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The Indian Air Force (IAF) and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved a significant milestone in India's space exploration journey by successfully testing the 'Pushpak' space shuttle. In a joint effort, the IAF released a mesmerizing video showcasing the helicopter drop of the SUV-sized winged rocket from a staggering altitude of 15,000 feet.

In a significant development following the tragic double murder in Badaun, Uttar Pradesh, the brother of the main accused has been arrested and incarcerated. The incident, which shocked the nation, involved the brutal killing of two young boys, Ayush (12) and Ahaan (8), in Baba Colony.

A devastating incident unfolded in Bihar's Supaul district as an under-construction bridge collapsed, resulting in one fatality and leaving approximately 30 workers feared trapped under the debris. The bustling construction site near Maricha quickly turned into a scene of chaos and devastation following the collapse, which occurred around 7 am today

The Delhi High Court has called for the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) reply regarding a plea filed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, challenging multiple summons issued to him by the agency in connection with the Delhi excise policy case.

Renowned spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev underwent surgery at a Delhi hospital for a life-threatening brain bleed, as confirmed by his Isha Foundation. The surgery was necessitated by Sadhguru's persistent severe headache over the past four weeks, which led to a medical emergency.

Rescue workers in Kolkata faced a grim situation as the death count rose to 10 in the aftermath of a building collapse in the Garden Reach area. Among the victims was a mason from Murshidabad district, tragically declared dead upon arrival at SSKM Hospital.

The Supreme Court has summoned Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna from Patanjali Ayurveda to appear before it for not responding to a contempt notice in the misleading advertisements case. This action comes after the firm failed to reply to the contempt notice issued by the court.

The political landscape in Jharkhand witnessed a significant shift as former Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) MLA Sita Soren switched allegiance to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). This move comes amidst an apparent family feud within the JMM's first family, highlighted by Sita Soren's departure and the emerging prominence of Kalpana Soren, wife of former Chief Minister Hemant Soren, within the JMM ranks.

In a significant development, IPS officer Vivek Sahay has been appointed as the new Director General of Police (DGP) for West Bengal, taking over from Rajeev Kumar, who was removed from the position by the Election Commission. The swift appointment of Sahay comes as part of the Election Commission's efforts to ensure a level playing field and integrity in the electoral process, particularly with the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has taken a significant step in response to a plea challenging the appointment of Nayab Singh Saini as the chief minister of Haryana. The court has urged the Haryana government, the Centre, and the Election Commission to provide a response regarding CM Saini's appointment, highlighting the legal scrutiny surrounding this issue.

A Google techie in Bengaluru took to social media to narrate a distressing incident involving an Uber driver, sparking a wave of similar experiences from other users. The passenger, identified as @striver_79 on X, recounted how the driver incessantly talked on the phone without headphones, leading to discomfort and eventually verbal abuse.

In yet another political development in Telangana, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Member of Parliament Ranjith Reddy has announced his resignation from the party led by K Chandrashekar Rao. This move comes just before the upcoming Lok Sabha elections scheduled for 2024.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been served with two fresh summonses from the Enforcement Directorate (ED), one related to the Delhi liquor policy case and the other concerning a case linked to the Delhi Jal Board (DJB), according to his cabinet colleague Atishi. The latest notices come amid a series of legal challenges faced by Kejriwal in the run-up to the Lok Sabha elections.

Following a directive from a five-judge Constitution bench, the Supreme Court registry has returned the electoral bonds data, previously submitted by the Election Commission, back to the commission. The commission had requested the documents, spanning from 2019 to 2023, to be returned so that it could fulfill an earlier Supreme Court order to publish the data on its website.