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India becomes 3rd nation with private orbital launch after Vikram-1 success

Published on Jul 18, 2026 09:00 IST

At 12.10pm, the indigenously developed launch vehicle by Skyroot Aerospace injected four technology demonstration payloads on at an altitude of 450km at a 60-degree orbital inclination in the earth’s lower orbit. (@skyrootaerospaceofficial/PTI)

Vikram-1 launch: PM Modi hails success of India's maiden private rocket

Skyroot Aerospace co-founder and CEO Pawan Kumar Chandana spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the phone after the successful launch of the Vikram-1 launch vehicle from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre.

Published on Jul 18, 2026 09:00 IST

Maharashtra woman stabbed to death, accused dies by suicide later

The victim was a student and was living as a paying guest in the area.

Published on Jul 18, 2026 08:59 IST

Why does Assam flood every year? It's not just the rain, expert says

A man moves with his livestock through a flooded area after a substantial rise in the Brahmaputra river water level, in Morigaon district, Assam.

Published on Jul 18, 2026 08:58 IST

Video: Ink thrown at Dipke during hunger strike after Wangchuk's 'removal'

The incident briefly disrupted the programme as supporters rushed towards the stage, triggering commotion.

Updated on Jul 18, 2026 09:21 IST

Wangchuk's final message before cops removed him from Jantar Mantar | Watch

In the early hours of Saturday, Delhi Police shifted Wangchuk to Safdarjung Hospital.

Updated on Jul 18, 2026 08:47 IST

Bar Council of India bans courtroom reels, issues social media rules for lawyers

BCI’s new digital ethics code bars lawyers and law students from making reels in court premises and restricts misuse of live-streamed proceedings.

Published on Jul 18, 2026 08:43 IST

White sheets, plainclothes cops: How Wangchuk was ‘removed’ from Jantar Mantar

Police take Environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk to the hospital during his ongoing hunger strike at Jantar Mantar

Updated on Jul 18, 2026 08:42 IST

Sky no longer the limit: Vikram-1 launch is a leap for India's pvt space sector

India's first private orbital rocket Vikram-1 lifts off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh,

Updated on Jul 18, 2026 08:14 IST

Dipke breaks down after Wangchuk taken away from protest: ‘He’s not a criminal'

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke speaks following the hospital admission of environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike during the Cockroach Janata Party's (CJP) protest.

Published on Jul 18, 2026 08:06 IST

‘Re-NEET tougher than last paper’: How toppers reacted to crucial exam results

According to the agency, a total of around 20 lakh candidates appeared for NEET-UG 2026 at 5,440 centres in 551 cities in India and 14 cities abroad.

Published on Jul 18, 2026 08:00 IST

TDP leader held for assaulting woman over water pump connection in Guntur: Cop

The incident occurred on the night of July 15 at Krishnababu colony under Nagarampalem police station limits in Guntur town. (Representative Photo/ HT Photo)

Published on Jul 18, 2026 07:52 IST

Meerut school owner murdered; wife, three held in snakebite plot

A 32-year-old Meerut school operator was allegedly murdered by his wife and her lover, who staged the crime as a snakebite with the help of two snake charmers. (HT File Photo/ Representative photo)

Published on Jul 18, 2026 07:49 IST

Vikram-1: All about India's first privately developed orbital rocket

Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace's Mission Aagaman made history.

Updated on Jul 18, 2026 07:43 IST

India's first private orbital launch successful as Vikram-1 lifts off to space

India's first privately developed orbital-class rocket, Vikram-1, lifted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.

Updated on Jul 18, 2026 07:46 IST

Ethanol blending won't lower fuel rates: Ex-HPCL chief busts ‘myth’

The debate has gained widespread traction.

Published on Jul 18, 2026 06:31 IST

India in touch with US authorities amid complications over revised visa norms

Randhir Jaiswal addressed the unfolding situation following inquiries regarding the adjustments introduced by the US Department of Homeland Security.

Published on Jul 18, 2026 06:11 IST

JNU student continues hunger strike after Wangchuk moved away, alleges crackdown

Student activist Neha Bora on Saturday claimed that Delhi Police attempted to detain protesters after forcibly removing Sonam Wangchuk from Jantar Mantar.

Updated on Jul 18, 2026 07:47 IST

One dead, 12 injured after students fall into septic tank at Rajasthan madrasa: Cops

Police have identified the deceased as Rohin, a resident of Sakras village in Haryana. Police took custody of the body and sent it for postmortem.

Published on Jul 18, 2026 05:44 IST

‘Modi govt’s defeat': Oppn as cops move Sonam Wangchuk out of Jantar Mantar

Security personnel screen with sheets and keep vigil as activist Sonam Wangchuk, unseen, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike for 21 days, is shifted to a hospital from Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi.

Updated on Jul 18, 2026 05:45 IST

Alibaba Qwen and Baidu: Clear contours of a remade Apple Intelligence for China

The contours of Apple Intelligence are becoming clear, and industry analysts believe this removes Apple’s biggest competitive disadvantage in the market. (Official image)

Updated on Jul 18, 2026 06:06 IST

‘Taken against his will’: CJP alleges ‘Wangchuk dragged away forcibly by cops'

Abhijeet Dipke claimed that police personnel arrived at the protest site early in the morning and removed Wangchuk by force.

Published on Jul 18, 2026 04:46 IST

Sonam Wangchuk's wife breaks silence, says no treatment without her consent

Environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk with his wife Gitanjali J Angmo, on the 20th day of his indefinite hunger strike.

Updated on Jul 18, 2026 05:41 IST

CJP's Dipke announces indefinite hunger strike after Wangchuk moved to hospital

Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, center, talks to climate activist Sonam Wangchuk.

Updated on Jul 18, 2026 07:17 IST

Stalin's DMK, Vijay's TVK unite against delimitation, vow to oppose bill

Ahead of the Assembly elections, Vijay described the proposed delimitation exercise as a “biased” move by the Union government.

Updated on Jul 18, 2026 03:58 IST

Modi wishes Skyroot success ahead of Vikram-1's first orbital launch: ‘Historic’

Vikram-1 is built with a lightweight carbon-composite structure and uses three solid-fuel stages along with a liquid-fuelled orbital adjustment module.

Updated on Jul 18, 2026 05:44 IST

UK’s economic, migration and Trump issues await Burnham at ‘No. 10 North’

To fulfil his goal, Andrew Murray Burnham will require financial resources, which indicates rises in indirect taxes

Updated on Jul 18, 2026 06:18 IST

World Listening Day: Sound Knowlege

“Listening to the sounds of nature is in our DNA,” says Shaheen Shaik, Naturalist, Pugdundee Safari

Updated on Jul 18, 2026 04:19 IST

Dizziness, check-up 'of his own free will': Wangchuk's medical note surfaces

Wangchuk on Friday said he has lost nearly 20 per cent of his body during his indefinite hunger strike.

Updated on Jul 18, 2026 03:48 IST

BJP keen on NCPs' merger, but Sunetra Pawar, son Parth not in favour

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Published on Jul 18, 2026 03:15 IST

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