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Skyroot launches India's 1st private orbital rocket Vikram-1

IANS | July 18, 2026 12:12 PM

New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) India scripted a historic chapter in its space journey on Saturday as Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched Vikram-1, the country's first privately developed orbital rocket, under Mission Aagaman, making India only the third nation after the United States and China to have a private company capable of launching a rocket into orbit.

Ram Temple donation theft case: Police take custody of two key accused for 39 hours

IANS | July 18, 2026 10:26 AM

Ayodhya, July 18 (IANS) The Ayodhya Police on Saturday took custody of Ram Shankar Yadav alias Tinnu Yadav and his nephew Manish Yadav, the last two accused who are yet to undergo custodial interrogation in the Ram Temple donation theft case.

Sonam Wangchuk's wife says no treatment to be given to him without family consent

IANS | July 18, 2026 10:03 AM

New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Innovator, educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali J. Angmo, on Saturday said that no oral or IV treatment should be given to her husband without consent from her, his family, and long-term doctors, amid his admission after over 20 days of hunger strike at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.

Shri Badrinath Dham theft row: Panda Panchayat seeks wider probe into bribery, unauthorised entry

IANS | July 18, 2026 9:20 AM

Chamoli, July 18 (IANS) Amid the ongoing investigation into the alleged embezzlement of offerings at Uttarakhand's Shri Badrinath Dham, the Shri Badrish Panda Panchayat has written to Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, urging the state government to expand the scope of the enquiry to include allegations of bribery for special darshan and unauthorised entry into the temple premises.

Sonam Wangchuk shifted to hospital after 20-day hunger strike; Delhi Police cite HC order

IANS | July 18, 2026 8:08 AM

New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on a hunger strike for the past 20 days at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, was shifted to a hospital early on Saturday after his health deteriorated.

IMD issues heavy rain alert for 15 states; Himachal, J&K brace for intense monsoon spell

IANS | July 18, 2026 7:38 AM

New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert for heavy rain and thunderstorms across 15 states on Saturday, warning of intense rainfall, strong winds and lightning as monsoon activity gathers pace in several parts of the country.

India's first private orbital rocket 'Vikram-1' set for historic launch today

IANS | July 18, 2026 6:48 AM

New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Hyderabad-based space startup Skyroot Aerospace is set to create history on Saturday with the launch of its first orbital launch vehicle, Vikram-1, marking a major milestone for India’s rapidly expanding private space sector.

Artisans in MP's Burhanpur thank PM Modi, receive training under Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana

IANS | July 18, 2026 1:19 AM

Burhanpur, July 18 (IANS) A one-day awareness programme for traditional artisans and craftsmen was organised under the Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana in Madhya Pradesh's Burhanpur district.

PM Modi dedicates redeveloped Ashoknagar railway station under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme

IANS | July 17, 2026 11:16 PM

Gwalior, July 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday virtually dedicated the redeveloped Ashoknagar railway station in Madhya Pradesh, built for Rs 37 crore, as part of the inauguration of 75 railway stations across the country under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.

PM Modi inaugurates redeveloped Amrit Stations in Assam, Bengal

IANS | July 17, 2026 10:25 PM

Guwahati, July 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday virtually inaugurated three redeveloped Amrit Stations in Assam and West Bengal under the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), marking another milestone in the Centre’s efforts to modernise railway infrastructure and enhance passenger amenities across the region.

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Skyroot launches India's 1st private orbital rocket Vikram-1

Ram Temple donation theft case: Police take custody of two key accused for 39 hours

Sonam Wangchuk's wife says no treatment to be given to him without family consent

Shri Badrinath Dham theft row: Panda Panchayat seeks wider probe into bribery, unauthorised entry

Sonam Wangchuk shifted to hospital after 20-day hunger strike; Delhi Police cite HC order

IMD issues heavy rain alert for 15 states; Himachal, J&K brace for intense monsoon spell

India's first private orbital rocket 'Vikram-1' set for historic launch today

Artisans in MP's Burhanpur thank PM Modi, receive training under Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana

PM Modi dedicates redeveloped Ashoknagar railway station under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme

PM Modi inaugurates redeveloped Amrit Stations in Assam, Bengal

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