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ISRO is preparing for another milestone mission, with the countdown for the Bluebird Block-2 satellite scheduled to start at 8:54 am today. The LVM3-M6 launcher will take off from Sriharikota tomorrow at the same time, placing the satellite into orbit within 15 minutes. Ahead of launch, ISRO Chief Narayanan offered prayers at temples in Sullurpet […]
The US has suspended leases for five East Coast offshore wind farms, citing national security over potential radar interference. Shares of Orsted, Vestas, and Dominion Energy fell sharply. The move, part of ongoing restrictions under the Trump administration, adds to legal and operational challenges for the struggling US offshore wind industry.
Venezuela said Russia has expressed full support as the country faces a US blockade of sanctioned oil tankers in the Caribbean. Foreign Minister Yvan Gil said Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov reaffirmed Moscow’s solidarity with President Nicolas Maduro and the Venezuelan people amid what Caracas described as hostile actions by Washington.
The Telangana government has decided to cancel elections to Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies (PACS) and adopt appointments on the lines of Agricultural Market Committees. It aims to form governing bodies before Sankranti. Each PACS will have a 13-member panel with a chairman, vice-chairman and 11 directors, including three posts.
President Donald Trump announced plans for a massive new Navy warship he calls a “battleship,” part of a proposed “Golden Fleet.” He claims it would surpass WWII-era Iowa-class ships and feature hypersonic missiles, rail guns and lasers, despite ongoing Navy struggles with cost overruns, delays, and unproven technologies. Trump says he will help design it.
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The Telangana High Court refused to stay the state govt’s decision to reorganise the GHMC. It dismissed petitions against ward delimitation and the merger of 27 urban local bodies. The court accepted the govt’s claim that objections were invited and data was shared online. GHMC wards will rise from 150 to 300, expanding the city’s […]
The Delhi High Court protected actor Madhavan’s personality rights and ordered the removal of fake trailers, obscene AI videos, and unauthorised merchandise using his image. The court barred websites from using his name or face without consent. Fake trailers of non-existent films were cited. The court will review broader AI-related legal issues in May 2026.
UNICEF’s Photo of the Year 2025 honours a moving image highlighting the education crisis faced by girls in Afghanistan. Taken by French photographer Elise Blanchard, the photo shows 10-year-old Hazira secretly studying at home. UNICEF said the image shows how education restrictions are hurting children’s dreams across the country today severely.
A Christmas tree made of empty beer bottles in Kerala caused controversy. Set up near the AKG Memorial Gate, Congress and UDF members opposed it during a municipal meeting. They argued that using alcohol bottles for a sacred festival sends the wrong message and disrespects Christian religious sentiments, sparking public debate and criticism.
Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav clarified that mining is banned in the Aravalli range, including the NCR. Only 0.19% of the 1.44 lakh sq km area is fit for mining; the rest is protected. The Supreme Court-approved framework ensures over 90% of the Aravallis remain preserved, rejecting claims that new rules allow large-scale mining.
A Russian general, Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov, was killed when a bomb exploded under his car in Moscow. Investigators suspect Ukraine’s involvement. This marks the third senior Russian officer killed in a year, following similar attacks on generals Igor Kirillov and Yaroslav Moskalik. Sarvarov had previously served in Chechnya and Syria.
Goa court extended police custody of Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, owners of Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub, after the December 6 fire that killed 25 people. The brothers fled to Thailand and were deported. Investigations point to fireworks as the cause, while narrow exits and a small bridge delayed evacuations, worsening the tragedy.
Delhi will get India’s first homegrown taxi service, Bharat Taxi, from Jan 1. Operated by Sahakar Taxi Cooperative, it offers cars, autos, and bikes as a zero-commission alternative to Ola, Uber, and Rapido. The app, available on Android and iOS, features real-time tracking, fare transparency, safety measures, and better earnings for drivers.
The ‘Save Aravalli’ movement highlights growing concern over unchecked mining in India’s oldest mountain range, stretching across Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, and Delhi. Environmentalists warn that continued degradation threatens ecological balance and climate stability. The decline of the Aravallis could allow cold desert winds to penetrate deeper into India.