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[ad_1] Russia patents space technology, uses robots for maintenance of orbital stations (Representative image: PTI) Russia has developed and patented a new technology that allows spacecraft to be launched automatically from an orbital station, Russian news agency TASS reported. This system also includes robotic maintenance features, making it the first of its kind in the world.The technology will be tested at the upcoming Russian Orbital Station (ROS), and later used in future lunar exploration missions.Russia’s first deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov informed President Vladimir Putin about the developments of this technology, emphasising at Russia’s need to transition to its own orbital station, module-by-module by 2030.The ROS “will become the world's first drone platform equipped with robots for its maintenance. This is a patented solution of the Russian Federation,” Manturov said during the meeting on Friday, as reported by PTI.The meeting […]

[ad_1] Sonia Gandhi (File photo) NEW DELHI: Senior Congress leader and former party president Sonia Gandhi experienced high blood pressure following which she underwent routine medical tests at a hospital in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu's advisor said on Saturday."She was taken to the hospital after she complained of high blood pressure. It was a routine check-up and she is going back home now," Naresh Chauhan, media advisor to CM Sukhu, told news agency PTI.The Congress parliamentary party chairperson arrived on a personal trip to Shimla along with her daughter Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday. They are staying in Priyanka's house at Chharabra, located on the outskirts of the popular hill station, the capital of Congress-ruled Himachal Pradesh.In February, Gandhi was admitted to Delhi's Sir Ganga Ram Hospital after experiencing stomach-related issues.The ex-Rae Bareli MP, who will […]

[ad_1] Bengaluru stampede: Compensation raised to Rs 25 Lakh; KSCA secretary, treasurer resign NEW DELHI: Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah has announced an increase in compensation for the families of those who died in the tragic stampede outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium to Rs 25 lakh each, up from the earlier Rs 10 lakh. The incident on June 4, during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) IPL victory celebration, claimed 11 lives and injured 56 others.The decision comes as part of the government's broader response to the tragedy, which has triggered public outrage over mismanagement and a lack of crowd control at the high-profile event.Retired HC judge to lead inquiryThe Karnataka government has constituted a one-man inquiry commission under retired High Court judge John Michael Cunha to investigate the circumstances leading to the stampede. The commission will identify lapses, omissions, and those responsible, […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: In a historic French Open final, Coco Gauff secured her maiden title on clay by defeating world number one Aryna Sabalenka with scores of 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-4 on Saturday.The world number two Gauff demonstrated resilience in a match filled with intense exchanges and shifting advantages to secure her second major championship, following her triumph at the 2023 US Open, where she similarly overcame Sabalenka after losing the first set.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!This match marked a significant occasion, being only the second top-ranked players' final in Paris in three decades, with the previous one occurring in 2013 between Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova.Following Sabalenka's errant backhand on the second match point, the 21-year-old American collapsed backwards, hands covering her face before resting on the clay court. She acknowledged Sabalenka at the […]

[ad_1] TOI correspondent from Washington: Elon Musk teased America about forming a new political party even as he dialled down from his spat with MAGA President Donald Trump, deleting a series of posts linking him to the late sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. The Musk climbdown came after Trump declined to engage in a phone call that mediators tried to initiate between the two, and instead threatened to cut off huge federal loans and subsidies to Musk's companies. "We'll take a look at everything. I look at everything. He’s got a lot (of) money. He gets a lot of subsidy. So we'll take a look at that. Only if it's fair. Only if it’s fair for him and for the country. I would certainly think about it. But it has to be fair,” Trump told reporters in an oblique hint that […]

[ad_1] File photo of Murshidabad violence (Pic credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: Haragobindo Das and his son Chandan Das were dragged out of their home and brutally killed with an axe in front of their family members during the communal violence that erupted in Murshidabad in April, police said in a chargesheet filed in the case.The police on Friday submitted a 900-page chargesheet before the Jangipur court, naming 13 accused in connection with the killings and the broader violence that rocked the district.According to the chargesheet, the victims, residents of Betbona village in Zafarabad, were among three people killed during the unrest, which broke out amid protests over the Waqf (Amendment) Act in the Muslim-majority district.Charges include murder, rioting, house-trespassThe 13 accused have been charged under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, including murder committed by a group, rioting, house-trespass, […]

[ad_1] (Image via Getty: Adam Jones) On June 7, Austin Elmore, Radio Talk Show Host at ESPN 1530 Cincinnati, shared Kenton County Jail Records with Cincinnati Bengals former cornerback Adam Jones’ photo and reasons for his arrest on X. Adam “Pacman” Jones was arrested on June 7 for alcohol intoxication in a public place(1st and 2nd offense), disorderly conduct (2nd degree), and assault of a 3rd-degree police officer or prob officer. Jones was arrested in Northern Kentucky and is currently in custody. He will be presented before the court on Monday, June 9 at 8:30 AM.Former Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Adam Jones was previously arrested in September 2023 for alcohol intoxication, terroristic threatening, and disorderly conductAdam “Pacman” Jones has been arrested before for alcohol intoxication and disorderly conduct. In September 2023, Felicia Jordan of WCPO 9 News, Cincinnati, reported Bengals CB […]

[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called for decisive global efforts to combat terrorism and those who enable it, during a meeting with visiting UK foreign secretary David Lammy. The talks took place amid strong British condemnation of the recent Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir.According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, Lammy “strongly condemned” the attack and expressed the UK’s firm support for India’s fight against cross-border terrorism. PM Modi, in turn, underlined the need for the international community to act firmly and collectively.“The UK Foreign Secretary strongly condemned the Pahalgam terror attack and expressed support for India’s fight against cross-border terrorism,” the statement read. “PM Modi underscored the need for decisive international action against terrorism and those who support it.”The two leaders also welcomed the successful conclusion of the long-pending India-UK Free Trade Agreement […]

[ad_1] File Photo: Republican lawmaker Mary Miller (Picture credit: X/@RepMaryMiller) The TOI correspondent from Washington: A racist Republican lawmaker known for making inflammatory statements is under fire after misidentifying a Sikh religious leader as Muslim and declaring he should never have been allowed to deliver the morning prayer in Congress in a country she falsely claimed was "founded as a Christian nation."“It’s deeply troubling that a Muslim was allowed to lead prayer in the House of Representatives this morning. This should never have been allowed to happen. America was founded as a Christian nation, and I believe our government should reflect that truth, not drift further…” Illinois lawmaker Mary Miller said in a now-deleted post, after she had corrected the religious identity.The remark embarrassed the Republican Party beyond its racist MAGA base, particularly since it was a GOP Congressman who […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday responded to the Election Commission of India's (ECI) statement rejecting his allegations of "match-fixing" in elections. Gandhi, in a post on X, said the "dear EC" should answer the questions raised in his article instead of issuing "unsigned, evasive notes."Responding to election commission of India's (ECI) statement, Gandhi said, "Dear EC, you are a Constitutional body. Releasing unsigned, evasive notes to intermediaries is not the way to respond to serious questions."The leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha further noted, "If you have nothing to hide, answer the questions in my article and prove it by: Publishing consolidated, digital, machine-readable voter rolls for the most recent elections to the Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabhas of all states including Maharashtra. Releasing all post-5pm CCTV footage from Maharashtra polling booths.""Evasion won’t protect your […]