Astronauts conducted a spacewalk outside the International Space Station (ISS) lasting 6 hours and 23 minutes. The crew was unable to replace an antenna during this mission segment. The current installation required replacement, but time constraints prevented the swap. This necessary repair will have to be attempted during a future spacewalk. Mission control is planning subsequent EVA activities to complete the task. 🛰️
Marvell has provided Google with the option to purchase a significant stake in a custom chip deal. This opportunity involves a substantial investment in the advanced semiconductor partnership. The deal is valued at $12.2 billion and has been set for consideration. This move is part of the ongoing push for next-generation hardware innovation. Future negotiations will determine the final terms of the acquisition. 🤖
india A Dalit research scholar, Anagha Sasi, has been protesting at Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University in Tirur since August 15. She accuses Assistant Professor Arun Babu V of caste bias and hindering her PhD research since March 2024. Anagha alleges she was forced to clean labs and denied lab access for over two years, despite receiving a KSCSTE Fellowship in 2024. The professor denies these claims, stating he is not her formal supervisor and that an SC/ST cell inquiry dismissed her allegations. She has filed complaints with authorities since August 2025.
world A 700-year-old English church, St Wilfrid's, was facing closure due to repair costs. Reverend Jane Lee found nine gold Britannia coins hidden under the altar in Melling, near Lancaster. The coins, minted in 1999, were sold for nearly £30,000. This unexpected donation offers a crucial starting point for major fundraising efforts. Now, a community campaign is underway to secure the larger investment needed to save the historic building. ⛪
business Hamalis staged a protest in Hubballi on Wednesday demanding an immediate revision and implementation of minimum wages for piece-rate loading and unloading work. The workers, affiliated with APMC Hamali Workers Union, marched from Basaveshwar Circle to the APMC office at Amargol. They submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar regarding the issue. The union leaders criticized the Cabinet sub-committee and demanded a scientific minimum wage rate instead. They also sought welfare boards, social security benefits, and better working conditions for the workers.
A significant market cap increase was observed, rising from Rs 3 crore to Rs 4925 crore. This change was uncovered by SEBI, specifically in relation to fund rotation activities. The data points highlight a massive jump in valuation over a specific period. SEBI is now scrutinizing these fund movements to understand the exact mechanism used. Further investigations are expected to clarify the nature of this financial maneuver. 📊
Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu released ₹200 crore to families displaced by the Veligonda project on Wednesday. This payment brings the total compensation to Veligonda oustees to ₹518 crore across all tranches. Under the One-Time Settlement (OTS), ₹318 crore was already paid to 2,557 families who built their own homes. Naidu assured that the remaining compensation funds would be released soon to the affected families. The project is set to benefit drought-prone areas, with completion targeted by August 2026. 💧
entertainment The celebrated tusker Abhimanyu, a long-time member of the Mysuru Dasara jumbo squad, might get a royal send-off. Rural Development Minister Eshwar B. Khandre urged Forest Minister Ramalinga Reddy to let him join the Vijayadashami procession. Abhimanyu, who is 60 years old, carried the 750-kg golden howdah six times over 25 years. His fans are disappointed by the decision to retire him from Dasara duties this year. Khandre suggested including him as the Nishane Aane for a dignified farewell. 🐘
business India has become Asia's least-preferred stock market, according to a Bank of America survey of fund managers. Tejashwi Yadav was detained during a protest against police firing in Bihar last month. The survey showed 32% of panelists are allocating smaller shares to Indian stocks due to AI gaps. Furthermore, the US might revise its travel warning for Jammu and Kashmir. The Supreme Court gave Odisha a final chance on Dara Singh's life sentence review. 🇮🇳
TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud attended a review meeting regarding the SIR process for the former Nizamabad district on Wednesday. He addressed the gathering in Nizamabad, alleging the BJP-led Union government was weakening constitutional bodies. Goud emphasized that protecting citizens' voting rights is Congress's main goal because every vote is foundational to democracy. He referenced Rajiv Gandhi's efforts to expand voting rights to 18-year-olds to reinforce democratic values. Attendees stressed the Election Commission must conduct voter list revisions transparently to safeguard all eligible voters' rights.
business The US expanded the public charge rule for green card applicants, giving officers more discretion. This change specifically affects Indian applicants seeking permanent residency in the US. The new rule, effective September 18, now considers five statutory factors instead of just two. Benefits like housing assistance and college aid can now be weighed against an applicant’s profile. This shift is part of rescinding previous Biden administration regulations. 😟
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