Gaza Attack and Ceasefire Talks
The city of Rafah in southern Gaza witnessed a deadly attack by Israel on Sunday, resulting in the deaths of at least 19 people. This attack came after Hamas claimed responsibility for a rocket attack on the Kerem Shalom border crossing.
According to Israeli military officials, 10 projectiles were launched from Rafah towards the border crossing, leading to its closure for aid trucks entering Gaza. This incident occurred amidst the latest round of ceasefire talks in Gaza, which ended without a resolution. Hamas stated that their demands were once again rejected by Israel despite "in-depth and serious discussions."
Covishield Vaccine Side Effects and Supreme Court Plea
A plea was filed in the Supreme Court of India on Wednesday seeking the formation of an expert medical panel to assess the potential risks associated with the Covishield vaccine's side effects. This plea comes amidst concerns raised about the vaccine's safety.
Vandalism of Congress Office in Amethi
Unidentified individuals vandalized the Congress office in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi on Sunday night. Police are currently investigating the incident and have registered a case against unknown persons based on a complaint filed by the Congress party.
A video shared by the Congress on Sunday showed smashed car windows and scattered glass pieces on the ground.
Indian-American Astronaut Sunita Williams to Fly into Space for Third Time
Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams is set to embark on her third space mission aboard Boeing's Starliner spacecraft. The spacecraft is scheduled to launch on its first crewed mission from the Kennedy Space Center on May 7, 2024, at 8:04 am India time.
The mission, known as the Crew Flight Test (CFT), will carry NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams aboard the Starliner capsule, which will be launched atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket.