The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is slated to launch a 6,500-kilogram communications satellite built by the United States in the coming months. This announcement was made by ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan on Sunday. Speaking at an event in Kattan-kulathur, near Chennai, Narayanan highlighted that this launch will follow the successful historic launch of the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission on July 30th via the GSLV-F16 rocket. He also mentioned that ISRO would be placing another American-made satellite into orbit. During the 21st convocation ceremony of SRM Institute of Science and Technology in Kattan-kulathur, Narayanan received the honorary degree…
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It’s a surprising situation: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who have amassed over 14,000 and 11,000 runs respectively in One Day International (ODI) cricket, are reportedly facing a struggle to maintain their place in the Indian team, even after winning the Champions Trophy. Both these star batsmen, having already retired from T20 and Test cricket, are now potentially facing an uncertain future in ODIs, with the upcoming Australia tour possibly being their last. A report suggested that the team management doesn’t see them in the plans for the 2027 World Cup, which could force them into retirement after the Australia…
The Election Commission initiated a comprehensive revision of electoral rolls (SIR) before the Bihar assembly elections. This announcement sparked controversy in Bihar, with Congress and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav opposing the EC’s move, calling for a Bihar bandh and even threatening to boycott the elections. They accused the BJP and the Election Commission of rigging votes, but the issue, originating from Bihar, has now become a national one. The INDIA bloc, the alliance of opposition parties, has turned this into a major issue against the BJP and the Election Commission before the Bihar elections. Different parties of the INDIA alliance,…
A strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck the northwestern province of Balikesir in Turkey on Sunday. The epicenter was in Sındırgı, and tremors were felt approximately 200 kilometers away in Istanbul, a city with a population exceeding 16 million. Several aftershocks followed the initial quake, with one measuring 4.6 in magnitude. The Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Agency urged citizens not to enter damaged buildings. Local media reports indicated a building collapse in Sındırgı, the city at the earthquake’s epicenter. Turkey sits atop major fault lines and experiences frequent seismic activity.
Jr. NTR, the South superstar, is set to debut in Bollywood with the film ‘War 2,’ alongside Hrithik Roshan. The film is scheduled to release in theaters on August 14th. A pre-release event for the movie was held in Hyderabad on August 10th, attended by Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR. At the event, Jr. NTR praised Hrithik and elaborated on why South Indian superstars often hesitate to venture into Bollywood. During the event, Jr. NTR expressed his admiration for Hrithik, stating, “I’ve learned so much from working with you for 75 days. I can’t wait to share the screen with…
WhatsApp is continuously working on new features to improve user experience. The company is testing a special update for Android users called Motion Photo. According to feature tracker WABetaInfo, this feature has been spotted in WhatsApp beta version 2.25.22.29 and is currently available to only a select group of beta testers. Motion Photo is a camera feature that records a few moments before and after a photo is clicked. It not only captures movement in the image but also records audio, making photos feel more alive. Many smartphones, such as Samsung’s Motion Photos and Google Pixel’s Top Shot, already come…
While the Indian cricket team is currently inactive, cricket action continues in India. Various T20 leagues are underway in different states. One such league is being played in Delhi, from which players like Priyansh Arya and Digvesh Rathi have made their mark in the IPL. The second season of the league has seen similar brilliance, with a batsman capturing fans’ attention. This batsman is Ankit Kumar of Haryana, who may captain in the next few weeks in place of Shubman Gill. Kumar created a sensation with his explosive innings of just 16 balls in a Delhi Premier League (DPL) match.
The Mahindra Bolero, one of Mahindra’s best-selling SUVs, is slated for a full generation upgrade in 2026. This vehicle will feature a boxy and upright stance, a redesigned grille with vertical slats, new circular LED headlights with integrated DRLs, and a clamshell bonnet. The 2026 Mahindra Bolero will also showcase a dual-tone alloy wheel design. The side profile will include squared-off wheel arches, body cladding, new dual-tone alloy wheels, and short overhangs. The underpinnings will be significantly upgraded with the debut of Mahindra’s all-new ‘Freedom NU’ flexible platform, which the company is expected to unveil on August 15, 2025. Inside,…
Bihar is facing a fresh wave of political allegations as the state gears up for the Assembly elections in 2025. Concerns have been raised regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Electoral Roll, with claims of deceased individuals listed while eligible voters are omitted. Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and CM candidate Tejashwi Yadav has alleged his name is missing from the draft voter list. He stated that he had filled out the necessary enumeration form during the special revision. Yadav expressed concerns about his ability to contest the upcoming elections. In response, Janata Dal (United) accused Yadav of misleading the…
A young man, Firoz Ali, died by suicide in Ranchi, Jharkhand, shortly after being released on bail. Ali had been arrested and subsequently jailed for allegedly harassing a minor schoolgirl. The incident occurred near Upper Bazaar, under the jurisdiction of the Kotwali police station. A video of the incident, which involved Ali’s inappropriate behavior towards the schoolgirl, went viral on social media. Following the viral video, Chief Minister Hemant Soren ordered the police to take action, leading to Ali’s arrest. The police also paraded Ali through the streets of Ranchi after his arrest, a move that drew considerable attention. Ali…