Axiom Mission 4 marks a historic milestone as Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla becomes the second Indian national to travel to space after 40 years. Launched aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, the Ax-4 mission includes astronauts from India, Poland, and Hungary — all visiting the ISS for the first time. As a mission pilot, Shukla plays a key role in the 14-day research-driven mission. From cutting-edge microgravity experiments to India’s rising presence in global space exploration, here’s all about the Axiom 4 mission.
25 June,2025 06:47 PM IST
India is back in space — after 41 years, through the Axiom-4 Mission. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, a decorated Indian Air Force pilot, has made history by becoming the first Indian to board NASA’s International Space Station (ISS) and only the second Indian ever to travel to space, after Rakesh Sharma in 1984. Here is all about his incredible journey of how a boy from Lucknow became India’s latest space hero. From flying fighter jets to training at Russia’s Star City, to being chosen for ISRO’s Gaganyaan mission, Shukla’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. Take a look.
25 June,2025 06:38 PM IST
On March 9, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev inaugurated the Patanjali Food and Herbal Park in Nagpur. The event was also attended by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, who played a key role in bringing the project to the region. The newly inaugurated food park is expected to boost local agriculture by providing farmers with better opportunities to sell their produce. It will focus on processing herbal and organic products, promoting Ayurveda-based wellness, and generating employment in the region. Patanjali’s investment in this project aligns with the government's "Make in India" initiative, aiming to strengthen the food processing industry.
09 March,2025 05:50 PM IST
US-based Investment research firm - Hindenburg Research, a US-based short seller, has announced its decision to shut down operations. The organisation shot to limelight after it made allegations of financial irregularities on some big - name businesses including the Adani group. Founder Nate Anderson stated, "I have decided to disband Hindenburg Research," citing no specific reason. Experts question the timing of the decision, which comes days before President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. Senior advocate, BJP MP Mahesh Jethmalani accused Hindenburg of "economic terrorism" and suggested ties to financier George Soros. Jethmalani alleged that Hindenburg’s actions were part of an attempt to destabilize India's economy by targeting Adani's shares. Former Chief Information Commissioner YK Sinha suggested there was an agenda behind Hindenburg's reports. Advocate PR Ramesh linked the shutdown to SEBI investigations and show-cause notices, emphasizing a conspiracy to destabilise Indian markets. In January 2023, Hindenburg published a report accusing the Adani Group of financial irregularities, leading to a sharp drop in its stock prices. The Adani Group has consistently denied Hindenburg’s allegations, calling them baseless and politically motivated. Gautam Adani, at an AGM, stated that the group faced "baseless accusations" but proved its resilience against the attack on its integrity and reputation. BJP slammed Congress and alleged that Hindenburg reports were "supari" taken against India's rising economic power. However, Congress said that Hindenburg closure is not a clean chit for Modi, Adani.
17 January,2025 11:03 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
