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India's first private orbital rocket Vikram-1 lifts off from Sriharikota

Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 successfully lifted off, carrying multiple technology demonstration payloads into low Earth orbit, marking a milestone for the country's commercial space sector

Goa govt plans up to 50% subsidy on EVs for bike taxi, auto operators

Goa govt plans to offer subsidies of up to 50 per cent on electric vehicles for licensed motorcycle and autorickshaw operators as part of a broader push towards clean mobility and sustainable energy

Skyroot's Vikram-1 launch a test of India's private sector space ambitions

Skyroot Aerospace's maiden orbital mission marks a watershed moment for India's private space industry, showing the impact of policy reforms as India looks to emerge as a global commercial space hub

CJP's Dipke begins indefinite hunger strike after Wangchuk hospitalised

CJP founder Abhijit Dipke announced an indefinite hunger strike after activist Sonam Wangchuk was shifted to Safdarjung Hospital by Delhi Police following a deterioration in his health

Wangchuk weak, dehydrated due to fasting but stable: Safdarjung Hospital

Safdarjung Hospital said Sonam Wangchuk is stable but weak due to prolonged fasting and dehydration, and requires continuous monitoring after being admitted following the deterioration of his health

Yellow alert in Delhi as IMD forecasts light rain today; humidity persists

Minimum temperature eases to 30.2 degrees Celsius, but hot and humid conditions remain as IMD forecasts light rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds in Delhi; heavy rainfall likely across several states

No treatment should be administered without my consent: Wangchuk's wife

The Delhi Police has said that Wangchuk was shifted to the hospital for "essential medical care" following expert medical advice and in compliance with the Delhi High Court's orders

Odisha targets recovery of 60,426 acres of land, eyes ₹10K cr temple corpus

The state has directed officials to expedite land cases, verify historical records and settle eligible encroachments to create a Rs 10,000 crore temple corpus

SC says Class I heirs get first right before inherited farmland is sold

The apex court held that Section 22 of the Hindu Succession Act applies to inherited agricultural land, giving Class I heirs the first opportunity to purchase a co-heir's share

'Paani waali train' frenzy in Haryana; India's hydrogen rail journey begins

Will research to find ways to reduce costs for hydrogen trains, says Modi

UP tops Maharashtra to become India's No 2 in rooftop solar installations

More than 85,000 people have found employment so far through over 7,000 solar companies operating in the state

SC seeks ECI, WB replies on plea for speedy disposal of SIR voter appeals

The apex court issued notice to the Election Commission, the West Bengal government and the state's Chief Electoral Officer on a plea seeking faster disposal of SIR voter list appeals

VBSA Bill explained: Why higher education regulator plan faces pushback

The proposed law seeks to replace the UGC, AICTE and NCTE with a single higher education regulator, but critics say it centralises power and undermines institutional autonomy

Why Isro is seeing more exits and what it could mean for India's space push

Why is the government making it harder for some Isro scientists to leave? The answer lies in India's growing private space industry, and lessons from abroad

SC seeks replies of EC, Bengal govt on plea for SIR data transparency

PIL seeks assembly constituency-wise data on claims, objections, and appeals filed during West Bengal's Special Intensive Revision process

PM Modi unveils development projects worth ₹14,700 crore in Haryana

The projects include key expressway and highway corridors aimed at improving connectivity, reducing travel time and boosting economic activity

Ram temple donation embezzlement: SIT to submit interim report on July 20

Special Investigation Team probing alleged irregularities in Ram temple donations is likely to submit an interim report to Supreme Court on Monday and may seek more time to complete its investigation

Bill seeks up to 3-year jail term for insulting or disrupting Vande Mataram

The proposed amendment seeks to bring India's National Song under the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, extending legal protection similar to that enjoyed by the National Anthem

Hydrogen train successful example of Make in India campaign: PM Modi

With this, India has joined a select group of countries that have operational hydrogen-powered trains and marks an important step towards the adoption of clean and sustainable mobility in the railway

SC to hear Centre's plea on overseas visa services tender on July 20

Supreme Court will hear on July 20 the Centre's challenge to the Delhi High Court order setting aside the tender for outsourcing passport, visa and consular services at four Indian missions