- Peace talks between the United States and Iran begin in Islamabad.
- NASA’s Artemis 2 returned safely, completing its historic moon landing mission, and the Orion space capsule landed safely in the Pacific Ocean.
- Addressing the issue of corruption and infiltration in the TMC, Prime Minister Modi promised to provide CAA citizenship to eligible refugees faster if the BJP wins.
- The White House denied agreeing to unfreeze Iranian assets during talks in Islamabad.
- A few months after the teacher’s death, his body was found at his home in Meerut; police said the father’s body was well preserved.
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U.S.-Iran peace talks begin in Islamabad; Tehran warns ‘Israel first’ approach could derail deal
High-level delegations from Iran and the United States arrive in Islamabad for armistice talks. Iranian Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref said any deal would depend on Iranian officials engaging with representatives who support an “America first” approach, warning that an “Israel first” stance would derail negotiations. Read the full story
Artemis 2 returns safely after historic mission to the moon
NASA’s Artemis 2 ended with a precise splashdown in the Pacific Ocean, capping a nearly 10-day journey that carried four astronauts farther from Earth than any before. The Orion capsule “Integrity” landed safely in calm waters off California, with all crew members confirmed uninjured. Read the full story
PM Modi steps up propaganda in Bangladesh, promises faster CAA citizenship
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has intensified the Bharatiya Janata Party’s campaign in West Bengal, targeting infiltration, citizenship and alleged corruption issues in the Trinamool Congress government. He also promised to provide fast-track citizenship to eligible refugees under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act if the BJP wins. Read the full story
White House rejects reports of unfreezing Iran funds in talks
The White House has denied reports that the United States has agreed to release frozen assets held by Iran abroad, even as U.S. and Iranian delegations hold ceasefire talks in Islamabad. Reuters quoted Iranian sources as saying that funds in Qatar and other foreign banks may be unlocked. Read the full story
Five months later, the teacher’s body was found in his home in Meerut.
Five months after the mysterious death of a teacher, Priyanka Biswas, her mortal remains were found at her home in Meerut. Her father, Bhanu Biswas, allegedly kept the body inside the house and sprayed it with perfume every day to mask the smell, police said. Read the full story
