Indian spacetech startups have collectively raised $871 million across 285 companies, with Skyroot Aerospace leading the sector after Vikram-1 became the first privately built Indian rocket to reach orbit. The milestone signals growing investor confidence in India’s commercial space industry. Skyroot’s Vikram-1 Marks a Turning Point India’s private space sector reached a major milestone on July 18 when Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-

Powerful Quake Strikes Southern Japan A preliminary 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck near Kumamoto in Japan’s Kyushu region on July 28, 2026, prompting a tsunami advisory. Coastal residents were urged to move to higher ground while authorities assessed possible damage, injuries, and transport disruptions. Southern Japan Hit by 7.1 Quake, Tsunami Advisory Issued A preliminary 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck near Kumamoto Pref

Sridhar Babu Outlines Telangana’s Chip and GCC Growth Vision Telangana IT Minister D Sridhar Babu said the state will continue seeking ISM 2.0 support for chip manufacturing while positioning Hyderabad as a growing GCC hub. He also outlined plans to attract technology investment to tier-2 and tier-3 cities.   Sridhar Babu Outlines Telangana’s Chip and GCC Growth Vision Bengaluru: Telangana is seeking stron

Amaravati Gets India’s First Bank-Led Quantum Finance Hub Punjab National Bank and the Andhra Pradesh government have partnered to establish a Quantum Finance Hub at Amaravati Quantum Valley. The initiative will use quantum computing and AI to improve cybersecurity, fraud detection, and digital banking innovation. PNB, Andhra Pradesh Launch Quantum Finance Hub in Amaravati Ama

Hyderabad Engineer Uday Ruddarraju Takes OpenAI Compute Role OpenAI has promoted infrastructure executive Uday Ruddarraju to CTO, Compute, about a year after he joined from xAI. The CBIT and University of Minnesota alumnus will help lead the expansion of compute, networking, storage, and data-centre systems.   Uday Ruddarraju Appointed OpenAI CTO of Compute New Delhi, July 22, 2026: OpenAI has promoted Indian-

Article 370 Leads 72nd National Film Awards 2026 Winners The 72nd National Film Awards 2026 full winners list was announced in New Delhi on Saturday, July 18, 2026. The awards recognised feature films, non-feature productions, and cinema writing certified during the 2024 calendar year. Article 370 secured the prestigious Best Feature Film award, while Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan shared the Best Actor in a Leading Role honour. Yami Gautam received Best Ac

What If Journalists Became Superheroes Fighting Misinformation? In the imagined world of Earth 360, journalists become Fact Hunters who battle misinformation with investigation, verification, and courage. Their keyboard becomes a weapon, evidence becomes a shield, and every accurate report has the power to protect communities and change lives. What If Journalists Became Superheroes Fighting Misinformation? Journalists as superheroes f

Te Anau Earthquake: Tsunami Warning Downgraded to Advisory A strong Te Anau earthquake shook New Zealand’s South Island on Thursday night, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning for parts of the Fiordland coast. The warning was later downgraded to an advisory, although officials continued to caution people about potentially dangerous ocean currents and unpredictable coastal surges. The earthquake struck at approximately 9.14 pm local time on

Bengal Congress Invites Mamata to Martyrs’ Day, Questions Her 1997 Exit The West Bengal Congress has invited Trinamool Congress chairperson and former chief minister Mamata Banerjee to its July 21 Martyrs’ Day programme at Shahid Minar in Kolkata. However, state Congress president Subhankar Sarkar said Banerjee should acknowledge that leaving the Congress nearly three decades ago was a political mista

Karur Stampede Jobs Plea: Madras HC Challenge Explained The Karur stampede jobs plea filed before the Madurai bench of the Madras High Court has raised important questions over the Tamil Nadu government’s proposal to provide government jobs to the families of those who died in the Karur stampede. The petition argues that public employment must follow equality, fairness, transparency, and a clear legal policy. Madras HC Karur Stampede Plea

Facundo Tello To Referee France vs Morocco World Cup Quarter-Final FIFA’s decision to appoint Facundo Tello for the France vs Morocco World Cup quarter-final has become a major pre-match talking point. The experienced Argentine official will lead an all-Argentine refereeing team for the high-pressure knockout clash in Boston, where both teams will fight for a place in the semi-finals. FIFA Appoints Facundo Tello For France vs Morocco Clash

India backs Prambanan Temple restoration in Indonesia Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Prambanan Temple complex in Yogyakarta has placed fresh global attention on one of Indonesia’s most important Hindu heritage sites. Modi visited the UNESCO World Heritage monument with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, and offered prayers at the ancient temple dedicated to the Trimurti — Shi

Rare daylight moment covered most of humanity on July 8 For a brief moment on July 8, almost the entire human population shared daylight or twilight at the same time. The unusual event happened because of a mix of Earth’s seasonal tilt and the way people are spread across the planet. At around 11:10 GMT, which was about 4:40 pm in India, nearly 99 per cent of the world’s population was either under direct sunlight or in some form of twilight. Only a

Ronaldo’s World Cup journey ends in heartbreak Cristiano Ronaldo’s final FIFA World Cup appearance ended in disappointment as Portugal was knocked out by Spain in the Round of 16. Spain won the tense contest 1-0 in Arlington, Texas, with substitute Mikel Merino scoring in stoppage time to send his team into the quarter-finals. Ronaldo delays Portugal future decision After the defeat, Ronaldo confirmed that this was his la

Who Is Jainam Jain? 14-Year-Old AI Founder Building Mengo Engine From Burj Khalifa   Indian-Origin Teen Entrepreneur Goes Viral Jainam Jain, a 14-year-old Indian-origin entrepreneur, has drawn attention online for building an artificial intelligence startup from one of Dubai’s most iconic business addresses — the Burj Khalifa. Jainam is the founder of Mengo Engine, an AI platform aimed at helping businesses automate