Shubhanshu Shukla on the ISS can be spotted over Indian skies; here’s how, when and where to see through your naked eye

Indians have a unique opportunity to see the International Space Station (ISS) as it passes over India, carrying astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla. Visible to the naked eye, the ISS will appear as a bright, fast-moving star. Several viewing opportunities are available in July, with tracking apps like ‘Spot the Station’ and ‘ISS Detector’ providing precise timings…

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Bharat Bandh 2025: Will schools, colleges & govt offices be closed on July 9? Here is what we know so far

A nationwide Bharat Bandh on July 9, 2025, called by 10 central trade unions and farmers’ organisations, will protest against government policies deemed “anti-worker” and “pro-corporate.” While schools, colleges, and government offices are expected to remain open, disruptions in banking, public transport, and postal services are likely. Power sector employees and farmers are also participating….

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IND vs ENG: Brendon McCullum joins Ben Stokes in calling Edgbaston surface ‘subcontinent-type,’ wants ‘spicy’ pitch at Lord’s

Following a heavy defeat in the second Test, England coach Brendon McCullum has requested a faster, bouncier pitch for the upcoming Lord’s Test. This comes after both McCullum and captain Ben Stokes acknowledged misreading the Edgbaston pitch, describing it as a “subcontinent-type” surface that favored India’s bowlers.

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Ash blankets villages as Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi erupts again; lava, gas clouds travel 5km; Bali flights disrupted

Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki in Indonesia erupted for a second day, blanketing villages with ash and spewing lava. Over 10,000 residents have been affected, with schools closed and airports shut down. The volcano is on high alert, and authorities are distributing masks while monitoring the situation closely, describing it as one of the most powerful…

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Tesla loses $68 billion in a single day after CEO Elon Musk announced America Party; analyst say ‘there is broader sense of exhaustion…’

Elon Musk’s foray into politics with the formation of the America Party has spooked Tesla investors, leading to a significant stock decline. Tesla shares plummeted by nearly 7% on Monday, wiping out over $68 billion in market capitalization. Concerns are mounting that Musk’s political involvement is diverting his attention and negatively impacting Tesla’s performance, further…

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