India’s ambitious human spaceflight programme is entering a critical new chapter, with the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) gearing up to launch the Gaganyaan-1 (G1) mission in December. A senior Isro official has confirmed to IndiaToday.in that this landmark mission, the first in a series of crucial uncrewed test flights, will spend three days orbiting … Read more
Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. | Photo Credit: File Photo In a major step toward sustainable maritime transportation, India had initiated the construction of its first green hydrogen-powered ships, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal announced in a written reply in the Lok Sabha on Friday (August 8, 2025). The response came … Read more
India stands at the cusp of an artificial intelligence revolution. With the AI market projected to reach $17 billion by 2027, the country is poised to become a global hub for innovation, automation, and intelligent technologies. But behind the excitement lies a troubling paradox: while the demand for AI talent is soaring, the supply of … Read more
The Indian Coast Guard and the Navy have launched a combined rescue operation to save the lives of about 22 crew members from a cargo vessel that caught fire nearly 40 nautical miles off the Beypore coast early on Monday (June 9, 2025) morning. | Photo Credit: special arrangement The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and … Read more
Hyderabad-based Anant Technologies has been partnering with ISRO for several years including in the successful docking mission. ATL’s chairman and managing director P. Subba Rao at the assembly of PSLV C60 which carried two satellites as part of the agency’s SpaDex mission. | Photo Credit: By Arrangement Ananth Technologies Limited (ATL), a leading player in … Read more
Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Finance and Energy Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka has directed the Panchayat Raj department officials to seriously focus on providing employment opportunities to jobless youth of rural areas. He expressed concern that rural youth were facing several problems due to unemployment and this could lead to societal problems if not addressed … Read more
Welcoming the Centre’s decision to extend Smart City Mission up to March 31, 2025, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar said the move will pave the way for comprehensive development of Karimnagar and Warangal cities in Telangana. In a statement, Mr. Sanjay alleged that the previous BRS government diverted the funds … Read more
Image for representation. | Photo Credit: The Hindu A parliamentary committee has emphasised the need to launch the next phase of the Centre’s flagship Smart Cities Mission with a thrust on tier-2 cities located within 100 km of State capitals. The Standing Committee on Housing and Urban Affairs also cautioned that digital infrastructure created under … Read more
The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) has once again demonstrated its prowess in space exploration with the successful return of Chandrayaan-3’s propulsion module to Earth’s orbit. This remarkable feat, achieved through a series of meticulously planned and executed maneuvers, marks a significant milestone for India’s lunar exploration program. The propulsion module, initially tasked with transporting … Read more
The Afghan Embassy in New Delhi. File | Photo Credit: AP After weeks-long absence of clarity in India’s relation with Afghanistan, it is becoming apparent that India is progressively inching closer to a pro-engagement policy with the Taliban dispensation in Kabul. This policy is gaining ground with the fact that a part of the Afghan … Read more