Isro has successfully completed qualification tests for the Gaganyaan Service Module Propulsion System, a crucial step for India's first human spaceflight mission. The 350-second hot test validated the system's performance during emergency scenarios, ensuring astronaut safety. This achievement brings India closer to becoming the fourth nation to independently send humans into space, including Shubhanshu Shukla, currently on the ISS.
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Amid escalating trade tensions, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney pledges to protect Canadian workers as the US imposes a 35% tariff hike on Canadian imports, citing concerns over fentanyl. Carney emphasizes Canada's efforts to combat fentanyl and diversify trade partnerships, highlighting strengthened ties with the UK. Trump warns against retaliation, urging companies to relocate to the US.
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Congress has launched a strong critique against PM Modi, questioning his silence on the devastating floods in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi, where numerous lives have been lost. This criticism arose after the Prime Minister expressed condolences for the flood-related deaths in Texas, USA. The opposition party suggests a disparity in the Prime Minister's concern for domestic and international tragedies.
India's crude oil imports from Russia surged to an 11-month high in June, reaching 2.08 million bpd, driven by refiners bolstering inventories amid geopolitical tensions. While India's overall crude imports decreased, Russian volumes increased, with three refineries processing over half of these imports and exporting refined products.
Google's AI Mode, powered by the Gemini 2.5 system, is now widely available to English-language users, eliminating the need for Search Labs access. This feature offers clear, comprehensive responses by processing multiple queries simultaneously and remembering conversation context. Users can leverage voice commands, image uploads, and source integration to customize their learning experience and maximize speed.
Uttar Pradesh ATS took Jalaluddin, alias Chhangur Baba, a conversion syndicate leader, to his partially demolished Balrampur villa for interrogation. The 40-minute on-site questioning yielded vital documents related to alleged forced religious conversions. Baba, in ATS custody until July 16, reportedly broke down upon seeing his razed property.
The European Court of Human Rights held Russia accountable for the MH17 tragedy and rights abuses in Ukraine. The court addressed cases filed by Ukraine and Netherlands related to Moscow's actions since 2014. Despite Russia's expulsion from the Council of Europe, the court asserted its jurisdiction. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has approved plans for a new international court.
Bihar Police fatally shot an accused individual involved in the murder of Gopal Khemka, claiming self-defense after the accused allegedly attacked them. This incident follows the arrest of two individuals, including the alleged shooter, in connection with the industrialist's murder in Patna.
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