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India’s space agency, ISRO, is gearing up to launch its heaviest communication satellite aboard the mighty LVM3, nicknamed the ‘Bahubali’ rocket. This mission marks another major milestone in India’s space journey, strengthening communication networks and showcasing the nation’s growing technological prowess.
New videos from Sudan expose horrifying scenes of mass killings allegedly carried out by rebel forces. Hundreds are feared dead as bodies fill the streets, deepening global concern over escalating violence and humanitarian crises in the war-torn Darfur region.
On 30 October 2025, H.E. Mr. Harsh Vardhan Shringla, Member of the Rajya Sabha and former Ambassador to Thailand, signed the Book of Condolences at the Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi on behalf of India, honoring Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother and reflecting India–Thailand’s enduring friendship.
A Texas grandmother who stepped in to raise her grandchildren and keep them out of foster care now faces losing her home to foreclosure. Her story sheds light on the growing struggles of kinship caregivers balancing love, responsibility, and financial hardship.
Years of escalating tariffs and uneasy truces have strained U.S.–China relations. As Donald Trump and Xi Jinping prepare to meet, both leaders face the challenge of mending fractured trade ties while navigating political pressure and global economic uncertainty.
