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First demonstration of soft robotic capture in orbit using the technology that went from concept to flight-ready hardware stage in four months is to be undertaken

The Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) projects that weaker wind and hydropower output, combined with rising demand for air conditioning, could open a generation gap of nearly 18 TWh (terawatt hour) over a period of one year to June 2027

Mumbai experienced severe disruptions due to heavy rains and strong winds for the third consecutive day. Torrential showers also affected other regions, with Palghar district being the worst hit. Schools and colleges were declared closed in Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, and Raigad due to the ongoing weather warnings. Transport services faced significant disruptions, including train cancellations and highway closures due to landslides and waterlogging.

The switch-over of AIADMK MLAs is evidence of a deeper shift in the State’s politics

An Indian senior citizen's account of navigating the US healthcare system has gone viral after an X user Adhir Sinha shared it on the social media platform. The post claimed that medicines costing around Rs 2,500 in India ended up costing the equivalent of Rs 42,000 in the US, sparking a debate about healthcare costs and everyday conveniences in India and the United States.

Barak Valley recorded 148 newborn deaths over three months. Cachar district reported the highest fatalities, followed by Sribhumi and Hailakandi. Deaths were mainly due to birth asphyxia and low birth weight. Rural healthcare infrastructure and delayed referrals worsened the situation. Investment in rural maternal and child healthcare is urgently needed.

The Allahabad High Court has directed the central government and ASI to file responses. This follows a petition challenging an Agra court's refusal to allow a Taj Mahal survey. Petitioners claim the monument is an ancient Hindu temple called Tejo Mahalaya. They seek permission to perform prayers and conduct a survey. The court is asked to set aside lower court orders and decide the application.

Former DMK Minister T.M. Anbarasan alleged the plaque had been covered with a cloth ahead of Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s visit to the plant for an inspection

Congress alleges that the government policies for passport have hurt India’s global reputation; also calls out PM’s silence on ‘Israel’s genocide in Gaza’

An official says the tender cancellations have been implemented mainly to stagger expenditure and improve planning. The civic body has also not released the annual ward maintenance funds for civic repairs and sanitation, leaving many buildings, including UPHCs, in a damaged state

The State government deployed a 30-member team of the National Disaster Response Force in Pune district, where a landslide occurred at Patan village in Maval taluka

The charge sheet provides details of Pakistan’s conspiracy, Saeed’s role, and supporting evidence collected by the NIA in the case; LeT and TRF have been charged as legal entities for their “role in planning, facilitating, and executing the Pahalgam terror attack”

Joint committees of legislature and assembly and council constituted