The Times of India

Just over five weeks after making Indian space history, Skyroot Aerospace is going again. The first stage of its second Vikram-1 rocket is already heading to Sriharikota, where it will undergo integration, testing and final launch preparations. On July 18, Vikram-1 became the first privately developed Indian orbital rocket to successfully reach orbit from Indian soiland succeeded on its maiden attempt. It deployed SCOPE and Grahaa into Low Earth Orbit, putting Skyroot among a tiny group of priva

Five years after Galwan, India and China are pushing cautiously towards a more stable relationship. NSA Ajit Doval is in Beijing for the 25th Special Representatives talks with Wang Yi on the unresolved boundary question. Doval has also met Chinese Vice President Han Zheng, with both sides discussing peace along the border and stronger economic, political and multilateral engagement. Then comes September. Reuters reports Xi Jinping is likely to attend the BRICS Summit in New Delhi with roughly 4

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared a video showcasing Indias growing electronics manufacturing capabilities, featuring PCBs, camera modules, speaker modules and other components now being manufactured in the country.

Chinese President Xi Jinping is likely to attend the BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13 with a delegation of around 400 officials, according to Reuters sources. His possible visit would be his first to India in seven years and comes as New Delhi and Beijing work to stabilise ties after the 2020 Galwan clash. NSA Ajit Doval is currently in Beijing for boundary talks and has met Chinese Vice President Han Zheng. A possible Modi-Xi meeting during BRICS could give fresh momentum to border

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the transfer of DRDO-developed technologies for all conventional missile systems to eligible Indian defence companies for domestic production. The move aims to accelerate indigenous missile manufacturing, reduce import dependence and expand private industry participation in Indias defence ecosystem. Companies will need to meet applicable qualifications, certifications and regulatory requirements. The initiative is also expected to create opportunities

In a significant diplomatic encounter, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval engaged with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng in Beijing. Their discussions centered on boundary issues to ensure peace, while also enhancing economic and political ties. The leaders are committed to managing differences and promoting long-term bilateral cooperation, following a series of recent high-level discussions between Modi and Xi.

Sri Lanka's stubborn lower order turned a seemingly straightforward day into a gruelling Test for India, leaving the visitors with 12 wickets to take and limited time to force a 2-0 series win.

Indian student applications to US colleges are down 15%. And Washington has proposed a $103,265 fee on new H-1B applications. Add to that US Vice President JD Vance's renewed call for American companies to hire and train Americans; the US is changing the equation for Indian talent. But there is a warning from inside Washington too. US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi says companies have two choices: onshore the talent or offshore the work. America still needs highly skilled workers, while Indian

India sits on roughly 35,000 tonnes of gold over 115% of GDP yet keeps importing more of it every year, draining foreign reserves and pressuring the rupee even as the country chases foreign capital through FDI, FPI and NRI deposits. Is there was way we can make the gold sitting in our lockers work for us?

CTET September 2026: CBSE has reopened the online application window for the 22nd edition of CTET, allowing eligible candidates who missed the earlier registration period to apply from August 25 to September 1, 2026. The decision follows the Supreme Court's direction concerning reasonable opportunity to acquire the prescribed TET qualification. Candidates who have already submitted their applications successfully need not apply again. CBSE will announce the revised CTET examination date after th