Satellite images from Maxar dated September 21 show signs of a potential failure during a test of Russia’s RS-28 Sarmat missile at Plesetsk Cosmodrome. A large crater and surrounding damage were observed, indicating a serious incident. The Russian defence ministry has not issued any statements or announced recent tests involving the missile.
Read MoreA teenager from Satna district in Madhya Pradesh was allegedly kidnapped and gangraped by four men. She went missing on September 21, leading her family to file a report. The police have arrested all four suspects after the girl managed to escape and notify the authorities about her ordeal.
Read MoreWith Maharashtra assembly elections looming, Vidarbha’s statehood demand might resurface if BJP faces defeat. Advocate Shreehari Aney explores the movement’s history and hurdles. Despite earlier near-successes, political challenges have stalled progress. Aney highlights the need for strategic leadership and addressing youth concerns to revive the statehood effort.
Read MoreDuring TOI Dialogues in Kanpur, Awanish Kumar Awasthi highlighted Uttar Pradesh’s transformation since 2017 under CM Yogi Adityanath. He discussed advancements in farmer empowerment, urban infrastructure, and essential services. Kanpur has notably benefited from these initiatives, showcasing the state’s broader development agenda.
Read MoreAkshay Shinde, who was accused of sexually assaulting two young girls at a Badlapur school, died from bullet injuries sustained during a police encounter. While in police custody, Shinde reportedly snatched a police officer’s weapon and opened fire on officers. Several police personnel were injured during the attack. The case has led to additional...
Read MoreRyan Routh, aged 58, allegedly attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump at his Florida golf course by aiming a rifle through the tree line. He had earlier written a letter offering $150,000 for Trump’s assassination. Routh faces federal gun charges and additional charges may be pending as the investigation continues.
Read MorePrime Minister Narendra Modi convened a roundtable with leading tech CEOs including Google’s Sundar Pichai in New York. Pichai revealed Google’s plan to manufacture Pixel smartphones in India and lauded Modi’s AI vision. He said that the PM is challenging Google to do more. The meeting emphasised technology, innovation, and India’s advancements in these...
Read MoreTamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi argued that secularism is a European concept irrelevant to India, asserting it was inserted into the Constitution by an insecure Prime Minister during the emergency. His statements prompted criticism from political parties, who highlighted the necessity of secularism and called on him to uphold his constitutional responsibilities.
Read MoreIndia’s impending $3.9 billion purchase of 31 MQ-9B Predator drones from the US aims to boost its intelligence and surveillance capabilities. This acquisition is part of a larger defence partnership focusing on military interoperability and defence-industrial collaboration. The deal is expected to be finalized in mid-October after concluding techno-commercial negotiations.
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