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Russian Spacecraft Luna-25 Crashes on Moon’s Surface, Raising Concerns for Future Missions

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The Russian spacecraft Luna-25 met an unfortunate end as it crashed on the Moon's surface during its mission.

In a significant setback for Russia’s space exploration aspirations, the unmanned spacecraft Luna-25, launched from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia’s Far East on August 11, 2023, suffered a catastrophic crash during its mission. The spacecraft, designed for an ambitious lunar exploration endeavor, was intended to touch down on the Moon’s southern pole.

The crucial turning point arrived on August 20, 2023, as Luna-25 initiated a crucial maneuver to decrease its orbital velocity using its onboard thrusters. This procedure was a crucial precursor to the anticipated lunar landing, a milestone that was met with unfortunate adversity.

Tragically, an unexpected glitch manifested within Luna-25’s thruster system, catapulting the spacecraft into an uncontrolled spin. This alarming development led the spacecraft into a perilous spiral orbit that ultimately culminated in a crash onto the Moon’s rugged terrain.

At present, the exact cause behind this distressing incident remains shrouded in uncertainty. The Russian space agency, Roscosmos, has put forth the theory that a thruster malfunction could be the underlying culprit. Investigations are still underway to ascertain the precise sequence of events that led to this catastrophic event.

Luna-25’s crash represents a significant setback for Russia’s lunar ambitions. This mission held monumental significance as it marked Russia’s first direct lunar mission since the year 1976. The unfortunate turn of events not only dashed hopes of successful exploration but also drew attention to the complexity and unpredictability of space missions.

In the aftermath of Luna-25’s untimely demise, Roscosmos has made the difficult decision to postpone its subsequent lunar mission, Luna-26. The crash serves as a stark reminder of the inherent risks and challenges that space exploration continues to grapple with. While advancements have been made, this incident underscores the unforgiving nature of space travel, where even the most meticulously planned missions can succumb to unforeseen obstacles.

As the spacefaring community reflects on the crash of Luna-25, it serves as a poignant reminder that human endeavors beyond our planet remain a pioneering journey fraught with uncertainties. This incident, while disheartening, will undoubtedly contribute to the collective knowledge that will guide future space missions and safeguard astronauts and spacecraft alike from the rigors of the cosmos.

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2024 Bihar Lok Sabha Election Schedule: Dates, Seats, and Parties

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The results of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 will be declared on June 4.

In 2024, Bihar Lok Sabha Election Dates are as follows: Here is the detailed schedule of the Lok Sabha across the state of Bihar.

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The Lok Sabha Elections for 2024 will happen in seven stages, spanning from April 19 to June 1. Apart from West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh, Bihar will conduct voting across all seven phases. The first phase of voting is scheduled for April 19, while the final phase will occur on June 1. The election results will be announced on June 4.

Bihar’s Lok Sabha polls follow Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s recent departure from the Rashtriya Janata Dal alliance to rejoin the NDA.

Here’s the detailed schedule for Bihar’s Lok Sabha elections:

Phase 1: April 19 Voters in Aurangabad, Gaya, Nawada, and Jamui will cast their ballots to choose their Lok Sabha representatives.

Phase 2: April 26 Kishanganj, Katihar, Purnia, Bhagalpur, and Banka constituencies will vote in the second phase.

Phase 3: May 7 Jhanjharpur, Supaul, Araria, Madhepura, and Khagaria will vote in the third phase.

Phase 4: May 13 Darbhanga, Ujiarpur, Samastipur, Begusarai, and Munger constituencies will vote in phase four.

Phase 5: May 20 Sitamarhi, Madhubani, Muzaffarpur, Saran, and Hajipur will vote in the fifth phase.

Phase 6: May 25 Valmiki Nagar, Paschim Champaran, Purvi Champaran, Sheohar, Vaishali, Gopalganj, Siwan, and Maharajganj constituencies will vote in phase six.

Phase 7: June 1 The final phase will decide the fate of Nalanda, Patna Sahib, Pataliputra, Arrah, Buxar, Sasaram, Karakat, and Jahanabad constituencies.

The election results will be disclosed on June 4.

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Dark Parle-G? We don’t know but memes are viral

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‘Dark Parle-G’ memes are going viral on social media. (Photo: Adarsh Gupta/X)

‘Dark Parle-G’ memes are going viral on social media. However, there is no information regarding ‘Dark Parle-G’ on the social media accounts of Parle Products and neither has the company reacted to the viral picture of the biscuit packet.

Amid the grand Ambani bash over the weekend, and Instagram and Facebook facing a global outage on March 5, social media users kept themselves busy over a picture of Parle-G biscuits. Make no mistake, because this isn’t the original packet that has sent the internet into overdrive, but a viral picture of ‘Dark Parle-G’ biscuits.

To begin with, this packet of ‘Dark Parle-G’, in all probability, could be AI-generated because Parle has not confirmed the authenticity of the product. There is no information regarding ‘Dark Parle-G’ on the social media accounts of Parle Products and neither has the company reacted to the viral picture.

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‘SRK disrespected Ram Charan, I walked out,’ alleges makeup artist

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Did Shah Rukh Khan disrespect Ram Charan?

Upasana Konidela’s makeup artist has claimed that Shah Rukh Khan disrespected Ram Charan while calling him on stage during Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding bash. However, many on the internet seemed to disagree while another section found it racist.

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  • Shah Rukh Khan and Ram Charan recently did the ‘Naatu Naatu’ hookstep at Anant Ambani’s pre-wedding bash
  • Ram Charan’s wife Upasana’s makeup artist has claimed that SRK disrespected Charan by how he addressed him
  • However, several people on X felt that it was just camaraderie

Actor Shah Rukh Khan disrespected top Telugu star Ram Charan with his ‘idli vada’ remark at the Ambanis’ bash in Jamnagar, the latter’s makeup artist has alleged. Zeba Hassan added that she walked out of the event after, sharing a video from the evening on Instagram to support her charge. Several users on social media, though, said that Shah Rukh’s remarks on stage were similar to his dialogues from one of his earlier films, ‘One 2 Ka 4’, adding that it was all in jest.

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