‘Visible from space’: Astronaut shares orbital view of Mecca from 400kms above earth; picture goes viral

Nasa astronaut Don Pettit has captivated the internet with a striking photograph taken from space, showing the Saudi Arabian city of Mecca shimmering against the night. The orbital image reveals a brilliant central glow visible distinctly even from 400 kilometres above Earth.Don Pettit shared the image highlighting “Islam’s holiest city” being visible even from space….

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Amid operational chaos IndiGo’s Medina-Hyderabad flight gets bomb threat; makes emergency landing in Ahmedabad | Ahmedabad News

AHMEDABAD: A Indigo flight travelling from Medina to Hyderabad was forced to make an emergency landing in Ahmedabad on Thursday following a suspected bomb threat, airport officials said.The flight had 180 passengers and 6 crew members, airport sources told news agency ANI. Over 70 IndiGo Flights Cancelled Across India as Crew Shortage Triggers Massive Disruption…

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‘Govt doesn’t want us to meet’: Rahul Gandhi’s big charge amid Putin’s India visit; cites Vajpayee–Manmohan era | India News

NEW DELHI: Hours before Russian President Vladimir Putin’s arrival in New Delhi, Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday criticised the Modi-led Centre, saying it no longer follows the tradition of allowing foreign dignitaries to meet the Leader of Opposition, a practice observed during the tenures of former prime ministers Atal Bihari Vajpayee…

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Putin’s India visit: From private dinner with PM Modi to Rajghat visit — what’s on the itinerary | India News

NEW DELHI: Russian President Vladimir Putin lands in India on Thursday for his first visit in four years, kicking off the trip with a private dinner hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit, taking place amid a rapidly evolving global order and ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, is expected to put economic cooperation at the centre…

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Why Hindi becomes a flashpoint on Mumbai locals? Teen’s death sparks big political storm | Mumbai News

Why Hindi becomes a flashpoint on Mumbai locals Last month, a 19-year-old youth ended his life allegedly after an altercation involving Marathi language during his commute. While the financial capital remains a melting pot, it’s the nature of travel on the local train that’s under lens for sparking discord over lingoWhat was once routine jostling…

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H-1B visa row: Trump admin orders enhanced vetting for applicants — what are the new requirements?

The Trump administration announced on Wednesday that it had increased vetting of H-1B visa applicants for highly skilled workers, instructing that anyone involved in “censorship” of free speech should be considered for rejection, according to an internal State Department memo.H-1B visas allow US employers to hire foreign workers in specialty fields and are crucial for…

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‘Kill all’ for ‘martyrdom’: How Pakistani immigrant allegedly planned to attack US University of Delaware police campus – details

Source: New Castle County Police A Pakistan-origin man studying at the University of Delaware was arrested after police discovered a large collection of guns, ammunition and body armour, along with a manifesto that allegedly described plans to “kill all” and seek “martyrdom” in a mass shooting on the University campus, The New York Post reported.Police…

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