A journey to a place of worship ended in tragedy in Rajasthan on Saturday morning, October 17, 2026, when a minibus carrying pilgrims overturned and fell into a ditch along the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway near Kota. Eight people were killed and several others injured. The passengers were travelling from Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh to Khatu Shyam in Rajasthan. Their highway journey turned into an emergency after the vehicle went off the road. Five of those who died were women, according to
A journey to a place of worship ended in tragedy in Rajasthan on Saturday morning, October 17, 2026, when a minibus carrying pilgrims overturned and fell into a ditch along the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway near Kota. Eight people were killed and several others injured. The passengers were travelling from Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh to Khatu Shyam in Rajasthan. Their highway journey turned into an emergency after the vehicle went off the road. Five of those who died were women, according to
India opened September 4 with a major space achievement as ISRO successfully launched EOS-05 aboard GSLV-F17 from Sriharikota. The day also brought major geopolitical developments involving Trump’s backing for a Syria-Hormuz alternative, pressure on Iran and Venezuela’s new oil arrangements. ISRO EOS-05 launch succeeds from Sriharikota The Indian Space Research Organisation successfully com
India opened September 4 with a major space achievement as ISRO successfully launched EOS-05 aboard GSLV-F17 from Sriharikota. The day also brought major geopolitical developments involving Trump’s backing for a Syria-Hormuz alternative, pressure on Iran and Venezuela’s new oil arrangements. ISRO EOS-05 launch succeeds from Sriharikota The Indian Space Research Organisation successfully com
On Friday, September 4, 2026, at 2:55 AM IST, ISRO’s GSLV-F17 is scheduled to launch the 2,367-kg EOS-05 Earth observation satellite from Sriharikota.The mission will mark GSLV Mk2’s heaviest payload so far and ISRO’s return to orbital launches after a seven-month gap. India’s GSLV rocket is scheduled to lift off from the second launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota at 2:55 AM IST on Friday,
On Friday, September 4, 2026, at 2:55 AM IST, ISRO’s GSLV-F17 is scheduled to launch the 2,367-kg EOS-05 Earth observation satellite from Sriharikota.The mission will mark GSLV Mk2’s heaviest payload so far and ISRO’s return to orbital launches after a seven-month gap. India’s GSLV rocket is scheduled to lift off from the second launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota at 2:55 AM IST on Friday,
Skyroot Aerospace is preparing Vikram-1 for its maiden orbital mission from Sriharikota. Scheduled for July 18, 2026, the launch could mark India’s first privately developed orbital rocket flight and strengthen the country’s commercial small-satellite launch sector. The Vikram-1 first orbital launch is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. IST on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. Through Missio
Skyroot Aerospace is preparing Vikram-1 for its maiden orbital mission from Sriharikota. Scheduled for July 18, 2026, the launch could mark India’s first privately developed orbital rocket flight and strengthen the country’s commercial small-satellite launch sector. The Vikram-1 first orbital launch is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. IST on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. Through Missio
An Indian executive’s account of India immigration delays has renewed debate over airport staffing, manual document checks and the use of automated border technology. Venkat Patakota, group chief financial officer of A-Sunmarine Engineering, said in a post on X that one immigration process in India took about 45 minutes, compared with less than a minute in Singapore. India immigration delays prompt traveler debate Patakota sa
An Indian executive’s account of India immigration delays has renewed debate over airport staffing, manual document checks and the use of automated border technology. Venkat Patakota, group chief financial officer of A-Sunmarine Engineering, said in a post on X that one immigration process in India took about 45 minutes, compared with less than a minute in Singapore. India immigration delays prompt traveler debate Patakota sa
Students Pressure And System Stress Highlighted At a large student gathering in Kota, Rahul Gandhi criticised India’s education framework, stating that it places excessive pressure on young learners and often leaves them mentally exhausted. The Congress leader made the remarks during the “Chhatron Ki Goon
Students Pressure And System Stress Highlighted At a large student gathering in Kota, Rahul Gandhi criticised India’s education framework, stating that it places excessive pressure on young learners and often leaves them mentally exhausted. The Congress leader made the remarks during the “Chhatron Ki Goon
Student-focused rally in Kota Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi is set to address the “Echo of Students” rally in Kota, a major coaching hub in Rajasthan. The event is being positioned around concerns raised by students and competitive exam aspirants, particularly issues li
Student-focused rally in Kota Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi is set to address the “Echo of Students” rally in Kota, a major coaching hub in Rajasthan. The event is being positioned around concerns raised by students and competitive exam aspirants, particularly issues li
Mount Rushmore, located in the Black Hills of South Dakota, is one of the most recognized landmarks in the United States. This monumental granite sculpture features the 60-foot faces of four U.S. presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. These iconic figures were chosen for their pivotal roles in the birth, expansion, and preservation of the United States. The Vision of Doane Robinson The idea for Mount Rus
Mount Rushmore, located in the Black Hills of South Dakota, is one of the most recognized landmarks in the United States. This monumental granite sculpture features the 60-foot faces of four U.S. presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. These iconic figures were chosen for their pivotal roles in the birth, expansion, and preservation of the United States. The Vision of Doane Robinson The idea for Mount Rus
The Indian Space Research Organisation experienced a tense morning on Tuesday after the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle C62 lifted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota at 10.18 am carrying a total of 16 satellites. The mission initially appeared to progress as planned, with scientists closely monitoring each phase of the flight. However, around 30 minutes after liftoff, ISRO confirmed that the mission had encountered an anomaly during the third stage of the launch sequence, r
The Indian Space Research Organisation experienced a tense morning on Tuesday after the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle C62 lifted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota at 10.18 am carrying a total of 16 satellites. The mission initially appeared to progress as planned, with scientists closely monitoring each phase of the flight. However, around 30 minutes after liftoff, ISRO confirmed that the mission had encountered an anomaly during the third stage of the launch sequence, r
India’s space journey reached another landmark moment as Indian Space Research Organisation successfully launched the heaviest foreign satellite ever placed into orbit from Indian soil. The mission was carried out using the powerful LVM3 launch vehicle from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, reinforcing India’s growing reputation as a reliable and competitive space launch destination
India’s space journey reached another landmark moment as Indian Space Research Organisation successfully launched the heaviest foreign satellite ever placed into orbit from Indian soil. The mission was carried out using the powerful LVM3 launch vehicle from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, reinforcing India’s growing reputation as a reliable and competitive space launch destination
India has achieved a significant milestone in its space exploration and climate monitoring goals with the successful launch of the Nasa-Isro Synthetic Aperture Radar (Nisar) satellite. Launched on July 30, 2025, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, the satellite is a $1.5 billion joint venture between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the United States’ National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa). Weighing 2393 kil
India has achieved a significant milestone in its space exploration and climate monitoring goals with the successful launch of the Nasa-Isro Synthetic Aperture Radar (Nisar) satellite. Launched on July 30, 2025, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, the satellite is a $1.5 billion joint venture between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the United States’ National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa). Weighing 2393 kil
A Heartfelt Tribute by Megastar Chiranjeevi: Legendary actor Kota Srinivasa Rao is no more, and the Telugu film industry mourns a colossal loss. Megastar Chiranjeevi, who shared decades of on-screen and personal camaraderie with him, expressed deep sorrow over his passing. From their debut in Pranam Khareedhu to countless iconic moments on screen, Chiranjeevi praised Kota g
A Heartfelt Tribute by Megastar Chiranjeevi: Legendary actor Kota Srinivasa Rao is no more, and the Telugu film industry mourns a colossal loss. Megastar Chiranjeevi, who shared decades of on-screen and personal camaraderie with him, expressed deep sorrow over his passing. From their debut in Pranam Khareedhu to countless iconic moments on screen, Chiranjeevi praised Kota g
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) celebrated a major milestone with the successful launch of its 100th rocket mission on Wednesday. The mission saw the GSLV-F15 launch vehicle precisely injecting the NVS-02 navigation satellite into its designated Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO). This launch, which took place early in the morning from Sriharikota, was also the first for ISRO in 2025. The event was especially significant as it marked the first mission under ISRO&
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) celebrated a major milestone with the successful launch of its 100th rocket mission on Wednesday. The mission saw the GSLV-F15 launch vehicle precisely injecting the NVS-02 navigation satellite into its designated Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO). This launch, which took place early in the morning from Sriharikota, was also the first for ISRO in 2025. The event was especially significant as it marked the first mission under ISRO&