Ajeet Kumar

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket piece is on an unintentional collision course with the moon's Einstein Crater, highlighting growing concerns about space junk. While posing no danger, the rare impact offers minor scientific interest for researchers.

Two Indian-Americans, incumbent Pramila Jayapal (Democrat) and challenger Nirav Sheth (Republican), will compete in Washington state's 7th Congressional District in November. Jayapal, a five-term member, secured a dominant win in the primary against Sheth, who is running for the first time.

A major aviation disaster was averted at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport when a commercial plane took off as Marine One approached, violating safety protocols. Both the NTSB and FAA are investigating the incident, which occurred despite rules implemented after a previous fatal collision.

Sajeeb Wazed Joy warned that rising extremism in Bangladesh, with Al-Qaeda operatives speaking publicly, poses a significant security challenge to India, likening Bangladesh to "another Pakistan." Meanwhile, his mother Sheikh Hasina vowed to return to Bangladesh in December to restore democracy, despite risks of imprisonment, calling India a "great friend."

Mexican social media influencer Cesar Gastelum was fatally shot during a livestream in Culiacan, Sinaloa, by gunmen on a motorcycle. Authorities link the killing to cartel violence, highlighting a disturbing trend of targeting influencers in the region.

India's approach to Bangladesh is shifting from strategic patience to a more assertive stance, signaled by Sheikh Hasina's recent press conference in Delhi. This change suggests New Delhi is ready to engage more proactively in its eastern neighborhood, potentially impacting future relations with Dhaka.

US VP JD Vance called PM Modi to discuss strengthening India-US strategic ties across trade, defence, and energy, amid regional tensions. The leaders also reaffirmed cooperation in emerging technologies and critical minerals, with PM Modi congratulating Vance on his son's birth.

A helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro killed four people, including three Colombian tourists from the same family who were celebrating a 15th birthday. The incident, which occurred in Tijuca National Park, is the second helicopter accident in the city in recent weeks, prompting calls for increased safety monitoring.

Iran's Mehr News released an undated video of Mojtaba Khamenei, aiming to counter Israeli media claims and mounting speculation about his critical health. This comes amidst his prolonged absence from public view and reports of injuries from earlier strikes.

Abdul Ghafoori, 32, has been arrested in Toronto, Canada, seven months after his Indian-origin partner, Himanshi Khurana, 30, was found murdered. He faces first-degree murder charges in a case described as intimate partner violence.