Thu Mar 20 08:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Astronaut Williams Returns to Earth After Extended Space Mission; Lalu Yadav Faces ED Questioning Amidst Nagpur Riots Aftermath

**Cape Canaveral, FL & Patna, India –** Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams and colleague Butch Wilmore concluded a grueling 286-day mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS) Wednesday, landing safely off the Florida coast. Their mission, originally scheduled for just eight days, was extended to nine months due to unforeseen technical issues. While Williams’ triumphant return marks a significant milestone, the astronaut now faces the substantial challenge of readaptation to Earth’s gravity after prolonged space travel.

Meanwhile, in India, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is set to question Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav in Patna regarding the ongoing land-for-jobs scam. The investigation focuses on allegations of railway job allocations in exchange for bribes during Yadav’s tenure as Railway Minister (2004-2009). The ED will also scrutinize properties acquired by the Yadav family in Delhi and Bihar, following recent questioning of family members Rabri Devi and Tej Pratap Yadav.

In other news, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) distanced itself from the recent communal clashes in Nagpur, stating that Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, whose tomb was at the center of the conflict, is not relevant to contemporary issues. The RSS condemned the violence, which resulted in over 30 injuries, mostly among police personnel. Further investigation revealed that Faheem Khan, identified as the mastermind behind the Nagpur riots, visited the Ganeshpeth police station on March 17th to demand action against those allegedly responsible for burning a green flag linked to the Bajrang Dal.

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