The release stated that the purpose of the resolution is to encourage the use of equal-area map projections that preserve the relative sizes of continental landmasses.

The release stated that the purpose of the resolution is to encourage the use of equal-area map projections that preserve the relative sizes of continental landmasses.

A Virgin Atlantic flight from Bengaluru to London made an emergency landing at Kempegowda International Airport after developing a technical problem soon after take-off. The aircraft carried around 270 passengers and returned safely after circling near Tumakuru.

India is targeting 50 space launches annually by 2030 as private companies take a larger role in the sector. IN-SPACe Chairman Pawan Goenka said government and industry collaboration will be essential to build the required launch capacity.

Indian Bank plans to open a representative office in Dubai after board approval, while exploring Malaysia and Indonesia. The lender also plans 100 new domestic branches and 2,500 hires to expand operations.

The launch took place from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on September 4, 2026.

The Centre’s subsidised onion sales aim to ease price pressure as the new kharif crop is expected to boost supplies from mid-October.

On Nov. 17 last year, the top court sought responses from the Centre and others on Laxminarayanan's plea.

Alipov's remarks came amid increasing Western regulatory scrutiny and the threat of secondary sanctions against countries and companies that continue to conduct business with major Russian energy suppliers.

A building collapsed near Satya Niketan in South-West Delhi on Sunday, with several people feared trapped under the debris as rescue operations continue.

The UN General Assembly adopted the non-binding "Correct the Map" resolution on September 4.

A seven-year-old boy died and 376 Govindas were injured during Dahi Handi celebrations in Mumbai. The boy was killed after a brick column collapsed, while 53 injured participants remained hospitalised and 286 were discharged.

Residents say they were told BMC would conduct an inspection on Aug. 24, but demolition of disputed foyer structures followed; Bombay High Court has since ordered a status quo on further demolition.