Space mission ready for take-off soon
Indian startup Skyroot Aerospace said on Thursday it would hold the maiden test flight of the country's first privately developed orbital-class rocket in the coming weeks.
Daycare centre probed over videos of toddlers in washer
Five nannies employed at a daycare centre operating inside the campus of an IT company in Karnataka's Bengaluru have been booked after videos allegedly showing toddlers being subjected to abuse triggered a police investigation.
Permanent anti-pollution curbs for toxic winters
The government of the national capital territory of Delhi has announced a spate of measures to curb air pollution during winter. Months ahead of the annual season when the city often becomes the world's most polluted.
‘Delay WhatsApp username rollout’
The government has asked Meta to hold off launching its username feature on WhatsApp, citing concerns over fraud and impersonation, media reports said.
India and Japan expand defence, economic security ties
JAPAN and India have announced a series of agreements to deepen cooperation in defence, economic and maritime security following talks between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart, Sanae Takaichi.
Body of Everest climber to be recovered after three decades
THE authorities are seeking to recover the body of a climber known as "Green Boots" from the upper slopes of Mount Everest, nearly three decades after the mountaineer died on the world's highest peak.
Row deepens as Islamabad warns New Delhi over water treaty dispute
THE government has warned that any attempt by India to deprive Pakistan of its share of water under the Indus Waters Treaty would amount to the "weaponisation of water" and could have serious consequences for regional peace and security.
Poor rain forecast follows driest June in 125 years
The South Asian nation is likely to see below normal rainfall this month after recording its fifth-driest June since 1901, forecasters said, raising concerns over agricultural output.
Rubio: Trump likely to visit India early next year for trade ties
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States is seeking to arrange a visit to India by President Donald Trump early next year as the countries work on a bilateral trade deal, Indian media outlet IANS reported.
BJP slams tech hub Hyderabad over Trump road tribute
A key road named after US President Donald Trump in India's opposition-ruled tech hub of Hyderabad has drawn criticism from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling party, which dismissed the move as "hypocrisy".
