Isro Chief Narayanan (ANI photo) BENGALURU: Isro will launch its next heavy-lift mission, LVM-3, early next month to place the CMS-03 communication satellite — also known as Gsat-7R — in orbit, chairman V Narayanan said Thursday. Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) director A Rajarajan confirmed the date as November 2.Speaking at the curtain raiser briefing…
US President Donald Trump has issued a pardon for Changpeng Zhao, the Chinese-born Canadian founder of the cryptocurrency exchange Binance, according to a White House official. The announcement, made on Thursday, marks the latest in a series of clemency actions by the president towards figures in the cryptocurrency sector and other convicted individuals. In a…
A major scandal has rocked the basketball world after federal indictments revealed that current and former NBA players, including a Hall of Fame coach, were allegedly tied to Mafia-linked gambling rings. The unsealed court documents expose two interconnected criminal networks involving illegal poker operations, sports betting manipulation, and financial fraud totalling tens of millions of…
Eli Lilly and Cipla announced an agreement to distribute and promote tirzepatide in India under a second brand name, Yurpeak. This strategic agreement aims to expand the availability of tirzepatide by enabling broader access across the country beyond cities where Lilly already has an established presence. In March, Lilly launched its blockbuster weight-loss therapy, tirzepatide…
We are still a year away from the release of Nitesh Tiwari‘s big screen epic ‘Ramayana‘, and to make that wait a little more bearable, Namit Malhotra’s production company, DNEG, has released a special video for fans. Unlike the usual clips, teasers and posters, this one features the first-ever video demonstrating how AI tech will…
Viswanathan Anand inaugurates Global Chess League Experience center in Dallas (Images via ANI) The Global Chess League (GCL) on Thursday inaugurated its new Experience Centre at Plano, Dallas, with five-time World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand leading the launch. The centre is designed to combine chess, technology, and innovation, providing fans, players, and innovators with an…
India’s processed potato exports surge 450% India’s processed potato products are making significant inroads into Southeast Asian markets, hugely driven by demand for snacks and convenience foods, according to a report by Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).Exports of dehydrates potato granules and pellets reached $63.3 million in FY2025, jumping from $11.4 million in FY2022. Other…
India Inc’s revenue grew by up to 6 per cent in the July-September quarter, according to a report released on Thursday by an arm of domestic rating agency Crisil, as it analysed the performance of 600 companies for the quarter.“Corporate revenue is expected to have grown a modest 5-6 per cent on-year in the July-September…
NEW DELHI: As Bihar gears up for the assembly elections, the ruling National Democratic Alliance and the opposition Mahagathbandhan have cornered each other over issues such as development, migration, and unemployment. However, it all appears to have boiled down to the perennial theme of caste-based politics, with every party fine-tuning its manifesto and candidate list…
India’s state-run oil refiners are expected to continue importing Russian crude through intermediary traders despite fresh US sanctions on Rosneft PJSC and Lukoil PJSC, two of Russia’s largest oil companies, industry sources told PTI. The sanctions target firms accused of helping fund the Kremlin’s “war machine” in Ukraine.The sanctions, announced this week, cover companies that…
