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  Sunita Williams likely to face health crisis upon return to Earth: Muscle loss to vision issues

  March 18, 2025 13:15 IST

  Sunita Williams and Butch Willmore may face health-related issues due to factors like microgravity, isolation, and radiation. These may end up having impact on bones, muscles, can even be detrimental to mental health.

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  NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams to earn this much amount for nine-month stay in space

  March 18, 2025 12:35 IST

  NASA Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are finally returning to Earth, after spending over nine months at the International Space Station (ISS).

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  Sunita Williams' return to Earth after 9 months in space: Check landing time, other key details

  March 18, 2025 12:23 IST

  Sunita Williams' return to Earth: NASA will provide live coverage of the SpaceX Crew-9 'Dragon Freedom' capsule carrying the four astronauts back to Earth from the International Space Station. Willams and Wilmore had launched to the ISS on June 5 on a Boeing Starliner spacecraft.

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  Israel hits Gaza with waves of airstrikes, killing at least 413 after truce talks stall

  March 18, 2025 15:57 IST

  The latest strikes by Israel on Gaza is reported to have killed at least 413 people. Netanyahu said he ordered the strikes because of a lack of progress in talks to extend the ceasefire.

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  China conducts massive drills near Taiwan, blames statements from US, Taiwanese leaders for move

  March 18, 2025 11:46 IST

  In response to Chinese military drills, Taiwan deployed aircraft, navy ships and coastal anti-ship missile defences. Taiwanese Defence Ministry has called the Chinese exercise 'unusual'.

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  Tulsi Gabbard slams Bangladesh over 'minority persecution', irked Dhaka reacts this way..

  March 18, 2025 10:20 IST

  Tulsi Gabbard's comments on 'minority persecution' has drew reaction from Bangladesh. In its reaction, Dhaka said that Gabbard's comments paint an entire nation with a "broad and unjustified brush."

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  Sunita Williams safely returns to Earth, out of SpaceX capsule, now being sent for rehabilitation

  March 19, 2025 5:35 IST

  After 286 days in space, NASA astronaut Sunita Williams and her crew returns to Earth aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule.

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  Donald Trump revokes Secret Service protection for Joe Biden's children Hunter, Ashley

  March 18, 2025 8:07 IST

  Trump claimed that 18 Secret Service agents are assigned to Hunter Biden's security while on a vacation in South Africa this week, describing it as "ridiculous."

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  Israel carries out airstrikes in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria, over 200 people killed

  March 18, 2025 9:27 IST

  Israel has blocked all food, medicine, fuel and other supplies from entering Gaza, it demands Hamas to accept changes in the two sides' ceasefire deal.

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  Earthquake of magnitude 6 strikes near Masohi, Indonesia

  March 18, 2025 0:02 IST

  There have been no immediate reports of casualties or damage. Authorities are monitoring the situation, and further details are awaited. Residents in the affected areas are advised to stay alert for possible aftershocks.

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  'Dance between dragon, elephant': China welcomes PM Modi's 'positive' remarks on Sino-India ties

  March 17, 2025 18:43 IST

  China has welcomed PM Modi's recent remarks on Sino-India relations, calling for a cooperative approach between the two nations. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning emphasised that Modi's comments align with China's vision for stability and progress in the region.

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  Who are Yemen's Houthi rebels? Key facts as US intensifies strikes on Iran-backed group

  March 17, 2025 17:53 IST

  The US has launched a series of airstrikes on Yemen’s Houthi rebels, killing 53 and escalating tensions with Iran. The strikes follow months of Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping, prompting Trump to pledge "overwhelming lethal force" to secure global trade routes.

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  Kremlin confirms Putin-Trump call on Tuesday amid Ukraine peace efforts

  March 17, 2025 16:48 IST

  US President Donald Trump will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday to discuss efforts to end the Ukraine war. The Kremlin has confirmed the call, but details remain undisclosed. European allies are wary of Trump's approach amid geopolitical tensions.

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  Tulsi Gabbard on Donald Trump's tariff threat to India: 'Direct dialogue happening at the top'

  March 17, 2025 15:39 IST

  Tulsi Gabbard, US Director of National Intelligence, said that both President Trump and PM Modi are looking for a good solution on tariff matter.

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  Donald Trump shares PM Modi's podcast with Lex Fridman on his 'Truth' social platform

  March 17, 2025 13:15 IST

  In the podcast, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on diverse issues, including artificial intelligence (AI), cricket, football, China, US President Donald Trump, Pakistan, and his early life.

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  Donald Trump to speak to Putin tomorrow on Ukraine peace deal: 'Will see if we can end war'

  March 17, 2025 11:08 IST

  Donald Trump said he will \see if he can have something to announce maybe by Tuesday. "I will be speaking to President Putin on Tuesday,” Trump said.

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  NASA confirms Sunita Williams' return date to earth after nine-month, shares splashdown time

  March 17, 2025 7:59 IST

  Astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita Williams are set to return to Earth after nearly 300 days in space, far exceeding their original 8-day mission plan.

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  Donald Trump signs executive order to dismantle state-funded news agency Voice of America: Report

  March 17, 2025 7:15 IST

  Earlier on March 14, Trump signed an executive order to dismantle seven government offices, including the United States Agency for Global Media, the parent company of Voice of America (VOA) and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.

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  Devastating weather sweeps US, leaving 37 dead amid tornadoes, wildfires and dust storms

  March 17, 2025 6:51 IST

  Severe weather, including tornadoes, wildfires, and dust storms, has devastated multiple US states, leaving at least 37 dead. Authorities warn of continued risks as residents assess the widespread destruction.

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  Pope Francis' first photo released by Vatican since hospitalisation, seen attending Mass in Chapel

  March 17, 2025 6:42 IST

  In the image, the 88-year-old Pope is seen wearing a stole, a vestment worn while concelebrating Mass. Pope Francis has been battling pneumonia at the hospital in Rome.

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  Lex Fridman terms podcast with PM Modi 'most powerful' conversation, says was fasting for interview

  March 16, 2025 18:07 IST

  Fridman sharing his experience about the podcast said that it was one of the most moving and powerful experiences of his life. The AI researcher also revealed that he had been fasting for two days in “honour of the conversation”.

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  PM Modi's message to Pakistan on Lex Fridman podcast: 'Any attempt to foster peace was met with..'

  March 16, 2025 18:24 IST

  In a message to Pakistan, PM Modi on podcast with Lex Fridman said that people of Pakistan want peace, and thus 'wisdom should prevail over the country'.

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  Chinese fighter jet crashes during training mission near Hainan province

  March 16, 2025 17:29 IST

  Notably, the Chinese military remains highly secretive and rarely reports on accidents. The crash is reported to have occurred near a town on China's southernmost island province of Hainan.

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  My strength lies in 1.4 billion Indians: PM Modi on Lex Fridman podcast | VIDEO

  March 16, 2025 18:53 IST

  PM Narendra Modi, in a conversation with podcaster Lex Fridman, said whenever we speak of peace, world listens to us because India is land of Gautam Buddha and Mahatma Gandhi. He said his strength comes not from his name but from the support of 1.4 billion Indians and the nation’s cultural heritage.

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  Columbia student Ranjani Srinivasan flees US: How she managed to escape amid immigration crackdown

  March 16, 2025 17:11 IST

  Ranjani Srinivasan, Indian student who was pursuing doctoral degree at the Columbia University, had to flee the United States after her student visa was revoked by the Department of State.

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  Massive fire breaks out in North Macedonia's nightclub; 51 killed, 100 injured

  March 16, 2025 14:51 IST

  The fire in southern town of Kocani in North Macedonia has killed 51 people and injured 100 others. The interior minister said that the clubgoers used pyrotechnics, which would have caused the roof to catch fire.

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  Pakistan: Bomb explodes near bus carrying security forces; kills 5, injures 10 in Balochistan

  March 16, 2025 15:00 IST

  A bomb exploded near a bus carrying security forces in Pakistan's restive southwestern region of Balochistan's Naushki. The incident is reported to have killed 5 security personnel, injuring 10 others.

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  Zambia's river 'dies' overnight as dead fish wash up on banks; environmentalists blame Chinese mine

  March 16, 2025 13:17 IST

  Kafue river serves as the major water way in the southern African country of Zambia. The Zambian government has deployed helicopters to drop lime into the water to counteract the acid and roll back the damage caused by the Chinese-owned mine.