Visakhapatnam: Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) has marked a significant achievement in its collaboration with the Visakhapatnam Port Authority by reaching two major milestones under the 60 Ton Bollard Pull (60T BP) Tug program. On 22 December 2025, the keel-laying ceremony for the first 60T BP tug was successfully conducted. Built entirely with indigenous design and technology, this vessel is being developed by HSL. Simultaneously, formal contracts were signed for the construction of the second 60T BP tug, further cementing the long-standing, trusted partnership between HSL and the Port Authority. The project aligns with India’s “Maritime India Vision 2030” and the “Atmanirbhar Bharat” initiative, aimed at modernizing the nation’s key ports. Measuring 32.5 meters in length, the 60T BP ...

In yet another historic achievement, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched its LVM3-M6 mission, carrying the Bluebird Block-2 communication satellite. The rocket lifted off from the second launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, at 8:54 AM on Wednesday. About the MissionThe Bluebird Block-2 satellite, weighing 6,100 kilograms, is the heaviest payload ever deployed by an LVM3 rocket into Low Earth Orbit (LEO). Previously, the heaviest payload was the LVM3-M5 Communication Satellite-03 at approximately 4,400 kilograms, launched successfully on 2 November 2025. This commercial mission is a joint venture between NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), ISRO’s commercial arm, and the U.S.-based AST SpaceMobile. The satellite is inte...

India once again made history as the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched its heaviest satellite to date. Leading the mission is ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan, whose vision and expertise have been instrumental in this landmark achievement. ‘Baahubali’ Mission Sees Successful LaunchFrom the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, ISRO successfully deployed the Bluebird Block-2, a next-generation communication satellite for the United States, aboard the powerful LVM3-M6 rocket—popularly nicknamed ‘Baahubali’ for its immense strength. Prior to the launch, Dr. Narayanan visited the Shri Venkateswara Swami Temple in Tirumala to offer prayers for the mission’s success. According to Dr. Narayanan, the LVM3-M6 rocket has efficiently carried out ...

A deep chill has set in across India, from the mountainous regions to the plains, as a severe cold wave grips the country. The biting winter has made life difficult for people, and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings of rain, snowfall, and dense fog in several states. North India Faces Severe Cold and FogNorthern India, including Delhi-NCR, is experiencing intense cold. Four states—Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh—have been issued warnings for moderate to heavy rainfall and snowfall. In addition, scattered showers are expected in these regions on 28 December, with intermittent rain likely in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on 27–28 December. The IMD has also issued dense fog warnings for 22 cities in North and East India. Bihar’...

In a daring move, fugitive Indian businessman Lalit Modi has shared a video mocking India, featuring fellow absconding businessman Vijay Mallya at his birthday party. In the clip, Modi refers to himself and Mallya as “the two biggest fugitives of India.” Lalit Modi, one of the founders of the Indian Premier League (IPL), recorded the video from London. In it, he says, “We are two fugitives, India’s biggest fugitives.” Accompanying the post on his Instagram, Modi wrote: “Let me do something again to break the internet. Here’s something for you. Burn your hearts.” The video has sparked strong reactions on social media. One user commented that Modi and Mallya are mocking the Indian government, while another dismissed Modi’s claim of “breaking the internet.” Several users criticized Indi...

Former Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal (Retd.) V.R. Chaudhary has revealed new details about Operation Sindoor, India’s decisive military response to Pakistani attacks on Indian defense installations. Speaking at an event at IIT Bombay, where former Navy Chief R. Hari Kumar and former Army Chief Manoj Pandey were also present, Chaudhary said the operation targeted Pakistan’s most critical military bases and terrorist camps, demonstrating India’s resolve and operational precision. Striking Terrorist Camps Inside POK According to Chaudhary, on May 7, India carried out strikes on nine terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK). Of these, the Bahawalpur and Murdike camps were primarily hit by the Indian Air Force. He emphasized that this marked the first tim...

India on Tuesday successfully conducted the user evaluation trial of the Akash Next Generation (Akash-NG) missile system, a significant milestone in strengthening the country’s indigenous air defence capabilities. The trial met all Preliminary Staff Qualitative Requirements (PSQRs), officials said. Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and manufactured by Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), the Akash-NG system demonstrated its effectiveness by successfully intercepting multiple aerial targets under diverse operational conditions. Successful Interception Across Ranges and Altitudes According to DRDO, the missiles intercepted aerial threats at varying ranges and altitudes, including low-altitude, long-range targets near border areas as well as high-altitud...

In a significant administrative development, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Ministry of Home Affairs’ proposal to repatriate National Investigation Agency (NIA) Director General Sadanand Vasant Date to his parent cadre, Maharashtra, ahead of schedule. The approval was granted late on December 22, following a proposal sent by the Home Ministry on December 16. Date, a 1990-batch senior IPS officer of the Maharashtra cadre, is now widely expected to be appointed as the next Director General of Police (DGP) of Maharashtra in January 2026. Likely Successor to Retiring DGP The move comes as the current Maharashtra DGP, Rashmi Shukla, a 1988-batch IPS officer, is set to retire on January 3, 2026. Following her re...