The White House has reportedly created a 'naughty and nice' list for Nato allies, ranking them on contributions and support during the Iran war. This initiative aims to pressure nations that did not align with US positions, potentially impacting future military cooperation and strategic support.
PM Modi launched Viksit UDAN, the revamped Regional Connectivity Scheme, aiming to create a complete aviation ecosystem. The scheme, with a Rs 28,840 crore outlay, focuses on airport development, helicopter connectivity, and indigenous aircraft to ensure long-term sustainability beyond initial subsidies.
A pink glow from the International Space Station's Columbus laboratory is from a plant-growing facility called Veggie. Astronauts are studying how plants like alfalfa grow in microgravity, examining nitrogen fixation, lignin development, and microbial interactions, with samples returned to Earth for analysis.
Actor Rajpal Yadav has been sentenced to three months imprisonment and a fine of Rs 1.05 crore per case for defaulting on a loan. The court dismissed his cases and upheld the Sessions court's order, citing repeated violation of undertakings. His wife, Radha, was also fined Rs 5 lakh per case.
Haryana Police killed four suspected members of the Deepak Nandal gang in a fierce gun battle in Gurgaon, rescuing a kidnapped businessman. Nandal, a former music producer, is now a wanted gangster operating from abroad, orchestrating extortion and contract killings.
The BJP criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for canceling student outreach programs, alleging he is "vacationing abroad" and exploiting students for political gain. BJP spokesperson Tuhin Sinha questioned Gandhi's absence, stating three rallies were canceled and his last public appearance was June 19.
Claire Parfitt, now leading Mars exploration teams, began her space career at 14 cleaning space toilets and unpacking artifacts at the National Space Centre in Leicester. After studying physics and spacecraft engineering, she worked on missions like ExoMars and SMILE before joining the European Space Agency.
