PM Modi Highlights Drug-Free India, Local Products in 137th Mann Ki Baat

Russia Plans Large-Scale Strikes on Ukraine Energy Infrastructure Amid Escalating Conflict

Russia has announced plans to launch massive strikes targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure as tensions between the two nations continue to escalate. The announcement follows a deadly attack in Bucha that claimed 37 lives. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy criticized what he described as negligent ammunition storage practices in the wake of recent strikes. Both sides have been trading aerial attacks, with civilian areas and critical infrastructure bearing the brunt of the ongoing conflict. The escalating campaign has pushed the region deeper into crisis, with no signs of de-escalation in sight.

Indian Railways revises timings of 2 Vande Bharat Express trains: Check new schedule

NASA Tests GPS-Free Satellite Navigation System Using Orbital Objects as Beacons

NASA has successfully tested a new navigation system called FALCON, designed to allow satellites to determine their position without relying on GPS. The system works by using other spacecraft and orbital debris as reference points for navigation. During a three-day test, FALCON autonomously refined the known orbits of over 200 space objects. Simultaneously, the system accurately calculated the position of NASA's Starling spacecraft. The development marks a significant step toward independent satellite navigation in increasingly congested orbital environments.

Texas community rallies to send 100 cards to WWII veteran on 100th birthday

Weldon Kenneth Bowen, a 100-year-old Marine Corps veteran from Texas, is being honored with a special birthday card campaign. The Texas Veterans Land Board has called on members of the public to send him 100 birthday cards to mark the milestone. Bowen served during the final months of World War II and was awarded the Good Conduct Medal for his service. The initiative aims to celebrate both his extraordinary life and his dedication to the country.