Unis Ahmad Dar

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

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

India's first private orbital launch: Everything about Skyroot's Vikram-1

Vikram-1 launch: Mission Aagaman will test India's first privately developed orbital rocket and could open the door to a new era of commercial satellite launches by Indian private companies

Nasa's Curiosity rover finds mysterious honeycomb-like structures on Mars

Scientists are investigating how the unusual polygon-shaped ridges formed and whether nearby dark rocks are Martian debris or meteorites

From Potti Sriramulu to Sonam Wangchuk: Hunger strikes that made headlines

From the creation of Andhra State to the anti-corruption movement and the demand for Telangana, these landmark fasts left a lasting imprint on India's politics, governance and public discourse

China-backed Pakistan copper mine warns of shutdown amid Balochistan unrest

The warning highlights how rising insurgent attacks in Balochistan are threatening Pakistan's copper exports and billions of dollars in Chinese investments

TCS launches Nvidia-backed AI solutions lab to speed industrial automation

The Bengaluru facility will help manufacturers and mobility firms test and deploy AI applications before rolling them out at scale

Warren Buffett cuts ties with Gates Foundation after Epstein disclosures

The billionaire investor says he has ended nearly two decades of donations to the Gates Foundation following renewed scrutiny of Bill Gates' past meetings with Jeffrey Epstein

Sun Pharma receives approval to launch generic semaglutide in South Africa

The approval makes South Africa the second market after India where the drugmaker has secured regulatory clearance for its generic version of semaglutide

Karnataka to set up India's first government-run AI university: Details

Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announces dedicated AI university, AI Hub and new policy at Google I/O Connect India 2026 to position Karnataka as an 'AI-native state'

Sigma Advanced to acquire aerospace supplier Bromford for ₹153 crore

The deal strengthens the company's aerospace manufacturing footprint and expands its presence in the Rolls-Royce supply chain

TCS wins tech mandate for JFK Airport's $19-billion terminal project

The IT major will deploy AI-led digital systems to improve airport operations, passenger experience and airline efficiency at the revamped terminal

India invites private firms to build high-altitude surveillance airships

The ₹15,000-crore programme aims to develop indigenous near-space airships for persistent surveillance, with the Centre funding up to 70 per cent of development costs

China's private space firms eye IPOs to challenge SpaceX's launch dominance

A wave of Chinese rocket companies is queuing up for public listings in Shanghai and Hong Kong, betting on reusable-rocket breakthroughs to break SpaceX's grip on the global launch market

LTM bets on Anthropic's Claude to drive enterprise AI transformation

The L&T Group company will embed Claude into its AI platform, train thousands of certified engineers and establish a dedicated Centre of Excellence as enterprises ramp up generative AI adoption

Bangkok pub fire kills 27: Survivors choked on smoke, found no fire exists

Survivors said dense smoke engulfed the venue within minutes as investigators examined a suspected electrical fault and possible failures in the pub's emergency exits

BSNL satellite phone launched at ₹1.34 lakh: Who can buy it in India?

The BSNL satellite phone can make calls and send messages beyond mobile network coverage, but its high price and India's strict rules mean it is not a regular smartphone alternative

Railways approves ₹206 crore Kavach shield across 680 km in north India

Kavach version 4.0 will be installed on Rewari-Delhi and Shakurbasti-Bathinda sections, including feeder branch lines for reliable train operations, the Ministry of Railways said

Israel shares intel on alleged new Iranian plot to kill Trump: Report

The Israeli warning reportedly concerned a new and specific plot, as the US assesses fresh intelligence amid heightened tensions with Tehran

Job scam fears prompt 75% of Indians to ignore work opportunities: Report

Trust crisis in hiring: Survey of 1,161 workers and job seekers found that fear of fraud is changing hiring behaviour, with 14% saying caution caused them to miss genuine opportunities