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Why Sunita Williams may have returned taller from space after 288-day stay

From puffy face, fragile skin, to muscle and bone loss - what happens to the human body in space? Here's all we know

Why Sunita Williams may have returned taller from space after 288-day stay
Updated On : 19 Mar 2025 | 9:29 AM IST

Morgan Stanley planning to lay off nearly 2,000 employees to trim costs

The reduction of 2 per cent to 3 per cent of the company's workforce, excluding financial advisers, was aimed at improving operational efficiency

Morgan Stanley planning to lay off nearly 2,000 employees to trim costs
Updated On : 19 Mar 2025 | 9:22 AM IST

Trump wary of China-Russia ties, aims to improve US relations with both

Trump's embrace of Russia has been seen by some analysts as an attempt to split Moscow from Beijing, in a so-called reverse Nixon

Trump wary of China-Russia ties, aims to improve US relations with both
Updated On : 19 Mar 2025 | 9:17 AM IST

US attorney general calls attacks on Tesla property 'domestic terrorism'

Bondi's statement came after five Tesla vehicles were damaged when a fire erupted at a Tesla Collision Center in Las Vegas

US attorney general calls attacks on Tesla property 'domestic terrorism'
Updated On : 19 Mar 2025 | 9:08 AM IST

Asian stocks muted, gold near record as BOJ holds rates, yen steadies

Rising odds of the Japanese central bank raising interest rates have helped push the yen 5 per cent higher against the dollar

Asian stocks muted, gold near record as BOJ holds rates, yen steadies
Updated On : 19 Mar 2025 | 9:05 AM IST

Trump fires 2 Democrats from FTC, seeks greater regulatory control

The FTC is a regulator created by Congress that enforces consumer protection measures and antitrust legislation

Trump fires 2 Democrats from FTC, seeks greater regulatory control
Updated On : 19 Mar 2025 | 8:59 AM IST

Judge blocks Trump admin from terminating $14 bn in 'green bank' grants

The order by US District Judge Tonya Chutkan prevents for now the Environmental Protection Agency from ending the grant programme

Judge blocks Trump admin from terminating $14 bn in 'green bank' grants
Updated On : 19 Mar 2025 | 8:56 AM IST

Musk, White House credit Trump for Sunita Williams, Butch Willmore's return

Along with Musk, the White House also commented on the successful completion of the mission and accredited this feat to President Donald Trump and Elon Musk for their efforts

Musk, White House credit Trump for Sunita Williams, Butch Willmore's return
Updated On : 19 Mar 2025 | 8:34 AM IST

US judge finds Elon Musk's role in USAID closure likely violated law

Judge Chuang barred Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency from taking actions related to the agency's closing

US judge finds Elon Musk's role in USAID closure likely violated law
Updated On : 19 Mar 2025 | 7:55 AM IST

Zelenskyy warns of Russian buildup, vows to hold Kursk as long as needed

Zelenskyy further stated that he supports a 30-day pause in attacks on energy infrastructure but requires more details before Kyiv can fully endorse the proposal

Zelenskyy warns of Russian buildup, vows to hold Kursk as long as needed
Updated On : 19 Mar 2025 | 7:30 AM IST

Strikes in Gaza that killed hundreds are 'only beginning', says Netanyahu

Netanyahu said Israel would press ahead until it realises all of its war goals

Strikes in Gaza that killed hundreds are 'only beginning', says Netanyahu
Updated On : 19 Mar 2025 | 7:29 AM IST

Taliban rejects Pak proposal to halt construction of 2 posts near border

The movement of people via the Torkham border crossing has been suspended since February 21 after Pakistani and Afghan security forces developed differences

Taliban rejects Pak proposal to halt construction of 2 posts near border
Updated On : 19 Mar 2025 | 7:28 AM IST

Trump releases previously classified files related to JFK assassination

The documents were posted on the website of the US National Archives and Records Administration

Trump releases previously classified files related to JFK assassination
Updated On : 19 Mar 2025 | 7:22 AM IST

12 killed in Honduras plane crash, including musician Aurelio Martnez Suazo

The Lanhsa Airlines flight crashed into the sea shortly after takeoff Monday night from the island of Roatan en route to the mainland city of La Ceiba

12 killed in Honduras plane crash, including musician Aurelio Martnez Suazo
Updated On : 19 Mar 2025 | 7:07 AM IST

Atmospheric CO2 reaches 800,000-year high at 420 ppm in 2023: WMO

The report said long-term global warming is currently estimated to be between 1.34 and 1.41 degrees Celsius compared to the 1850-1900 baseline

Atmospheric CO2 reaches 800,000-year high at 420 ppm in 2023: WMO
Updated On : 19 Mar 2025 | 7:00 AM IST

Federal judge halts Trump admin's ban on transgender military service

The judge issued a preliminary injunction requested by attorneys for six transgender people who are active-duty service members

Federal judge halts Trump admin's ban on transgender military service
Updated On : 19 Mar 2025 | 6:53 AM IST

Germany's landmark spending package secures parliamentary approval

The controversial legislation pushed by conservative Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz was approved Tuesday in the lower house of parliament with 512 votes out of a total of 733

Germany's landmark spending package secures parliamentary approval
Updated On : 19 Mar 2025 | 6:43 AM IST

Turkey voids Erdogan's main rival's degree, risking presidency bid

The mayor, one of Turkey's most popular politicians, has been widely viewed as a contender to the presidency

Turkey voids Erdogan's main rival's degree, risking presidency bid
Updated On : 19 Mar 2025 | 6:42 AM IST

Sunita Williams' return highlights: Astronauts finally on Earth; 'Crew doing great,' says Nasa

Sunita Williams-Butch Wilmore return LIVE updates: Catch all the latest news on Nasa astronaut Sunita William's return here

Sunita Williams' return highlights: Astronauts finally on Earth; 'Crew doing great,' says Nasa
Updated On : 19 Mar 2025 | 6:07 AM IST

Astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore return to Earth after nine months

After nine months in space, Nasa astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have returned to Earth, marking the end of their unexpectedly extended ISS mission

Astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore return to Earth after nine months
Updated On : 19 Mar 2025 | 3:30 AM IST