Chandigarh: Veteran marathon runner Fauja Singh died on Monday, July 14, after being hit by an unidentified vehicle while out for a walk in his native village in Punjab's Jalandhar district. He was 114. His demise was confirmed by author Khushwant Singh, a former state information commissioner of Punjab, who spoke to Fauja Singh's family members. Khushwant Singh had written a biography on Fauja Singh titled 'The Turbaned Tornado'. The driver, who is yet to be identified, fled after the inciden...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): Union Minister for Science and Technology and Space, Jitendra Singh on Tuesday said that the experiments conducted by Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla are going to be of relevance for the whole world. The IAF officer Shukla or 'Shux' had piloted the Axiom-4 (Ax-4) crew, which included three other astronauts, who splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California in the US this afternoon in their SpaceX Dragon spacecraft titled 'Grace' after completin...Read More
Chennai, Jul 15 (PTI) The ManipalCigna Health Insurance Company Ltd has planned to expand its footprint in Tamil Nadu with 10 more branches and add over 10,000 advisors across South India. ManipalCigna Health Insurance Company Ltd is a joint venture between Manipal Group, an eminent player in healthcare delivery and higher education and global health services company Cigna Healthcare. Also Read | Aadhaar Free Update: Government Requests Parents to Update Children's Aadhaar Biometrics Between A...Read More
New Delhi/Hyderabad, July 15 (Maxim News): Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has safely returned to Earth after completing an 18-day mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), marking a historic moment for India's space ambitions. The mission, launched on June 25 as part of the Axiom-4 private spaceflight, included three other international crew members -- Peggy Whitson, Slawosz Dijnans, and Tibor Kapu. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp After spending over two weeks conduct...Read More
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) As Tesla announced its foray into the Indian market on Tuesday, Liberty General Insurance and ACKO said they have become insurance partners for the American electric carmaker in India. Liberty General Insurance said it has developed a suite of finely tuned protection plans that complement Tesla's engineering and performance excellence while anticipating the distinct needs of EV users. Also Read | Ganeshotsav 2025: MSRTC To Run 5,000 Special Buses to Konkan From August 2...Read More
Bhubaneswar, July 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) President Droupadi Murmu said on Tuesday said making India a developed nation by the year 2047 is the government's national goal. She advised the students to contribute towards the development of India by getting inspiration from soldiers, farmers, scientists, etc. Addressing the gathering at the convocation ceremony of Ravenshaw University at Cuttack, the president said, "Our country is going through Amrit Kaal. Making India a developed nation by the year...Read More
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) As Tesla announced its foray into the Indian market on Tuesday, Liberty General Insurance and ACKO said they have become insurance partners for the American electric carmaker in India. Liberty General Insurance said it has developed a suite of finely tuned protection plans that complement Tesla's engineering and performance excellence while anticipating the distinct needs of EV users. "At Liberty, we're deeply honoured to be among Tesla's preferred insurance providers f...Read More
Mumbai, Jul 15 (PTI) AI video platform Trupeer has raised USD 3 million (around Rs 25.8 crore) in a seed funding round led by RTP Global, a statement said on Tuesday. The funding round also saw participation from Salesforce Ventures and a consortium of over 20 CIO and CTO angel investors from Fortune 500 companies, Trupeer said. "This round supports Trupeer's mission to reinvent how teams create product videos, tutorials, and walkthroughs, the AI platform said, adding that it will help unlock ...Read More
VMPL New Delhi [India], July 15: In a defining moment for Indian luxury jewellery, Zoya- India leading luxury jewellery atelier from the Tata Group--unveils a limited-edition capsule in collaboration with globally acclaimed British designer and curator Alice Cicolini, marking the first international creative partnership for an Indian luxury jewellery atelier. Born out of deep mutual admiration of Indian craft, the capsule pays homage to enamel--one of India most poetic art forms in luxury. Ins...Read More
Bengaluru, Jul 15 (PTI) Infosys Foundation, the philanthropic and CSR arm of Infosys, announced on Tuesday the launch of the Infosys Springboard Livelihood Program, aimed at enabling half a million job seekers in India to secure meaningful employment by 2030. Infosys Foundation has committed over Rs 200 crore for the first phase of this programme, said a press release. The initiative focuses on job creation for both graduate and undergraduate youth across Science, Technology, Engineering, and ...Read More
New Delhi: The Government of India has urged all parents and guardians to update their children's Aadhaar biometrics once they reach the age of seven. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) emphasized the importance of completing the Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) for children who have crossed the age of five but haven't yet updated their biometrics. To ensure compliance, UIDAI has begun sending SMS notifications to the mobile numbers registered with Aadhaar of such children. Th...Read More
Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 15: eSearch Logix has officially introduced its highly anticipated SEO platform, RanksPro. This all-in-one SEO toolkit is set to revolutionize how agencies, marketers, and businesses oversee and scale their SEO strategies. Also Read | iQOO Z10R Launch in India on July 24; Check Expected Specifications and Features. The experts at eSearch Logix kept their focus on precision engineering while crafting this efficient, user-friendly SEO tool. RanksPro combines a...Read More
New Delhi, July 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) The government on Tuesday urged parents and guardians to update their children's Aadhaar biometrics who have reached age seven. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) reiterated the importance of completing the Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) for children who have attained the age of seven but have not yet updated their biometrics in Aadhaar. UIDAI said it has started sending SMS messages to the mobile numbers registered in the Aadhaar of such...Read More
PNN Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 15: eSearch Logix has officially introduced its highly anticipated SEO platform, RanksPro. This all-in-one SEO toolkit is set to revolutionize how agencies, marketers, and businesses oversee and scale their SEO strategies. The experts at eSearch Logix kept their focus on precision engineering while crafting this efficient, user-friendly SEO tool. RanksPro combines a complete suite of SEO features under a single dashboard, simplifying accessibility for th...Read More
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 15 (ANI): The family of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla exuberated happiness and celebrated the moment as he and the entire crew returned to Earth after an 18-day stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Speaking to ANI, Shukla's mother expressed her happiness at the return of his son to the Earth. 'I don't have words to express my happiness...PM Modi also congratulated him...' said Asha Shukla. 'Excitement is endless and we are very proud. We w...Read More
SMPL Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], July 15: Infopercept, a global platform-led managed security services provider (MSSP), is set to host a high-impact webinar titled "Cybersecurity in BFSI: Staying Resilient Against Financial Threats in 2025" on 17th July 2025 at 4:00 PM IST. This virtual panel discussion aims to address the complex cybersecurity challenges including how BFSI can tackle: Security with AI, Security of AI and Security from AI and regulatory demands confronting India's Banking, Fin...Read More
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 15 (ANI): The family of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla exuberated happiness and celebrated the moment as he and the entire crew returned to Earth after an 18-day stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Speaking to ANI, Shukla mother expressed her happiness at the return of his son to the Earth. I dont have words to express my happiness...PM Modi also congratulated him... said Asha Shukla. Excitement is endless and we are very proud. We were af...Read More
SMPL Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], July 15: Infopercept, a global platform-led managed security services provider (MSSP), is set to host a high-impact webinar titled Cybersecurity in BFSI: Staying Resilient Against Financial Threats in 2025 on 17th July 2025 at 4:00 PM IST. This virtual panel discussion aims to address the complex cybersecurity challenges including how BFSI can tackle: Security with AI, Security of AI and Security from AI and regulatory demands confronting India Banking, Financi...Read More
New Delhi: Waving and smiling to cameras, Shubhanshu Shukla and three other Axiom-4 mission astronauts emerged from the Dragon Grace spacecraft Tuesday, taking their first breath of fresh air after completing their 20-day space sojourn. The 39-year-old Shukla, commander Peggy Whitson and mission specialists Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski of Poland and Tibor Kapu of Hungary were seen being helped out of the spacecraft by the ground staff of SpaceX, the transporter for the mission. The Dragon space...Read More
Cuttack, July 15 (UNI) President Droupadi Murmu today emphasized the need for caution in the use of emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, 3D Printing, and Cloud Computing. She said these innovations have significantly transformed the way we think and work. Addressing the convocation ceremony of Ravenshaw University, the President remarked that this is an era of science and technology, and it is essential to remain vigilant about the misuse of these advanced ...Read More
New Delhi, July 15: Grok 4 is the latest AI model from Elon Musk's xAI, which has reportedly raised questions about its response after its launch. As per reports, the AI chatbot is said to express Musk's personal views when handling controversial topics. Whether it is global conflicts or sensitive topics, Grok 4 allegedly draws its reasoning by scanning social media posts made by Elon Musk himself. Observers are beginning to question how "truth-seeking" the AI chatbot truly is, with claims pouri...Read More
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that Shubhanshu Shukla has inspired a billion dreams with his dedication, courage and pioneering spirit, as the astronaut returned to the Earth after an 18-day stay at the International Space Station. Modi said on X, "I join the nation in welcoming Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla as he returns to Earth from his historic mission to Space." He lauded Shukla's feat, noting that he is the first India to have visited the Internatio...Read More
BENGALURU: "We are back home," relayed Axiom-4 mission commander Peggy Whitson to the command control centre of Axiom Space, at 3.02pm soon after the spacecraft Dragon- called Grace, landed off the California coast near San Diego in the Pacific Ocean on July 15. The command centre replied: "Welcome Home." To which Peggy replied: "Thank you for the great ride and safe journey." This communication indicated that the crew onboard Grace was healthy and safe and that all communication channels were ...Read More
NEW DELHI (AP) - Tesla Inc. opened its first showroom in India on Tuesday, marking the electric vehicle maker´s long-anticipated debut in the world´s third-biggest automotive market. Located in the Bandra-Kurla Complex, an upscale business center in the financial capital Mumbai, the showroom will serve as Tesla´s flagship retail and experience outlet as the company introduces its EV lineup to Indian customers. Tesla´s entry to India comes after years of delays and policy friction, marking a...Read More
Qualcomm has announced Snapdragon XR Day, set to take place on 21st July in New Delhi, as the first major event in its month-long 'Snapdragon for India' initiative. The special campaign is designed to spotlight Qualcomm's growing influence in emerging technology sectors across the country, beginning with extended reality (XR) - a collective term encompassing Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Mixed Reality (MR). The Snapdragon XR Day will serve as a showcase of Qualcomm's vision ...Read More
Babydoll Archi's sudden spike in fame has now led to a new twist -- questions about whether she's even real.Source : Instagram/ishtaraamira Archita Phukan, popularly known as Babydoll Archi, has taken over Instagram and social media timelines with her eye-catching reels and glamorous pictures. Known for her bold fashion choices and confident online presence, she has racked up over 750K followers on Instagram. However, her sudden spike in fame has now led to a new twist -- questions about whethe...Read More
New Delhi, July 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's passenger vehicle sales crossed the one million mark in the April-June quarter (Q1) of 2025-26 with exports registering a double-digit growth, according to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) on Tuesday. "Passenger Vehicles, comprising utility vehicles and cars, saw their highest ever exports in Q1 of 2025-26 of 2.04 Lakh units, registering a growth of 13.2 per cent over Q1 of 2024-25," according to the SIAM statemen...Read More
Bengaluru : Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur, a leading institution recognized for #BuildingBusinessOwners, hosted the Inauguration and Orientation Program for the MBA Batch 2025-27, marking the beginning of a transformative academic journey defined by diversity, inclusion, and leadership development for 353 students. The MBA 2025-27 batch reflects the institute's growing national footprint and academic stature, with students hailing from 21 states and 3 union territories, showcasing...Read More
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) Infosys Foundation on Tuesday announced the launch of a program that aims to enable half a million job seekers in India to gain meaningful employment by 2030, as the philanthropic and CSR arm of the Indian tech behemoth committed over Rs 200 crore for its first phase. Infosys Springboard, the flagship digital learning platform from Infosys, will offer support not just for learning and skilling but also opportunities for learners to have sustainable livelihoods and career...Read More
New Delhi: In cricket, some defeats leave a scar that generations remember. Something like that happened on Monday as India's narrow loss at Lord's in the third Test against England brought back the vivid memories of another heartbreaker. The match took us back to 26 years ago when in Chennai India fell agonisingly short against arch rivals Pakistan despite Sachin Tendulkar's brilliance. Mohammed Siraj's dismissal stirred the deja vu of Chennai. On a tense final day at Lord's, India needed 21 m...Read More