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GSLV-F18 carrying 2,250kg next-generation navigation satellite -- NVS-03 -- lifted off from the second launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC-SHAR) in Sriharikota at 11.51pm on Friday, as scheduled.Around 18 minutes later, NVS-03 satellite was placed in a geosynchronous transfer orbit (GTO) of 37,023km apogee and 170km perigee.

Another supertanker has exploded and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz, with Irans IRGC Navy saying the vessel struck a naval mine while carrying more than two million barrels of oil. According to the Iranian account, the tanker was travelling through an unauthorised route when it hit the mine. The IRGC says it is the third tanker to explode and catch fire in a single day after vessels allegedly travelled outside designated maritime corridors. The claims have not been independently established

As concerns rise over the Nasdaq 100, which faces risks surpassing $2 trillion this month, investors are questioning the viability of major AI investments. With firms like Meta and Alphabet boosting their spending projections, uncertainties around profitability loom large. However, positive results from Microsoft and SpaceX provide a hopeful contrast to an otherwise declining market.

Reliance Industries Limited announced impressive figures for FY27, with consolidated gross revenue peaking at Rs 3,62,268 crore. The company experienced a remarkable profit growth of 33.8%, reaching Rs 29,550 crore, largely due to a stellar 67.9% rise in oil-to-chemicals segment EBITDA. While retail revenue saw a 6.4% improvement, challenges persisted in that sector. Moreover, the quarter's capital expenditure of Rs 38,153 crore predominantly targeted O2C and New Energy.

Prince William inherited the Duchy of Cornwall after Queen Elizabeth IIs death in 2022. The 128,000-acre estate is valued at $1.3 billion and provides him with nearly $31 million in annual private income. He now plans to sell 20% of its assets to fund housing, nature recovery and renewable energy projects across key communities.

In its Q2 FY27 report, Jio Platforms recorded a robust net profit increase of 13.7% year-on-year. Operational revenues surged to Rs 40,475 crore, marking an 11.4% rise. The company welcomed 9.1 million new customers, pushing its total to 542.4 million. Furthermore, average revenue per user (ARPU) improved to Rs 218.8, driven by heightened data usage, while voice traffic held steady at 1.52 trillion minutes.

Why do India and China keep facing off along their Himalayan border despite decades of negotiations? And why has one of Asia's longest-running territorial disputes remained unresolved even after the 1962 war and the deadly 2020 Galwan clash?In this episode of Divya Decodes, we break down the history and geopolitics behind the India-China border dispute, from the 1914 McMahon Line and China's claims over Arunachal Pradesh to the strategic importance of Aksai Chin and the disputed Line of Actual C

A pair of exquisite 16th-century maiolica plaques by renowned artist Francesco Xanto Avelli recently fetched an impressive 100,000 at auction after lying unnoticed in a Dorset home for years. The family unearthed these extraordinary pieces while seeking expert advice, discovering they were part of a significant series illustrating the tale of Cyrus the Great. This auction underscores the remarkable rarity and cultural value of these Italian Renaissance treasures.

In a remarkable development, a two-bedroom house located in Saint-Rmi-d'Amherst, Quebec, has been built using an innovative construction method known as PakVert. This technique employs panels crafted from recycled plastic bottles, resulting in a building process that took merely three days. By minimizing construction waste and cutting costs by approximately 35 percent, this initiative contributes significantly to affordable housing and environmental sustainability in Canada.

Watch the Official teaser from hindi movie 'Intelligent Khiladi 2' starring Dileep, Siddharth, Murali Gopy. 'Intelligent Khiladi 2' movie is directed by Rathish Ambat. To know more about 'Intelligent Khiladi 2' teaser watch the video. Check out the latest hindi teasers, new movie teasers, trending hindi movie teaser, and more at ETimes - Times of India Entertainment.

Fifteen years after Marco Simoncelli lost his life in a tragic MotoGP crash at Sepang, his parents, Paolo and Rossella, have shared an emotional tribute to their son. Ahead of the 2026 Malaysian Grand Prix, they posted pictures of the memorial plaque at the crash site with a message.

India has raised concerns over US military support for Pakistan's F-16 fleet. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reportedly warned Pete Hegseth that sensitive American technology supplied to Pakistan could potentially reach China or other countries. What is India's concern, and what does this mean for India-US defence ties?#IndiaUSRelations #RajnathSingh #Pakistan #China #F16 #DefenceNews #TOI

Donald Trumps decision to cancel planned in-person rallies in Kansas and Iowa just days before the midterm elections has raised eyebrows. CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins called the move unusual, contrasting his current campaign schedule with the packed rally circuit he followed during the 2018 midterms. While the White House says Trump will take part in more than 20 virtual events, questions remain over the sudden shift away from his trademark campaign appearances.

In a podcast, Mustafa Suleyman recalled a 2015 lunch with Larry Page discussing interstellar probes. Page predicted that by the end of the century, advanced technology would enable deep-space exploration. Suleyman shared that Elon Musk was an independent board member in DeepMind's Ethics and Safety Board. Musk expressed support for Page's ambitious vision and acknowledged his accuracy in predicting technological advancements.

Henderson, Nevada, is transforming the former Three Kids Mine into a thriving residential area, complete with new parks. The recently opened Greenbow Park offers recreation options such as pickleball courts and scenic walking trails. With plans for over 3,000 homes across 24 neighborhoods, the Aries master-planned community is set to revitalize the site, which underwent a $257 million cleanup from its industrial past into a lively suburban setting.