India’s satellite launch cost 4x US, says Cambridge study; space dept source contradicts report | India News

India’s space price tag comes under scrutiny as Cambridge research flags high launch costs, while the government says key subsidies and savings were overlooked NEW DELHI: A 2026 University of Cambridge study has found that India’s per-kilogram launch costs are four times higher than America’s and, in fact, the costliest in the world. However, a…

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On National Space Day, PM Modi hails Gen Z for building new tech; Isro chief says plan to launch 8 vehicle, 12 satellite missions | India News

PM Modi interacting with CEOs of 20 space startups in New Delhi on Friday NEW DELHI: On the 3rd National Space Day, PM Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed India’s global rise in the space sector and praised Gen Z for building new technologies, saying this rise has made India a “magnet” for global investors.Sharing a…

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Yashasvi Jaiswal fight: ‘Shouldn’t have gone so close,’ says India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak | Cricket News

TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: Tempers were flying high moments after Asitha Fernando dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal off the last delivery of the 17th over. It was already an eventful over with three boundaries, concluding dramatically when the bowler had the last laugh as Jaiswal inside-edged the delivery back onto his stumps. Disappointed, the left-hander started walking back…

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Cafes, shops shut over ‘violation of norms’: Iran’s hijab crackdown returns as women defy veiling rules

Beirut: Kurdish women hold a portrait of Iranian Mahsa Amini who died in Iran after being arrested by Iran’s morality police for allegedly violating its strictly-enforced dress code. (Photo: AP) Iran’s long-running debate over mandatory hijab has resurfaced as hardliners push for stricter enforcement, even as the country grapples with the fallout of its conflict…

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ICAR registers 16 new breeds of indigenous animals including four cattle | India News

Umarda, a newly registered indigenous cattle breed from Maharashtra. Photo Credit: ICAR-NBAGR NEW DELHI: Expanding the list of well-documented and scientifically recognised animal breeds in the country, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has registered 16 more new breeds of indigenous animals including cattle and buffalo, taking the total number of such breeds in India…

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