Stories from India

The GSLV Mk II rocket is scheduled to launch the GISAT-1A (EOS-05) mission. The GSLV Mk II launch for GISAT-1A (EOS-05) is currently scheduled for May 19, 2026, at 03:52 UTC, with a secondary window on May 21, 2026. The mission is part of India's ongoing space exploration and Earth observation programs.

The Gujarat local body elections for 2026 have been scheduled with voting set to take place on April 26. The announcement was made regarding the upcoming local government contests. Residents will soon participate in electing their local representatives.

Apple has launched a new initiative to reduce plastic pollution in India. The program involves partnering with local firms to expand the country's renewable energy capacity. The company's initiative focuses on environmental sustainability.

India reported the destruction of 9 terror camps, 11 airfields, and 13 aircraft on the anniversary of Operation Sindoor. The announcement details specific losses sustained by Pakistan during the operation.

Indian conglomerates Tata and JSW plan to invest $1 billion into electric vehicle and battery technology.

Nishant Kumar, son of Nitish Kumar, is among 32 individuals set to take the oath as ministers in Bihar.

Two minors have been detained by police in Delhi for allegedly strangling a 13-year-old to death.

Bengaluru-based on-demand home-help service Pronto secured a $20 million Series B extension. The funding round, led by Lachy Groom, values the company at $200 million, doubling its $100 million valuation from March.

An aide to Suvendu Adhikari was killed in a suspected point-blank shooting in West Bengal.

The family of a 41-year-old woman declared brain-stem dead on 2 May following a severe brain haemorrhage consented to multi-organ donation. The woman was the wife of a serving Indian Army colonel.