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Just over five weeks after making Indian space history, Skyroot Aerospace is going again. The first stage of its second Vikram-1 rocket is already heading to Sriharikota, where it will undergo integration, testing and final launch preparations. On July 18, Vikram-1 became the first privately developed Indian orbital rocket to successfully reach orbit from Indian soiland succeeded on its maiden attempt. It deployed SCOPE and Grahaa into Low Earth Orbit, putting Skyroot among a tiny group of priva

Five years after Galwan, India and China are pushing cautiously towards a more stable relationship. NSA Ajit Doval is in Beijing for the 25th Special Representatives talks with Wang Yi on the unresolved boundary question. Doval has also met Chinese Vice President Han Zheng, with both sides discussing peace along the border and stronger economic, political and multilateral engagement. Then comes September. Reuters reports Xi Jinping is likely to attend the BRICS Summit in New Delhi with roughly 4

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared a video showcasing Indias growing electronics manufacturing capabilities, featuring PCBs, camera modules, speaker modules and other components now being manufactured in the country.

Chinese President Xi Jinping is likely to attend the BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13 with a delegation of around 400 officials, according to Reuters sources. His possible visit would be his first to India in seven years and comes as New Delhi and Beijing work to stabilise ties after the 2020 Galwan clash. NSA Ajit Doval is currently in Beijing for boundary talks and has met Chinese Vice President Han Zheng. A possible Modi-Xi meeting during BRICS could give fresh momentum to border

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the transfer of DRDO-developed technologies for all conventional missile systems to eligible Indian defence companies for domestic production. The move aims to accelerate indigenous missile manufacturing, reduce import dependence and expand private industry participation in Indias defence ecosystem. Companies will need to meet applicable qualifications, certifications and regulatory requirements. The initiative is also expected to create opportunities

In a significant diplomatic encounter, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval engaged with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng in Beijing. Their discussions centered on boundary issues to ensure peace, while also enhancing economic and political ties. The leaders are committed to managing differences and promoting long-term bilateral cooperation, following a series of recent high-level discussions between Modi and Xi.

Sri Lanka's stubborn lower order turned a seemingly straightforward day into a gruelling Test for India, leaving the visitors with 12 wickets to take and limited time to force a 2-0 series win.

Indian student applications to US colleges are down 15%. And Washington has proposed a $103,265 fee on new H-1B applications. Add to that US Vice President JD Vance's renewed call for American companies to hire and train Americans; the US is changing the equation for Indian talent. But there is a warning from inside Washington too. US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi says companies have two choices: onshore the talent or offshore the work. America still needs highly skilled workers, while Indian

India sits on roughly 35,000 tonnes of gold over 115% of GDP yet keeps importing more of it every year, draining foreign reserves and pressuring the rupee even as the country chases foreign capital through FDI, FPI and NRI deposits. Is there was way we can make the gold sitting in our lockers work for us?

Indian women hockey players have appealed to save the Women's Hockey India League. This competition has significantly boosted the confidence of a young, emerging team. The league provides a crucial pathway for developing new talent for the national squad. Financial challenges and low revenues threaten the league's continued operation. Players request corporate and government support to ensure its survival and future success.

The United States has imposed sanctions on four Indian companies involved in Iran's oil trade, aiming to disrupt Tehran's global revenue streams. Among those targeted, Sadashiva Overseas and PP Softtech have been linked to the import of significant quantities of Iranian petroleum products. Additionally, Prakrutees Infra participated in similar transactions from May 2023 to February 2026, highlighting the ongoing US efforts against Iran's illicit economic activities.

Indias AK-203 journey is a remarkable example of Atmanirbhar Bharat in action.What started as a Russian-designed rifle produced in India using imported kits has gradually evolved into a weapon manufactured entirely within India from raw materials and components to final assembly.In this video, we explore how the AK-203 rifle, the Indo-Russian defence partnership behind it, and the manufacturing facility in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, have moved toward complete indigenisation.From imported kits to lo

QRSAM & Akash-NG: Indias Ultimate Multi-Layered Air ShieldThe Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QRSAM) has received a major boost with a reported 30,000 crore acquisition plan, while the longer-range Akash-NG is also moving toward large-scale production.What makes these systems important is not just their range or reaction time it is the fact that they represent India-designed and India-developed missile technology.Developed by DRDO and supported by Indian defence manufacturers, QRSAM and

India produced a record amount of sugarcane this season, but sugar prices have surged as the crop yielded far less sugar than expected. Disease, heavy rainfall, waterlogging and poor sugar recovery reduced production estimates from around 343 lakh tonnes to nearly 306 lakh tonnes. As concerns over domestic supplies grew, the government restricted exports and has now allowed duty-free raw sugar imports to boost availability. Rising festive demand, market speculation and tighter stocks have added

India is designing what could become its largest and most heavily armed surface combatant ever. Project-18, the Navys Next Generation Destroyer, is reported to be evolving around a displacement approaching 13,000 tonnes and potentially as many as 144 vertical-launch cells, although final specifications remain unannounced. Now comes the Japanese connection. IDRW reports India is examining technologies associated with Japans Maya-class destroyer, including propulsion, power management and networke

Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to arrive in New Delhi for the upcoming BRICS summit next month. Accompanied by a robust delegation of around 400 officials, this visit marks a significant increase from his last attendance. This diplomatic mission comes at a crucial time as India and China aim to mend their relationship following past border conflicts.

After years in the wilderness, Zeeshan Ansari's IPL and India A exposure has helped the leg-spinner understand his craft better, with the UP T20 league providing the breakthrough that revived his career.

India have made a strong start to their ongoing series in Sri Lanka, leading 1-0 after winning the first Test in Galle by 165 runs. They have also taken control of the second Test after a big batting effort. Rahul Dravid feels the Sri Lanka series is an important first step, but India still have plenty of work to do.

The H-1B programme enables US employers to hire foreign workers trained in specialised fields. It provides for 65,000 visas each year, along with another 20,000 for workers holding advanced degrees, with visas approved for periods of three to six years.

Mumbai has emerged as a prime hub for remote professionals, owing to its competitive transport costs and abundant flexible workspace options. As India's flexible workspace market expands rapidly, this city leads in Asia. The increasing adoption of Work From Anywhere policies has inspired many to combine travel with work, resulting in longer vacations to accommodate remote tasks.

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Drusilla Carr, an unschooled Indiana widow, spent more than two decades defending her claim to 120 acres along Lake Michigan. As Gary expanded and the lakeshore became valuable, she fought repeated legal battles against attempts to acquire the land. Decades after her death, part of her former property was included in a 212-acre donation that became protected land within Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.

The Trump administration has proposed a massive $103,265 fee on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers. The US Department of Homeland Security has opened a 30-day public comment process, with the rule potentially being finalised by year-end. The move could significantly affect Indian professionals, who accounted for 71% of approved H-1B beneficiaries in fiscal 2024. The fee was previously blocked by a federal judge and a Boston appeals court. With the temporary proclamation expiring i

India has test-fired the first AK-203 Sher rifle built entirely from Indian components, ending years of dependence on imported Russian kits. This video breaks down how the Korwa facility in Amethi went from assembling foreign parts to full indigenisation, what the Sher rifle actually offers soldiers, and how a faster production timeline is speeding up delivery to the Indian Army. Full explainer on Indias push toward Atmanirbhar Bharat in small arms manufacturing.#AK203 #Sher #IndianArmy #Atmanir

India was once drowning in surplus sugar. In 2021-22 it exported around 100 lakh tonnes by August, with the season eventually producing exceptionally high exports. Today, the government is allowing 10 lakh tonnes of raw sugar to enter duty-free. What changed? This seasons production forecast has been slashed from 343 lakh tonnes to around 306 lakh tonnes after disease and excess rainfall damaged cane. International sugar prices have climbed from $474 a tonne in June to $552 by August 20. Festive

India is buying more Rafales, scaling up Tejas, and eyeing the stealthy AMCA. So why does the nearly 30-year-old Su-30MKI still sit at the centre of the Indian Air Force? This video breaks down why the Sukhoi's heavy payload and BrahMos strike capability make it irreplaceable for now, why Rafale and Sukhoi solve completely different problems, and how the upcoming Super Sukhoi upgrade with an indigenous AESA radar could keep this fighter relevant well into the 2030s.#Su30MKI #Sukhoi #IndianAirFor

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow as India and Russia pushed to deepen economic and strategic ties. Trade, energy, fertilisers and nuclear cooperation were at the centre of discussions, with Putin promising continued fertiliser supplies to Indian farmers. Bilateral goods trade has surged nearly four-fold to almost $60 billion, but Indias trade imbalance with Russia has crossed $50 billion. Jaishankar called correcting the imbalance a priority,