PM Modi ropes in Nandan Nilekani to lead task force on exam reforms
PM Modi has appointed Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani to lead a high-powered task force on exam reforms targeting the National Test Agency, a day after the Education Minister resigned. The government is also introducing an amendment bill in the Lok Sabha to toughen penalties for paper leaks and exam malpractice.
1mo ago · 4 min · Policy & Government
Skyroot’s Vikram-1 lifts India’s private space ambitions into orbit
Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket reached orbit on July 18, 2026, becoming India's first privately built orbital launch vehicle to succeed under Mission Aagaman.
1mo ago · 4 min · Technology
US launches new strikes on Iran after container ship hit in Hormuz; IRGC announces closure of vital strait
The US launched a third round of strikes on Iran after the IRGC hit a Cyprus-flagged container ship in the Strait of Hormuz and declared the waterway closed. The blockade has pushed energy prices higher globally, with Gulf states reporting Iranian missile and drone attacks as Oman mediates talks.
1mo ago · 4 min · Global Affairs
Kerala election results: Congress high command to pick Kerala CM; most UDF allies for Satheesan
The Congress high command will choose Kerala's next Chief Minister from three contenders: V.D. Satheesan, K.C. Venugopal, and Ramesh Chennithala. Most UDF coalition allies back Satheesan, giving him an early edge in the race.
3mo ago · 2 min · Policy & Government
Congress Legislature Party authorises High Command to pick next Kerala CM; AICC observers meet MLAs
Kerala's Congress Legislature Party has authorised the AICC High Command to select the next Chief Minister, with AICC observers now meeting MLAs. Ramesh Chennithala, K.C. Venugopal, and V.D. Satheesan are the three names in active contention, each lobbying legislators for support.
3mo ago · 2 min · Policy & Government
Trinamool Congress Kerala unit severs ties with national leadership, to float new party by May 15
The Kerala unit of Trinamool Congress has passed a resolution to break from the national party and launch a new outfit by May 15. State convener P.V. Anvar says the new party will align with Congress and the UDF opposition bloc, and will oppose the ruling Left government.
3mo ago · 3 min · Policy & Government
Quantum computing has become a trillion dollar economy, says expert
A VTU Vice-Chancellor event featured an expert claim that quantum computing now represents a trillion-dollar economy, with the V-C urging students to track emerging tech trends. The statement reflects growing academic and institutional acknowledgment of quantum computing's commercial scale. No sourcing or timeline for
4mo ago · 1 min · Technology
L&T targets nuclear energy, expects 3x revenues in 5 years
L&T's heavy engineering division is targeting a 3x revenue increase over five years, tied to India's nuclear capacity expansion from 8.8 GW to a stated government target of 100 GW by 2047. The company, a long-standing supplier to India's nuclear programme, is positioning for large-scale manufacturing and localisation c
4mo ago · 1 min · Business