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Mint on condition of anonymity that the demand-driven model in question has created conflicts in terms of how government bodies pursue space missions. “No global space economy has ever been successful without the government being the primary customer for public as well as private sector firms. In India, government departments and agencies under various ministries are conflicted regarding the allocation of funds to Isro, which is creating this said demand shortage in the market.

ALSO READ: Netizens in awe after Afghanistan stun Australia in T20 World Cup, say: ‘Success is the sweetest revenge’Afghanistan defended their total of 148 for six and restricted Australia to just 127. Gulbadin Naib's four wicket haul overpowered Pat Cummins's hat-trick, following which the Australians fell like pack of cards. Stats wise, this is the first loss for Australia against Afghanistan in 6 international matches.After the victory, the Afghan players celebrated in the most unique fashion – dancing to the tunes of Dwayne Bravo's iconic song, ‘Champion’.Apart from the players – including captain Rashid Khan, pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi and Mohammad Nabi – even the Afghan coach Jonathan Trott could be seen dancing on the song.ALSO READ: AFG vs AUS T20 World Cup: Resilient Afghanistan stage a comeback, defeat Australia by 21 runs"It's massive win for us as a team and as a nation.

Jammu sector, it is emerging that there are around 35-40 foreign terrorists active in the area and operating in small teams, with two-three in each one of them. Sources in the security forces told that the assessment of the number of terrorists is based on the inputs received from the intelligence agencies along with forces operating on the ground. The foreign terrorists, who are suspected to be former Special Services Group members from the Pakistan Army, have been trying to revive terrorism in the Rajouri, Poonch, and Kathua sectors of the Jammu region for around three years, the sources said.

Stock Market News: Profit-booking took centre stage on Friday's session, prompting the domestic benchmark indices, the Nifty 50 and Sensex, to give up early morning gains and remain in the negative throughout the day's trading.Market experts noted that the market breadth too favoured the bears as only 18 stocks in Nifty 50 marched higher against 32 stocks which slid down. Interestingly, in broader markets, Nifty MidCap 50 finished slightly above the dotted lines.

Afghanistan pulled off a monumental 21-run upset over Australia in the T20 World Cup, with Gulbadin Naib’s four-wicket haul overshadowing Pat Cummins’ hat-trick. Afghanistan defended their total of 148 for six, securing their first-ever win over Australia in international cricket. Australia were bowled out for 127 in 19.2 overs in the Super Eight contest, now facing potential early elimination from the World Cup. They must win against India and hope Afghanistan loses to Bangladesh. Afghanistan avenged their ODI World Cup defeat in Mumbai, where Maxwell had previously snatched victory from them. Skipper Rashid Khan expressed immense pride in the team's performance, highlighting Naib’s impactful bowling and Nabi’s early dismissal of Warner. The result has thrown Group 1 wide open, with both Australia and Afghanistan having one win each, while India leads with two wins. The final Super Eight matches will be crucial in determining which teams advance to the semi-finals, with all four teams in Group 1 still having a chance to make it through.

NASA has found that a potentially hazardous asteroid has a 72% chance of hitting Earth, highlighting potential gaps in Earth's preparedness to prevent such an event. The exercise, NASA's fifth biennial Planetary Defense Interagency Tabletop Exercise held in April, was summarized and unveiled on June 20 at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland. According to an official report by the space agency, NASA conducted the fifth biennial Planetary Defense Interagency Tabletop Exercise in April. On June 20, NASA unveiled the summary of the exercise, held at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland. The tabletop exercise, apart from NASA, included nearly 100 representatives from various US government agencies and international collaborators.

CABIA President Tom Manzo joined 'Fox & Friends' to discuss how the minimum wage increase has impacted the fast food industry as thousands are forced out of work. 

Conor McGregor will miss UFC 303 as he won't be able to fight Michael Chandler due to an injury. Now the question remains when will he fight? 35-year-old McGregor has revealed that there are only two fights left on his UFC contract and he would fight soon. He said that it will take a few weeks to recuperate and regain 100 per cent fitness, as per a report on CBS sports.

immigration process at airports for pre-verified Indian nationals and people of Indian origin holding the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cards. Home minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP) at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. This facility will be available free of cost for all passengers, Shah said. Eligible individuals will need to apply online and submit their biometrics (fingerprint and facial image) along with other required information as specified in the application form for registration, explained officials. In the second phase, the programme will also cover foreign travellers, they said.

NASA astronauts Barry 'Butch' Wilmore and Sunita Williams, have to wait for some time to return home as they are still stranded on the International Space Station while NASA is trying to leave no stones unturned in bringing them back home. However the timeline for their return has once again seen a glitch from the top space agency. According to The Telegraph's report, NASA has mentioned that more time is required to review the spacecraft that is responsible for bringing them back home as the thruster malfunction it was facing has still not been entirely resolved. Moreover, the spacecraft has reportedly seen helium leaks, that is primarily causing the delay in the first place, says USA Today.

Miss Texas USA pageant, a rather unusual incident, as the age bracket that participates in such events are mostly in the early 30's categories. Hailing from El Paso, Marissa Teijo is destined to enter the history books by becoming the oldest contestant ever to take part in the Miss Texas USA pageant. The winner will even go ahead and represent Texas in the Miss USA title that happens in an even bigger spectrum than Miss Texas.

These documents, a few of which are being reprinted for our readers, reveal a series of letters exchanged between the British Olympic Association, the International Olympic Committee and the India Office, discussing the prospects of Indian participation at the 1912 Olympics. Had this participation happened, India would have been among the first Asian countries to embrace the Olympic movement, alongside Japan, which established a national Olympic Committee in 1911 before participating in the 1912 competition.

Edi Rama’s best friend during the World Cup summer of 1982 just so happened to be the one person he knew who owned a color television. So every evening, Rama would find himself crammed into his kitchen with countless others, desperately hoping that the fuzzy, flickering signal would hold. Albania was an island back then, under the repressive, conspiracist rule of Enver Hoxha. Foreign travel was banned for all but a select few insiders. Even communication with the outside world, particularly the West, was limited. Rama and his friends could only follow that World Cup through what he has subsequently called a “dark network” operated by RAI, the Italian state broadcaster. In a recent interview with Italy’s Tuttosport, he said that he still remembers that month warmly. Italy served as Albania’s avatar for the tournament; the two countries, in Rama’s estimation, are “a people divided by the sea, but united in everything else, similar as two drops of water.” When Dino Zoff, the Italian captain, eventually lifted the trophy in Madrid, it felt like victory in Tirana, too. “We saw it in his hands, as if it were also in ours,” Rama said.

iPhone models have become victims of the scorching heat across the United States this summer, with temperatures likely to increase in the coming days. When mobile devices, tablets and laptops heat up due to high external temperatures, it hurts the overall device performance, shortens battery life and can often damage the device' internal circuit, leading to a short circuit.

UFC fight night is taking place in Saudi Arabia on Saturday as part of UFC International Fight Week. The main event features Ikram Aliskerov and former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker, as per a report on CBSSports. UFC fight night in Saudi Arabia is taking place on June 22 at Kingdom Arena, Riyadh. The main card will kick start at 3 pm (ET). The event will be live telecast on ESPN+ in the US.

Succession planning is crucial for strategic business management and remains a top priority for boards, alongside fundraising and maintaining balance sheet health, says Ishwa Consulting “Our research indicates that companies with robust succession plans outperform their peers by 20% in revenue growth and shareholder returns. However, promoter-driven companies continue to lag behind. In 2024, 27% of promoter-driven companies have formal CEO succession plans, up from just 9% a decade ago,” it adds.

Trump. The former president, known for his unpredictable policies, has proposed granting Green Cards to foreign graduates. The announcement has caught the attention of many, especially within the international student community. Currently, many international students face uncertainty about their ability to remain in the US after completing their studies. A guaranteed Green Card would eliminate this worry, providing a clear path to permanent residency and potentially boosting the number of international students applying to US universities. Promises to ease immigration restrictions for students and skilled workers are not new. Over the years, various US administrations have made similar commitments, often with mixed results. For instance, the Obama administration introduced the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which provided temporary relief to young immigrants. However, it faced numerous legal challenges and its future remains uncertain. During his 2016 campaign, Trump promised to end the H-1B visa program, claiming it was being abused by companies to hire cheap foreign labour at the expense of American workers. This promise was popular among certain voter bases but caused significant concern among tech companies and international students who rely on these visas to work in the US after graduation. Despite his tough stance, the H-1B program remains largely unchanged, highlighting the complexities and political manoeuvring involved in immigration reform.

Meanwhile, on Saturday, Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole inspected the cracks spotted on the Mumbai-Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), and alleged that these cracks are the result of corruption. Project Head Kailash Gantra said that the repair work will be completed by this evening.

China is watching closely as Russia and North Korea deepen their relationship through a new defense pact, sparking concerns about potential shifts in power dynamics among the three authoritarian states.

Delhi Airport on Saturday became the first Indian airport to introduce the Government of India’s Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP) for Indian passport holders and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders. This facility aims to reduce congestion at airports by offering expedited emigration/immigration clearance for pre-verified travellers, both arriving and departing. Delhi Airport's Terminal 3 is equipped with eight electronic gates – four for arrivals and four for departures – to facilitate a seamless experience for programme participants. The number of counters may increase based on demand.

inflation has reduced the purchasing power of Rs 100 over the years. So why should you pay income tax on long-term capital gains without factoring in inflation? Rather than inflationary gain, it is fair to pay income tax only on real gain. This is why the Income Tax law allows you to take advantage of indexation. It helps you to get a discount for inflation over the current price of the asset and get the inflation-adjusted present value of your capital gains. «Indexation is a mechanism which is used to adjust the current price of a capital asset to reflect the effect of inflation on it in comparison to the date of its actual purchase. With the help of indexation, one can lower the Long-Term Capital Gain (LTCG) and corresponding tax applicable on it at the time of sale of such capital asset,» says Daizy Chawla, Managing Partner, S&A Law Offices. So, you must use indexation to your advantage and pay a lower long-term capital gains tax. However, do note that this benefit is not available for every capital asset.