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India's first orbital data center to be launched in 2028

Hyderabad-based TakeMe2Space is gearing up to launch India's first orbital data center. The mission will be carried out on SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket in 2028. As part of the project, the company plans to deploy a constellation of six satellites over the next few years. The first two satellites will be launched as part of the Waymaker 2 rideshare mission, scheduled for late 2028.

Sports

India suffer new low in FIFA Rankings

The Indian men's football team has dropped two places to 127 in the latest FIFA Rankings, published by the global football governing body on Thursday. India were ranked 125th, placed above Rwanda and Cyprus. However, they have now dropped two places. Overall, defending FIFA World Cup champions Argentina as are on top, followed by France and Euro winners Spain in second and third positions.

Politics

Israel, Hamas reach ceasefire agreement to end Gaza conflict: Reports

Israel and Hamas have reportedly agreed to a ceasefire, which could bring an end to the 15-month long conflict in Gaza. The deal was reached after months of sporadic negotiations, mediated by Egypt and Qatar, with the backing of the United States. The timing comes just ahead of the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump on January 20.

Technology

India's first orbital data center to be launched in 2028

Hyderabad-based TakeMe2Space is gearing up to launch India's first orbital data center. The mission will be carried out on SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket in 2028. As part of the project, the company plans to deploy a constellation of six satellites over the next few years. The first two satellites will be launched as part of the Waymaker 2 rideshare mission, scheduled for late 2028.

Entertainment

Anurag Kashyap took up acting jobs to fund daughter's wedding

Acclaimed Bollywood director Anurag Kashyap recently revealed that he took on extra films and acting roles to fund his daughter Aaliyah Kashyap's wedding. He candidly confessed that as an independent filmmaker, it was difficult for him to pay for such a grand affair. The director compared the wedding expenses to the budget of his smaller films.

Business

Why Reliance Retail wrote off its $200M investment in Dunzo?

Reliance Retail, the biggest backer of hyperlocal delivery start-up Dunzo, has written off its $200 million investment. The move comes as Dunzo continues to struggle financially and has exited the quick commerce space in the last two years, according to an Inc42 report. Reliance Retail is not involved in any talks to extend further funding or to acquire Dunzo in a distress sale.

Miscellaneous

Morocco to kill 3,000,000 dogs ahead of FIFA World Cup

Morocco is reportedly planning to cull three million stray dogs in a bid to "clean up" its cities before the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The alleged plan has drawn severe criticism from animal rights activists worldwide, who allege that thousands of strays have already been killed in the country. Renowned conservationist and animal rights advocate Jane Goodall has written to FIFA's Secretary General Mattias Grafstrom over the issue, accusing FIFA of ignoring what she called "a horrific act of barbarity."