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New Delhi: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, the Axiom-4 mission pilot, has showcased a zero-gravity experiment aboard the International Space Station (ISS) involving water to illustrate how microgravity transforms everyday physics. The experiment, part of Axiom Space's outreach and scientific mission, highlighted the unique behaviour of water...

New Delhi: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, India’s first astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS), is set to return to Earth after successfully completing an 18-day mission under the Axiom-4 (AX-4) private spaceflight. The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying Shukla and three international crewmates will undock...

New Delhi: India still looks 'saare jahan se accha' from space, astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla said Sunday, wrapping up his 18-day stay at the International Space Station (ISS), reprising the words used by his icon Rakesh Sharma in 1984. Shukla, who is set to begin his...

New Delhi: Large-scale electronics manufacturing and pharmaceuticals cornered about 70 per cent of the total fiscal incentive disbursements in 2024-25 under the production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes, according to government data. The scheme was introduced in 2021 to support domestic manufacturing across 14 sectors with an...

New Delhi: Union Minister Jitendra Singh Sunday shared an update on the Axiom-4 International Space Station (ISS) Mission and said that the astronauts are expected to splash down on Earth July 15 at 3:00 p.m. (Indian time). Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, currently on board the...

New Delhi: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will undergo a seven-day rehabilitation programme after his splashdown off the California coast July 15 as he returns to Earth from an 18-day sojourn at the International Space Station (ISS). Shukla and three other astronauts – commander Peggy Whitson and...

New Delhi: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has taken a step closer to the Gaganyaan Mission with the successful development of a key engine. The two hot tests conducted early this month for the Gaganyaan Service Module Propulsion System (SMPS) have been completed, ISRO...

New Delhi: Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, currently on board the International Space Station, is expected to begin his journey back to Earth July 14, and reach July 15, confirmed the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Shukla, along with three other crew members Peggy Whitson, Sławosz...

Bhubaneswar: YouTube’s latest move to tighten monetisation guidelines has drawn praise from industry experts and content creators alike, who view it as a much-needed step toward preserving creativity and authenticity on the platform. Effective from July 15, 2025, YouTube will implement updated monetisation rules under...

New Delhi/Balasore: India Friday successfully test-fired Astra beyond visual air-to-air missile from Su-30 Mk-I aircraft off the coast of Odisha, demonstrating its indigenous defence capabilities. The missile has a range exceeding 100 km and is equipped with state-of-the art guidance and navigation system, officials said....