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New Delhi: India’s private space sector is preparing for a historic milestone as Hyderabad based startup Skyroot Aerospace gears up to launch Vikram-1, the country’s first privately developed orbital rocket. The launch is expected to take place during a window opening on July 12 and extending until August 4, subject to weather conditions, regulatory approvals and final technical checks. The fully assembled launch vehicle was recently unveiled at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India’s primary spaceport. Standing nearly seven storeys tall, the rocket has been named after Dr Vikram Sarabhai and represents years of technological development by India’s emerging private…

New Delhi: The Indian Navy successfully prevented a piracy attempt on merchant vessel MV Golden Arsenal in the Gulf of Aden after frontline warship INS Trikand responded rapidly to an emergency distress call. The attack took place late on Wednesday when suspected pirates targeted the cargo vessel while it was transiting through the strategically important maritime corridor. The ship, which was carrying vital cargo bound for India, had one Indian crew member on board. As the incident unfolded, crew members moved to a designated secure area within the vessel and issued an emergency alert through distress communication channels. The Indian…

New Delhi: The Centre has directed the removal of two mobile applications, BAT BMS and Epoch Li-ion, from both Android and Apple app stores following reports that they were being misused to remotely disable e-rickshaws in Delhi. The applications, designed as battery management systems for lithium ion batteries, use Bluetooth connectivity to monitor parameters such as voltage, temperature and current. However, their remote control features were allegedly exploited by users to switch off compatible e-rickshaws while they were in operation. The issue gained widespread attention after videos surfaced on social media showing individuals connecting to nearby e-rickshaw batteries through the…

New Delhi: Large scale anti government protests in Pakistan occupied Kashmir have entered their 24th consecutive day, with tens of thousands of demonstrators gathering in Rawalakot as criticism of Islamabad and the Pakistani military continues to intensify. Addressing a massive crowd at the Eidgah grounds, Sardar Aman Khan, leader of the Joint Awami Action Committee, made explosive allegations regarding Pakistan’s long debated role in militancy in the Kashmir region. Khan claimed that it was the Pakistani military itself that had supplied weapons and ammunition to Kashmiris in the past, accusing authorities of hypocrisy for now branding protesters and local voices…

New Delhi: Portugal booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 after edging Croatia 2-1 in a dramatic encounter marked by two crucial VAR interventions and a historic goal from Cristiano Ronaldo. Croatia struck first shortly after the interval when Ivan Perisic capitalised on Portugal’s missed opportunities in the opening half to give his side the lead. Portugal had enjoyed spells of possession before the break, but failed to convert promising chances as Croatia remained disciplined at the back. The turning point arrived midway through the second half when Renato Veiga was brought down inside the…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Anaya Shukla, Tvisha Kotkar, Shaurya Dessai and Vanlalhriatpuii secured their places in the Girls Under-11 semifinals of the 1st All Goa Major Ranking Table Tennis Tournament being held at UV Academy, Gomant Vidya Niketan in Margao. In the quarterfinals, Anaya delivered a commanding performance to defeat Swara Gude in straight games, registering a comfortable 3-0 victory to advance to the last four. Tvisha also booked her semifinal berth after overcoming Claire George 3-1 in a competitive contest, while Shaurya produced another solid display to beat Sanaz Shaikh by the same margin. Vanlalhriatpuii completed the semifinal lineup with…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The inaugural edition of the 1st All Goa State Ranking Table Tennis Tournament commenced in Margao, bringing together some of the state’s most promising table tennis players across various age categories. The tournament is being organised by UV Academy in association with Saxtti Sports and Cultural Club and the Goa Table Tennis Association, with the objective of providing a competitive platform for emerging paddlers and promoting the sport at the grassroots level. The opening ceremony was attended by chief guest Chirag Naik, who officially marked the beginning of the tournament and extended his support to the initiative…