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Europe’s space ambitions seem to be taking a bold leap forward. The Ariane 64, the most powerful version of the Ariane 6 rocket, has finally made its maiden launch. It seems like a small step, but in reality, it might be a game-changer. For years, Europe has relied on established players in space, but this…

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a temporary flight restriction on Wednesday halting all flights to and from El Paso International Airport in Texas and parts of southern New Mexico for 10 days, citing “special security reasons”.The restriction, which came into effect February 11 at 0630 UTC, will remain in place until the same…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (PTI image) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed shock over the deadly school shooting in Canada that claimed 10 lives and offered condolences to the victims’ families.In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, “Deeply shocked by the horrendous shooting in Canada. I extend my heartfelt condolences to…

Sonam Wangchuk (File photo) NEW DELHI: The central government on Wednesday opposed Sonam Wangchuk‘s release on medical grounds, saying the climate activist was “hale and hearty and just suffering from a minor infection.”The government said it was not desirable to review Wangchuk’s detention as suggested by the court. The Ladakh-based climate activist is detained by…

The story of nature tucked away in Kazakhstan’s Tian Shan Mountains, Kaindy Lake, seems like something out of a dream. Tree trunks poke eerily out of the water, ghostly and silent. It’s strange. Almost unreal. Locals and travellers alike are drawn to it, though, curious to see a forest frozen in time. Over a century…

Florida’s Republican Congressman, Greg Steube, has introduced a bill in the US House of Representatives seeking to eliminate the H-1B visa program by 2027. The bill titled ‘Ending Exploitative Imported Labour Exemptions Act’, or the EXILE Act calls for amendments to the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).The proposed measure would reduce the annual cap on…

Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the recently signed India-US trade agreement, claiming the deal was poorly negotiated and compromised country’s interests.Speaking in the Lok Sabha, the Congress leader laid out what he described as the approach INDIA bloc would have taken…

Rajpal Yadav has been going through a tough time amidst legal and financial struggles. The actor has surrendered himself to Tihar jail in a cheque bounce case of Rs 9 crore. Before surrendering to the authorities, Yadav made an emotional statement and had said, “Sir, kya karoon? Mere paas paise nahin hain. Aur koi upaay…

NEW DELHI: Leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the government during the discussion on the Union Budget 2026-27, alleging that India’s strategic autonomy is being compromised and that key decisions on energy and economic policy are increasingly influenced by global power equations.In a pointed…

Google has reportedly announced a new round of voluntary exit packages – this time for employees within its global business organisation (GBO). The latest plan signals a push for staff to fully commit to its AI-driven future. Google’s chief business officer, Philipp Schindler, told staff in an internal memo that while the company finished 2025…