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Spanish firm says capsule sent data after failed ISRO mission

In a significant development in the failed PSLV-C62 mission, the re-entry capsule KID, carried by the Indian Space Research Organisation's rocket "survived and transmitted data," the Spanish start......

ISRO Readies For Crucial Space Launches

These upcoming launches carry added significance in light of setbacks suffered in recent years. IMAGE: The LVM3-M6 mission successfully placed the BlueBird Block-2 satellite into its intended......

US hits 8th drug vessel, this time in Pacific; 2 killed

The United States on Wednesday struck an alleged drug vessel, an eighth such attack by the US, on the Pacific side of South America, according to Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth, as reported by......

I'm doing a trade deal with India: Trump in South Korea

United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that the US is 'doing a trade deal with India' as the two sides continue to hold talks on the proposed trade pact. IMAGE: US President Donald......

China using LAC calm to stabilise India ties, curb US closeness: US report

China probably seeks to capitalise on the de-escalation of tension along the Line of Actual Control with India to stabilise bilateral relations and prevent the deepening of US-India ties, according......

Hyundai to make India global export hub, 2nd largest market

Lining up its 2030 strategy, Hyundai said it was targeting up to 30 per cent export contribution and over 1.5-fold rise in revenue, to cross the 1 trillion milestone in five years. IMAGE: Hyundai......

Trump's Tariffs: Exporters To Take Big Hit

'The biggest point of contention is market access for US agricultural and dairy products.' IMAGE: Garment workers stitch shirts at a textile factory in Andhra Pradesh. Photograph: Samuel......

Strait of Hormuz closure: How it will impact India

US strikes on Iran's three main nuclear facilities have once again raised concerns that Tehran might shut down the Strait of Hormuz - one of the world's most critical chokepoints, through which a......

High US tariffs: S&P lists the most vulnerable APAC nations

S&P Global Ratings on Monday said several Asia-Pacific economies could face higher tariffs under the Trump administration, while India, South Korea, and Thailand could be most vulnerable to trade......

Iran-Israel war: India ramps up oil imports from Russia, US in June

India has ramped up purchases of Russian oil in June, importing more than the combined volumes from Middle Eastern suppliers such as Saudi Arabia and Iraq, amid market volatility triggered by......

MX Player Is The Horse To Bet On In OTT Biz

At 250 million unique visitors a month, MX Player has for long been in the same bracket as YouTube (454 million) and Meta (324 million) in reach. Bhay traces the life and mysterious death of......

England focus on golf, naps, beaches to lift bruised spirits

Having hit Western Australia's golf links before being beaten by eight wickets in Perth, England's enthusiasts will have access to a selection of championship courses to play a round before a......

UAE become last team to qualify for T20 World Cup

IMAGE: UAE players celebrate after booking their spot in the 2026 T20 World Cup with a win over Japan in Dubai on Thursday. Photograph: Emirates Cricket/X The United Arab Emirates became the 20th......

T20 World Cup 2026: Format, teams, dates revealed!

IMAGE: The T20 World Cup 2026 final is set to held in Ahmedabad or Colombo. Photograph: ICC/X The 2026 T20 World Cup is likely to be played from February 7 to March 8 with matches spread across at......

The Teenage Skater Who Won Gold For India

'Winning gold for India was a dream I lived on that rink.' IMAGE: Naisha Mehta's interest in roller skating took root when she was four-and-a-half years old. Photograph: Kind courtesy Naisha Mehta......

Italy qualify for T20 World Cup for first time

IMAGE: Italy, led by former Australian opener Joe Burns, won the European qualifiers to make the T20 World Cup. Photograph: ICC/X Italy may have fumbled their way out of the last two soccer......