Iran targets US-run air bases in Qatar, Iraq; explosion sighted over Doha

With modern life being so hectic and unpredictable, early retirement has transformed from a pipe dream into an intentional lifestyle choice. You might want to break away from the rat race at the age of 45 or be financially independent during your 50s. Early retirement planning is the best option for you, regardless. The sooner you begin, the more logical and fulfilling your retirement process will be. And with a proactive mindset, you not only achieve a worry-free life after retirement but also recognize and invest in the finest retirement plans that suit your aspirations. Full Article

• Bandhan Bank opens 18 new branches across 4 states
• SEBI urges caution against finfluencers, signals reforms to deepen mutual fund reach beyond metros
• ONGC calls in US experts to control Assam gas blowout
• Nearly half of India’s power capacity now non-fossil, but coal remains dominant

A potentially catastrophic fuel leak in the Falcon-9 rocket—tasked with flying four astronauts including Indian Air Force pilot Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla—was detected and rectified only after the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) demanded stringent due diligence, NDTV has reported in an exclusive. Full Article

• NASA-ISRO's NISAR satellite set to be launched in July
• Global push to end plastic pollution gains ground in Nice conference
• Shubhanshu Shukla's Axiom-4 Mission launch postponed due to rocket 'repair'
• Shubhanshu Shukla's Axiom-4 mission launch to space postponed by a day due to bad weather