Naib Subedar Pragat Singh died of a heart attack due to oxygen deprivation in Anantnag. His final call home revealed severe breathlessness. Read about the sombre farewell in his village.
Snooker champion Neil Robertson pulls out of the Scottish Open due to a hip injury, days after sharing his high-altitude acclimatisation struggles in Tibet. Details inside.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 successfully launched Italy's COSMO SkyMed radar satellite on Jan 2, 2026, marking a key dual-use mission for Earth observation. Read the full details of this significant space event.
A determined Indian group, aged 25 to 63, summited Africa's highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, and hoisted the national flag in a proud New Year achievement. Read their inspiring story.
Samsung's Galaxy S26 series, launching in 2026, may feature satellite voice and video calling, ending reliance on cellular networks. Learn what this means for users.
SpaceX's Starlink will reconfigure its constellation, lowering all satellites from 550 km to 480 km in 2026 to increase space safety after a recent anomaly. Read the full details.
SpaceX announces a major orbital shift for its Starlink network, lowering thousands of satellites to 480 km to reduce collision risk and debris. Read the full details.
SpaceX will move its Starlink satellites from 550 km to 480 km orbit in 2026 to reduce collision risk and space debris. The decision follows a satellite failure and aims to make crowded low Earth orbit safer.
India's space-tech startups advance commercial ops, fueling a satellite services boom. The space economy is projected to capture 8-10% of the global share by 2033. Read more.
A viral video by IFS officer Parveen Kaswan reveals shocking plastic pollution at 13,000 ft during Manimahesh Yatra, sparking outrage. Join the conversation on environmental responsibility.
Iran achieves a major space milestone by launching three homegrown satellites using a Russian Soyuz rocket, sparking security concerns in Israel and the West over dual-use missile tech. Read more.
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia says satellite communication services will launch after players like Starlink comply with security demands. Spectrum allocation pending final pricing.
Following its successful launch on December 28, 2024, ISRO's BlueBird Block-2 satellite is preparing to commence operations, marking a significant step for India's space and telecom sectors. Read more.
The Bluebird Block-2 satellite, launched by ISRO on December 24, is expected to begin operations soon. Read about this milestone for India's space sector and global connectivity.
BJP's Garhwal MP Anil Baluni urges Sports Minister to set up a sports excellence centre in Pauri, Uttarakhand, leveraging its high altitude for athlete training. Also, a Delhi minister's traffic woes and a swift resolution for retired Doordarshan staff.
ISRO's LVM-3 rocket successfully placed the 6,100-kg US satellite Bluebird Block-2 into orbit, marking India's heaviest commercial launch. The mission boosts confidence for the upcoming Gaganyaan human spaceflight program. Read more.
ISRO's LVM3-M6 rocket successfully places the 6,100 kg US BlueBird Block-2 satellite into orbit, India's heaviest commercial payload launch. PM Modi hails the achievement.
ISRO's heavy-lift LVM3-M6 rocket launched the US-built BlueBird Block-2 communications satellite, marking a key commercial milestone for India's space programme. Read more.
AST SpaceMobile's BlueBird-6, the largest commercial communications satellite in low Earth orbit, launched successfully. This breakthrough promises global mobile broadband connectivity directly to standard phones.
ISRO creates history as LVM3 rocket successfully deploys the 6,350 kg BlueBird-2 Block 2 satellite, India's heaviest commercial launch to date. Chairman Somanath hails the mission.
India's LVM3 rocket successfully deploys the 6100kg BlueBird Block-2 satellite for US-based AST & Science, marking a milestone in ISRO's commercial space missions. Read more about this landmark launch.
ISRO's LVM3 rocket successfully launched the BlueBird Block-2 satellite from Sriharikota on December 24, 2025. Read about this landmark mission for India's space sector.
ISRO's LVM3-M6 rocket successfully launched the next-gen BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite from Sriharikota. Watch live updates and learn about this mission to provide global cellular broadband.
ISRO's LVM3-M6 mission on Dec 24, 2025, launches the 6,100 kg BlueBird Block-2, India's heaviest payload, testing cost-effective heavy-lift capability for global commercial market. Read details.
China is aggressively building a 'low-altitude economy' with drones and flying cars, aiming for a $208bn industry by year-end. EHang leads with commercial passenger flights, while Meituan scales drone deliveries.
A group of women bikers from Bengaluru, including an elderly mother-daughter duo, braved extreme conditions to reach the high-altitude Nathula Pass. Their inspiring journey, documented in a viral video, redefines adventure and age. Watch their story here.
ISRO's heavy-lift LVM3 rocket is set to launch the advanced GSAT-20 communication satellite on December 24, enhancing India's broadband connectivity. Read more about this milestone mission.
ISRO's heavy-lift LVM3 rocket will launch the advanced GSAT-20 communication satellite on December 24, boosting India's broadband connectivity. Read details.
A SpaceX Starlink satellite experienced an anomaly, lost communication, and is now tumbling towards Earth. No risk to ISS. Read the full details on the incident and SpaceX's response.
A Chinese satellite came dangerously close to a Starlink satellite, sparking a blame game over space coordination. Read the full details of the orbital incident and what it means for space safety.