PM Modi congratulatedSkyroot Aerospace after itsVikram-1 rocket successfully carried six payloads into orbit, marking India’s first private orbital launch.- Authorities demolished a TMC office linked to Abhishek Banerjee in West Bengal, alleging it was built in violation of building regulations.
Rahul Gandhi criticised the removal of Sonam Wangchuk from his hunger strike site, calling it a crackdown on peaceful protest.- Seven people were killed and 51 injured after Ukrainian drones struck warehouses, an oil depot and other targets deep inside Russia.
- Donald Trump blamed Canada for wildfire smoke affecting air quality ahead of the FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey.
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PM Modi congratulates Skyroot after historic Vikram-1 launch
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Skyroot Aerospace after its Vikram-1 rocket successfully placed six payloads, including two satellites, into low-Earth orbit. Calling it a milestone for an Atmanirbhar India, PM Modi praised the young team and noted that a ‘Vande Mataram’ postcard he sent had also reached orbit. Read full story
TMC office linked to Abhishek Banerjee t faces demolition
Authorities began demolishing a five-storey Trinamool Congress office in West Bengal’s Amtala, alleging it was built without an approved plan and violated building rules. The office is linked to TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee. Heavy security was deployed during the operation, while BJP workers welcomed the move. Read full story
Rahul Gandhi slams Sonam Wangchuk’s removal from protest site
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised the removal of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk from Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, calling it an attack on a peaceful protest. Wangchuk, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike over alleged NEET irregularities, was shifted to Safdarjung Hospital after 21 days of fasting. Read full story
Seven killed as Ukrainian drones strike deep inside Russia
At least seven people were killed and 51 injured after Ukrainian drones struck multiple targets across Russia, including warehouses, an oil depot and a residential building. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the attacks targeted logistics facilities supplying components for Russia’s drone programme. Read full story
Trump blames Canada wildfire smoke ahead of World Cup final
US President Donald Trump blamed Canada for wildfire smoke affecting air quality ahead of Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey, even threatening tariffs over the pollution drifting south. While organisers expect the Spain-Argentina final to go ahead as planned, players and health experts remain concerned about lingering smoke. FIFA remains confident the showpiece event will proceed without disruption despite the weather-related uncertainty. Read full story
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