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Meet 'Firefly': India's 1st private earth imaging satellite constellation

Bengaluru-based space start-up Pixxel has launched India's first private earth imaging satellite constellation. The constellation, dubbed 'Firefly,' was successfully deployed into a 550km low Earth orbit. The milestone was achieved using SpaceX's Falcon-9 rocket launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Three more satellites will be launched later this year as part of the project.

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

Meet 'Firefly': India's 1st private earth imaging satellite constellation

Bengaluru-based space start-up Pixxel has launched India's first private earth imaging satellite constellation. The constellation, dubbed 'Firefly,' was successfully deployed into a 550km low Earth orbit. The milestone was achieved using SpaceX's Falcon-9 rocket launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Three more satellites will be launched later this year as part of the project.

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."