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The 2,367-kg EOS-05, India's heaviest Earth observation satellite so far, was placed in its intended sub-geosynchronous transfer orbit about 18 minutes after lift-off

ISRO chief V Narayanan on Friday said that vigorous, systematic work, is on for the launch of the first uncrewed Gaganyaan mission during this calendar year. The launch of the earth observation satellite (GSLV-F17/EOS-05) is the first success for ISRO during this financial year, Narayanan said adding, eward for hard work is more work. Accordingly, the ISRO team, along with industries and other organisations, is working on the first uncrewed Gaganyaan mission. In his address following the succes

ISRO on Friday made its way into history books yet again with the successful launch of the country's first ever imaging satellite in geo-orbit, placing the over 2,300 kg payload into a precise orbit using a GSLV rocket. Friday's launch marked the space agency's maiden success for the year 2026. The EOS-05 satellite was successfully placed in the intended sub-geosynchronous transfer orbit, about 18 minutes after it lifted off from the spaceport here, ISRO announced. While several earth observatio

ZEE is investing in new growth engines such as micro dramas, kids' content and live entertainment, while expanding its presence in sports and animation

India's tech industry body Nasscom urged the U.S. to weigh the H-1B programme's role in addressing skill shortages after the Trump administration proposed a more than $100,000 fee for new visas

NSA Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi discuss border peace and bilateral ties ahead of expected meetings between Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping

India's PM-SSY targets 5 GW of floating solar capacity with two-hour storage and Rs 28,500 crore of investment, but high costs, viability concerns and technical risks could impede scale-up.

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal says the proposed framework could provide company-, industry-, product- or project-based exemptions for imported equipment and components

The Japanese retailer, which currently operates 20 stores in India, remains bullish on the market and is continuously looking for opportunities to expand its footprint

Industry body says Indian IT firms have stepped up local hiring and invested over $1.1 billion in strengthening the US STEM pipeline amid proposed higher visa fees

Modi, Sitharaman, Jaishankar, Goyal and Doval are leading a diplomatic push spanning key capitals and multilateral meetings ahead of the September Brics Summit

Doctors call the pickup largely seasonal and say most H3N2 and H1N1 cases are being treated at home, with hospitalisations remaining limited so far

India's mushroom output rose from 51,000 tonnes in 2015 to 347,750 tonnes in 2024, with Bihar at the forefront, but productivity, cold-chain and infrastructure gaps threaten further growth.

The carrier and its budget unit Air India Express posted combined losses of $2.33 billion in the fiscal year ended March, more than double the prior year's losses

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The all-stock merger will add seven hotels with 825 keys to IHCL's portfolio, simplify the group structure and strengthen its presence across South India

India's e-waste recycling market is projected to grow from $1.7 billion in 2025 to $3 billion by 2034, as shorter device lifecycles and tighter recycling rules drive demand

The US has sanctioned four India-based companies for importing petroleum and petrochemical products from Iran, according to a press release by the US State Department. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday announced 'Operation Economic Outcast', which essentially involved new sanctions that aim to block all potential sources of revenue for Iran. The US has also told countries to cut economic ties with Tehran or face retaliation. Bessent described it as an unprecedented campaign to sever

IT professionals, consultants and other professionals account for nearly 18% of enquiries, says global CEO of immigration firm Garant IN

Hyundai Motor India Ltd on Tuesday said it has entered into a partnership with Jio-bp to integrate their respective EV charging networks and enhance charging accessibility for EV users across India. Jio-bp is the operating brand of Reliance BP Mobility Ltd, a joint venture between Reliance Industries and bp, and is a leading provider of EV charging services and solutions. Through this collaboration, EV customers will be able to discover, access and use Jio-bp pulse charging stations using the my

India sees major movement in family-sponsored green card queues, while EB-2 and EB-5 remain unavailable for applicants

Over $300 billion in investment commitments to drive capacity expansion, with developers eyeing expansion in Delhi-NCR, Hyderabad mkts

The move means Census 2027 will not provide a separate count of beggars and vagrants, unlike previous exercises that recorded the group under non-economic activity

India's push for clearer nutritional warnings has faced resistance from food giants, even as similar companies use prominent labels in overseas markets

The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a new $103,265 filing fee for all H-1B cap-subject petitions.

Legendary goalkeeper and two-time Olympic bronze medallist PR Sreejesh on Monday voiced his frustration over India's underwhelming showing at the FIH World Cup, saying there must be accountability and that the global event cannot be treated as a dress rehearsal. The Indian men's team lost 3-5 to Argentina in Amstelveen on Monday, extinguishing their wafer-thin hopes of reaching the semifinals. The women's team, meanwhile, succumbed to the pressure of a must-win game and were knocked out of semif

Indian men's hockey team head coach Craig Fulton admitted his team's slow start and inability to handle the pressure of a must-win game proved costly as they missed out on a place in the World Cup semifinals here on Monday. It was a difficult day today. We didn't want to end like that. We started poorly, but the second quarter was much better. The third quarter wasn't good, but then we scored three goals in the last quarter and could have scored the fourth one too from a corner, Fulton told PTI

Amid the tightening of immigration policies, the number of Indian students seeking admission to US colleges declined by 15 per cent in 2025-26 over the previous year, according to a report. A report, representing over 1,100 institutions, released by the Common App, shows that although application volume for undergraduate admission in the upcoming 2026-27 academic year rose overall, the number of international applicants through March 1 fell 10 per cent, the steepest decline on record. The report

The Indian men's hockey team lost 3-5 to Argentina in a second round pool match to crash out of the semifinal race of the FIH World Cup here on Monday. Needing to win the match by at least a two-goal margin to stay in the hunt, India never looked in the game. Tomas Domene (33rd, 45th minutes) and Joaquin Toscani (1st, 53rd) scored a brace each for Argentina, while the other goal was scored by Nicolas della Torre in the sixth minute. India's two goals were scored from field efforts by Sukhjeet Si

India has 3,41,862 registered football players, 16,295 coaches and 3,347 referees, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has told the Central Information Commission (CIC). The figures were furnished by the football federation in response to an RTI application seeking the number of registered players, coaches and referees in India for the 2015-25 period. The application also sought details of the club-wise number of injuries reported by Indian Super League (ISL) clubs during FIFA international

Ibrahim Zadran was on Monday named Afghanistan captain for their upcoming three-match T20I series against India, with the opener taking charge in his first assignment as the team's full-time T20I skipper. The series will be played at the Feroz Shah Kotla in New Delhi from September 13 to 17 and is Afghanistan's home series. Afghanistan have also welcomed back veteran fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq, who returns to the national setup after recovering from a stress fracture in his right shoulder. The in

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 17: Stallion India Fluorochemicals Limited (SIFL), a leading forward integrated player in refrigeration and industrial gas operates as a critical link in the industrial gas supply chain, focusing on processing, blending, and distributing specialized gases across multiple sectors, has announced its unaudited financial results for the Q1 FY26-27.

Two pilots of the Air India Group have failed the initial drug test as their results came on-negative and their samples have been sent for confirmatory tests, according to a source. On August 13, Air India and Air India Express started mandatory psychoactive substance testing of all their pilots, expanding checks beyond regulatory requirements. These tests were made mandatory following the August 4 incident, when the captain of an Air India Phuket-Delhi flight, that suddenly lost altitude, test

India's telecom equipment sector could become a $50 billion export hub by 2035, while chemicals, textiles and solar PV offer further manufacturing opportunities

The jewellery maker said the inclusion will broaden its visibility among institutional investors, while it also reported positive operating cash flow and continued focus on profitable growth

The US Ambassador to India will deliver a special address at the IACC National Convention 2026 in Mumbai, with technology, investment, supply chains and economic cooperation on the agenda

Gurugram (Haryana) [India], August 17: Bata India, India's most trusted footwear today announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, reporting revenue of Rs. 9,789 million, reflecting a ~4% year-on-year growth over Q1 FY26. PAT for the quarter stood at Rs. 637 million, compared with Rs. 517 million in the corresponding quarter last year, a growth of over 23%.

Sky Gold & Diamonds has been added to the MSCI India Domestic Small Cap Index, as part of the latest index review announced by MSCI.

More than 85 per cent of India's $11.4 billion deeptech funding since 2015 was raised in the past six years, as the sector moved from early-stage proof points to commercial validation

All scheduled flights shift to Bhogapuram from August 17 as Visakhapatnam Airport ends commercial operations; old VTZ code now represents new airport

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 17: SWITCH Mobility, a global manufacturer of electric buses and light commercial vehicles and part of the Hinduja Group, has reaffirmed its commitment to further reduce its carbon footprint and accelerate the adoption of zero-emission mobility across the country. The pledge is in line with Government of India's vision of Viksit Bharat @2047 with Net-Zero by 2070.

Krafton India has announced BGMI Lite for launch by the end of 2026, bringing a lighter version of its BGMI game to a wider audience, likely including players on budget devices

The Temasek Holdings Pte.-backed renewable energy company plans to submit draft documents as early as this month

India resumed Day 3 at 460 for nine but could add only two runs before their innings came to an end.

NIBE has secured a supply contract worth Rs 563.35 crore from the Indian Army, Ministry of Defence, Government of India for the manufacture and supply of loiter munition systems.

IMD has forecast isolated extremely heavy rain over West Bengal and Odisha, with heavy to very heavy showers likely across several states, including Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and Uttarakhand

For the week ended August 7, foreign currency assets, a major component of the reserves, increased USD 9.946 billion to USD 574.625 billion.

UPI remains free for consumers and merchants, but the cost of running India's digital payment infrastructure has revived the debate over MDR, subsidies and platform fees

A dubious post that spread on X became the basis of false claims that Iran's leadership had declared it a nuclear power