Akshita Kapoor

[ad_1] Representative Image. (AP Photo/Valerie Gonzalez) Starbase, Texas, a small town closely tied to Elon Musk’s SpaceX, has issued a warning to some residents that they may “lose the right to continue using” their properties as they currently do, according to a memo obtained by CNBC. The town, located in Cameron County near the Gulf Coast, is proposing a new zoning ordinance and a comprehensive citywide map, potentially reshaping the community’s landscape to accommodate SpaceX’s expanding operations.The notice, sent to property owners within a proposed “Mixed Use District,” outlines plans to permit a blend of “residential, office, retail, and small-scale service uses” in the area. This shift could transform the town, which currently spans just 1.6 square miles and serves primarily as a hub for SpaceX’s ambitious Starship rocket program. The proposed zoning changes aim to integrate commercial and service-oriented […]

[ad_1] BHUBANESWAR/KENDRAPADA: Odisha BJP Mahila Morcha secretary Itishree Jena (42) and her elder son are among eight tourists missing after the vehicle in which they were travelling plummeted nearly 1,000 feet into the Teesta river in Sikkim on Thursday evening. One person died in the accident which took place between Chungthang and Munshithang.Of the 11 people in the ill-fated vehicle, six were Itishree's family members and four were from Tripura. The driver was a local. Besides Itishree and her son Sahil (20), her brother Ajit Nayak (45) and his wife Sunita (43) are also missing along with those from Tripura. The identity of the deceased is yet to be ascertained. Itishree's younger son Sairaj (17) and Ajit's son Swayam Supratim (19) survived and are undergoing treatment in a Sikkim hospital, Mangan superintendent of police Sonam Detchu Bhutia said. "One of […]

[ad_1] Far-right activist and Donald Trump ally Laura Loomer has sparked outrage by targeting Zohran Mamdani, a New York mayoral hopeful and son of Indian filmmaker Mira Nair, with a post warning, “Get ready for another 9/11.”Loomer, who has previously run for Congress and is known for her incendiary rhetoric, posted online that a “pro HAMAS Muslim socialist is about to be the next Mayor of NYC,” referring to Mamdani.Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist and current state Assembly member from Queens, has been gaining attention as a progressive candidate with growing support among young voters and immigrant communities. According to The New York Times, he has surged in fundraising and public interest, thanks to a campaign that focuses on cost-of-living issues, including free buses and rent freezes, and that appeals to voters who feel overlooked by the political establishment.But his […]

[ad_1] Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman NEW DELHI: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday endorsed the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) for its detailed clarification on social media allegations surrounding delays and alleged corruption in GST registration processing.Her remarks came after a Twitter user posted screenshot of posted accusations by a LinkedIn user alleging that they had not received GST registration despite a 20-day wait. The post claimed corruption in the GST registration process.The Central Board of Indirect Taxes (CBIC) responded in detail countering the allegation to which Sitharaman wrote: “To provide service to the taxpayer is our duty. While so serving the taxpayers, transparency and integrity are crucial in earning their trust and confidence. Confident that the Board and the field formations will remain sensitive and responsive.”Meanwhile, the CBIC's clarification, citing specific case details. It stated that […]

[ad_1] Hardik Pandya and Shubman Gill at the toss. (Pic credit: IPL) Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill has put an end to swirling rumours of a rift with Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya following a viral video from the IPL 2025 Eliminator. On the evening of May 31, Gill took to Instagram to share photos of himself smiling with Pandya, accompanied by a clear message: “Nothing but love. (Don’t believe everything you see on the internet) @hardikpandya93.”Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The story, though brief, was enough to calm fans and dismiss speculation that the two Indian stars were not on good terms. Gill’s post served as a public clarification that there is mutual respect between the two players and that the perceived tension may have been exaggerated online.The controversy began after a video clip from […]

[ad_1] Bihar Board announces Class 10, 12 compartment and special exam results 2025 BSEB 10th, 12th compartmental result 2025: The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has officially declared the results for the Class 10 and Class 12 Compartmental and Special Examinations 2025. The announcement was made by BSEB Chairman Anand Kishor on the official website results.biharboardonline.com. Students who appeared for these exams can now check and download their results online. The exams were held for students who either failed in one or two subjects or opted to improve their scores.Overall, the results reveal varying pass percentages across different categories. The Class 12 compartment exam recorded a pass percentage of 61.13%, while the special exam for Class 12 stood at 55.31%. For Class 10, the special exam pass percentage was 52.20%, whereas the compartment exam pass percentage was significantly lower at […]

[ad_1] Rahul Tewatia and Jasprit Bumrah A high-stakes IPL 2025 Eliminator between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans took an intense turn on Friday, not just for the cricket but for a fiery mid-pitch exchange between Jasprit Bumrah and Rahul Tewatia. While Mumbai sealed a thrilling 20-run win to book a spot in Qualifier 2 against Punjab Kings, the moment between the two Indian players became a talking point.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The flashpoint came in the 18th over of Gujarat's tense run chase. Tewatia launched Bumrah for a massive six over deep mid-wicket, sending a jolt through MI’s camp. But the very next delivery saw a swing and a miss, followed by another failed attempt where Tewatia only managed a leg bye. As he rushed to the non-striker's end, he muttered something under his breath […]

[ad_1] Karun Nair raises his bat after scoring a double century against England Lions for India A. Karun Nair brought up a double century on Day 2 of the unofficial Test between India A and England Lions at Canterbury on Saturday. Nair brought up the mark with a boundary in the 101st over of India A's innings. This is the fourth occasion on which Nair scored 200 runs or more in a single innings. His highest First-Class score is 328, achieved while playing for Karnataka against Tamil Nadu during the 2015/16 season. Nair is also the second Indian batter, following Virender Sehwag, to record a triple century in Test cricket. Prior to this, his top score for India A was an unbeaten 114 against South Africa A in 2015.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Nair, included in […]