India’s first privately developed orbital rocket, Vikram-1, built by Skyroot Aerospace, was flagged off for Sriharikota from Hyderabad on Friday. The ceremony was led by A. Revanth Reddy, marking the rocket’s departure to the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, where its launch preparations will continue. Officials said the flag-off indicates the completion of pre-flight testing, with...
Updated: Apr 25th, 2026 Image: X Authorities in Florida have opened a criminal investigation into OpenAI following allegations that its chatbot, ChatGPT, may have advised a gunman involved in a deadly shooting at Florida State University last year. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said the Office of Statewide Prosecution initiated the probe after reviewing chat...
Updated: Apr 25th, 2026 A new study has found that the plants moringa oleifera, also known as the three of life, can remove up to 98% of microplastics from drinking water. This discovers could reduce need for expensive water filters in the future. As reported by Science.Org, researchers at the Institute of Science and Technology...
Updated: Apr 25th, 2026 A 30-year-old woman from Gujarat is in critical condition after a gun accidentally went off inside a store in Louisiana, USA. As per reports, the bullet passed through her mouth and jaw, causing severe injuries. The incident reportedly happened on April 4, 2026 at a grocery store in Bossier city. The...
Updated: Apr 25th, 2026 In a shocking case from Florida, police have found the body of one missing student studying at the University of South Florida, while another student remains missing. The body of Zamil Limon, a Bangladeshi PHD student, was discovered on Friday morning on the Howard Frankland Bridge. However, his partner Nahida Bristy...
Updated: Apr 25th, 2026 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has revealed that he was diagnosed with an early-stage prostate cancer but has successfully undergone treatment, with no remaining signs of the disease. In a statement shared on X, Netanyahu said his annual medical report was deliberately delayed by two months to avoid its release during...
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi will convey Iran’s considerations regarding the end of the war with the United States and Israel in his visit to Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported. Heading a diplomatic delegation, Araghchi is scheduled to visit Pakistan, Oman and Russia, the report said, adding the visits are...
Updated: Apr 23rd, 2026 The US Department of War on Wednesday announced that Secretary of the Navy John C Phelan has stepped down, effective immediately, with Hung Cao appointed as Acting Secretary. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell confirmed the news in a post on X, expressing gratitude for Phelan’s service. Parnell said the administration appreciated his...
Updated: Apr 22nd, 2026 Two commercial vessels, among which one Gujarat-bound ship, were attacked and seized at the Strait of Hormuz by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on Wednesday. No crew members were injured, and no fire or environmental damage was reported. However, one of the vessels involved is linked to India and was reportedly en route...
Updated: Apr 22nd, 2026 Travelling to Thailand may become more expensive for Indians travellers starting April 27, as the Royal Thai Embassy has announced new, higher visa and consular fees. The revised fees will apply to all visa applications made in India after April 27. However, Indian tourists visiting Thailand for short trips can still...