Month: August 2026

A discarded SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket upper stage has unintentionally crashed into the Moon, marking a rare artificial impact on the lunar surface. Scientists believe the four-tonne rocket stage struck the Moon at a speed of around 5,400 mph (8,700 km/h), creating a crater estimated to be about 60 feet

India has officially commenced the Third BRICS Culture Working Group (CWG) Meeting in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, under its BRICS Presidency 2026. The two-day meeting brings together representatives from BRICS member countries to strengthen cultural cooperation and prepare recommendations for the upcoming BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meeting. The event forms part of

The long-running Mullaperiyar Dam dispute between Tamil Nadu and Kerala has resurfaced after the Tamil Nadu government reiterated its intention to increase the reservoir’s storage level to 152 feet. Kerala has strongly objected to the proposal, arguing that raising the water level in the century-old dam could pose serious safety

The Kerala High Court has constituted a six-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate alleged irregularities in the procurement and supply of Milma ghee to the Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa Temple. The court-monitored probe relates to allegations that the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) suffered a financial loss of nearly ₹3 crore

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has apologised to the Government of India following mounting concerns over the company’s handling of content moderation, including the temporary restriction of a Facebook video featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the presence of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), deepfake content, and other operational errors on Meta’s

In a significant move to improve road safety and enforce compliance with motor vehicle insurance laws, the Supreme Court of India has directed the Central Government and the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) to develop a pilot project under which vehicles without valid third-party insurance could be

The United States, Iran, and Oman are reportedly in the final stages of negotiating an interim agreement to restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy and trade corridors. According to reports, a formal announcement could be made as early as Wednesday if

A fresh political controversy has emerged after social media influencer Faizan Ansari made a series of allegations against Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke, days after filing a police complaint seeking action against him. During a media interaction, Ansari alleged that Dipke had links with Pakistan and was a

India has taken a major step in the fight against cervical cancer after the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) licensed SHetA2, an investigational anti-HPV drug candidate, to Emcure Pharmaceuticals for further clinical development. If future trials confirm its safety and effectiveness, SHetA2 could become one of the first targeted

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, marking the third consecutive policy meeting without a change in the benchmark lending rate. The decision was announced after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) concluded its three-day meeting, reflecting the central bank’s cautious approach amid global