Day: August 15, 2024

NASA is still deliberating whether astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams should remain at the International Space Station (ISS) for an extended period, with their return possibly delayed until early 2025.

The United States is actively coordinating with India and other regional partners to address the ongoing crisis in Bangladesh, urging an end to the violence and a commitment to the rule of law, according to a US State Department official.

Former South Africa pace great Morne Morkel has been roped in as the Indian cricket team’s new bowling coach, BCCI secretary Jay Shah said on Wednesday, completing the appointment of new head coach Gautam Gambhir’s preferred support staff.

Hockey India on Wednesday decided to retire the jersey number of goalkeeping stalwart P R Sreejesh at the senior level after he bid adieu to the game following his starring role in the country’s second consecutive Olympic bronze at the just-concluded Paris Games.

Senior stars including skipper Rohit Sharma, premier batter Virat Kohli, pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and leading spinner R Ashwin received exemptions as the national selectors struck a fine balance between domestic performers and potential talent while picking up four squads for the Duleep Trophy starting September 5 in Bengaluru.

Writer-director Suman Kumar, recognized for his work on The Family Man series, presents his feature directorial debut Raghu Thatha.