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Shrimp cocktails, crackers & more: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's joyful dinner on space station; see pics
Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, part of the Ax-4 mission, is set to return to Earth after an unforgettable evening on the ISS. The crew, including Shukla, shared a meal and stories, celebrating international collaboration in space. Shukla made history as the first Indian on a private ISS mission, contributing to over 60 experiments.
India-Greece defence bonhomie grows, sparks unease in Turkey amid missile deal buzz
India’s reported offer of a long-range indigenous cruise missile to Greece, a traditional rival of Turkey, has drawn significant attention in Ankara where media and military observers are treating it as a sign of shifting regional alignments. The reported offer, though not officially confirmed, was allegedly made during the DEFEA 2025 defence expo in Athens and involves the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LR-LACM) developed by India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The Turkish conservative outlet TRHaber linked the missile move directly to Turkey’s open supp
Five-nation tour concludes: PM Modi returns to India; receives top civilian honours
PM Modi concluded his five-nation tour, including the BRICS summit in Brazil, focusing on strengthening ties and promoting economic cooperation. He addressed parliaments in Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, and Namibia, equaling the combined addresses of all previous Congress Prime Ministers. Brazil, Namibia, and Trinidad and Tobago honored him with their highest civilian awards.
Seeking ties, not competition with Africa: PM Modi in Namibia
During his Namibia visit, PM Modi and President Nandi-Ndaitwah discussed strengthening ties in defence, digital technology, energy, and critical minerals. Modi emphasized India's cooperative vision for Africa, advocating partnership over dominance. He subtly contrasted this with China's presence. Modi thanked Namibia for supporting India post-Pahalgam attack and the cheetah project, inviting them to join the Big Cat Alliance.
Political dadagiri amplified by social media makes Maximum City uneasy
Rising violence by political activists in Mumbai, asserting Marathi prestige, has instilled fear among service providers and small business owners, particularly those with non-Marathi speaking employees.
Delhi Rains | Heavy Rain Batters Delhi, IMD Issues Red Alert For NCR, Ghaziabad | Monsoon | News18
Heavy rainfall lashed several parts of the National Capital, causing severe waterlogging in many areas across Delhi.The downpour inundated key stretches of the city, including Shastri Park, Barakhamba Road, and Raisina Road. Parts of the National Capital Region (NCR), such as Noida and Ghaziabad, also reported flooding and traffic disruptions. n18oc_india
'We're just warming up, will score more': PM Modi draws cricket metaphor to laud India-Namibia ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his address to the Namibian Parliament in Windhoek on Wednesday, highlighted India's historic support for Namibia’s freedom movement and reaffirmed New Delhi's commitment to deepening ties under Namibia’s Vision 2030. Speaking before Namibian lawmakers, Modi said India had stood by Namibia even before gaining its independence, raising the issue of South West Africa at the United Nations and supporting the South West Africa People’s Organisation (SWAPO).
Heavy rain lashes Delhi-NCR, IMD issues red alert amid severe waterlogging | Check forecast for next two days
A sudden and intense spell of rain swept through Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on Wednesday evening, throwing normal life off track. The heavy downpour led to widespread waterlogging and traffic snarls in several regions. According to the India Meteorological Department's (IMD's) latest advisory, a weather system moving eastward is expected to bring moderate rainfall to most areas in and around the capital. Isolated locations, however, may experience heavy showers in the coming hours. Cities such as Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad and Ghaziabad are likely to receive light to
Operation Sindoor: How India's AI-powered ghost Rafales outfoxed Pakistan | Explained
On May 7, 2025, the Indian Air Force launched Operation Sindoor, a four-day air campaign in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, which had killed 26 civilians in Jammu and Kashmir just weeks earlier. While Indian jets struck terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) with precision-guided missiles, the headlines across Islamabad told a different story. Pakistan claimed it had shot down multiple Indian fighter jets, including Rafales. But new reports suggest those kills may have never happened. A recent Jane's Defence Weekly investigation has revealed that several Pakistani
'Let It Be Released' : Supreme Court Refuses To List Plea Against 'Udaipur Files' Movie Before
| 'Let It Be Released' : Supreme Court Refuses To List Plea Against '' Movie Before Its Release The Supreme Court on Wednesday cleared the way for the release of the film ‘Udaipur Files: Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder’, as it refused to urgently list a petition against its screening on July 11. n18oc_indiaNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
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