National Film Awards 2026: Yami, Mammootty among winners; check full list here

ISRO Plans 7 Launches This Fiscal Year, Next Mission Due in Two Months

India's space agency ISRO has set an ambitious target of at least seven launches in the current financial year, with the next mission expected within two months. Private space firm Skyroot Aerospace achieved a major milestone as its Vikram-1 rocket successfully reached orbit. The development is being viewed as a significant step toward India's long-term 'Bharat 2047' space vision. Space sector reforms introduced in 2020 have fuelled rapid growth in the industry, with the number of space startups rising from just one to over 400.

Abhishek Banerjee dares TMC rebels to rejoin party, accuses them of BJP deal

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has publicly challenged former party members who defected to return to Mamata Banerjee's fold. He alleged that these rebels had struck a deal with the BJP and received protection from central investigative agencies in exchange for switching sides. Banerjee contrasted their conduct with his own, noting that he faced multiple summons from central agencies but never fled. The remarks come as the Trinamool Congress grapples with a significant internal organisational crisis.

Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project: Second TBM begins excavating India’s first undersea tunnel

FIFA World Cup 2026 Estimated to Cost US Employers $11.7 Billion in Productivity

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is estimated to have caused approximately $11.7 billion in lost productivity for the US economy. Globally, the tournament's impact on workplace output is projected to reach around $17 billion in losses. The losses are attributed to employees watching or following matches during working hours. This pattern of productivity decline is a recurring economic consequence observed during major international sporting tournaments.