‘Is the president allowed to go on space missions?’: Trump jokes on Artemis II astronauts’ White House visit

'Is the president allowed to go on space missions?': Trump jokes on Artemis II astronauts' White House visit
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters as he meets the Artemis II astronauts (Image/AP)

US President Donald Trump met with NASA’s Artemis II astronauts at the White House on Wednesday, hosting the crew shortly after their historic 10-day mission around the moon.The crew included astronauts Reed Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, all of whom were present at the White House event. During their conversation, Trump made a light comment on space travel and asked, “Is any president allowed to go on a space mission?”NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, who was in attendance, responded to the President’s remarks by saying, “We can work on this, Mr. President.” Astronauts recently completed the Artemis II mission, the first crewed trip around the Moon in more than 50 years, an important step in the US space agency’s broader plan to return humans to the lunar surface and prepare for future Mars missions.During the conversation, Trump said he believed NASA had a strong chance of landing a moon landing during his current term, which ends in 2029. “Oh, we have a chance.”He added, “I mean, we don’t like to say ‘definitely,’ because then you say, ‘Oh, we failed,'” and repeated, “But I think we have a good chance,” when talking to astronauts.The Artemis program aims to establish a long-term human presence on the Moon, with the United States targeting a crewed lunar landing in 2028.The Artemis II mission tested critical systems including life support, navigation, and radiation shielding, providing critical data for future deep space missions.

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Prime Minister inaugurated Ganga Expressway, said- it will be connected to Haridwar. india news

PM inaugurated Ganga Expressway, said- it will be connected to Haridwar
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Ganga Expressway

at o’clock Narendra Modi on Wednesday praised the naming of the Ganga Expressway after the river Ganga and announced that the 594-km greenfield corridor connecting Prayagraj and Meerut will be extended to Haridwar in Uttarakhand.Addressing a gathering after inaugurating the Eway, Modi said the government will also work on a link Eway for Farrukhabad and connect it with other Eways. Calling it a reflection of the vision of a “double engine government”, Modi said the project symbolizes a blend of “development” and “legacy”. He stressed that rapid infrastructure development is the key to accelerating India’s growth. Lauding the speedy construction of the Ganga route, Modi said the project was completed in less than 5 years after he laid its foundation stone in 2021. The new route will become the lifeline of development of UPTalking about the rapid construction of Ganga Ewe after the inauguration on Wednesday, PM Narendra Modi said, “This is the style and speed of working of the double engine government.”

UP's longest expressway to boost speed and connectivity

UP’s longest expressway to boost speed and connectivity

Describing the expressway as a “pilgrimage”, Modi said it would become a lifeline for the development of UP, opening up new economic opportunities. He said the corridor will not only facilitate faster travel but will also serve as a gateway for industrial development and employment generation. “Gone are the days when it would take years to build a road. There was a time when projects would languish in files,” he said. Taking a clear dig at the opposition, Modi said foundation stone plaques were laid during elections but the projects were never completed even after governments came and went.He criticized previous governments for ignoring the interests of farmers facing storage and transportation difficulties. “Now their problems will be solved and they will get more income,” he said. Modi said new industrial corridors will be developed along the Ganga Expressway. He said, “The previous government had not even dreamed of industrial corridors at various places including Hardoi.”The PM said UP, which was earlier called a “sick” state, is now striving to become a $1 trillion economy. “This is a big goal and it requires equally big preparation,” he said. He said, “The economic development of UP is also becoming a strategic strength of India today.” He said, “There was a time when UP was known for its potholed roads. The same state is now home to the largest number of expressways.”

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7 महीने में हटाई गईं महिला आईएएस किंजल सिंह…क्या मंत्री से अनबन बनी ट्रांसफर की वजह? जानिए पूरी कहानी

उत्तर प्रदेश समाचार: उत्तर प्रदेश में मुख्यमंत्री योगी आदित्यनाथ सरकार ने रविवार देर रात बड़ा प्रशासनिक फेरबदल करते हुए 40 आईएएस अधिकारियों का तबादला कर दिया. इस बदलाव में 2008 बैच की वरिष्ठ आईएएस अधिकारी किंजल सिंह को परिवहन आयुक्त के पद से हटाकर माध्यमिक शिक्षा विभाग का सचिव बनाया गया है. उनकी जगह हाल ही में केंद्रीय प्रतिनियुक्ति से लौटे 2010 बैच के आईएएस अधिकारी आशुतोष निरंजन को परिवहन आयुक्त की जिम्मेदारी दी गई है. इस बदलाव के बाद प्रशासनिक हलकों में कई तरह की चर्चाएं तेज हो गई हैं.

मंत्री और कमिश्नर के बीच तालमेल की कमी की चर्चा
सूत्रों के मुताबिक किंजल सिंह के तबादले के पीछे परिवहन मंत्री दयाशंकर सिंह से तालमेल की कमी को बड़ी वजह माना जा रहा है. विभागीय कामकाज को लेकर कई मुद्दों पर दोनों के बीच मतभेद थे. खासकर ओवरलोडिंग मामलों में सख्ती और बिना समन्वय के लिए गए फैसलों को लेकर विवाद बढ़ा.

ओवरलोडिंग पर सख्ती बनी विवाद का कारण!
किंजल सिंह ने 16 सितंबर 2025 को परिवहन आयुक्त का पद संभाला था। अपने कार्यकाल के दौरान उन्होंने ओवरलोडिंग के खिलाफ सख्त कदम उठाए। ओवरलोडिंग रैकेट में शामिल होने के आरोप में कई परिवहन अधिकारियों और कर्मचारियों को निलंबित कर दिया गया था। हालांकि, कुछ फैसलों में यह बात सामने आई कि मंत्री के निर्देश से इतर कार्रवाई की वजह से टकराव बढ़ा है.

नई ट्रांसफर नीति से पहले बदलाव
प्रशासनिक हलकों में यह भी चर्चा है कि नई तबादला नीति लागू होने से पहले किसी बड़े विवाद से बचने के लिए यह फेरबदल किया गया है. हालांकि कुछ अधिकारी इसे सामान्य प्रशासनिक प्रक्रिया का हिस्सा बता रहे हैं, लेकिन कम समय में हुए इस बदलाव ने सवाल खड़े कर दिए हैं.

किंजल सिंह का प्रशासनिक अनुभव
बलिया जिले की रहने वाली किंजल सिंह यूपी कैडर की जानी-मानी आईएएस अधिकारी हैं। उन्होंने बहराईच, लखीमपुर खीरी, सीतापुर और अयोध्या जैसे जिलों में जिला मजिस्ट्रेट के रूप में कार्य किया है। इसके अलावा वह चिकित्सा शिक्षा विभाग की महानिदेशक भी रह चुकी हैं। उनके अनुभव और सख्त प्रशासनिक शैली की अक्सर चर्चा होती रही है.

15 जिलों के डीएम बदले, प्रशासन में हड़कंप
इस बड़े फेरबदल में 15 जिलों के जिलाधिकारियों को भी बदल दिया गया है. इसके अलावा कई महत्वपूर्ण विभागों में नए अधिकारियों को जिम्मेदारी दी गई है. इस बदलाव को सरकार की प्रशासनिक रणनीति का हिस्सा माना जा रहा है, जिसके जरिए आने वाले समय में कामकाज को और बेहतर बनाने की कोशिश की जा रही है.

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Candace Owens breaks silence after Andrew Colvette chat leak as Charlie Kirk Show clip made viewers uneasy

Candace Owens breaks silence after Andrew Colvette chat leak as Charlie Kirk Show clip made viewers uneasy
Candace Owens breaks silence after Andrew Colvette chat leak as Charlie Kirk Show clip made viewers uncomfortable (Image via Getty)

Candace Owens is once again in the middle of an online storm, and this time it started with a strange clip and heated exchange on Ex. One user questioned a segment on Charlie Kirk’s show, calling it “awkward”, “uncomfortable” and “painful to watch”.The post immediately attracted attention because it described a pre-recorded segment that featured a woman in a server outfit, reading lines that did not sound natural. Soon after, another user, Andrew Colvet, added fuel to the situation. He shared a screenshot of a private chat that he claimed involved Candace Owens. In that chat, a line emerged and quickly spread online: “First question: Why did you kill your husband?”That one line evoked strong reactions. People began to question the tone, intent and context of the message. Was it serious? Was it a joke? Or was something taken out of context? Candace Owens responded directly, denying the claims and asking to be shown the entire conversation.

Candace Owens reacts to Andrew Colvette chat leak charlie kirk show The clip has sparked debate

The situation unfolded in two parts, but both soon merged into one major controversy. First, the video clip. One user described it in detail and said, “What’s up with this weird pre-recorded thing on the Charlie Kirk show? An angry woman in a server outfit from an Italian restaurant and, for some reason, a trucker threw up some word salad, and now they’re just playing old clips of Charlie Kirk.”The same user added, “Very uncomfortable to watch. Painful prompter read. Speech clearly written by someone else. Objectively horrible so they’ll now pay people to tell us otherwise.” This criticism pointed to concerns about authenticity. The viewer felt the segment did not feel natural and suggested it seemed scripted or forced.But things did not stop here. Andrew Colvet then shared a screenshot of what he claimed was a conversation with Candace Owens. In his post he wrote: “ Funny, you said exactly that to my former employee Aubrey. Yes, Aubrey took a screen capture of your chat and bragged about it to her friends.The screenshot included a line that quickly spread online: “First question: Why did you kill your husband?” That line alone caused confusion and backlash. Without context, it seemed serious and harsh. Many people started reacting to it without knowing the entire conversation behind it.Candace Owens responded directly to this. He denied the way the screenshot was presented and said it was misleading. His reply read:“Why don’t you go the maximum and show the full context of that conversation in its entirety, not just a screen grab. It was an obvious joke mocking the (at the time) absurd neoconservative notion that anyone asking even a single question towards Erica was guilty of accusing her of murder.He continued, “Include full context and the specific person I was making fun of in that thread to share that sentiment, and for once, stop lying.” Their response shifted attention away from the message and onto the way it was shared. He argued that the line was taken out of context and was meant as sarcasm, not an actual accusation. Now, the online discussion is divided. Some people believe that the screenshot should be viewed in full before making a decision. Others felt that even as a joke, the wording was too strong.At the same time, the earlier criticism regarding the Charlie Kirk Show clip is still being discussed. People are questioning whether the segment was authentic or highly scripted. Both issues together have kept Candace Owens trending, as users continue to debate what is real, what has been edited, and what is being taken out of context.

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Was Jeffrey Epstein building a ‘mosque’ on his private island? Records show rare Islamic artefacts brought from the Middle East

Was Jeffrey Epstein building a 'mosque' on his private island? Records show rare Islamic artefacts brought from the Middle East
Jeffrey Epstein (AP Image)

Disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein has spent years building connections across the Middle East, as well as acquiring rare Islamic artefacts for an unusual building on his private Caribbean island. According to The New York Times, this has been revealed in millions of pages released by the US Justice Department in January this year. The documents show how Epstein focused on Islamic art and architecture as he built relationships with wealthy and powerful figures in the region.

Rare artefacts from sacred and historical sites

According to records, Epstein acquired highly significant religious and cultural objects, including tapestries embroidered with Quranic verses that were sent from the Kaaba in Mecca, Islam’s holiest site.Other items include tiles from a mosque in Uzbekistan and a golden-domed structure designed to mimic the architectural style of ancient Syria, The New York Times reports. One document described how Epstein found three pieces belonging to the Kaaba, including sections of the kiswa, the black cloth that covers the sacred shrine and is changed every year.Kiswa is produced in a royal workshop in Saudi Arabia using thousands of pounds of silk and gold and silver thread. After replacement, parts of the clothing are sometimes distributed to institutions or individuals.

‘Mosque’ on Epstein’s private island

The material was created for a distinctive blue-and-white-striped building topped with a golden dome on Epstein’s private island, Little St. James.Over the years, the structure has been described in various ways including as a music room, pavilion, chapel or even a secret place. However, correspondence and interviews cited in the documents show that Epstein repeatedly referred to it as a ‘mosque’.For Epstein, the building was not intended as a place of worship, but as an architectural and artistic project inspired by Islamic design.According to The New York Times, an artist involved in the project confirmed in an interview that Epstein regularly called the structure his ‘mosque’.

Design schemes and symbolism

The inscriptions show Epstein’s deep interest in Islamic architecture, including references to historical Middle Eastern structures such as bathhouses and mosques.In the email, he instructed colleagues to design interiors inspired by traditional Islamic patterns and even suggested replacing Arabic religious inscriptions with his own initials.He also requested authentic tiles from Uzbekistan and shared architectural references from Syria as design inspiration for the building.Records show Epstein met with individuals associated with the Saudi royal court and took advantage of advisory opportunities related to Saudi economic reforms and the planned listing of state-owned oil company Aramco.

Kaaba artifacts

The documents detail the shipment of religious artifacts from Saudi Arabia, including textiles and ceremonial pieces associated with the Kaaba.An email described the cultural and spiritual significance of the temple’s black cloth, noting that millions of pilgrims had touched it during religious rituals.

Decline and final years

Records also show that Epstein Island suffered damage during Hurricane Maria in 2017, affecting parts of the so-called ‘mosque’ structure and its contents.During the same period, Epstein’s relations with some of his international contacts deteriorated due to changing political developments in Saudi Arabia.Epstein was later arrested on federal sex trafficking charges in 2019.Shortly after being taken into custody, Epstein transferred ownership of his island to a private trust. He was later found dead in a Manhattan jail cell in August 2019 while awaiting trial.

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मुज़फ्फरनगर Hotel Cylinder Fire: पुराने भोपा बस स्टैंड के पास होटल में सिलेंडर में लगी आग, अफरा-तफरी के बीच बड़ा हादसा टला

मुजफ्फरनगर थाना सिविल लाइन क्षेत्र स्थित पुराने भोपा बस स्टैंड के पास एक होटल में अचानक गैस सिलेंडर में आग लगने से क्षेत्र में अफरा-तफरी का माहौल हो गया। आग की लपटें उठते ही आसपास के दुकानदारों और राहगीरों में भगदड़ मच गई और लोग तुरंत मौके पर जमा हो गए।

स्थानीय लोगों की तत्परता से समय रहते आग पर काबू पा लिया गया, जिससे संभावित बड़ा हादसा टल गया.


अचानक आग लगने से इलाके में दहशत फैल गई

प्रत्यक्षदर्शियों के मुताबिक होटल में काम के दौरान अचानक सिलेंडर से आग की लपटें निकलने लगीं. कुछ ही देर में स्थिति गंभीर हो गई और आसपास मौजूद लोगों ने एहतियात के तौर पर दूरी बनानी शुरू कर दी।

घटना के वक्त होटल और आसपास की दुकानों में मौजूद लोगों ने तुरंत सतर्कता दिखाई और आग को फैलने से रोकने की कोशिश की.


दुकानदारों की सूझबूझ से आग पर काबू पा लिया गया

आसपास के दुकानदारों ने साहस और समझदारी दिखाते हुए तुरंत आग बुझाने का प्रयास शुरू कर दिया। सामूहिक प्रयास से सिलेंडर में लगी आग को फैलने से पहले ही काबू कर लिया गया.

स्थानीय लोगों की सक्रियता से आसपास की दुकानों व अन्य प्रतिष्ठानों को संभावित क्षति से बचा लिया गया.


सूचना मिलते ही पुलिस मौके पर पहुंच गई

घटना की जानकारी मिलते ही सिविल लाइंस पुलिस टीम मौके पर पहुंची और स्थिति का जायजा लिया. पुलिस ने आसपास के इलाके में सुरक्षा सुनिश्चित करते हुए लोगों से सतर्क रहने की अपील की है.

घटना के कारणों की प्रारंभिक जानकारी भी जुटा ली गई है.


हजारों रुपये के नुकसान की आशंका

इस हादसे में होटल के अंदर रखे सामान के क्षतिग्रस्त होने की जानकारी सामने आई है. प्रारंभिक अनुमान के मुताबिक आग से हजारों रुपये की क्षति हुई है.

हालांकि, राहत की बात यह है कि इस घटना में कोई जानमाल का नुकसान नहीं हुआ और समय रहते स्थिति पर काबू पा लिया गया।


गैस सिलेंडर सुरक्षा को लेकर फिर बढ़ी चिंता

इस घटना के बाद स्थानीय व्यापारियों और नागरिकों ने गैस सिलेंडरों के सुरक्षित उपयोग और नियमित जांच की आवश्यकता पर बल दिया है. विशेषज्ञों का मानना ​​है कि छोटी सी लापरवाही भी बड़े हादसे का कारण बन सकती है।

ऐसे मामलों में, केवल सावधानी और समय पर प्रतिक्रिया ही संभावित नुकसान को कम कर सकती है।


पुराना भोपा बस स्टैंड क्षेत्र में होटल के सिलेंडर में लगी आग ने एक बार फिर सतर्कता की जरूरत को उजागर कर दिया है। स्थानीय लोगों की तत्परता के कारण एक बड़ा हादसा टल गया, लेकिन इस घटना ने गैस उपकरणों के सुरक्षित उपयोग और नियमित जांच की आवश्यकता को स्पष्ट रूप से उजागर कर दिया है।

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Army all set to conduct first-ever multilateral military exercise involving 11 countries from May 18 to 31 India News

Army is going to conduct multilateral military exercise for the first time involving 11 countries from 18 to 31 May

Indian Army The Overseas Training Node at Umroi, Meghalaya is set to host military delegations from 11 friendly countries for the inaugural edition of multilateral exercise ‘Pragati’ from 18 to 31 May.The exercise aims to strengthen defense cooperation, enhance interoperability and build mutual trust among the participating countries.According to the Indian Army, this initiative reflects a shared commitment towards collective security and regional stability. In a post on Twitter, Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADG PI) said that the exercise underlines the importance of cooperation between regional powers.Military representatives will include troops from Laos, Myanmar, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Nepal, Maldives, Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia and Bhutan.The exercise focuses on counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations, with emphasis on joint training and defense diplomacy. It is part of India’s growing defense partnership with its neighbors and countries in the Indian Ocean region, focusing on capacity building and shared operational capabilities.The exercise will mark a shift from bilateral to consortium-style activities in the training of the Indian Army.Apart from the wargames, a major component of the event is a two-day industry exhibition, which highlights the capabilities of the Indian Army and promotes industrial partnerships with ASEAN countries. During exercises with foreign countries, the troops are able to effectively highlight the capabilities of indigenously manufactured hardware and equipment and provide realistic practical experience.

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देहरादून: प्रेमनगर में पुलिस और बदमाशों के बीच मुठभेड़; एक अपराधी मारा गया, थाना प्रभारी भी गोली से घायल – देहरादून प्रेम नगर में पुलिस और अपराधियों के बीच मुठभेड़ एक मारा गया, थाना प्रभारी भी गोली से घायल

देहरादून के प्रेमनगर थाना क्षेत्र में पुलिस और बदमाशों के बीच मुठभेड़ हो गई. बताया जा रहा है कि देर रात हुई इस मुठभेड़ में पुलिस ने एक बदमाश को मार गिराया जबकि दूसरा घायल है. मुठभेड़ में प्रेमनगर थाना प्रभारी नरेश राठौर को भी गोली लगी।


सूत्रों के मुताबिक लूट की घटना के आरोपियों को पकड़ने के लिए पुलिस नाकेबंदी कर जांच कर रही थी. इस दौरान बदमाशों और पुलिस के बीच मुठभेड़ हो गई. बताया जा रहा है कि लूट की यह घटना भी हाल ही की है. इस घटना को अंजाम देने के बाद बदमाश भाग रहे थे.

हरिद्वार: प्रेमिका को तलाक देकर खुद शादी करना चाहता था प्रेमी, पिता ने विरोध किया तो बेरहमी से ले ली जान

पुलिस उनकी घेराबंदी कर रही थी. इसी दौरान मुठभेड़ हुई. समाचार लिखे जाने तक पुलिस मारे गए बदमाश के शव को लेकर कोरोनेशन अस्पताल पहुंच चुकी थी। घायल थाना प्रभारी नरेश राठौड़ को भी इलाज के लिए अस्पताल में भर्ती कराया गया है.

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Record voting in two phases a sign of change in Bengal: Modi | india news

Record voting in two phases a sign of change in Bengal: Modi

Record turnout in the two phases of voting in Bengal is a sign of change in the state. PM Narendra Modi He said while expressing confidence that BJP will come to power there for the first time on Wednesday. He predicted that the NDA would also retain Assam and Puducherry and spring a few surprises in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. “The election results on May 4 will strengthen our resolve to build a developed India and will inject new energy into the pace of development,” Modi said while inaugurating the Ganga Expressway in UP’s Hardoi. The PM described the turnout of voters in large numbers during the second phase of voting in 142 constituencies of Bengal as a reflection of the elections being held in a fear-free environment. He praised the state’s voters for their “awareness of democratic rights”. Terming the recent election performance as unfavorable for the NDA, Modi said the BJP-led alliance is coming off the back of its win in Bihar and strong performance in the local body elections in Gujarat, where it has won most of the municipal councils and nagar panchayats.

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D4Vd legal status: D4vd makes unusual request before hearing, judge gives roundabout answer

D4vd makes unusual request before hearing, judge gives roundabout answer

D4vd is gearing up for a very serious court hearing, but it’s not just the case that is drawing attention. This is his unusual request before appearing in court. According to court documents, his team asked the judge if he could wear dress pants and a button-down shirt instead of prison clothes. This request soon became a topic of discussion, but the judges did not agree to it.At the same time, there was one small thing that D4vd got approved for. The judge allowed him to get a haircut before the hearing on May 1. The decision was also reported by NBC Los Angeles. Although this may seem like a small thing, it has added a strange twist to an already serious and widely discussed matter.

Judge rules on D4vd’s unusual courtroom appearance request before hearing

The request for formal clothing was denied by LA County Superior Court Judge Charlene F. Olmedo. This means that D4vd will have to appear in standard prison clothing when he appears in court. The decision shows that the court wants him to follow normal jail rules during the trial process.However, the judge allowed a change in appearance. D4vd’s hair will be cut before appearing in court. This order was given to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. While this doesn’t change his legal status, it does change how he looks at trial.D4vd is currently facing very serious allegations. He was arrested on April 16 and charged with first-degree murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child under the age of 14, and destruction of human remains. He has pleaded innocent to all charges and is being held in jail without bail.If there is a conviction, the consequences will be harsh, including life imprisonment or even the death penalty according to California state law. The case is still in its early stages, and the impending hearing will be crucial in determining the suspect’s fate. The rejection of his clothing application and haircut approval, collectively resulting in an awkward pre-hearing scenario.

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