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NASA Conducts First-Ever Medical Evacuation, Brings Four Astronauts Back Early from ISS
San Diego, 15 January 2026: In a historic first, NASA has carried out a medical evacuation from space, bringing four astronauts back to Earth from the International Space Station (ISS) ahead of schedule. The decision marked a significant moment in NASA’s 65-year history of human spaceflight, as the mission was shortened by nearly a month due to medical reasons, even though the crew was originally expected to remain in orbit until mid-February 2026. The four astronauts — representing the United...
Wholesale Inflation Turns Positive, Rises to 0.83% in December on Price Uptick
New Delhi | January 14, 2026 India’s wholesale price inflation showed a marginal rise in December 2025, reaching 0.83%, marking the second consecutive month of upward movement, according to government data released on Wednesday. This comes after two months of deflation, with wholesale prices contracting by 0.32% in November and 1.21% in October. The return to positive territory signals a gradual firming up of prices across key sectors of the economy. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry...
Iran Crisis Intensifies as Protest Death Toll Tops 2,500; Trump Warns Tehran, Says ‘Help Is on the Way’
Tehran / Washington DC | January 14, 2026 Iran is witnessing one of its deadliest phases of unrest in recent years, with human rights activists claiming that the death toll from nationwide protests has crossed 2,500. While Iranian state media has acknowledged a large number of casualties, authorities have blamed armed and extremist groups for the violence. In a limited relaxation of restrictions, the government has allowed citizens to make outgoing international phone calls after days of isolation,...
PSLV-C62 Suffers Third-Stage Glitch, Casting Uncertainty Over ISRO’s First Mission of 2026
Sriharikota | January 12, 2026 India’s space programme faced an early setback in 2026 after ISRO’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, PSLV-C62, encountered a critical anomaly during the third stage of its flight, leaving the fate of all 16 satellites onboard unclear. The rocket lifted off at 10:18 am from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, carrying the Earth Observation Satellite EOS-N1 (Anvesha) along with 15 co-passenger satellites from India and abroad. According to ISRO Chairman...
Swami Vivekananda’s Legacy Celebrated on National Youth Day 2026: Lessons for India’s Next Generation
India | 12 January 2026 India commemorates National Youth Day on 12th January 2026, celebrating the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, one of the nation’s greatest spiritual leaders, philosophers, and social reformers. Born Narendranath Datta on 12 January 1863 in Kolkata, West Bengal, Vivekananda emerged as a beacon of youth empowerment, education, and national pride. His father, Vishwanath Datta, was a scholar and lawyer, while his mother, Bhuvaneshwari Devi, instilled in him strong moral...
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