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July 18, 2026 1:43 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated the team at Skyroot Aerospace after the successful launch of Vikram-1, India's first privately developed orbital rocket, describing it as "a defining moment in India's space journey". "Spoke to ...
July 18, 2026 1:14 PM
Hazy skies in New York City on Thursday (July 16) have raised concerns about high pollution levels ahead of Sunday's (July 19) FIFA World Cup Final between Argentina and Spain at the New Jersey Stadium. Smoke from Canadian wildfires have been moving...
July 18, 2026 1:08 PM
Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace on Saturday successfully launched Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed orbital rocket, becoming the country’s first private company to attempt an orbital launch and marking a major milestone for India’s ...
July 18, 2026 11:24 AM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed the maiden launch of Vikram-1, India's first privately developed orbital launch vehicle, calling it a "historic new frontier" in the country's space journey and a reflection of the talent and entreprene...
July 18, 2026 9:50 AM
The United States on Friday launched a seventh straight night of attacks on Iran, which in turn struck U.S. allies in the Gulf, as both sides targeted infrastructure while shipping in the Strait of Hormuz came under further assault. At sea, where th...
July 18, 2026 9:21 AM
President Donald Trump on Friday blamed Canada for wildfire smoke spreading across the United States and said he would add the "incalculable cost" of dealing with the pollution to existing tariffs on Canadian goods. Heavy smoke from hundreds of Cana...
July 18, 2026 9:03 AM
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued a heavy rain alert for 15 states, warning of thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds as monsoon activity intensified across several parts of the country. The weather office said heavy rai...
July 18, 2026 9:49 AM
Sir Garfield Sobers, widely regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time and arguably the finest all-rounder the game has seen, died at his home in Barbados on Friday. He was 89. Cricket West Indies confirmed the news in a tribute on X, sa...
July 17, 2026 7:29 PM
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held a series of meetings with leading Finnish technology and industrial companies during his visit to Finland, aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in advanced manufacturing, digital technolo...
July 17, 2026 5:49 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth over ₹4,700 crore in Chandigarh, covering healthcare, education and road infrastructure. Describing Chandigarh as a benchmark for planne...
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