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New Delhi, July 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Skyroot Aerospace on the successful launch of Vikram-1, describing it as a defining moment in India’s space journey and saying the growing participation of the private sector is opening new frontiers and accelerating innovation.In a post on X, PM Modi said he spoke to the Skyroot Aerospace team and congratulated them on the successful launch of Vikram-1.“Spoke to the team of Skyroot Aerospace and congratulated them on the successful launch of Vikram-1. This is a defining moment in India’s space journey. The growing participation of our private sector is…

Talk about a power frame! Ahead of the massive FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Argentina and Spain, Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin just shared what might easily be the most star-studded selfie of the year. L-R: Rodri, Tom Brady, Novak Djokovic, Kevin Durant, Emiliano Martinez, Kevin Hart, Travis Scott, Michael Rubin, Rio Ferdinand, and Lionel Messi (Photo: instagram/ michaelrubin)Clicked by NBA superstar Kevin Durant, the photo simply captioned “Iconic” by Rubin brings together legends across sports, music, and entertainment.Standing shoulder-to-shoulder are football maestro Lionel Messi, NFL icon Tom Brady, and tennis GOAT Novak Djokovic. The heavy-hitting lineup doesn’t stop there.…

The attacks marked another deep strike by Ukraine against infrastructure linked to Russia’s war effort Seven people were killed and 51 others wounded in a wave of Ukrainian drone attacks across Russia overnight, Russian officials said on Saturday. The strikes hit two warehouses belonging to Wildberries, Russia’s largest online retailer, as well as an oil depot and a residential building. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy confirmed that Kyiv had targeted two major logistics facilities in the Moscow and Tambov regions, which he said were used to supply sanctioned components for drone production and navigation equipment.The attacks marked another deep strike by…

Bhaichung Bhutia believes expanding the FIFA World Cup to 64 teams could improve India’s chances of qualifying for the tournament, but warned that such a move may come at the cost of the competition’s overall quality.FIFA is considering increasing the number of teams in the 2030 World Cup from 48, which featured in the 2026 edition, to 64. The proposal was officially put forward by South American football body CONMEBOL in April last year.No decision has been taken yet, but FIFA president Gianni Infantino recently said the governing body will examine the proposal after the ongoing World Cup in the…

Patna, RJD supremo Lalu Prasad will be taken to AIIMS, Delhi, on Saturday for medical treatment, according to his eldest daughter Misa Bharti.Prasad was brought to Patna’s Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS) after experiencing fluctuations in his blood pressure on Friday evening.”He was admitted to IGIMS following fluctuations in his blood pressure. Doctors conducted a detailed examination and discharged him after his condition stabilised. He will be taken to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, for further medical care on Saturday,” Bharti, RJD MP, told reporters.She said that Prasad is currently stable. Doctors advised that…

Seasonal itchy ears could be more than just a common occurrence, so if you have experienced itching ears in this monsoon season, be sure not to shrug it off. If you are itchy, feel your ear as if it were full, or experience slight discomfort, you may have a fungal ear infection; these are more common in times of high humidity and moisture. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Pradip Utpal, director and consultant ENT specialist, Jupiter Hospital, Thane, warns that persistent itchy ears during monsoon may signal a fungal infection.Why itchy ears are more common during the monsoon.…

Sonam Wangchuk was forcibly taken to hospital on the 21st day of his hunger strike, sparking outrage from Vishal Dadlani and Prakash Raj, who slammed the government. Delhi Police cited health concerns and court orders. Wangchuk, demanding Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over NEET-UG irregularities, urged citizens to join the July 20 “Chalo Sansad” march. On its 21st day, educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s indefinite hunger strike took an unexpected turn when police removed him from the protest site at New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar and took him to Safdarjung Hospital. The move sparked sharp reactions from the film fraternity, with Vishal…

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened on Friday (July 17, 2026) an increase of tariff on Canada to cover the cost of smoke pollution from wildfires that have choked large parts of the United States. Dense wildfire smoke billowing down from Canada and northern Minnesota has set off unhealthy air quality alerts across the U.S.As of Saturday (July 18, 2026), there were 937 active fires in Canada, most of which were burning out of control, according to the Canadian Wildland Fire Information System. “This is Willful Negligence, and becoming a yearly occurrence, costing the United States Billions of Dollars,” Mr. Trump…

Protest over NEET paper leak case in Mumbai (left), and Manu Bhaker Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker has voiced concern over students protesting against alleged exam paper leaks, saying every child deserves access to education, safety and a fair chance at life.In a post on social media, the Indian shooter said the issue goes beyond politics and called for accountability to protect the future of students.”At this point, it’s about the lives of the future of our nation. It’s about us,” Bhaker wrote.”I am a student, and at one point, we all were students. Every child deserves access to education,…

Mumbai: Shortly after deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar’s death in Jan, the NCP (SP)’s Jayant Patil had revealed that talks on a merger with the NCP had reached the final stage, and that the proposal had come from the late leader. However, at the time, senior NCP politicians Praful Patel and Sunil Tatkare had denied it. On Thursday, Tatkare finally admitted that merger talks had indeed reached their final stage when Pawar was alive.As talks of a merger have resurfaced, NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule responded by saying she had felt hurt when the “other side” had denied the talks…