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India’s first private orbital rocket Vikram-1 set for lift-off

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India’s first private orbital rocket Vikram-1 set for lift-off

This photograph, taken on July 7, shows a Vikram-1 orbital rocket model displayed at the Skyroot Aerospace facility on the outskirts of Hyderabad. | Photo Credit: AFP Forty-six years after India successfully launched its first experimental Satellite Launch Vehicle-3 (SLV-3), history is set to repeat itself as Vikram-1, the country’s first privately developed orbital-class rocket,…

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India’s first private orbital rocket Vikram-1 set for lift-off

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India’s first private orbital rocket Vikram-1 set for lift-off

This photograph, taken on July 7, shows a Vikram-1 orbital rocket model displayed at the Skyroot Aerospace facility on the outskirts of Hyderabad. | Photo Credit: AFP Forty-six years after India successfully launched its first experimental Satellite Launch Vehicle-3 (SLV-3), history is set to repeat itself as Vikram-1, the country’s first privately developed orbital-class rocket,…

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Explained | What is genome sequencing and why does the Genome India Project matter?

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Explained | What is genome sequencing and why does the Genome India Project matter?

The story so far: The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) recently said that the exercise to sequence 10,000 Indian human genomes and create a database under the Centre-backed Genome India Project is about two-thirds complete. About 7,000 Indian genomes have already been sequenced of which, 3,000 are available for public access by researchers.  The proponents of…

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Meghalaya yields new burrowing reed snake

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Meghalaya yields new burrowing reed snake

The reed snake was collected during field surveys in Oragitok, an area characterised by rich forested habitats and high ecological significance. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement GUWAHATI A team of researchers from multiple institutions has described a new species of burrowing reed snake from Meghalaya’s West Garo Hills district. The description of the species, named Calamaria…

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Three-day parole for ‘Savukku’ Shankar to attend mother’s funeral

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Three-day parole for ‘Savukku’ Shankar to attend mother’s funeral

‘Savukku’ Shankar | Photo Credit: Instagram / @savukku_shankar The Greater Chennai Police has granted a three-day parole to Youtuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar alias A. Shankar, a detenu under the Tamil Nadu Goondas Act of 1982, following the demise of his mother, A. Kamala. He was detained under the Goondas Act and the detention order was served…

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Launch date of first uncrewed mission of Gaganyaan to be announced this week: ISRO Chairperson

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Launch date of first uncrewed mission of Gaganyaan to be announced this week: ISRO Chairperson

The Human-Rated Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (HLVM3) for Gaganyaan’s first un-crewed flight, at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota. | Photo Credit: File photo Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairperson Dr V. Narayanan said that the launch date for the first uncrewed mission of Gaganyaan would be announced this week. The HLVM3 G1/ OM1…

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Six leaders from Uttarakhand BJP join Congress as party steps up attack on Pushkhar Singh Dhami-led government

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Six leaders from Uttarakhand BJP join Congress as party steps up attack on Pushkhar Singh Dhami-led government

Congress leader Kumari Selja felicitates former BJP MLAs Rajkumar Thukral and Bhimlal Arya, former Roorkee mayor Gaurav Goyal, BJP leaders Lakhan Singh Negi and Anuj Gupta and BSP leader Narayan Pal after joining the Congress party, at the party office, in New Delhi, on March 28 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI Six leaders of the…

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LPG shortage crisis India March 11 LIVE Updates

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LPG shortage crisis India March 11 LIVE Updates

Following a communication from the oil marketing companies on Monday (March 9, 2026) that LPG cylinder supply will be affected because of the U.S.- Israel war on Iran, hotels in Coimbatore district have decided to cut down on service timings and menus. Hotels and retirement communities are exploring alternative sources of fuel. The Sree Annapoorna…

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How technology is transforming healthcare

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How technology is transforming healthcare

Healthcare is entering a phase where the boundaries between medicine, technology, and data are rapidly dissolving. Digital health, once confined to electronic medical records and teleconsultations, now underpins diagnostics, drug development, population health management, chronic disease care, and patient engagement. This has not only transformed how care is delivered, but also significantly widened the range…

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Hockey Women’s World Cup Qualifiers | India keen to ride on home comforts

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Hockey Women’s World Cup Qualifiers | India keen to ride on home comforts

Captains of the participating teams ahead of the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup Qualifiers at the G.M.C, Balayogi Stadium in Hyderabad on March 7, 2026. | Photo Credit: Nagara Gopal The India women’s team will have a second, and final, chance to seal its place at the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup 2026 when the…

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