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Venezuelan footballer Héctor Bello mourns his wife, Andrea, who died saving their baby in a deadly earthquake. The 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude tremors trapped many families. Andrea used her body to shield their daughter, Alana, who survived. Bello said, "How do I explain it? Give me strength now."
Another body was recovered from NEEPCO Colony debris on Saturday, June 24, after a flash flood. Tao Ajini was identified, bringing the total recovered to two. Three people are still missing. Many houses were damaged, and 18 people got injured in the devastating event.
ISRO successfully tested its new semi-cryogenic engine on June 24, reaching 175 tonnes of thrust. This engine, using liquid oxygen and kerosene, is key for future heavy-lift rockets and Moon missions. It will boost payload capacity and lower costs, helping India do more complex space tasks.
Ninety-four-year-old Kondragunta Mahalakshmamma renounced her US citizenship to spend her final days in India. Originally from Bapatla district, she approached officials on Wednesday, requesting expedited Indian citizenship. She expressed her wish to die as an Indian and have her last rites performed in her native village.
Suniel Shetty shared a sweet story about his 15-month-old granddaughter offering make-believe laddoos to PM Modi's photo. The BJP shared the clip, highlighting Shetty's praise for the leader. "There is something magical about that man," Shetty said. Many reacted to the video, with some praising and others criticising the actor.
Union Minister Amit Shah launched Bharat Taxi on Saturday, calling it an alternative to exploitative cab aggregators. He said the cooperative model safeguards drivers' interests and ensures better service for passengers. Bharat Taxi, operating in 14 Gujarat cities, uses a zero-commission model, allowing drivers to keep all fares and own the platform.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Trump is likely to visit India in early 2027. He expects to travel there first to prepare. Rubio noted strong India-U.S. ties, with a trade deal nearing completion. He called Prime Minister Modi a "great leader."
U.S. Ambassador Sergio Gor said PM Modi and Trump share similar views on illegal immigration. He assured Indians that U.S. visa changes are not targeted at India. Gor said the U.S. had to fix its immigration system, which had "wide open" borders. People-to-people ties, trade, and defence cooperation will continue to grow.
US Ambassador Sergio Gor said the India-US trade deal is nearing completion. Only a few issues remain unresolved, and he is confident it will be done in weeks or months. Recent talks in New Delhi were productive. This deal could help Indian exporters and give the US more access to India's growing economy.
India mastered cryogenic engine technology once denied to it, ISRO Chairman V Narayanan said on Saturday. The country is preparing for the first uncrewed Gaganyaan mission, advancing Chandrayaan-4 and Chandrayaan-5. India aims for a space station by 2035 and a Moon landing by 2040.
Southern Railway's Vande Bharat trains saw boosted ridership and revenue after a 15-minute current booking rule started. In FY26, these trains carried 77.38 lakh passengers, earning Rs 803.86 crore. The first two months of FY27 saw 15.21 lakh passengers and Rs 162.96 crore.
N. Jayan will lead the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre, and Joji J. Chaman will head the ISRO Inertial Systems Unit, both starting July 1. Jayan played a key role in India's cryogenic propulsion technology. Chaman has rich experience in inertial sensors and contributed to Chandrayaan and Mangalyaan missions.