car gift, meant for someone who won’t be eligible to drive for another 17 years, drew mixed reactions on social media. Not Isabella’s First Lavish Moment This…

Adani New Industries Limited (ANIL) has successfully commissioned India’s first off-grid 5 MW Green Hydrogen Pilot Plant in Kutch, Gujarat. This state-of-the-art facility operates entirely on solar power and is equipped with a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), making it a fully off-grid, renewable-powered project and a significant step in the country’s clean energy journey. Innovative Green Hydrogen Production The plant features a fully automated, closed-loop electrolyzer system capable of dynamically adapting to real-time solar energy inputs. This design improves the system’s flexibility and efficiency while ensuring operational safety and consistency, even with variable solar output. Support for India’s Hydrogen…

For Saurin Palkhiwala, the Air India Flight 171 crash in Ahmedabad was more than a national tragedy—it was a haunting repeat of personal loss. In 1988, he lost his sister’s prospective father-in-law in an air crash. Now, 37 years later, he has lost his only daughter, 26-year-old Sanjana, in one of India’s worst aviation disasters. Grief Revisited After Decades The news of the June 12 crash brought back painful memories for Saurin. “I had seen a crash site before. When I heard about this one, I instinctively knew something had gone terribly wrong,” he said. He rushed home from work,…

Karan Adani, Managing Director of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), is aiming to make the company the world’s largest port operator by 2030. With 14 domestic ports, four of which are already in the World Bank’s Top 100 container port performance index, APSEZ is expanding globally through strategic projects such as the Vizhinjam transshipment terminal in India and the Haifa port in Israel. FY25 Performance and Key Drivers In FY25, APSEZ recorded revenue growth of 16%, Ebitda growth of 20%, and a 37% increase in PAT, surpassing projections. Karan Adani attributed this performance to the company’s integrated…

India will export 150 indigenously-built locomotives to the Republic of Guinea, featuring premium facilities like air-conditioned cabins with refrigerators and microwave ovens to ensure crew comfort during operations. Export Timeline and Flagging Off The Railway Ministry plans to deliver these advanced locomotives over the next three years. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will officially flag off the first locomotive for export on Friday. Collaboration Between Wabtec and Indian Railways Manufactured by Wabtec in partnership with Indian Railways, these locomotives are produced at the Marhowra Rail Factory near Patna, Bihar. The factory was established in 2015 under an agreement to build 1,000…

Faiq Bolkiah, born in 1998, is a member of the Brunei royal family. He is the nephew of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. His wealth, estimated at around £20 billion, comes mainly from his royal lineage. The Brunei royal family controls vast oil and gas reserves, luxury properties, and other major investments, which make Faiq’s fortune far exceed typical athlete earnings. Football Career Path Despite his immense wealth, Faiq has pursued a career in football. He spent his youth career training with English clubs like Southampton, Chelsea, and Leicester City but did not earn a senior contract in the Premier League. Later,…