India and the US marked a major space milestone with the successful launch of the jointly developed NISAR satellite. ISRO’s GSLV-F16 lifted off from Sriharikota at 5.40pm, placing the 2,393 kg satellite into a Sun Synchronous Polar Orbit.
PM Modi, Union Ministers Rajnath Singh, Kiren Rijiju, Ashwini Vaishnaw were seen in the Lok Sabha during proceedings. In the Rajya Sabha, EAM Jaishankar addressed the House. TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee and SP MP Bhadauria staged a protest during the session.
Heavy rain on 29 July disrupted Delhi and Dharamshala flights. IGI Airport advised public transport and checking airlines for updates. IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet warned of delays as IMD forecast more showers.
During the Monsoon Session of Parliament today, Cong leaders Rahul Gandhi & Priyanka Gandhi Vadra addressed the media, while INDIA bloc MPs, including Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi & others staged a protest against the SIR of electoral rolls in Bihar.
The FIDE Women’s World Cup Finals are underway with two thrilling matchups: India’s Humpy Koneru takes on teen sensation Divya Deshmukh in the battle for the championship title, while China’s Lei Tingjie and Tan Zhongyi clash for third place.
At the World Aquatics Championships, China’s Xie Peiling & Zhu Yongxin competed in the mixed 10m synchro finals, while Canada’s McIntosh swam in the 400m freestyle heats. The US team faced a setback due to a gastroenteritis outbreak linked to Phuket camp.
As ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas stall, Gaza’s humanitarian crisis worsens. Israeli airstrikes persist while PM Netanyahu and the US explore “alternative options.” With famine looming, malnutrition-related deaths are on the rise.
PM Modi arrived in the Maldives on Friday for a two-day visit, where he will attend the 60th Independence Day celebrations as the chief guest. This marks the first state visit hosted by Maldivian President Muizzu since taking office in November 2023.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in London to strengthen India–UK relations, focusing on the Free Trade Agreement, extradition of financial fugitives, and raising concerns about Khalistani extremism.
Opp MLAs in Bihar and INDIA bloc MPs in Delhi protested against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar. Leaders like Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh demanded a rollback, calling it undemocratic and sought a debate in Parl
At 45, Venus Williams made a stunning comeback at the Citi Open in Washington, defeating 23-year-old Peyton Stearns. It was her first singles win in nearly two years, making her the second-oldest woman after Martina Navratilova to win a tour-level match.
Hundreds gathered in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday to pay tribute to former Kerala CM and CPI(M) veteran VS Achuthanandan, who breathed his last at at the age of 101. His body was taken in a procession to the Secretariat’s Darbar Hall for public homage.
Leaders from across parties, including Union Minister JP Nadda, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Samajwadi Party MPs Akhilesh Yadav and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, participated in the first day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament in New Delhi.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath showered flower petals on 'Kanwariyas' in Meerut, while the district administration did the same in Baghpat. Devotees collected Ganga water in Haridwar and carried it from the Galta Ji temple in Jaipur.
Kanwariyas gathered in large numbers at Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar and across Agra on 19 July to collect Ganga water during the holy month of Shravan. Clad in saffron, the devotees continued their annual pilgrimage to offer the sacred water to Lord Shiva.
The Amarnath Yatra resumed on Friday after being suspended for a day due to heavy rains and landslides along the route. Over 2.5 lakh devotees have visited the shrine since the pilgrimage began on 3 July. The 38-day yatra will conclude on 9 August.
In Jammu, sadhus chanted religious slogans as they waited for registration at the Ram Mandir base camp on Wednesday. Meanwhile, in Anantnag, a Mountain Rescue Team member assisted a pilgrim during the ongoing yatra in Jammu and Kashmir.
Following recent cloudbursts and landslides in Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi district, residents and shopkeepers in Thunag have begun clearing debris and silt.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency in the US state after storm and flash flood warnings were issued across New York City.
Italy’s Jannik Sinner won his first Wimbledon title on 13 July, 2025, defeating Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz in the men’s singles final. The 23-year-old claimed his fourth Grand Slam title and ended Alcaraz’s five-match winning streak against him.
As water levels rise in Prayagraj, parts of the city are submerged. Devotees take a holy dip in the swollen Ganga at Daraganj, while roads are inundated. Locals, including vendors, wade through water to move belongings to safer areas.
People gathered at a Mumbai church on 12 July to offer prayers for the late crew members of the Air India flight that crashed on 12 June. The crash killed 260 people — 241 onboard and 19 on the ground — making it the deadliest Indian aviation tragedy
President Trump to visit flood-ravaged Texas after the 4 July disaster that claimed over 120 lives. More than 170 people remain missing, with deaths reported across six counties — including 60 adults and 36 children in Kerr County.
Incessant rains have hit Delhi-NCR, causing waterlogging and traffic chaos. Himachal Pradesh reports 85 deaths amid monsoon-triggered disasters. IMD forecasts continued rainfall across North India, keeping authorities on high alert for further risks.
PM Modi arrived in Namibia on the final leg of his 5 nation tour, marking his first visit to the country and only the 3rd-ever by an Indian PM. Calling Namibia a "valued and trusted partner", Modi was received with a traditional welcome in Windhoek.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora in Brasilia on Monday. He interacted with children, witnessed cultural and spiritual performances, and posed for photos with artists, celebrating India’s spirit abroad.
Central Texas faces a high risk of more life-threatening floods as rescuers race to find dozens missing after devastating weekend rains killed at least 82 people, including children at summer camps.
Shia Muslims in India observed Ashura on the 10th day of Muharram, the1st month of the Islamic calendar. Muharram is a period of mourning that commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, at the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE
On the eve of the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday, monks assisted the Tibetan spiritual leader during a long life prayer ceremony at Tsuglagkhang temple in McLeodganj, Himachal Pradesh. Hollywood actor Richard Gere also joined the celebrations.
Javelin star Neeraj Chopra expressed excitement ahead of the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 in Bengaluru, calling it a new chapter for Indian athletics. The elite tournament starts on Saturday at Sree Kanteerava Stadium.