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ISRO Chairman Dr V Narayanan said the government's space sector reforms were aimed at enabling greater participation and expansion of the industry, with ISRO providing the necessary support.

ISRO said GSLV-F17 successfully accomplished its mission by placing EOS-05 into the intended Sub-Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (Sub-GTO).

The GSLV-F17 rocket lifted off successfully from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, at 2:55 a.m. IST on Friday in a pre-dawn launch.

The success assumes even greater significance because it came at a time when questions were being asked about India's launch capability

ISRO successfully launches an Earth observation satellite, while rescue operations continue in flood-hit Nepal as the death toll rises above 1,200. Get the latest updates on the space mission, Nepal flood crisis, rescue efforts and other top developments from India and around the world.

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A GSLV rocket, carrying ISRO's earth observation satellite EOS-05, successfully launched from the spaceport in a pre-dawn mission on Friday from Andhra Pradesh's Sriharikota. The rocket lifted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at 2:55 am IST.

A GSLV rocket, carrying ISRO's earth observation satellite EOS-05, successfully launched from the spaceport in a pre-dawn mission on Friday from Andhra Pradesh's Sriharikota. The 51.7 metre tall GSLV-F17 blasted off from the second launchpad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, about 135 km from Chennai, at a prefixed time of 2.55 am, lighting up the dark skies amid rains. The mission carries EOS-5, a satellite designed to provide India with a continuous bird's eye view of the nation from a height of

A GSLV rocket, carrying ISRO's earth observation satellite EOS-05, succssfully lauched from the spaceport in a pre-dawn mission on Friday from Andhra Pradesh Sriharikota.

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At 2:55 am on September 4, ISRO will attempt to launch one of its most ambitious earth observation satellites into space.

Bihar NEET UG Seat Allotment Result 2026: The closing rank for MBBS in the Unreserved category in Round 1 was 10,771, while for BDS, it was 9,884.

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Ending the mystery over what happened at Kirana Hills, the former Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, clarified that an Indian loitering munition -- likely an Israeli-designed Harop drone -- was searching for radars.

He broke down his monthly expenses in the US and explained how housing, taxes, insurance and everyday costs significantly reduce his disposable income.

The real transformation underway in India's defence ecosystem is visible now in a new missile or a fighter jet, but in how India is building its military technology.

India's food regulator dropped plans for front-of-pack warning labels after industry pushback, despite rising obesity concerns.

The move is aimed at strengthening India's self-reliance in defence and increasing the participation of domestic industries in the country's defence ecosystem.

Vivo announced the launch date of the upcoming Vivo T5 5G in India on Tuesday. The handset is expected to join the brands expansive T5 lineup, which already comprises the Vivo T5 Lite 5G, T5x 5G, and T5 Pro 5G. Ahead of its anticipated arrival, the brand has also teased several key features of the upcoming handset. It is confirmed to be equipped with a 1.5K 144Hz display and MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo chipset. The Vivo T5 5G will be offered in two colourways and is teased to pack a 7,050mAh b

India is set to test its first tokenised corporate bond issuance, with state-backed power financier REC expected to issue bonds worth less than Rs. 5 billion using the digital rupee for settlement. The pilot, being conducted with the RBI and SEBI, will explore whether distributed ledger technology can make corporate bond issuance and settlement faster.

The Indian men's hockey team was not expected to end its 51-year-old World Cup title drought but its failure to even reach the semi-finals has exposed some long-standing frailties, including lack of...

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India buckled after a tense March meeting with industry executives, who argued that such warning labels were confusing and ineffective

Air India Express pilots raised concerns over income predictability and leave benefits despite a revised compensation package with higher earnings.

Boltt Ace 5G has been launched in India, along with the new Boltt Evo. Two new smartphones arrive in the country as the first handset offerings from Fire-Boltt's new sub-brand. The new Boltt phones will go on sale in India on September 1 via Flipkart. The Boltt Ace 5G is offered in Arctic White, Burgundy Bliss, Forest Green, Lavender Bloom, Midnight Black, and Sky Blue colour options. On the other hand, the Boltt Evo will be available for purchase in Arctic White, Berry Red, Lavender Bloom, Midn

The issue of dope testing of pilots has come to the spotlight after an Air India Phuket-Delhi flight experienced a sudden 300-foot altitude drop over Odisha, leaving 20 passengers and four cabin crew members injured.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra price in India has officially been reduced. The company updated its online store to confirm. The new starting price is currently live on Flipkart and the Samsung India online store. The smartphone maker has reduced the prices of the 12GB + 256GB and 12GB + 512GB RAM and storage configurations. After the revision, the price of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra starts at Rs. 1,24,999 in India for the base 256GB model. Apart from the direct price cut of Rs. 15,000, Flipkart is o

Portronics has introduced three reusable LCD writing pads aimed at children, with the Ruffpad Teddy 8.5 and Dino 8.5 offering 8.5-inch screens and the PupX 10 featuring a 10-inch display. The models support writing, drawing and handwriting practice and include one-tap erasing and screen-lock features. Prices start at Rs. 499 for the Dino 8.5, while the Teddy 8.5 and PupX 10 cost Rs. 599 and Rs. 749, respectively. The range is sold through multiple online and offline retailers.

Plauds Note Pro and NotePin S AI note takers have finally arrived in India. The Note Pro is a credit card-sized device that can be attached to the back of a smartphone. The capsule-shaped NotePin S is a wearable that can be worn as a necklace or even as a wristband for recording conversations and summarising meetings using the company's Plaud Intelligence software.

The question is not whether AI creates enough value to justify its environmental footprint, but how we reduce that footprint, said Alona Geckler.

At a time when all political parties are focused on women voters, the BJP can send a big political message through Smriti Irani's comeback

A big development is the return of former Union minister Smriti Irani to a core organisational role as one of the national general secretaries of the BJP

The US government is deporting convicted non-citizen criminals to their native countries or, under specific enforcement policies, to negotiated third-party countries.

The incident happened before the start of a one-day series against familiar and bitter rivals Pakistan in Kochi in 2005

She suggested that work-life balance and a better quality of life could be reasons why some Indians choose to settle abroad.

India Skills Report 2026: The document highlighted that Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities are emerging as major workforce contributors.

The results of the final test are awaited, sources said. The two pilots have been de-rostered in the meantime

In the video, the actress uses simple ingredients to whip up a quick and delicious breakfast.

Refiners have been ordered to implement all technically and economically feasible measures to maximize LPG output beyond current minimum producible levels, as per a government notification.

The moment something is homemade, India stops questioning it, the fitness consultant wrote.

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score Updates, 1st Test Day 3: India will resume from 460/9, but rain is expected to play spoilsport once again on Day 3.

A fresh diplomatic strain is emerging between India and Bangladesh over Prime Minister Tarique Rahmans proposed visit to New Delhi. Dhaka has linked the visit to the issue of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, objecting to her recent address from India and seeking her extradition. The developments could have major implications for the reset in India-Bangladesh ties.

Rishabh Pant once again failed to convert his start into a big score as he was dismissed for 39 off 62 balls on Day 2 at the Galle International Cricket Stadium.

Former India cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth has rejected the names of Eoin Morgan and Brendon McCullum for the role of Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) new head coach.

Our young people are rightly impatient for progress, understanding that genuine development cannot occur in an atmosphere of communal friction, political polarisation, or majoritarian triumphalism

India is not only growing rapidly but is also projected to remain the world's fastest-growing major economy.

India marks its 80th Independence Day on August 15, 2026, celebrating eight decades of freedom, unity, and progress with nationwide ceremonies and cultural events.

Three decades ago, India's organised office market was a fraction of what it is today. It was built gradually and financed largely through individual and promoter capital.

PM Modi hoisted the national flag at the Red Fort and led the country's 80th Independence Day celebrations on Saturday. The Prime Minister was accorded a ceremonial guard of honour before addressing the nation from the ramparts of the historic monument, marking 80 years of India's Independence.

Listing out the seven streams, PM Modi saidmanufacturing, farming, technology, gatishakti, raksha shakti, green energy, and soft power are India's Saptadhara.