India is preparing for a historic milestone as Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, a highly accomplished pilot of the Indian Air Force, readies himself to become the second Indian ever to venture into space. Slated for launch on June 10 aboard the Axiom-4 mission, his journey to the International Space Station (ISS) comes nearly 41 years after Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma made his mark in 1984. As the designated mission pilot, Shukla will fly aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Crew Drago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked a historic moment on June 6, 2025, by inaugurating the world’s tallest rail bridge over the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir. The 1,315-meter-long bridge stands 359 meters above the riverbed taller than the Eiffel Tower and forms a crucial part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project. Designed to withstand extreme weather and seismic activity, the bridge is a monumental engineering feat that now e

In a startling cross-border espionage case, Indian intelligence agencies have uncovered how a Lahore-based businesswoman, Noshaba Shehzad, also known by her ISI codename ‘Madam N’, used her travel agency as a front to lure Indian social media influencers into spying for Pakistan. Shehzad, who owns Jaiyana Travel and Tourism in Lahore, facilitated travel and visa arrangements for Indian nationals under the guise of religious tourism and cultural exc

As Indian cricket transitions into a new era, Shubman Gill is set to lead the national Test side for the first time in the upcoming five-match series against England, starting June 20 at Headingley. With the recent retirements of stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, all eyes are now on the 25-year-old opener, who will take charge of a young and evolving Indian squad. Ahead of the high-profile tour, Gill opened up about the leadership challenge and the uncer

Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked a historic moment for Jammu and Kashmir by inaugurating the first-ever railway connection between the Kashmir Valley and the rest of India on June 6. At an event in Katra, the Prime Minister launched the much-awaited Vande Bharat train service between Katra and Srinagar, dramatically reducing travel time between the regions to just around three hours. This milestone also marks the opening of the world’s highest railway

A 21-year-old MBBS student from Telangana tragically lost his life after a high-speed motorcycle crash in Vietnam’s Can Tho City. The victim, identified as Arshid Ashrith, was a third-year medical student and the son of Arshid Arjun and Pratima, residents of the Komaram Bheem Asifabad district in Telangana. The accident occurred in the early hours of June 4 when Ashrith was riding a 150cc motorcycle with a frie

India’s spiritual landscape is filled with countless sacred places, and while South India is famous for its magnificent temple architecture, North India offers equally powerful spiritual experiences. With millions of devotees traveling to these divine sites each year, these temples are more than just religious spots they are journeys of inner peace, faith, and devotion. If you're planning a spiritual getaway or looking for your next pilgrimage destin

Legendary chess grandmaster Susan Polgar has praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his continued encouragement of Indian chess, following teenage prodigy D Gukesh’s sensational win over world no. 1 Magnus Carlsen at the Norway Chess 2025 tournament. Polgar, who has played a key role in mentoring young Indian chess talents over the years, reshared PM Modi’s congratulatory post on Gukesh’s

India is currently witnessing a rise in Covid-19 cases driven by new sub-lineages of the virus. However, according to top Indian biologist Dr. Vineeta Bal, these emerging variants are not causing severe illness or deaths on the scale seen during earlier waves like Delta in 2021. Dr. Bal, a former scientist at the National Institute of Immunology, explained that widespread vaccination and natural infections have created

Hina Khan and Rocky Jaiswal stunned fans by tying the knot in a private, registered wedding ceremony on June 4, 2025. Known for keeping her personal life low-key, Hina broke the internet when she shared glimpses of the elegant celebration on Instagram. The couple chose to keep things intimate, yet every detail reflected intention and quiet elegance.

Kamal Haasan’s much-anticipated collaboration with director Mani Ratnam, Thug Life, is all set to roar at the box office on its opening day. Backed by an overwhelming response to advance bookings and strong word of mouth, the film is likely to mark one of the biggest openings of 2025 for an Indian film. As of 6 am on release day, Thug Life had sold over 3.5 lakh tickets across multiple languag

After a sensational victory over world number one Magnus Carlsen, Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh suffered a major setback at the hands of American Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura in Round 8 of Norway Chess 2025. The reigning world champion was outclassed in a four-hour-long classical game where Nakamura capitalized on an early advantage to secure a smooth win and claim three full points. This defeat ends Gukesh’s impressive run of back-to-back classical wins

Tata Motors has officially confirmed that the iconic Tata Sierra SUV will be relaunched in India within the 2025 calendar year, marking a major comeback for one of the brand’s most loved models from the 1990s. Revealed during the launch event of the Harrier.ev, Tata’s flagship electric SUV, the Sierra will arrive in both internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric vehicle (EV) versions. This announcement ends months of speculation and teases a mo

Punjab Police have arrested Jasbir Singh, a popular YouTuber behind the channel Jaan Mahal, for his alleged involvement in a Pakistan-backed espionage network. Singh, who boasts more than 1.1 million subscribers, was detained on Wednesday by the State Special Operations Cell (SSOC) in Mohali, based on what officials described as “actionable intelligence.” Singh, a resident of Mahlan village in Pu

In a significant diplomatic development, Pakistan’s attempt to interfere with an Indian parliamentary delegation’s visit to Malaysia has been firmly rejected by Kuala Lumpur. Citing “Islamic solidarity,” the Pakistani embassy had urged Malaysian authorities to cancel engagements planned by the Indian delegation. However, Malaysian officials ignored Islamabad’s appeal, and the Indian delegation’s full itinerary proceeded as s

Actor Kamal Haasan has announced a delay in the release of his upcoming film 'Thug Life' in Karnataka. This decision follows a controversy stemming from his remarks about the Kannada language's origin, which led to wides

A candid moment between Bihar’s celebrated educator Faizal Khan popularly known as Khan Sir and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav has taken the internet by storm. The lighthearted exchange occurred during Khan Sir’s wedding reception held in Patna on June 2, where he introduced his wife, AS Khan, for the first time to close friends and guests. The video of their conversation has since gone viral on social media, amassing millions of

The long-awaited trade deal between India and the United States is expected to materialize in the near future, according to U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick. Speaking on June 2, 2025, at the eighth edition of the Leadership Summit hosted by the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum in Washington, Mr. Lutnick shared insights on the progress of the negotiations, highlighting that India stands to gain favorable tariffs on multiple manufacturing sectors, providing it a competitive advan

Usha Vance, the wife of U.S. Vice President JD Vance, has shared touching insights from her family’s visit to India earlier this year. Calling it the “trip of a lifetime,” she spoke about the warm hospitality shown by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and described how her children were charmed by the experience, especially during a personal meeting at the PM’s residence. Speaking at the US-India S

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has firmly dismissed recent concerns voiced by Pakistan over the potential threat of China halting the Brahmaputra River's flow to India. Responding to speculation on social media that raised fears about the river being used as a geopolitical weapon, Sarma labelled the rhetoric as baseless and rooted in fear-mongering rather than facts. In a post on X , Sarma dismantled th