NASA is considering extending the duration of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft mission from 45 to 90 days, according to Commercial Crew Program manager Steve Stich. The spacecraft, carrying astronauts Sunita 'Suni' Williams and Butch Wilmore, launched on a test flight to the International Space Station earlier this month. Despite initial issues with helium leaks and thruster outages, officials say the spacecraft is safe to return the astronauts home. However, a firm return date has not been announced, with Stich citing the need to review data from an upcoming test in New Mexico. The mission's extension is pending review and approval.

Team India, led by Rohit Sharma, will face South Africa in the T20 World Cup final, aiming to end an 11-year ICC title drought. India crushed England by 68 runs in the semi-final, while South Africa remains unbeaten in the tournament. This is India's third final under Rohit's captaincy, after losses in the World Test Championship and ODI World Cup in 2023. Former captain Sourav Ganguly believes Rohit is desperate to win, saying he'll "jump into the Barbados ocean" if he loses another final. The match is a must-win for India to secure their first ICC title since 2013.

Kalki 2898 AD, starring Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, and Deepika Padukone, saw a significant dip in its box office collection on day 2. After opening with a massive Rs 191.5 crore worldwide, the film's earnings dropped by 43% to Rs 54 crore on its second day. The Telugu version witnessed the biggest decline, collecting only Rs 25.65 crore. Despite this, Kalki 2898 AD remains one of the highest-grossing films in Indian cinema history, with a total collection of Rs 149.3 crore nett in India over two days. The film's performance is being closely watched by industry experts and fans alike.

A massive search operation is underway in Tenerife to locate 19-year-old Jay Slater, who went missing almost two weeks ago. The Civil Guard has appealed for volunteers, including firefighters and experienced individuals, to assist in the search. The search party will retrace Slater's last-known steps, starting from the village of Masca at 9am. The teenager was last seen in the Rural de Teno National Park, a challenging terrain. The search efforts have been intensified, with the family offering a plea for his safe return.

In a devastating incident, five Indian Army soldiers were swept away by flash floods near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh. The incident occurred due to sudden and heavy rainfall in the region. Rescue operations are currently underway, but no further details have been released. This developing story is being closely monitored, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

A recent report from Climate Central revealed that a staggering 4.97 billion people worldwide experienced extreme heat waves in June, with 619 million of those individuals residing in India. This surge in temperature, exacerbated by climate change, led to over 40,000 suspected heatstroke cases and more than 100 heat-related deaths in India alone. The heat wave's severity overwhelmed India's water supply and power grids, with Delhi struggling with a severe water crisis.

The Maldives is seeking to maintain a delicate balance in its relations with major powers in the Indo-Pacific. Despite signing defense agreements with China, the island nation values its partnerships with all countries, including the US and India. Maldives' ambassador to Washington, Abdul Ghafoor Mohamed, emphasized the importance of regional stability and a "free, peaceful and stable Indian Ocean." The statement comes after a visit by Maldives' Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer to Washington, where he met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The Maldives is seeking to navigate its relationships with China, the US, and India, amid shifting regional dynamics.

India and South Africa face off in the T20 World Cup final in Bridgetown today, but rain may disrupt the highly anticipated match. A reserve day is set for Sunday, and if the match is still abandoned, both teams will be declared joint winners. Despite the threat of rain, fans can expect a thrilling competition between the two undefeated teams. The final will be held at Kensington Oval in Barbados.

Delhi witnessed record-breaking rainfall on Friday, receiving 228.1 mm of rain in 24 hours, the highest in 88 years. The downpour caused widespread waterlogging, power cuts, and claimed five lives, including two children who drowned in a rainwater-filled ditch. The India Meteorological Department predicts light to moderate rainfall for the next five days, with heavy showers expected in some areas till July 1. The city continues to struggle with waterlogged streets and prolonged power outages. The authorities are working to mitigate the situation, but the rain has brought the city to a grinding halt.

Heavy rainfall in Ayodhya has exposed the town's infrastructure weaknesses, just six months after the grand opening of the Ram Temple. The newly built Ram Path road has suffered cave-ins and potholes, prompting authorities to repair the 14-km stretch. Three PWD engineers have been suspended for negligence. However, Champat Rai, General Secretary of the Temple Trust, claims that the temple's drainage system is excellent and no water has entered the sanctum sanctorum. He attributed apparent roof leaks to a conduit pipe from ongoing construction work. The incident raises questions about the swift overhaul of the town's infrastructure.