Gopi Thotakura, an entrepreneur and pilot born in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, made history as the first Indian space tourist aboard Blue Origin's NS-25 mission, launching from West Texas at 8:05 PM IST, after a slight delay. Thotakura, a seasoned pilot who flies jets commercially and pilots bush, aerobatic, and seaplanes, was thrilled to be part of the mission.

A geyser explosion at Yellowstone National Park sent visitors running for safety on Tuesday morning. The blast occurred in Biscuit Basin, shooting water and debris into the air. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The area is closed for safety while officials investigate the incident and assess the damage.

Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, has slammed the Union Budget 2024 as a "Kursi Bachao Budget" that makes "hollow promises" to BJP allies at the expense of other states. He claims the budget is a "copy and paste" of the Congress manifesto and previous budgets. Gandhi accuses the budget of appeasing cronies while providing no relief for common Indians.

Gold and silver just got cheaper in Hyderabad! The government reduced import taxes, leading to lower prices. This follows a long request from jewelers in the city. The lower taxes are expected to boost demand for gold and silver.

Members of the INDIA bloc protested in Parliament against the Union Budget 2024, calling it "discriminatory." They claim it favors states ruled by the BJP while neglecting others. The protest was organized after a meeting of opposition leaders, who expressed concerns over unfair treatment and demanded equal funding for all states.

A man in Telangana lost Rs 1 crore to cyber criminals in a scam. The fraudsters tricked him into believing he was in legal trouble and demanded money to avoid arrest. The victim paid large sums over several days before realizing he was being scammed. Police are investigating the case.

Mudslides triggered by heavy rain in southern Ethiopia have killed at least 229 people. Many victims were rescue workers buried by a second landslide while searching for survivors from the first. The number of missing remains unclear. Pregnant women and children are among the dead.

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively have revealed the name of their fourth child, Olin. During the premiere of his new film, "Deadpool & Wolverine," Reynolds thanked his wife and children, mentioning Olin along with their other daughters, James, Inez, and Betty. The couple welcomed Olin in February 2023.

Four chief ministers, including M.K. Stalin from Tamil Nadu and Siddaramaiah from Karnataka, will skip the NITI Aayog meeting on July 27. They are unhappy with the recent Union Budget, which they say ignores their states' needs. The leaders plan to protest against what they call unfair treatment in funding.

An encounter between security forces and terrorists occurred in the Trumkhan area of Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir. The forces are trying to capture 2-3 terrorists believed to be trapped. This incident follows an earlier infiltration attempt by terrorists, resulting in one soldier's death and another injured during the fighting.

Microsoft has warned that attacks similar to the recent CrowdStrike outage could happen again in the future. The outage, caused by a faulty CrowdStrike software update, impacted critical services worldwide, including banking, aviation, and healthcare. CrowdStrike issued a fix, but the incident highlights the potential for future disruptions due to vulnerabilities in third-party software dependencies.

Kamal Haasan, president of the Makkal Needhi Maiyam Party, tweeted about the NDA budget, saying, "Greetings on the occasion of the NDA budget. I hope the INDIA budget will come soon." Many netizens responded, expressing confusion about the budget and questioning the status of the film Indian-2.

Apple is set to save up to $50 million each year due to a reduction in BCD (Basic Customs Duty). The company plans to use these savings to invest in expanding its operations in India. This move highlights Apple's commitment to growing its presence in the Indian market.

The Budget 2024 includes plans to create a ₹1,000 crore venture capital fund for the space sector. This fund aims to support startups and innovations in space technology. The government hopes this investment will boost growth and development in India's space industry, encouraging new ideas and businesses.

In Budget 2024, the government announced a reduction in customs duty on mobile phones. This move is expected to make mobile phones cheaper for consumers. The cut in duty aims to boost the mobile industry and increase access to affordable technology for people across the country.

Abhinav Bindra, India's first individual Olympic gold medalist, has been awarded the prestigious Olympic Order by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Bindra, a member of the IOC Athletes Commission, is the first Indian to receive this honor in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the Olympic movement.

A stray cat has found a new home as a security guard in a mall in the Philippines. The cat was adopted by the mall staff after they noticed it roaming around. Now, it helps keep the mall company and brings joy to shoppers, becoming a beloved part of the team.

A Hindu temple in Edmonton, Canada, has been vandalized with anti-India graffiti, raising concerns about rising extremism. This incident is part of a troubling trend, with multiple Hindu temples attacked in recent years. Indian officials and local leaders have condemned the vandalism and called for stronger action against hate crimes.

A woman, the wife of an IAS officer, who reportedly eloped with a gangster has returned home and tragically died by suicide. This incident has raised serious concerns about her well-being and the pressures she faced. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death and the events leading up to it.

KTR, the BRS party Working President, expressed disappointment over the lack of allocations for Telangana in the Union Budget. Despite being a state with a large population and significant economic potential, Telangana received minimal benefits compared to other states like Andhra Pradesh and Bihar. KTR emphasized the need for the central government to fulfill its promises made under the Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act and provide adequate funding for the development o

JioCinema has denied the authenticity of a viral clip from Bigg Boss, calling it doctored. The clip suggested inappropriate behavior by host Salman Khan. JioCinema emphasized their commitment to contestant safety and stated that the clip misrepresents actual events, assuring viewers they take such allegations seriously and will investigate further.