Blue Origin successfully launched its New Glenn rocket, showcasing reusable booster technology with a vertical landing. This achievement, acknowledged by Elon Musk, comes amidst ongoing regulatory disputes between Amazon and SpaceX concerning satellite proposals. Both companies are vying for FCC approval for large satellite constellations, highlighting a competitive landscape in space infrastructure.
A local politician, reportedly upset over not being invited to a cricket tournament’s final, drove a tractor onto the pitch in Dharangaon, India, and vandalized it. The shocking incident, captured on video, rendered the field unplayable, forcing the match to be called off. While police intervened, organisers opted not to file a formal complaint.
Mumbai Indians received a positive update on Rohit Sharma’s fitness ahead of their IPL 2026 clash against Gujarat Titans on Monday. Coach Paras Mhambrey confirmed Rohit is fit and batting in the nets, though a final decision on his participation is pending. His return could be crucial for MI’s struggling campaign.
The FBI and Justice Department are accelerating hiring and relaxing some requirements to combat significant staff shortages. These changes include shorter training programs and waiving certain assessments for internal promotions. Officials assert these measures streamline processes without lowering standards, though some express concerns about potential impacts on recruit and leadership quality.
The Pakistan Cricket Board acknowledged no formal contract was sent to Blessing Muzarabani for the PSL but defended his two-year ban, citing a verbal agreement. Muzarabani’s agent refuted this, stating a contract is needed for an NOC, and called the ban excessive. The dispute arose after Muzarabani opted for the IPL over the PSL.
A shocking incident unfolded near Pamurayi village where a 17-year-old student was brutally murdered by his uncle. Driven by suspicion of an illicit affair with his wife, the uncle allegedly lured the boy to an isolated factory. Following a heated argument, the enraged uncle attacked the teenager with beer bottles and cement bricks, leading to
Ashok Sharma is being touted as the next big thing from India’s fast bowling stable. But in his village, Rampura, on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, around 35 km from Rajasthan’s capital Jaipur, his family speaks about his biggest dream — the blue jersey. Ashok Sharma has picked up six wickets in five matches this season so
AI expert Yann LeCun disagrees with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s forecast of AI eliminating many entry-level jobs. LeCun suggests economists are better equipped to analyze technological impacts on employment. Amodei previously warned AI could replace a significant portion of white-collar roles within five years, calling AI a general labor substitute.
As Mamata Banerjee seeks a fourth straight term, SIR — which has deleted or put under adjudication one in 10 of the state’s voters — has eclipsed incumbency, recasting Bengal’s election as a struggle over identity and exclusion
