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Isro launches EOS-05, India's 1st imaging satellite in geosynchronous orbit

The 2,367-kg EOS-05, India's heaviest Earth observation satellite so far, was placed in its intended sub-geosynchronous transfer orbit about 18 minutes after lift-off

Odisha Yatri rolls out safety app with shake alert and live tracking

First state-owned ride-hailing platform to connect directly with 112 national emergency system

CJP protests in Delhi, seeks action against influencer for 'assault'

Cockroach Janta Party supporters protested outside Parliament Street police station, demanding action against influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj over an alleged assault on a protester's father

WMO says El Nino to persist through Feb 2027: What it means for India

The WMO expects El Nino conditions to intensify into a very strong event in coming months and persist through February 2027, raising risks of floods, drought and extreme heat

Sikkim identifies 40 high-hazard glacial lakes, 16 at highest risk

Sikkim has identified 40 high-hazard glacial lakes, including 16 at the highest risk of catastrophic outbursts that could threaten downstream settlements amid rapid changes in the Himalayas

HarperCollins to publish Sonia Gandhi memoir after Penguin backs out

HarperCollins India will publish Sonia Gandhi's memoir on November 10 after Penguin Random House India declined to publish it following a dispute over editorial changes

IndiGo flight hits pole at Srinagar airport while being parked, no injuries

An IndiGo flight from Navi Mumbai to Srinagar was damaged after hitting a Visual Docking Guidance System pole while parking at Srinagar airport, with all passengers and crew safe

Homebuyers can't be penalised for developer's default: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court was hearing a plea by homebuyers of Noida's Lotus Boulevard and Lotus Panache projects, developed by Granite Gate Properties Private Limited, who challenged a July 2025 NCLAT order.

Delhi weather: Rain, thunderstorms likely as IMD warns of heavy showers

Delhi-NCR may see light to moderate rain and thunderstorms on September 4, while heavy showers are likely in parts of north, central, east and northeast India, according to the IMD

Beyond the flood: What Nepal's disaster means for Himalayan ecosystems

The floodwaters have receded, but Nepal's rivers, slopes and habitats may bear deeper scars. What does a debris-heavy flash flood leave behind in one of the world's most fragile ecosystems?

Nepal floods: Centre to offer DNA profiling services to identify victims

The Centre will facilitate DNA profiling of first-degree relatives of Nepal flood victims living in India to help identify mortal remains, with samples collected at central and state forensic labs

Gaganyaan's first uncrewed mission likely to launch this year: Isro chief

Isro chief V Narayanan said the space agency, along with industry and other organisations, is working vigorously and systematically to launch the first uncrewed Gaganyaan mission this year

Isro launches India's first imaging satellite in geostationary orbit

Isro successfully placed the 2,300-kg EOS-05 Earth observation satellite in a sub-geosynchronous transfer orbit, marking its first successful mission of 2026

Rare-earth magnet issue showed how a country can hold us to ransom: Kapoor

PM's adviser Tarun Kapoor urges domestic manufacturing of critical components, flags semiconductor capacity and calls for a faster transition towards electric vehicles

FSSAI initiates action against CG Foods over unsafe processing

Providing right information to consumers key to making informed food choices: FSSAI CEO

Delhi HC limits booth agents' liability in electoral roll revision exercise

Court says booth-level agents can be held liable only for information they can independently verify; Congress leaders had challenged ECI's undertaking requirement

Delhi HC seeks solution to fraudulent GST registrations using PAN, Aadhaar

Court suggests safeguards including facial recognition, video verification and real-time alerts when PAN or Aadhaar details are used to obtain GST registration

BCI has no power to act against law students before enrolment, rules SC

Supreme Court says disciplinary control over law students rests with their universities, while BCI's jurisdiction begins only after they enrol as advocates

SC says BCI, state bar councils cannot take action against law students

The Supreme Court said the Bar Council of India and state bar councils have no statutory power to discipline law students, ruling that such action rests with their educational institutions

Govt to roll out Bharat NCAP 2.0 from October 2027: Nitin Gadkari

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said Bharat NCAP 2 will roll out from October 2027 to assess the entire vehicle safety chain as India seeks to address its severe road accident problem