Astronaut Anil Menon heads for 8-month mission to space with a special payload – artwork from Indian children
NASA astronaut Anil Menon and two Russian cosmonauts lifted off aboard the Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft on Tuesday for an eight-month mission to the International Space Station (ISS). Along with scientific equipment and crew supplies, the mission is also carrying a symbolic payload — drawings created by Indian schoolchildren to celebrate the legacy of the world’s first astronaut, Yuri Gagarin.
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IRCTC delays launch of new website; revamped ticket booking platform now expected in August
The launch of the revamped IRCTC website has been delayed, with railway sources saying passengers will have to wait a little longer before they can use the upgraded ticket booking platform. The redesigned portal was originally expected to go live on 15 July, but the rollout has now been pushed back.
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Has Balochistan gained independence from Pakistan? Viral letter claims 85% territory taken in control
Claims that Balochistan has declared independence from Pakistan have gone viral on social media after a statement issued in the name of the “Republic of Balochistan” began circulating online. The document makes several sweeping claims, including that the region has established its own government, adopted national symbols and now controls most of its territory.
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France ghost in semis as Spain punch FIFA World Cup final ticket after 16 years following 2-0 win
Spain booked their place in the FIFA World Cup final for only the second time in history after defeating France 2-0 in the semi-final at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday. First-half penalty from Mikel Oyarzabal and a second-half strike by Pedro Porro secured a deserved victory for Luis de la Fuente’s side, who will now face the winner of the second semi-final between England and Argentina.
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Jasprit Bumrah creates history for India, breaks Ravindra Jadeja’s record during 1st ODI against England
Jasprit Bumrah has etched his name into the history books on his ODI return during the first match of the series against England on Tuesday, July 14. Bumrah made a comeback to the Indian side for the first time since the ODI World Cup 2023, 968 days after the final against Australia in November 2023. Meanwhile, Bumrah was back in business when he removed English captain Harry Brook as India were asked to bowl first.
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Why could Trump’s proposed 20% toll on Strait of Hormuz raise petrol, diesel prices in India? Explained
US President said on Monday that the United States would take control of the Strait of Hormuz, the critical waterway, which has remained a contentious issue between the US and Iran since the beginning of the conflict in the Middle East.
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‘If this is not arrogance, then we have to check Oxford dictionary’: Inside Samay Raina’s SC hearing
The Supreme Court on Tuesday July 14, came down heavily on comedian Samay Raina during the hearing in India’s Got Latent matter, making a series of sharp observations over alleged non-compliance with its earlier directions.
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’13 days.. why are you not releasing UGC NET answer key?’; anxious candidates raise grievances on social media
13 days have passed, the UGC NET aspirants are still waiting for their answer key to assess their performance in respective UGC NET papers. UGC NET exam was held from June 22 to 30, 2026. UGC NET answer key once released, will be available for download on the official website – ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
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‘Systemic exploitation’: India slams Pakistan over PoJK unrest, urges world to hold it accountable
India on Tuesday sharply criticised Pakistan over the ongoing unrest in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), saying the protests were the result of Islamabad’s “decades-long systemic exploitation, denial of fundamental rights, and administrative oppression” in the region under its “illegal and forcible occupation.” The remarks come amid heightened attention on developments in the region and growing scrutiny of the situation on the ground.
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Not just Jurassic Park, Sam Neill played one of Peaky Blinders’ most memorable villains
Sam Neill, veteran actor, passed away at 78 on July 13. Most fans know him for playing Dr Alan Grant, the palaeontologist who made Jurassic Park a defining film of the 1990s. But long before the dinosaurs, Neill built a career that went in a very different direction. On British television, he found a second signature role: Chief Inspector Chester Campbell, the ruthless antagonist who terrorised the Shelby family through the first two seasons of Peaky Blinders. It’s a performance many consider one of the finest villain turns of his career, precisely because it went against everything audiences expected of him.
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