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How Nasa plans to send astronauts around the Moon and what will they do over 10 days

Nasa is set to launch its first crewed Moon mission in over 50 years with Artemis II. Here’s how the astronauts will travel, what they will test in deep space, and why the mission is critical for the future

Did Tyler Robinson not kill Charlie Kirk? Analysis of the bullet fired has raised questions

The defence team of Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old arrested for allegedly killing Charlie Kirk last September, has claimed that analysis of the bullet used to shoot the conservative activist did not match the rifle tied to the suspect. Prosecutors assert that Robinson has confessed to his father and romantic partner that he murdered Kirk

A 'Naxal-free' nation: How India delivered a fatal blow to ‘Red Terror’

India has dismantled the decades-long Maoist movement. On Monday, a day before the government’s March 31 deadline for stamping out Left-Wing Extremist violence, Union Home Minister Amit Shah told the Lok Sabha that the country has become ‘Naxal-free’. From killings to surrenders, here's how the State brought the collapse of the Red Corridor

Canada’s language politics: How an English-only message cost airline CEO his job

Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau’s retirement follows backlash over an English-only condolence video after a fatal crash in New York. The controversy reignited Canada’s language politics, with Prime Minister Mark Carney saying that the next chief of the airline should be bilingual

How deadly drink exposed meth network tied to Indira Gandhi killer’s nephew

New Zealand’s largest meth bust was uncovered after a man died from drinking contaminated beer, revealing a drug network run by Baltej Singh. The Indian-origin kingpin is the nephew of Satwant Singh, one of the bodyguards who assassinated Indira Gandhi in 1984

New Income Tax rules to kick in from April 1: How your take-home salary will be affected

The new financial year is about to begin, and big changes are expected to kick in. From April 1, the New Income Tax Act 2025 and the new Labour Code will come into effect. This will bring noticeable differences in your salary slips, as well as the way you pay your taxes

Trump has hinted 12 times that Iran war will end. So, why hasn’t it?

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed the Iran war is over, but Tehran’s defiance and the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz tell a different story. Here’s why the conflict continues and what it will take to end it

Inside Isfahan, the city home to Iran’s nuclear facilities, hit by US bunker busters

The US has dropped 1,000-kg bunker-bursting bombs on an ammunition depot in Isfahan, Iran. The city is of strategic importance to the country; it houses one of Iran’s military airbases as well as three uranium enrichment sites

Did Hegseth’s broker attempt to purchase defence funds before Iran war?

A reported attempt by a broker linked to US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to invest in a defence-focused ETF before the Iran conflict has sparked outrage. Though the deal never materialised, its timing has raised questions about market activity ahead of key US military decisions

Another embarrassment for Pakistan? Why Islamabad may flop in its role as mediator between Iran and US

Pakistan has pitched itself as a key broker between the US and Iran in efforts to end the West Asia war. It even held high-stakes discussions with Egypt, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia to lay the groundwork for possible talks between Washington and Tehran. But the Islamic Republic has rejected Islamabad’s efforts, saying ‘Pakistan’s forums are their own’

Inside the ‘massive military complex’ being built beneath Trump’s White House ballroom

US President Donald Trump has revealed that the military is building a massive complex beneath the White House ballroom. The underground bunker costs close to $400 million (around Rs 3,790 crore)

Could Iran drone strike on oil tanker near Dubai trigger an environmental disaster?

A Kuwaiti oil tanker carrying 2 million barrels of crude was hit by a suspected Iranian drone near Dubai, damaging its hull and sparking a fire. While the blaze was contained, authorities are warning of a possible oil spill amid rising Gulf tensions and volatile global oil markets

H-1B visa rules change from April 1: What applicants must know

Planning to apply for an H-1B visa soon? Rules change from April 2026. Here's what you should know

Why has Spain closed its airspace to US planes amid the Iran war?

Spain has closed its airspace to US planes involved in the Iran conflict, reasserting its opposition to Washington’s operations against the Islamic Republic. This move complicates America’s military campaign against Tehran and is likely to drive a bigger wedge between the two Nato allies