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Gaganyaan mission | Women, people outside IAF to be part of astronaut pool India plans to create: Report

India is all set to create a pool of astronauts to take part in the future human flight mission. The pool would not be restricted to only Air Force personnel and would also include women astronauts.

India to export EVs to 100 countries, first made in India chip to hit market by year-end: PM Modi

PM Modi on Saturday said India will begin exporting electric vehicles to 100 countries, and announced that the country’s first Made in India semiconductor chip will be launched by the end of this year.

India in FTA talks with EU, US, Chile and Peru, says Piyush Goyal

India is negotiating free trade agreements with several countries, including the European Union, the US, Chile and Peru, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday.

Gaganyaan, Chandrayaan-4, Moon landing...: India unveils 2040 space roadmap, to launch over 100 satellites in 15 years

India plans to launch more than 100 satellites over the next 15 years, and it will be a mix of government technology missions and private sector led operational missions, Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh said here on Saturday.

'India will build its own space station': PM Modi on National Space Day

PM Modi mentioned the achievements of Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and mentioned his recent trip to space as part of the Axiom-4 mission. This year, India is celebrating National Space Day, and the theme is “From Aryabhata to Gaganyaan”

Another cloudburst hits Uttarakhand: 1 feared dead, widespread damage reported in Chamoli

A cloudburst late Friday night caused widespread destruction in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district, leaving one person feared dead and several areas, including Tharali market and the tehsil complex, badly hit.

From germ-killing fabric to paper-thin solar panels: IIT Delhi unveils tomorrow’s indigenous innovations

Speaking to Firstpost's Bhanu Pratap at IIT Delhi’s FITT Forward 2025 Tech Fest, start-ups and researchers showcased indigenous innovations -- germ-killing fabric to paper-thin solar panels -- offering a glimpse of India’s deep-tech future.

PM Modi to visit Japan on Aug 29-30, focus on Special Strategic and global partnership ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Japan from August 29 to 30 at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to participate in the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit

India faces ‘one more threat — that of infiltrators’: In Bihar, PM Modi vows action against outsiders

"There is one more threat - that of infiltrators that our nation faces, which I also spoke about in my Independence Day speech. They cannot be allowed to partake of resources of our country. I have, therefore, called for a demography mission," said PM Modi

Why US has warned against an Indian cookware brand

The United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) has warned against using aluminium cookware under the brand Tiger White, manufactured by Saraswati Strips Pvt Ltd. The health regulator found that its products could release unsafe levels of lead, a toxic heavy metal linked to serious health problems

Operation Sindoor has drawn a new line in India's defense strategy, says PM Modi in Bihar's Gaya

At a rally in Bihar's Gaya, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Operation Sindoor drew a new red line in India's defence strategy.

PM Modi to inaugurate Asia’s widest 6-lane bridge in Bihar today. Here's what makes it special

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the 1.86-km-long 6-lane Aunta-Simaria bridge over the Ganga on Friday. Built at a cost of over Rs 1,870 crore, the cable bridge is set to reduce travel distance by 100 km, boosting connectivity, trade, and travel between North and South Bihar

Supreme Court modifies Delhi stray dogs order: 'Catch, sterilise and release in same locality'

The SC verdict makes it clear: dogs with rabies or aggressive behaviour will stay confined to shelters, and stray feeding in public places is no longer allowed.

It's a 'strategic disaster' but will Trump 'reverse the downward spiral'?

The future of India-US relations hangs in the balance with Nikki Haley warning that failing to mend ties would amount to a 'strategic disaster'

Group of Ministers on GST okays simpler tax structure: Nod for scrapping 12% and 28% slabs

The Group of Ministers on rate rationalisation endorsed the Centre’s plan to introduce a simpler structure, replacing the current 5 per cent, 12 per cent, 18 per cent and 28 per cent rates with just two main slabs— 5% and 18%

Shubhanshu Shukla mission: Axiom took pre-launch leak lightly? Isro chief says how 'a catastrophe' was avoided

While Axiom assumed a liquid oxygen leak they had detected was minor, Isro insisted on complete correction, knowing that a crack could be catastrophic for the mission

Indian EAM Jaishankar meets Russian President Putin as US tariff tensions continue to bite

During the meeting, S Jaishankar and Putin discussed the Ukraine war. The Indian minister also informed the Russian president of his discussions with First DPM Denis Manturov and FM Sergey Lavrov

Tariffs become 'sanctions': US switch shows it was never about trade, but politics

By reframing tariffs as sanctions, Washington has blurred the line between trade policy and foreign policy exposing India to the geopolitical fallout of the Ukraine war

Kerala Youth Congress chief resigns after Malayalam actor's harassment allegations. Who is Rahul Mamkootathil?

Rahul Mamkootathil resigned as Kerala Youth Congress president after facing harassment allegations by Malayalam actor Rini Ann George. While she did not reveal the name of the politician, George claimed she received offensive messages. Later, writer Honey Bhaskaran spoke out against the Palakkad MLA. However, the youth leader asserted his innocence and said he resigned to protect the party from unnecessary distractions

From Army to Navy to Air Force: Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin, DG AFMS reveals what she learnt from each service

Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin, Director General of the Armed Forces Medical Services (DG AFMS) has the rare distinction of serving in all three branches of the Indian armed forces.

'Maar nahi dalna tha': The shocking chats of the Class 8 Gujarat student who killed his school senior

A Class 10 student in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad died after he was stabbed by a Class 8 student at their school. Now, a disturbing chat has surfaced, which shows that the teen accused, showing little remorse, confessed to the killing in an Instagram chat with a friend

Why Pakistan and China should be on alert after India test-fires Agni-V missile

India’s military prowess was successfully demonstrated once again as the country test-fired its Agni-V missile on Wednesday from Odisha. With a strike range of 5,000 km and multi-target technology, it is a formidable weapon that can be used against Pakistan or China. Notably, Islamabad has only the Shaheen III missile, with a range of 2,500 km, which can compare to India’s

45 cr people lose Rs 20,000 cr annually: Why India moves to outlaw online gaming

The government thinks online gaming involving money is turning into a "major problem for society," and hence decided to move with the prohibition to prioritise the public's well-being

India unveils security doctrine: 5 new normals on Pakistan, Sudarshan Chakra shield by 2035 and mega defence push

A press release read, "This government has consistently underlined that national security is non-negotiable, and to ensure this security India will build her own capacity and preparedness"

‘Misplaced’: India dismisses Dhaka’s claim of illegal Awami activities; calls for free and fair election in Bangladesh

Dhaka has accused the banned Awami League, led by former PM Sheikh Hasina, of operating from Indian soil and warned of potential diplomatic fallout, while New Delhi has dismissed the concerns as 'misplaced' and reiterated its call for early elections in Bangladesh

India successfully test-fires Agni-5 ballistic missile from Odisha

India’s Agni missile arsenal currently includes the Agni-1, with a strike range of 700 km, the Agni-2, capable of reaching up to 2,000 km, and the Agni-3 and Agni-4, which cover ranges from 2,500 km to beyond 3,500 km. The more advanced Agni-5 underwent its maiden test flight on April 19, 2012.

Meet Bhanu Attri, the first-ever Hindu chaplain of the British Royal Navy

Bhanu Attri, a 39-year-old from Himachal Pradesh, has become the Royal Navy's first Hindu and non-Christian chaplain. Attri, who grew up in Himachal Pradesh before moving to the UK, will be offering spiritual support to fellow naval officers based on the tenets of Hinduism

Who is Rajesh Bhai Sakriya? The man from Gujarat who attacked Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta was attacked during a public grievance hearing at her residence on Wednesday morning. The man, identified as Rajesh Bhai Khimji Bhai Sakriya, allegedly handed over a paper to the CM, shouted, slapped, pulled her hair, and abused her. According to his mother, the 41-year-old is a dog lover and was upset with the Supreme Court ruling on the removal of stray dogs in Delhi-NCR

3 dead in building collapse in Delhi's Daryaganj: Official

Three people have died after a building collapsed in Delhi's Daryaganj, according to an official.

Land trade, easier visas, direct flights: India and China warm ties with new deals

From reopening traditional Himalayan trade routes to easing travel and resuming direct flights, New Delhi and Beijing have unveiled a package of economic and people-to-people measures aimed at cautiously resetting their strained ties.