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UAE astronaut images Cyclone Biparjoy from space
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the cyclone Biparjoy, meaning "destruction" in bengali, is all set to make a landfall at Saurashtra and Kutch coasts and adjoining Pakistan coasts between Mandvi (Gujarat) and Karachi (Pakistan) near Jakhau Port (Gujarat) by Thursday evening. "Here are some pictures of the cyclone Biparjoy forming in the Arabian Sea that I clicked over two days from the International Space Station," he wrote on Twitter.
Musk says SpaceX will launch Starship in about 2 months
On Twitter Musk was requested for an update on Starship. The next test would be in "6 to 8 weeks", the SpaceX chief replied. A similar timeline was laid out by Musk in late April, where on Twitter Spaces he stated that the launch pad and the next Starship vehicle should be ready to launch in six to eight weeks.
Boris Johnson deliberately misled Parliament over Covid lockdown breaches: Inquiry
The report by the Privileges Committee found that Johnson "committed a serious contempt" of Parliament when, after the so-called "Partygate" scandal which revealed that illegal gatherings took place at Downing Street, the former Prime Minister told the House that lockdown rules were followed at all times, CNN reported.
UK knife attack: Indian-origin teen tried to get inside a house before collapsing
The woman, requesting anonymity, said she and her family were away for the night, but were told about the tragedy on Wednesday morning. She went back to the house and "that's when I was told I was not allowed in, because that's where it happened".
UN unanimously backs India's proposal for monument to honour peacekeepers
The UN General Assembly on Wednesday adopted a resolution proposed by India and co-sponsored by 190 members to create the peacekeepers' memorial that India's Permanent Representative Ruchira Kamboj said will "ensure that their sacrifice is not forgotten, their memories are honoured".
'Extremely fierce battles' rage in Ukraine as counter-offensive continues
In a social media post late Wednesday, Maliar said that Ukrainian troops had advanced around the key city of Bakhmut, which has for months been at the heart of fierce fighting, reports the BBC. She said soldiers advanced by 200m to 500m towards the city, as well as advancing 300m to 500m in the southern Zaporizhzhia province.
Genuine students victimised by fraud won't face deportation: Canada minister
Going humanitarian, he announced that the genuine students would be issued a Temporary Resident Permit. "We recognise the immense contributions that international students make to our country, and we are committed to providing a path to Canada that is honest and transparent," Fraser said in a statement. Asking the futy students to be alert and not to become the victims of fraud, he said all applicants must continue to ensure that, before applying for a study permit, they do their research, have an acceptance letter from a Designated Learning Institutions (DLI).
On violations of Hindu temples, spokesperson says Guterres concerned about attacks on places of worship
Earlier, Guterres, in remarks to the Security Council focused only on the three Abrahamic religions, saying: "Around the world, we are witnessing a groundswell of xenophobia, racism and intolerance, violent misogyny, anti-Muslim hatred, virulent anti-Semitism, and attacks on minority Christian communities."
India denounces attacks on all religions, calls for inclusive dialogue to fight bigotry
India's Permanent Representative Ruchira Kamboj said on Wednesday that India was deeply concerned over "the growing increase in attacks on religious places, including churches, gurdwaras, monasteries, mosques, temples, synagogues and other religious sites". "This is the time for us to work together to strengthen human fraternity and to intensify our efforts in building a culture of peace.
India offers Pakistan 'utmost sympathy' for its ignorance, non-comprehension of peace culture
In a voice dripping with sarcasm, she blew off a Pakistani attack on India at the General Assembly on Wednesday saying: "We have nothing but the utmost sympathy for such a mindset that utters falsehoods repeatedly, arising undeniably out of ignorance, and a total lack of appreciation for a culture of peace." Although she did not name Pakistan, Kamboj said: "Most regrettably, we've heard some deeply distorted and inaccurate not to mention malicious remarks from a delegate."
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