New Delhi, March 3, 2026: India witnessed the first total lunar eclipse of 2026 on Tuesday, providing skywatchers across the country a spectacular view of the “blood moon.” Astronomers reported that the eclipse began around 3:20 PM IST and concluded at 6:46 PM IST, with the peak totality occurring in the later evening. The celestial […]
ISRO has successfully completed a series of qualification tests for Drogue Parachutes for the development of deceleration system of Gaganyaan Crew Module at the Rail Track Rocket Sled (RTRS) facility of the Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL), Chandigarh, during December 18-19, 2025. The deceleration system of Gaganyaan Crew Module comprises of a total of 10 […]
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched its heaviest satellite aboard the LMV3-CM03 mission, marking another major milestone in India’s space capability. The Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3) — ISRO’s most powerful and heaviest-lift rocket — lifted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, carrying the advanced communications satellite designed to boost high-speed broadband, […]
Anand, Sept 25 – In an extraordinary act of humanity and courage, the final rites of late Prajesh Prakashbhai Patel were performed today at G.J. Patel Institute of Ayurvedic Studies & Research, CVM University, New Vallabh Vidyanagar. Prajesh, originally from Ode village of Anand district and later settled in Mumbai, was just 39 years old […]
August 07, 2025 A catastrophic flash flood triggered by intense rainfall caused debris-laden flows over Dharali and Harsil villages, in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, on the 5th August 2025. The sudden deluge swept away homes, buildings, bridges, roads, and claimed human lives. National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) / ISRO carried out rapid assessment of the damage […]
Indian Air Force pilot Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and the first ISRO astronaut to visit the ISS, returned to Earth on July 15, 2025, concluding an 18‑day stay in orbit (part of a 20‑day mission including travel) as part of Axiom Mission 4. He splashed down off the California coast aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon “Grace” and […]
Union MoS (EFCC), Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh, calls for Enhanced Global Cooperation, Shared Scientific Research and increased Financial and Technological Support for Developing Countries Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change (EFCC), addressed the Plenary Session of the High-Level International Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation, held from 29th – 31st May 2025, in […]
As India and Pakistan announced they would cease firing and shelling at the borders as part of an understanding reached on Saturday, ISRO Indian Space Research Organisation Chairman V Narayanan told that 10 satellites were continuously working to ensure the safety and security of the country. Addressing the 5th convocation ceremony of the Central Agricultural […]
Former Chairman, ISRO and Secretary, Department of Space Dr. K. Kasturirangan, passes away at 84 in Bengaluru. He was one of the chief architects of India’s Space Programme. A visionary scientist, he led the development of the IRS and INSAT satellite systems and steered the PSLV to operational success. His legacy as a leader, scientist […]
Gandhinagar, 08thFebruary, 2025: Swarrnim Startup and Innovation University hosted its much-awaited Convocation 2025 on Friday at its sprawling campus near Adalaj in Gandhinagar. Some 1,814 students of the university received their educational degrees in the grand ceremony. Dr. Nilesh Desai, Director, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Ahmedabad, and Dr Viranchi Shah, President Indian Drug Manufacturers’ […]
