Skyroot’s rocket Vikram-1 will carry to space a special message from PM Modi | India News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi sends special message to space via Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-I NEW DELHI: When Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed orbital-class rocket, will fly to space at 11.30am on Saturday, it will carry a message for the universe from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.In a video post on X, Skyroot Aerospace said on…

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Evening news wrap: PM Modi flags off India’s first hydrogen-powered train; Andy Burham set to become next UK PM, and more | India News

Hydrogen-train flagged off while Andy Burnham is set to become UK PM PM Modi on Friday flagged off India’s first hydrogen-powered train.Andy Burnham is set to be new UK Prime Minister, takes over from Keir Starmer on Monday.A BJP MLA in MP sparked controversy after refused to hear grievances of villagers from a neighbouring Assembly…

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Lao authorities charge distillery owners over fatal methanol poisoning, Danish officials confirm

Danish officials say Lao authorities have charged the owner of a distillery after a mass methanol poisoning incident which killed two young Australian women. Bianca Jones and Holly Morton-Bowles, both 19, died after the incident at the Nana Backpackers Hostel in Vang Vieng in November 2024. Four other tourists were killed, including two Danish women,…

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Trump questions election integrity and lettuce supplier investigated over diarrhea bug: Morning Rundown

In today’s newsletter: Trump casts doubt on election integrity ahead of midterms. Wildfire smoke blankets the Midwest and northeast. And an iceberg lettuce supplier is investigated over the cyclosporiasis outbreak. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Here’s what to know today. Trump sows doubt about election…

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Ex-Badrinath temple officer Rajendra Chauhan arrested in donation theft case after SIT grilling | India News

Badrinath Temple, Uttarakhand (PTI file photo) NEW DELHI: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Friday arrested former Badrinath temple officer Rajendra Chauhan in connection with the alleged theft of donations from the Badrinath Temple. He was arrested after nearly four hours of questioning and will be produced before a court on Friday.Chauhan is among the…

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‘A national cause, more discussions needed’: JPC defers draft report on PM, CMs removal bill | India News

The development came ahead of Parliament’s Monsoon session NEW DELHI: A joint parliamentary committee (JPC) examining a bill on the removal of prime ministers and chief ministers on Friday decided to defer the adoption of its draft report even as voting was underway on the panel’s five recommendations.The development came ahead of the Monsoon session…

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‘No proof, no facts’: Former envoy Sanjay Verma on Nijjar case as US indictment clears India | India News

NEW DELHI: Former Indian Ambassador to Canada Sanjay Verma has defended India’s position on the Hardeep Singh Nijjar case, asserting that allegations linking India to the killing were “baseless” and unsupported by evidence. He also maintained that New Delhi has consistently warned Canada about Khalistani extremist activities.“Whatever allegations were levelled were grave, but there was…

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