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Ukraine launched British-made 'Storm Shadow' missiles to target military sites deep within Russian territory.

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  Following US missile strikes, Ukraine has launched British-made 'Storm Shadow' missiles to target military sites deep within Russian territory. This action represents a significant escalation in the conflict, now in its 1,000th day. The decision to deploy these long-range cruise missiles is believed to be in response to Russia's use of North Korean troops in support of its military operations, a move that Western officials have criticized as a dangerous escalation. This marks the first time Ukraine has employed British-supplied cruise missiles outside its borders. Previously, the UK had authorized their use only within Ukraine. The decision to allow these missiles to be used against Russian targets is said to be a response to Moscow's increasing reliance on unconventional allies and tactics. Reports indicate that the missile strikes targeted military locations in Russia's Kursk region and intercepted others over the Black Sea city of Yeysk, as detailed by Russian

India’s missile is ranked among the top 10 hypersonic missiles globally

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                                               Foto courtesy India.com India’s missile is ranked among the top 10 hypersonic missiles globally. Russia’s Zircon missile is also a hypersonic weapon, capable of travelling 1,000 kilometers at speeds between 9,800 and 11,000 kilometers per hour. Russia has deployed this missile in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine due to its high speed and maneuverability.  India successfully conducted a test-fire of the hypersonic missile LRAShM, boasting a range of 1,500 kilometers and a speed of 11,113 kilometers per hour. India is also in the process of developing the BrahMos-2, expected to reach 600 kilometers in range and speeds of 6,000 kilometers per hour. Additionally, Russia’s Zircon missile and another hypersonic air-launched ballistic missile, Kinzhal, are formidable with strike ranges of 1,000 and 2,000 kilometers respectively, reaching speeds up to 12,350 kilometers per hour. The U.S. is equipped with the Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon (AG

Maharashtra exit poll results: BJP-led Mahayuti will retain power, predict pollsters

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  Maharashtra exit poll results: BJP-led Mahayuti will retain power, predict pollsters In the Maharashtra assembly election 2019, the BJP won 105 seats, the undivided Shiv Sena won 56 seats, and the undivided NCP won 54 seats. The ruling BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is predicted to retain power in Maharashtra according to exit polls on Wednesday.  Peoples Pulse exit poll suggests that the BJP-led alliance will secure 175-195 seats, while the Congress-led MVA alliance will win 85-112 seats. Other parties and independents are expected to win 7-12 seats.  Matrize also forecasts a significant victory for the BJP-Shiv Sena-NCP alliance, estimating they will win between 150 and 170 seats. Meanwhile, the Congress-Shiv Sena (UBT)-NCP (SCP) alliance is predicted to claim 110-130 seats. Other parties and independents may secure 8-10 seats.  P-Marq exit poll anticipates a close competition in Maharashtra with the BJP-led alliance potentially winning between 137 and 157 seats. The Congress-led allian

With a voter turnout of 65.02%, Maharashtra has seen its highest participation since the 1995 assembly election.

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  With a voter turnout of 65.02%, Maharashtra has seen its highest participation since the 1995 assembly election. The state recently held elections to select a new 288-member assembly on November 20. This turnout surpasses the figures from previous elections, including the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and the 2019 assembly election. Top celebrities, politicians, and activists made appeals to encourage people to vote, highlighting the Election Commission of India's efforts to ensure a smooth voting process at polling stations. As reported by the Election Commission of India (ECI) by 11:30pm on Wednesday, Kolhapur had the highest turnout at 76.25%, followed by Gadchiroli at 73.68% and Jalna at 72.30%. In contrast, Mumbai City district, including ten assembly segments, had the lowest turnout at 52.07%. Thane and Mumbai Suburban districts had voter turnouts of 56.05% and 55.77%, respectively, despite having 18 and 26 constituencies each.

SpaceX successfully launched the world's largest rocket, Starship

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SpaceX successfully launched the world's largest rocket, Starship SpaceX successfully launched the world's largest rocket, Starship SpaceX successfully launched the world's largest rocket, Starship   SpaceX successfully launched the world's largest rocket, Starship, from Texas on Tuesday, achieving significant advancements in spaceflight capabilities. However, the attempt to recover the booster Super Heavy failed, as it splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico instead of landing as planned.  The launch was attended by US President-elect Donald Trump, highlighting the close relationship between him and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. The 122-meter rocket, intended for lunar landings and Mars missions, took off at 4 pm CT.  The Super Heavy booster detached at 62 km altitude, sending the Starship spacecraft into space. The malfunction during the landing resulted in a massive fireball, as shown on a live stream by a space blogger. Despite this setback, SpaceX had previously demons

SpaceX successfully launched the world's largest rocket, Starship

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SpaceX successfully launched the world's largest rocket, Starship SpaceX successfully launched the world's largest rocket, Starship   SpaceX successfully launched the world's largest rocket, Starship, from Texas on Tuesday, achieving significant advancements in spaceflight capabilities. However, the attempt to recover the booster Super Heavy failed, as it splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico instead of landing as planned.  The launch was attended by US President-elect Donald Trump, highlighting the close relationship between him and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. The 122-meter rocket, intended for lunar landings and Mars missions, took off at 4 pm CT.  The Super Heavy booster detached at 62 km altitude, sending the Starship spacecraft into space. The malfunction during the landing resulted in a massive fireball, as shown on a live stream by a space blogger. Despite this setback, SpaceX had previously demonstrated a successful catch-landing method for Starship, showcasing its r

SpaceX successfully launched the world's largest rocket, Starship

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SpaceX successfully launched the world's largest rocket, Starship   SpaceX successfully launched the world's largest rocket, Starship, from Texas on Tuesday, achieving significant advancements in spaceflight capabilities. However, the attempt to recover the booster Super Heavy failed, as it splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico instead of landing as planned.  The launch was attended by US President-elect Donald Trump, highlighting the close relationship between him and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. The 122-meter rocket, intended for lunar landings and Mars missions, took off at 4 pm CT.  The Super Heavy booster detached at 62 km altitude, sending the Starship spacecraft into space. The malfunction during the landing resulted in a massive fireball, as shown on a live stream by a space blogger. Despite this setback, SpaceX had previously demonstrated a successful catch-landing method for Starship, showcasing its reusable design. Musk had described Tuesday's landing attempt as &qu