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LVM3-M6 mission: Here is all you need to know about ISROs commercial launch

India's space agency ISRO has successfully launched the LVM3-M6 mission. This mission deployed the BlueBird Block-2 satellite for AST SpaceMobile

Rooftop solar plants commissioned at 148 stations across South Western Railway

Major stations equipped with rooftop solar facilities include Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna (KSR) Bengaluru Railway Station at Majestic, Hubballi,

US ends H-1B lottery system; shifts to skill and pay-based selection

Trump administration replaces random draws with a weighted system favouring higher-paid, higher-skilled foreign workers

Bradley Cooper seeks permission from Gigi Hadids mother for marriage

Los Angeles: Hollywood star Bradley Cooper seems to be serious about his marriage with his girlfriend Gigi Hadid. The actor has reportedly sought

Avalanche Warning Issued For Five Districts In Jammu And Kashmir

Srinagar, Dec 24: An avalanche warning was issued in five districts of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday in view of the recent heavy snowfall in the

Sachin Tendulkar invests Rs 3.6 cr in Hyderabad based solar firm

Hyderabad: Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has made a strategic investment in Suntek Energy Systems Private Limited (Brand: Truzon Solar), a Hyde

Sudeep interview: On Mark, fighting piracy and striking a successful combo with Vijay Kartikeyaa

With Mark releasing just six months after filming kicked off, Sudeep credits director Vijay Kartikeyaa for the fast-paced production, hinting at

Isha Ambani makes strong style statement in simple top and denim at Reliance Foundation Event, See viral pics

Isha Ambani chose a simple white top and denim for a Reliance Foundation event, highlighting her preference for comfort and minimal style. With n

Avalanche warning issued for five districts in J-K

SRINAGAR: An avalanche warning was issued in five districts of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday in view of the recent heavy snowfall in the higher

Pentagon report to US Congress flags China's 'core interest' claim on Arunachal Pradesh

A Pentagon report reveals China's claim on India's Arunachal Pradesh is central to its national rejuvenation goals. Beijing views Taiwan and othe

Garena Free Fire Max Redeem Codes for December 24 are live: Check the full list here

Garena Free Fire Max has launched new redeem codes for December 24. Players can unlock exclusive skins, characters, and weapon crates. These code

Spotify says piracy activists hacked its music catalogue

The group Anna's Archives said in a blog post it had backed up 86 million Spotify tracks and the metadata for 256 million tracks, a process known

The Silent Salience of PrashantAdvait Foundation

At the heart of PAF's work sits the Gita Mission, arguably the world's largest structured programme for the study of wisdom literature

US lawmakers express concern over total ban of Bangladesh's Awami League party

US lawmakers have voiced concerns regarding the ban on the Awami League party in Bangladesh. This ban precedes elections scheduled for early next

Viral video: As Dhurandhar to breach Rs 900 crore mark, Lyari residents demand 80% profit share from Aditya Dhar, netizens react: 'Aa gaye maangne'

Ranveer Singh's beast Dhurandhar is now racing for the Rs 1000 crore mark, and Lyari town residents are now demanding a huge profit share from th

Merry Christmas 2025: Best wishes, images, messages, greetings & quotes to share with loved ones

Christmas, celebrated annually on December 25th, marks the start of the holiday season, bringing people together with loved ones. The article off

Chitkara University Hosts Second Edition of 'Never Ending Story' Storytelling Festival

Chitkara Design School recently. The festival brought together leading industry practitioners, design academicians, filmmakers, musicians, and pr

Dense fog blankets parts of North India; at least 10 flights cancelled at Delhi Airport

Truly original, poet of the deprived: Literary community mourns demise of Vinod Kumar Shukla

Renowned Hindi writer Vinod Kumar Shukla has passed away. He was 88. Shukla was a recipient of the prestigious Jnanpith Award. His death has prom

Telanganas urea booking app crosses 1 lakh downloads

Hyderabad: Telangana Agriculture minister Tummala Nageswara Rao on Tuesday, December 23, said that the states new mobile app for urea purchase, b

26 Lakh International Online Fraud Busted: CBK Files Chargesheet In High-Profile Impersonation Scam

Srinagar, Dec 24: In a major breakthrough against cyber-enabled economic crimes, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Crime Branch Kashmir, has succ

US border patrol agents arrest 30 Indian nationals living illegally in America

NEW YORK: US border patrol agents have arrested 30 Indian nationals, living illegally in America, operating semitrucks with commercial driver's l

BlueBird Mission: ISRO successfully launches 'heaviest-ever' satellite into orbit, here's all you need to know

The mission will deploy the next-generation communication satellite designed to provide high-speed cellular broadband directly to smartphones wor

ISROs LVM3 Rocket Places US Communication Satellite Into Low Earth Orbit

SRIHARIKOTA (ANDHRA PRADESH), Dec 24: In a historic Christmas Eve mission, ISROs heaviest rocket, LVM3-M6, successfully placed a US communication

Trump's AI hiring campaign draws interest from 25,000 hopefuls

Previous U.S. presidents have launched similar initiatives to bring tech talent into government, including former President Joe Biden

Professor Suspended Over Atrocities Against Muslims Question In Exam Paper

A professor at Delhi's Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) was suspended after a question he set in a semester examination triggered controversy and outra

Watch: Why wind power is key to Indias clean energy ambition | The Climate Economy

The Hindus Kunal Shankar speaks to J.P. Chalasani, Group CEO of Suzlon Energy, to understand the opportunities and challenges ahead for the wind

Vijay Hazare Trophy Live Streaming: How To Watch Kohli, Rohit's Matches

Delhi vs Andhra, Mumbai vs Sikkim Live Streaming: JioStar is the official broadcaster of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 season but Virat Kohli a

Goa court grants bail to two managers of fire-ravaged nightclub

PANAJI: A Goa court has granted bail to two managers of the 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub who were arrested in connection with the fire that ki

ISRO's heaviest rocket LVM3-M6 places US communication satellite into low earth orbit

SRIHARIKOTA: In a historic Christmas Eve mission, ISRO's heaviest rocket, LVM3-M6, successfully placed a US communication satellite into orbit on

No Regrets: Suspended Shimla Doctor On Why He Fought With Patient

Dr Raghav Narula, suspended after a video of him thrashing a patient at Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla went vi

Rediscovering Xinjiang: a cultural journey on the ancient Silk Road

From the aroma of kebabs to the sound of traditional Uyghur music and the warmth of locals, this is a destination that opens our eyes to the worl

Telugu Actor Sivaji Apologises For Controversial Remarks: MAA

The comments quickly drew sharp criticism from women in the film industry, with over 100 women professionals filing a complaint with the Movie Ar

Internet suspended, curfew imposed: What triggered the unrest in Assam's Karbi Anglong all you need to know

Violent protests over alleged illegal non-tribal settlements in Assam's Karbi Anglong region have resulted in two deaths and dozens injured. Tens

Shilpa Shetty unveils a Modern Reinterpretation of her Iconic Mangalsutra Bracelet with Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds

Actor, Entrepreneur, and style icon Shilpa Shetty announces her much awaited signature Mangalsutra Bracelet collection, this time crafted in

US judge rejects business group's challenge to Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee

The Chamber in its lawsuit says the new fee would force businesses that rely on the H-1B program to choose between dramatically increasing their

Delhi weather: National Capital witnesses clearer skies but winter intensifies, air quality remains 'very poor' with 342 AQI

Delhi's air quality remains poor despite clearer skies. The government has approved 100 crore rupees for rejuvenating water bodies. This initiati

New Zealand weather on Christmas Day: Forecasters predict mixed bag - A mix of sun, showers, and strong winds

Christmas Day in New Zealand promises varied weather. Expect sunshine and warm temperatures in many regions, perfect for barbecues. However, some

Historic first! Moment Isro's 'Bahubali' rocket carrying US comsat lifted off; Bluebird Block-2 mission successful

Phone tapping: Bandi Sanjay welcomes SIT notices to KCR, KTR

Hyderabad: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar has welcomed the likely decision to issue Special Investigation Team (SIT)

'You Had Osman Hadi Killed To Derail Polls': Big Charge Against Yunus Regime

Days after Bangladesh student leader Sharif Osman Hadi died after being shot in the head in Dhaka, his brother has accused a section within the M

Can A Shot Of Barley Water In The Morning Help Manage Weight During Party Season?

Barley water has numerous health benefits. One of them is helping manage weight during the party season, finding out how much is needed and why i

ECB investigates drinking by England cricketers on Ashes tour as Duckett video emerges

A video emerged on Tuesday, which appeared to show England's opening batter Ben Duckett unable to remember how to get back to the hotel.

Enterprise AI is maturing will 2026 be the year it breaks free?

The changes ahead, in 2026, will be less about bigger models and more about how intelligence is structured, verified, and distributed

Visa delays leave H-1B families stranded abroad amid tougher US vetting

Washington: Indian H-1B visa holders are facing months-long uncertainty after US consulates in India delayed appointments due to new screening re

Tata Avinya launch date confirmed: Expected price, timeline and key features of the EV

Tata Avinya EV launch and price details: Tata Motors is set to launch its premium Avinya electric vehicle in India by the end of 2026, built on a

ISRO's heaviest rocket carrying US communication satellite lifts off

BlueBird Block-2 mission is part of the global LEO (Low Earth Orbit) constellation to provide direct-to-mobile connectivity through satellite

Nvidia aims to begin H200 chip shipments to China by mid-February, sources say

The U.S. chipmaker plans to fulfil initial orders from existing stock, with shipments expected to total 5,000 to 10,000 chip modules, per sources

ISRO's Heaviest Rocket Carrying Communication Satellite Lifts off

As the 24-hour countdown concluded, the 43.5 metre tall rocket supported by two S200 solid boosters lifted off majestically at 8.55 am from the s

Isro launches US comsat BlueBird Block-2; heaviest payload launched by LVM3

BlueBird Block-2 mission: ISRO launches LVM3-M6 rocket

Wednesdays launch is the ninth for the LVM3 rocket, and the third commercial mission

WhatsApp calls out restrictions in Russia after reported slowdown

WhatsApp criticised restrictions to its service in Russia on Tuesday, accusing the authorities of trying to deprive more than 100 million Russian

ISRO successfully launches US BlueBird Block-2 satellite; heaviest payload launched by LVM3 from India

Indias Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Wednesday sent the 6,100 kg Bluebird Block-2 satellite into Low Earth Orbit aboard its LVM3-M6 rocke

Goa court grants bail to two managers of fire-ravaged Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub

Altogether, 25 persons -- 20 staff members and five tourists -- were killed in the major blaze at the nightclub around midnight on December 6.

ACB books deputy transport commissioner in DA case; searches find properties worth over 12 crore

Minimum temperatures in Telangana likely to fall below normal by 3C to 4C over next two days

ISRO LVM3-M6 Launch LIVE | BlueBird Block-2 US Satellite Lift-off from Sriharikota

USCIS replaces system to select H-1B petitions; favours higher-skilled, higher-paid individuals

The new rule is effective February 27, 2026, and will be in place for the FY 2027 H-1B cap registration season

Iran, US reaffirm commitment to diplomacy at UN, but gap on a nuclear deal remains wide

The sixth round of negotiations between Washington and Tehran had been scheduled for soon after Israel's 12-day war with Iran in June, during whi

California woman charged with murder in her 9-year-old daughter's death

Ashlee Buzzard, 40, was arrested after 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard's body was found in a rural area of Wayne County, where they had traveled two m

Bangladesh aims to separate economic ties from politics with India

Dhaka: Bangladesh interim governments finance adviser Salehuddin Ahmed on Tuesday said Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has taken steps to ease strai

Greta Thunberg arrested in London while supporting pro-Palestinian activists

London: Greta Thunberg was arrested in central London on Tuesday while supporting pro-Palestinian activists who are staging a hunger strike to pr

Telangana Energy dept approves general transfers in power utilities

Hyderabad: The Telangana State Energy Department issued orders on Tuesday, December 23, allowing general transfers in power corporations, marking

Smog Engulfs Delhi-NCR As Air Quality Prevails In 'Very Poor'

A thick blanket of toxic smog engulfed the national capital on Wednesday morning, pushing air pollution levels into the very poor category.

Private jet crash in Turkey kills Libyan army chief and delegation

Ankara: A private jet carrying Libyas military chief, four other officers and three crew members crashed on Tuesday after takeoff from Turkeys ca

Greater coop in semicon, critical tech with India

The Netherlands sees growing political and economic ties with India, amplified by global geopolitical shifts. Recent agreements in security, defe

Vijay Hazare Trophy Live: Setback For Fans As Kohli Returns For Delhi

Delhi vs Andhra Pradesh, Vijay Hazare Trophy, Live Updates: The highly anticipated moment is here as star batter Virat Kohli is set to feature in

U.S. judge rejects business group's challenge to Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee

U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell said President Trump had adequately backed up his claim that the H-1B program was displacing U.S. workers, inclu

Arsenal Reach League Cup Semis With Shoot-Out Win Over Palace

Lacroix's own goal put Arsenal ahead with 10 minutes left at the Emirates Stadium before Marc Guehi snatched Palace's stoppage-time equaliser in

No More H-1B Lottery, US Notifies New Process For Awarding Work Visas

The Donald Trump administration in the United States has announced that it is replacing its longstanding H-1B work visa lottery system with a new

Bhopal Diary | MP may have open jails for women inmates

Madhya Pradesh is likely to have open jails for women inmates. If the state clears the jail departments proposal, the eight existing open jails w

US Scraps H-1B Visa Lottery, Shifts to Higher-Paid Worker Selection

Earlier this year, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation imposing a $100,000 annual H-1B visa fee on highly skilled workers, which is bein

Madhya Pradesh: 42.74 lakh voter names removed from draft rolls

BHOPAL: Over 42.74 lakh voter names, which account for 7 per cent of the total 5.74 crore voters, were removed from the draft electoral roll of 2

Russia fires over 650 drones, 13 Ukrainian regions hit overnight

President Zelenskyy says attacks targeted energy and civilian infrastructure; three including child killed

Venus Williams Weds Andrea Preti in Florida as Part of a 5-Day Celebration of Their Union

Williams and Preti became wife and husband over the weekend in Palm Beach, Florida, as part of a five-day celebration.

Libya's military chief killed along with 7 others in plane crash after takeoff from Turkey

Turkish officials said the wreckage of the Falcon 50 type business jet had been found near the village of Kesikkavak, in Haymana, a district some

BJP wants to eliminate Constitution, Congress will resist and defeat it: Rahul

What the BJP is proposing essentially is the elimination of the Constitution

Telangana HC directs govt to upload all GOs, circulars on official websites

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has directed the state government to immediately upload all Government Orders (GOs), notifications, rules and

20 US States warn Trumps USD 100K H-1B fee threatens schools, hospitals

Washington: More than 20 US states on Tuesday moved to block the Trump administrations new $100,000 fee on H-1B visas, warning that the measure w

Deadlock in MahaYuti over seat share, Shinde ups ante

MUMBAI: The deadlock within the Mahayuti alliance over seat-sharing for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections continues, with De

Jasprit Bumrah to MISS Vijay Hazare Trophy? GCA secretary gives MAJOR update, says, 'he is taking...'

GCA secretary Anil Patel provided latest update on Jasprit Bumrah's Vijay Hazare Trophy participation, which is set to begin from December 24. Re

VHP, Bajrang Dal protest near Bangladesh High Commission, clash with police

Authorities deploy 1500-strong police force near the Bangladesh Embassy

US: Trooper, suspect killed in shooting in Delaware

The trooper, who was not named, was working an overtime assignment at the reception desk when the 44-year-old gunman walked in, approached the tr

SC sets aside perverse bail for man who allegedly killed witness

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has set aside an order of the Madras High Court granting bail to a man who was accused of murdering a key eyewitness

Amid HC scrutiny, Soren cabinet okays rules for Scheduled Areas

RANCHI: Under continued pressure from the Jharkhand High Court over delay in Implementation of the Panchayat (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act,

Trump's newly appointed envoy to Greenland says U.S. not looking to 'conquer' the Danish territory

Louisiana Gov Jeff Landry said the Trump administration isn't going to go in there trying to conquer anybody or try to o take over anybody's cou

Libyan army chief, four other officers killed as private plane crashes in Turkey's Ankara moments after high-level defence talks, investigation underway

Libya's army's chief of staff, Mohammed Ali Ahmed Al-Haddad, and four other army officers were tragically killed after a private plane crashed on

HC suspends Kuldeep Singh Sengars life term in Unnao rape case

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday suspended the life imprisonment awarded to expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the 2017 Unnao

The best and worst performing startup stocks of 2025; Taking Madhubani art to the world

Indias startup stocks in 2025 told a clear story: hype no longer pays. Asha Jha runs Madhubani Paints along with her daughters, working to preser

India calls in Bangladesh envoy, seeks thorough probe into killing of Hadi

New Delhi: India on Tuesday called in Bangladesh envoy Riaz Hamidullah and sought a thorough probe into the killing of Bangladeshi student leader