Stories from India

BJP and BRS councillors held protests following the postponement of the Khanapur Municipal Chairman election.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate the three-day Rakshetriveni Sangam North Tech Symposium in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh tomorrow. The event is jointly organized by the Indian Army's Northern and Central Commands and the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM). The Ministry of Defence stated the symposium aims to showcase and integrate indigenous state-of-the-art technology. The event focuses on the convergence of technology, industry, and soldiering.

The Maharashtra state government is taking steps to ensure strict punishment for the accused in the rape and murder of a minor girl in Nasrapur, Pune district. National Commission for Women Chairperson Vijay Rahatkar condemned the incident as a blot on humanity.

Indian space startup Galaxy AI launched the Drishti optical satellite mission using a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from California. Vice President CP Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Galaxy AI on the launch. The mission is described as a achievement in India's space and innovation journey. The launch was conducted via a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched from California.

The Rajasthan Royals cricket franchise has been sold in a $1.65 billion deal. The Rajasthan Royals, a prominent Indian cricket team, have been sold in a deal valued at $1.65 billion. The transaction was described as a mega deal. The new owner is identified as steel billionaire Lakshmi Mittal. The new owners include steel businessman Lakshmi Mittal and vaccine tycoon Adar Poonawalla. The remaining shares of the team will be distributed among small investors. This acquisition places Mittal among the world's wealthiest individuals. Billionaire Lakshmi Mittal is identified as a party capable of such a transaction. The sale price for the sports franchise is $1.65 billion. The news was discussed across multiple international broadcasters. The transaction involves one of the richest people in the world.

The Ministry of External Affairs reported that Aims has developed a new surgical technique for treating severe spinal deformities.

Space India Limited, a subsidiary of ISRO, is assisting a startup in the global distribution of its satellite imagery. The startup was founded by five IIT Madras alumni, including Suyash Singh, Daniel Chowda, and Kishan Thakkar.

Indian space startup Galaxy Eye successfully tested Drishti, the world's first optical satellite mission, using a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The Vice President and Prime Minister have expressed appreciation for the launch achievement.

Local body elections in Gujarat are scheduled to take place on April 26.

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) released a press statement regarding a modified form of posterior vertebral column resection. This surgical technique has been utilized for seven years to treat high-risk patients with limited treatment options.