What is known about Vikram-1, India's first private orbital rocket set to be launched today?
Skyroot Aerospace will launch maiden test flight of Vikram-1, India's first privately built orbital-class rocket, on Saturday. Vikram-1 is a seven-storey-tall, multi-stage rocket with an all-carbon composite structure and powered by 3D-printed engines. It can carry small satellites weighing up to 350 kg to low Earth orbit and is targeting a 450-km orbit at 60° inclination in the test flight.
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Skyroot Aerospace will launch maiden test flight of Vikram-1, India's first privately built orbital-class rocket, on Saturday. Vikram-1 is a seven-storey-tall, multi-stage rocket with an all-carbon composite structure and powered by 3D-printed engines. It can carry small satellites weighing up to 350 kg to low Earth orbit and is targeting a 450-km orbit at 60° inclination in the test flight.
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Wangchuk removed from protest site, taken to hospital by police on day 21 of hunger strike
Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on hunger strike for 20 days at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, was removed from protest site and taken to the hospital by police on Saturday. Police said action followed Delhi High Court directions over his deteriorating health. Tense scenes unfolded as police and protesters clashed when authorities escorted Wangchuk to hospital on day 21 of strike.
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08:23 am Saturday, 18 July 2026
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Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on hunger strike for 20 days at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, was removed from protest site and taken to the hospital by police on Saturday. Police said action followed Delhi High Court directions over his deteriorating health. Tense scenes unfolded as police and protesters clashed when authorities escorted Wangchuk to hospital on day 21 of strike.
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England made a mistake when they made Harry Kane a defensive player against Argentina: Trump
US President Donald Trump said England "perhaps made a mistake" by deploying Harry Kane into defence after taking the lead against Argentina in FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final. Trump said England moved their "best player" into defence. "We have got to be little offensive, right," he further said. Argentina beat England 2-1 to reach the final.
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08:58 am Saturday, 18 July 2026
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US President Donald Trump said England "perhaps made a mistake" by deploying Harry Kane into defence after taking the lead against Argentina in FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final. Trump said England moved their "best player" into defence. "We have got to be little offensive, right," he further said. Argentina beat England 2-1 to reach the final.
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Iran says 2 tankers exploded while passing Strait of Hormuz; US denies
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed two oil tankers exploded while trying to cross a minefield south of the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday. The IRGC did not disclose the tankers’ names, locations or ownership. US Central Command called the claims false, while US forces continued strikes in Iran for the seventh consecutive night, killing three people.
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Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed two oil tankers exploded while trying to cross a minefield south of the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday. The IRGC did not disclose the tankers’ names, locations or ownership. US Central Command called the claims false, while US forces continued strikes in Iran for the seventh consecutive night, killing three people.
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Start peaceful protests in your cities: Dipke after Wangchuk removed from Jantar Mantar
Cockroach Janta Party's Abhijeet Dipke appealed to the people to carry out peaceful demonstrations in their respective cities today after Delhi Police "forcefully" took Sonam Wangchuk to the hospital. Dipke alleged police detained and assaulted him before releasing him and lathi-charged students at Jantar Mantar. "Don't break any rules...We'll show we won't tolerate this dictatorship," Dipke said.
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09:09 am Saturday, 18 July 2026
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Cockroach Janta Party's Abhijeet Dipke appealed to the people to carry out peaceful demonstrations in their respective cities today after Delhi Police "forcefully" took Sonam Wangchuk to the hospital. Dipke alleged police detained and assaulted him before releasing him and lathi-charged students at Jantar Mantar. "Don't break any rules...We'll show we won't tolerate this dictatorship," Dipke said.
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Despicable act, will now demand PM Modi's resignation: Dipke as Wangchuk taken to hospital
Reacting to Sonam Wangchuk being removed from Jantar Mantar and taken to hospital by police, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke said, "If they think...taking Sonam away will end this movement, they're mistaken." "Until now, we were demanding Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, but after this despicable act, we will now demand the resignation of PM Narendra Modi," he stated.
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09:24 am Saturday, 18 July 2026
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Reacting to Sonam Wangchuk being removed from Jantar Mantar and taken to hospital by police, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke said, "If they think...taking Sonam away will end this movement, they're mistaken." "Until now, we were demanding Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, but after this despicable act, we will now demand the resignation of PM Narendra Modi," he stated.
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Nothing should be administered to Sonam orally or intravenously without our consent: Wife
Gitanjali Angmo, wife of activist Sonam Wangchuk, said nothing should be administered to him orally or intravenously without consent from her, his family and his doctors. She said this after Wangchuk was admitted to Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi on Saturday, the 21st day of his hunger strike. He has been fasting since June 28 over the NEET-UG paper leak.
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09:18 am Saturday, 18 July 2026
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Gitanjali Angmo, wife of activist Sonam Wangchuk, said nothing should be administered to him orally or intravenously without consent from her, his family and his doctors. She said this after Wangchuk was admitted to Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi on Saturday, the 21st day of his hunger strike. He has been fasting since June 28 over the NEET-UG paper leak.
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3 civilians killed in US attacks on Iran, Araghchi says 'Their blood won't go in vain'
Three civilians were killed while crossing the Bandar Khamir Bridge in Iran during the seventh consecutive night of US strikes. "They were absolutely innocent...we will never allow their blood to be in vain," Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said. US CENTCOM said it struck Iran's surveillance sites, military logistics infrastructure, underground weapon storage, and maritime capabilities.
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09:40 am Saturday, 18 July 2026
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Three civilians were killed while crossing the Bandar Khamir Bridge in Iran during the seventh consecutive night of US strikes. "They were absolutely innocent...we will never allow their blood to be in vain," Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said. US CENTCOM said it struck Iran's surveillance sites, military logistics infrastructure, underground weapon storage, and maritime capabilities.
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Vivek Oberoi explains what 'steady & sexy' investment plan means, says 'Sexy is exponential'
Actor Vivek Oberoi explained what his "steady and sexy" investment approach means, noting how it helped him build his ₹1,200-crore empire. "The steady is more of my anchor...I'll pick a small company doing solid business on solid fundamentals and help them scale," Vivek said. "The sexy stuff is exponential...Whatever it is-lifestyle, tech, impact-if it's exponential, that's the sexy," he added.
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Actor Vivek Oberoi explained what his "steady and sexy" investment approach means, noting how it helped him build his ₹1,200-crore empire. "The steady is more of my anchor...I'll pick a small company doing solid business on solid fundamentals and help them scale," Vivek said. "The sexy stuff is exponential...Whatever it is-lifestyle, tech, impact-if it's exponential, that's the sexy," he added.
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Cockroach Janta Party founder Dipke begins hunger strike as Wangchuk shifted to hospital
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has begun an indefinite hunger strike. In a post on X, he said, "I am starting an indefinite hunger strike beginning right now." His announcement came after activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was on a hunger strike for the last 20 days at Jantar Mantar, was moved to a hospital by police on Saturday.
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09:54 am Saturday, 18 July 2026
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Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has begun an indefinite hunger strike. In a post on X, he said, "I am starting an indefinite hunger strike beginning right now." His announcement came after activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was on a hunger strike for the last 20 days at Jantar Mantar, was moved to a hospital by police on Saturday.
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Migrants hit by job crisis in Dubai, one says 'I go to work every day but there's no work'
Thousands of migrants from India and other countries have been hit by a job crisis in Dubai amid the Middle East war, NYT reported. A Cameroonian welder, Yanick Obi, said, "I go to work every day, but there's no work." A Filipino domestic worker, Joy Vivanda, said she walks through Dubai every day, asking strangers if they need a housemaid.
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Thousands of migrants from India and other countries have been hit by a job crisis in Dubai amid the Middle East war, NYT reported. A Cameroonian welder, Yanick Obi, said, "I go to work every day, but there's no work." A Filipino domestic worker, Joy Vivanda, said she walks through Dubai every day, asking strangers if they need a housemaid.
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CJP shares Wangchuk's reaction to govt doctors' attempt to hospitalise him on Friday
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) shared a video of Sonam Wangchuk's reaction when government doctors tried to hospitalise him on Friday, a day before police took him to hospital. Wangchuk said fasting was a "self-chosen path", not a disease or disorder. "And a person on fast is not the same as somebody who eats," he told the doctors.
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10:12 am Saturday, 18 July 2026
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Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) shared a video of Sonam Wangchuk's reaction when government doctors tried to hospitalise him on Friday, a day before police took him to hospital. Wangchuk said fasting was a "self-chosen path", not a disease or disorder. "And a person on fast is not the same as somebody who eats," he told the doctors.
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Police formed human chain, used white bedsheets to remove Wangchuk from protest site
The policemen, who removed Sonam Wangchuk from protest site, came in plain clothes and uniform. They moved onto the stage, surrounded Wangchuk with white bedsheets, lifted him from his bed and took him away to an ambulance waiting outside the protest site. One group of officers had formed a human chain at the base of stage, preventing protesters from approaching.
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10:28 am Saturday, 18 July 2026
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The policemen, who removed Sonam Wangchuk from protest site, came in plain clothes and uniform. They moved onto the stage, surrounded Wangchuk with white bedsheets, lifted him from his bed and took him away to an ambulance waiting outside the protest site. One group of officers had formed a human chain at the base of stage, preventing protesters from approaching.
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Dipke was at NCP-SP leader Anish Gawande's house when Delhi Police hit, detained him
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke was at NCP-SP spokesperson Anish Gawande's house when Delhi Police hit and detained him. Earlier, Dipke said he had gone to a friend's house to freshen up when Sonam Wangchuk was picked up from Jantar Mantar. This is the first time the government has acknowledged the protest but by lathi charge, Gawande said, releasing a video.
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10:43 am Saturday, 18 July 2026
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CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke was at NCP-SP spokesperson Anish Gawande's house when Delhi Police hit and detained him. Earlier, Dipke said he had gone to a friend's house to freshen up when Sonam Wangchuk was picked up from Jantar Mantar. This is the first time the government has acknowledged the protest but by lathi charge, Gawande said, releasing a video.
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Video shows Sonam Wangchuk waving at crowd while being taken to hospital by police
A video from Delhi's Jantar Mantar shows activist Sonam Wangchuk waving at supporters as police removed him from the protest site and took him to the hospital. The move came after his 20-day hunger strike, with police citing Delhi High Court directions and medical advice over his deteriorating health. Notably, CJP's Abhijeet Dipke has now begun an indefinite hunger strike.
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10:58 am Saturday, 18 July 2026
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A video from Delhi's Jantar Mantar shows activist Sonam Wangchuk waving at supporters as police removed him from the protest site and took him to the hospital. The move came after his 20-day hunger strike, with police citing Delhi High Court directions and medical advice over his deteriorating health. Notably, CJP's Abhijeet Dipke has now begun an indefinite hunger strike.
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Aakash continues its strong legacy in NEET UG 2026 results
Aakash Institute reaffirmed its 37-year legacy with an outstanding performance in NEET 2026.
Aryan Gupta secured AIR 1[DLP Program], followed by Uplakshya Goyal (AIR 3), Aryan Dubey
(AIR 7), and Geetansh Sarin (AIR 8). With 4 in Top 10, 18 in Top 50, and 41 in Top 100, Aakash
continues its legacy, leading Rajasthan and J&K toppers.
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Aakash Institute reaffirmed its 37-year legacy with an outstanding performance in NEET 2026.
Aryan Gupta secured AIR 1[DLP Program], followed by Uplakshya Goyal (AIR 3), Aryan Dubey
(AIR 7), and Geetansh Sarin (AIR 8). With 4 in Top 10, 18 in Top 50, and 41 in Top 100, Aakash
continues its legacy, leading Rajasthan and J&K toppers.
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Thieves move 3,500-kg cannon 3,000 feet downhill in mattresses, steal it from historic MP fort
A 400-year-old cannon weighing around 3,500 kg was stolen from historic Narwar Fort in Madhya Pradesh’s Shivpuri district earlier this week. Thieves allegedly wrapped the cannon in mattresses and moved it nearly 3,000 feet downhill using a trolley before loading it onto a vehicle. Both guards assigned night duty had reportedly left the fort and gone home that night.
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A 400-year-old cannon weighing around 3,500 kg was stolen from historic Narwar Fort in Madhya Pradesh’s Shivpuri district earlier this week. Thieves allegedly wrapped the cannon in mattresses and moved it nearly 3,000 feet downhill using a trolley before loading it onto a vehicle. Both guards assigned night duty had reportedly left the fort and gone home that night.
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Iranian attack injures US service members at Jordan airbases
Several American service members were injured after Iranian attacks targeted two Jordanian airbases this week, reports said. Iran stepped up missile attacks on US-allied nations, including Jordan, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait, after Washington launched waves of strikes on Iran for several consecutive days. Pentagon statistics said about 400 US personnel have been wounded from the start of conflict.
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11:12 am Saturday, 18 July 2026
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Several American service members were injured after Iranian attacks targeted two Jordanian airbases this week, reports said. Iran stepped up missile attacks on US-allied nations, including Jordan, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait, after Washington launched waves of strikes on Iran for several consecutive days. Pentagon statistics said about 400 US personnel have been wounded from the start of conflict.
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Video shows Delhi Police's 'forceful' entry to CJP's protest site, clash with protesters
AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj reshared a video showing "goons of the Modi government Delhi Police...in civil dress and sports shoes forcefully entering the protest site". The video shows the police officers climbing the stage even as protesters tried to stop them. "They brought dozens of...bedsheets...so that any violence/man-handling with Sonam Wangchuk...is not video recorded," Bharadwaj added.
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11:03 am Saturday, 18 July 2026
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AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj reshared a video showing "goons of the Modi government Delhi Police...in civil dress and sports shoes forcefully entering the protest site". The video shows the police officers climbing the stage even as protesters tried to stop them. "They brought dozens of...bedsheets...so that any violence/man-handling with Sonam Wangchuk...is not video recorded," Bharadwaj added.
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What are the 10 firsts of Skyroot's Vikram-1 and Mission Aagaman?
Vikram-1 will be India's first privately built orbital rocket, first startup-led orbital mission, first all-carbon composite orbital rocket with a 100% 3D-printed engine. It features the longest monolithic carbon composite stage, first ultra-low-shock separation system and private debris-removal demo. It will carry a micro art tribute, a lab-grown diamond and the Prime Minister's message to space.
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11:26 am Saturday, 18 July 2026
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Vikram-1 will be India's first privately built orbital rocket, first startup-led orbital mission, first all-carbon composite orbital rocket with a 100% 3D-printed engine. It features the longest monolithic carbon composite stage, first ultra-low-shock separation system and private debris-removal demo. It will carry a micro art tribute, a lab-grown diamond and the Prime Minister's message to space.
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