BENGALURU: Isro has taken another step towards building a more powerful version of its heaviest rocket, LVM-3, with the successful completion of a crucial test of a new semi-cryogenic engine that is expected to significantly boost the carrying capacity of future launches.The test, conducted on June 24 at the Isro Propulsion Complex in Mahendragiri involved…
When people think about the natural beauty of India, they think about snow-clad mountains, dense forests, and golden beaches. However, the country’s extensive grasslands are just as stunning, playing a vital role in supporting wildlife, bird species, and entire ecosystems. Referred to as “forgotten ecosystems” of the country, the grasslands in India provide habitats to…
File photo: People cool off in a water spray at the Eiffel Tower in Paris (Picture credit – AP) France has recorded around 1,000 more deaths than expected since June 24 during the record-breaking heatwave that swept across much of western Europe, with the vast majority of victims aged 65 and above, French health authorities…
Kailash Vijayvargiya’s comments spark row NEW DELHI: Madhya Pradesh minister Kailash Vijayvargiya has triggered a political controversy after claiming that administrative officials in the state have been competing to demonstrate their affiliation with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) since the BJP came to power.“When we were in the government, some officer came and said, ‘Sir,…
Defence minister Rajnath Singh (ANI file photo) NEW DELHI: The BJP on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the Opposition, accusing it of running a “campaign of calumny” and “amplifying hostile propaganda” over India’s counterterror operation against Pakistan-backed terrorism under Operation Sindoor.Leading the party’s response, BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya accused Opposition leaders of…
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh Live Score: Zimbabwe captain Richard Ngarava has won the toss and elected to bowl first against Bangladesh in the one-off Test in Harare. With plenty of grass on the surface, the hosts are backing their seam attack to make early inroads. Ngarava explains toss decision “We are going to bowl first. We…
Even though Delhi NCR region is considered one of the most urbanized areas in India, the geographical features of this area include various rivers that determine its ecosystem, water resources, and floodplains. Even though the river Yamuna is considered the most popular and well-known river passing through the city, there are some other rivers and…
FIFA World Cup 2026 apps to watch matches live on their smartphones The Department of Justice announced the seizure of nearly 400 sites that were engaged in the unauthorized streaming of matches in the FIFA World Cup Finals in violation of US copyright law. “We have seized hundreds of domains, used to illegally stream World…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, members of the Indian Army marching contingent in Seychelles. The contingent is participating in the country’s 50th National Day celebrations, reflecting the growing defence partnership between India and Seychelles. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: An Indian Army marching contingent will participate in Seychelles’ 50th National Day celebrations on Monday, marking the Golden…
Class 12 student Sarthak Sidhant, who recently drew national attention over his analysis of CBSE’s digital evaluation tender, on Friday, launched a government procurement portal after scraping around 1.66 crore records from the government’s Central Public Procurement (CPP) Portal.“Transparency needs to be accessible. From today it is,” he wrote on X. “Within the past 2…