ISRO launches EOS-05 on GSLV-F17, expanding geosynchronous Earth‑observation capability
On September 4, 2026, ISRO successfully placed the 2,367‑kg EOS-05 Earth‑observation satellite into geosynchronous orbit aboard the GSLV-F17 from Sriharikota.
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Kerala Mulls Dedicated Tourism and Hospitality University to Upskill Sector
State officials say a specialised university could sharpen talent pipelines and drive growth in Kerala’s tourism and hospitality industry.
Kerala High Court Approves Extension of TDB Vigilance Officer’s Tenure to Jan 2027
The Kerala government has secured a court order extending the term of the Tourism Development Board’s Chief Vigilance and Security Officer until January 2027, underscoring the need for sustained oversight.
Home Minister Amit Shah lands in Goa for two‑day visit, to open new BJP headquarters
Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Goa on Saturday for a two‑day trip, during which he will name and inaugurate the party’s new state headquarters on the Old Goa bypass.
Pune travellers grapple with empty train seats and soaring airfares
Train tickets for routes out of Pune are selling out rapidly while airline fares to major hubs have climbed to record levels, leaving commuters and holidaymakers searching for alternatives.
Comedian Samay Raina Roasts Varun Dhawan’s ‘Border 2’ and ‘Dilwale’ on Viral ‘India’s Got Latent 2’ Episode
Comedian Samay Raina’s roast of Bollywood star Varun Dhawan went viral after he lampooned the actor’s recent films ‘Border 2’ and ‘Dilwale’ during the latest episode of ‘India’s Got Latent 2’.
Air India Fires Phuket-Delhi Flight Commander After Positive Psychoactive Substance Test
Tata Group-owned Air India has dismissed the commander of its Phuket-Delhi service with immediate effect after a drug screening returned positive for a psychoactive substance. The carrier said the termination follows its zero-tolerance aviation safety policy.
Bigg Boss Marathi's Irina Rudakova Seeks Police Help After Mumbai Auto Driver Assault
Former Bigg Boss Marathi contestant Irina Rudakova approached Mumbai police after a man allegedly pulled her auto-rickshaw driver by the collar and abused him during a road altercation. The incident has drawn attention to commuter safety and bystander intervention in the city.
POCO launches X8 and X8 Power in India with 10,000mAh battery, 120Hz AMOLED
POCO has introduced two new smartphones, the X8 and X8 Power, featuring large batteries, high‑refresh AMOLED screens and Snapdragon chips, with pricing and colour options disclosed for the Indian market.
Centre clears 94.48 hectares for NH‑27 widening in Kutch, six‑to‑eight lane upgrade
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has notified the acquisition of 94.482 hectares in Bhachau taluka, Kutch, to expand NH‑27 between Samakhiyali and Shikarpur to six‑to‑eight lanes.
Delhi-NCR Deluged as IMD Issues Red Alert; Airport Floods, Flights Diverted
Heavy rainfall battered parts of Delhi-NCR on Thursday, prompting the India Meteorological Department to issue a red alert and causing severe waterlogging at Indira Gandhi International Airport, with flight operations disrupted and several services diverted.
Jackie Shroff marks 39 years of Mahesh Bhatt’s drama ‘Kaash’ with nostalgic homage
Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff commemorated the 39th anniversary of the Mahesh Bhatt directorial ‘Kaash’, sharing archival stills and classic music from the 1987 emotional drama.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay wishes Janmashtami, urges world of love and virtue; PM Modi echoes
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Vijay used his X post to wish Indians a happy Janmashtami and called for a world guided by love, virtue and dharma, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi echoed the sentiment, urging the festival to inspire self‑less action and strength.
Meenakshi Seshadri Walks Down Memory Lane, Revives 'Meri Jung' Classic on Mumbai Shore
Veteran Bollywood actor Meenakshi Seshadri revisited one of her most celebrated screen moments, filming a recreation of the 1985 hit 'O Mere Khwabon Ke Shehzade' from 'Meri Jung' amid heavy monsoon rain on Mumbai's shoreline.
BJP Launches Month-Long 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' From Sept 17 To Mark PM Modi's 25 Years In Public Life
The BJP will roll out a nationwide month-long 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' starting September 17 to commemorate Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 25 years in public life, combining welfare outreach with booth-level mobilisation ahead of key state battles.
Janmashtami 2026: Indian Fashion Guides Embrace Traditional Elegance for Festive Celebrations
Indian publications are guiding readers through Janmashtami 2026 with curated fashion inspiration, from traditional bandhani and patola silhouettes to modern dhoti-kurta ensembles and divine makeup looks.
ISRO Chief Confirms GSLV-F17 Success, Vows Six More Launches This Fiscal Year
ISRO Chairman V Narayanan confirmed the GSLV-F17 mission successfully placed advanced Earth observation satellite EOS-05 into its intended orbit, while revealing plans for six additional launches before the fiscal year ends.
In Srinagar, Two Protests, Two Realities: BJP Marches, National Conference Stopped
On a single day in Srinagar, the BJP was permitted to march on the Civil Secretariat while the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference was blocked from approaching the BJP office in Jawahar Nagar — exposing sharply uneven democratic space in the Union Territory.
Thirty-Eight Rescued After Boat Breaks Down Off Mumbai's Gateway of India
A passenger vessel carrying 34 tourists and four crew members lost power in the Arabian Sea near the city's iconic waterfront, prompting a coordinated rescue operation. All 38 people on board were brought to safety.
Telugu States Lag Behind as Six Others Secure Foreign University Campus Plans
Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu are moving ahead with foreign university townships, leaving Andhra Pradesh and Telangana behind.
TN CM Vijay Announces Rs 1,200-Crore Secretariat Shift Out of Fort St George
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has unveiled plans for a new Rs 1,200-crore integrated Secretariat and Assembly complex, moving state governance out of historic Fort St George.
Canada Probes Indian Import Risks Following Fake Food Label Raid in Mumbai
Canadian food safety authorities are assessing import risks after an illegal relabeling operation was uncovered at a Mumbai warehouse. The discovery of bilingual English-and-French packaging on altered snack items has raised concerns about unauthorized exports.
No One Should Politicise Ajit Pawar's Death, Says Sunetra Pawar In Sharp Rebuke To Supriya Sule
Maharashtra Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar hit back at NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule for publicly questioning the delay in filing an FIR over Ajit Pawar's January plane crash, urging restraint and warning against a media trial.
Assam Plans 20,000 New Police, 5,000 Promotions in Overhaul Plan
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma unveiled a sweeping police overhaul, planning to add 15,000‑20,000 new officers, promote roughly 5,000 personnel, create two new battalions and establish an anti‑narcotics task force.
Health Minister Nadda Opens Advanced Bladder and Nuclear Imaging Centres in Delhi
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda inaugurated a specialised bladder diagnostics unit and state‑of‑the‑art PET‑CT and SPECT‑CT facilities at VMMC‑Safdarjung Hospital on Thursday.
Vimal Elaichi Case: Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff Respond to FDA Notice; SRK Reply Awaited
Maharashtra's Food and Drug Administration is evaluating responses from actors Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over surrogate marketing allegations in Vimal elaichi advertisements, while Shah Rukh Khan's reply remains pending.
Akali Dal Meets Governor, Demands CBI Probe Into Corruption at Punjab CM Office
A Shiromani Akali Dal delegation led by Sukhbir Singh Badal has urged Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria to order a time-bound CBI probe into alleged corruption and case-settlement rackets linked to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's office.
India, Kiribati deepen ties with infrastructure, renewable energy and health initiatives
India’s High Commissioner Suneet Mehta and Kiribati officials reaffirmed their partnership in Tarawa, launching a virgin coconut oil project and discussing health, infrastructure and renewable energy cooperation.
Pune Hikes Auto Night Surcharge To 25%, Adds ₹3 Luggage Fee; Meters Must Reset By Feb 2027
Pune's regional transport authority has approved a 25% night surcharge on auto-rickshaw fares between midnight and 5 AM and a separate ₹3 luggage charge. Operators have until February 28, 2027, to recalibrate their meters under the new fare structure.
5,000 Polish Refugees Sheltered in Kolhapur's Valivade Camp During WWII
During World War Two, the Valivade camp in the princely state of Kolhapur hosted around 5,000 Polish refugees, earning the area the nickname 'Little Poland' for its remarkable wartime humanitarian role.
Bengaluru Logs 2,311 Railway Track Trespassing Cases in Just Two Months
Railway authorities in Bengaluru have reported more than 2,300 track trespassing incidents within a two-month window, prompting enforcement drives and public awareness campaigns across the city.
Cars24 Co‑founder Highlights West Delhi’s Unlikely Role in Success Stories
Co‑founder Gajendra Jangid of Cars24 noted on X that many of his successful peers share a West Delhi pin code, sparking amused reactions online.
Rare Sharp-tailed Sandpiper Sighting at Najafgarh Lake Raises Conservation Questions
A rare Siberian migratory shorebird has been observed at Delhi's Najafgarh Lake, prompting immediate conservation scrutiny and raising urgent questions about the species' breeding and wintering habitats.
Aero India 2027 Set for Feb 8-12 in Bangalore, Showcasing Aerospace Might
India’s premier aerospace exhibition, Aero India 2027, will run from 8‑12 February at Yelahanka Air Force Station, with registration opening on 3 September.
India-Made Toyota Starlet Secures 4-Star Safety Rating in GNCAP Crash Test
The India-manufactured Toyota Starlet has achieved a four-star rating in the Global NCAP crash test, highlighting improvements in vehicle safety standards for the domestic market.
Abhishek Banerjee alleges BJP-linked ransacking of TMC office in Kolkata
Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee said his party office on Camac Street was broken into and staff assaulted around 4 a.m. Thursday, blaming the Bharatiya Janata Party for the attack.
Maharashtra Teachers Protest Shift of Mid-Day Meal Liability to Principals
The Maharashtra Rajya Shikshak Sena has staged a protest outside the Jogeshwari education officer's office, opposing a proposal that would hold school principals accountable for the mid-day meal scheme. The union argues the move places an unfair administrative burden on educators whose primary duty is academic instruction.
From Asheville, India Pushes Deeper Ties With EU, World Bank and IMF on Investment
Speaking from Asheville, North Carolina, Indian officials moved to broaden economic partnerships with the European Union, World Bank and IMF, signalling a fresh push to attract cross-border investment.
HC Rejects Rajoana's Private Hospital Plea, Directs Eye Treatment at PGIMER Chandigarh
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has disposed of Balwant Singh Rajoana's plea seeking eye treatment at a private Patiala hospital, ordering the procedure to take place at PGIMER Chandigarh instead.
Delhi GST Team Seizes 4.2 Lakh Imported Esse Light Cigarettes Valued at Rs 65 Lakh
The Delhi Department of Trade and Taxes confiscated roughly 4.20 lakh imported Esse Light cigarettes, estimated at Rs 65 lakh, in a night‑time anti‑evasion operation targeting illegal tobacco trade.
ED raids home and office of Rakesh Choudhary in Jammu amid NHAI toll fraud probe
The Enforcement Directorate conducted simultaneous raids on the residence and office of former NHAI official Rakesh Choudhary in Jammu, part of a wider investigation into alleged toll‑collection irregularities across seven states.
Student Walkouts Spotlight Karnataka’s Education Funding Gap Ahead of Elections
Students across Karnataka have taken to the streets over teacher shortages and dilapidated classrooms, turning education into a flashpoint in the state’s upcoming elections.
Tamil Nadu Food Festival Launches at Novotel Vijayawada, Showcasing Regional Cuisine
The Novotel in Vijayawada is hosting a Tamil Nadu Food Festival, bringing the state's signature dishes to Andhra Pradesh visitors.
NCLT Chennai Bench Reviews Perinyx Energy Vs Ezon Energy Dispute Over Default and Login Access
The National Company Law Tribunal's Chennai Bench has taken up the Perinyx Energy Pvt. Ltd. versus Ezon Energy Solutions Pvt. Ltd. matter, centering on claims of default and contested login access. The case highlights how digital credentials and operational control are becoming flashpoints in commercial insolvency disputes in the energy sector.
MNGL taps 9 lakh Pune homes, launches drive to activate connections by September end
Maharashtra Natural Gas Limited (MNGL) has extended its pipeline network to 9 lakh households in Pune and announced a focused campaign to get those connections operational before the end of September.
Supreme Court Agrees to Examine Plea Against Luxury Project on Goa Hills
The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to examine a plea by Goa Bachao Abhiyan challenging approvals for the Acqua Eden luxury residential project on Sancoale hills.
Jagan Mohan Reddy Tells Chandrababu Naidu to End 'Dramas' Over Polavaram Project
Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has publicly urged sitting Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu to stop what he termed political theatrics surrounding the Polavaram irrigation project. The remarks, made on Wednesday from Amaravati, revive a long-running partisan fight over the mega dam on the Godavari river.
NK Singh Calls JCR India Rating Upgrade 'Magical Moment', Backs Revised GDP Methodology
Former Finance Commission chairman N K Singh has welcomed Japan Credit Rating's upgrade of India's sovereign rating, terming it a 'magical moment,' while also defending the country's revised GDP calculation framework.
Bengaluru protesters form human chain around 3-billion-year-old Lalbagh Rock to halt tunnel road project
Citizens in Bengaluru have linked hands around the 3-billion-year-old Lalbagh Rock to protest a tunnel road project they say threatens the geological relic. The state government is reviewing a controversial law that allowed parkland to be used for public utility infrastructure.
Bombay HC orders CBI probe into 2020 death of Sushant’s former manager Disha Salian
The Bombay High Court has directed a Central Bureau of Investigation inquiry into the 2020 death of Disha Salian, former manager of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, after finding serious lapses in the Mumbai police’s six‑year investigation.
West Bengal SSC Reconfigures Merit List for 12,445 Teacher Posts Following Quota Revision
The West Bengal School Service Commission is preparing a revised merit list for 12,445 higher secondary teaching posts after reducing the OBC reservation quota from 17% to 7%.
Bengaluru peptide wellness event cancelled amid safety concerns
A planned gathering on peptide-based longevity in Bengaluru was called off, reflecting growing scrutiny of the Silicon Valley‑inspired wellness market.
Congress attacks Modi government over ex-finance secretary's GDP remarks
The Congress on Wednesday cited former finance secretary Subhash Chandra Garg's reported comments on GDP numbers to accuse the Modi government of relying on public relations rather than economic substance. Party leader Jairam Ramesh shared a video clip to press the attack.
India Halves Sugar Dealer Stock Limit to 2,000 Quintals to Tackle Hoarding
The government has reduced the maximum sugar stock that dealers may hold from 4,000 to 2,000 quintals, effective September, in a fresh effort to curb hoarding.
Kerala High Court Rules Brothel Customers Can Be Prosecuted Under Immoral Traffic Act
The Kerala High Court observed that financial payments made by customers seeking sex workers act as an inducing factor for commercial sexual exploitation under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act.
West Bengal fire officials issue notice to Abhishek Banerjee’s office over safety lapses
The West Bengal Fire Department has served a notice to MP Abhishek Banerjee’s Camac Street office, citing an expired fire‑safety certificate and multiple on‑site deficiencies.
IMD Rules Out Cloud Seeding In Karnataka Citing Absence Of Cloud Density
The India Meteorological Department stated that current atmospheric conditions in Karnataka are unfavorable for artificial rain generation due to a lack of specific cloud formations.
Three Indian Shares Clear Graham‑Style 5‑Test, Trade Below 10× Earnings
A Benjamin Graham‑inspired valuation screen identified three Indian companies trading at less than ten times earnings, meeting five strict value criteria.
Rajnath Singh Reviews Annual Performance of 16 Defence Public Sector Undertakings
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh evaluated the annual performance and operational achievements of 16 Defence Public Sector Undertakings during a high-level review meeting in New Delhi.
Army Soldier Missing in Yamuna River After Boat Capsizes in Yamunanagar
A multi-agency search operation has been launched across Yamunanagar and neighboring Uttar Pradesh after an Army boat met with an accident in the Yamuna River.