Times of India

SpaceX is preparing for a historic IPO, aiming for a $1.75-$2 trillion valuation and seeking to raise $75 billion by June 2026. Despite significant revenue growth from Starlink, the company reported substantial losses in 2025 and Q1 2026, largely due to heavy investments in its new AI unit following the xAI acquisition.

Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai publicly opposed the CBSE's revised three-language mandate, urging its withdrawal due to abrupt implementation. This move signals a calibrated political strategy to assert regional concerns and navigate the sensitive language issue in Tamil Nadu, potentially influencing the party's future leadership.

At the forefront of modern defense, India is enhancing its security measures against aerial threats with the unveiling of Zen Technologies' advanced AI-driven counter-drone system at the North Tech Symposium 2026. This homegrown innovation integrates comprehensive detection, disruption, and neutralization strategies, effectively tackling the complexities of contemporary drone warfare.

Inside INS Kolkata, the Indian Navy warship that foiled a piracy threat in the Indian OceanThe Indian Navy on Wednesday successfully foiled a suspected piracy attempt near merchant vessel MV Mashallah 1 in the Western Indian Ocean, once again putting spotlight on India’s growing maritime surveillance and rapid response capabilities in one of the world’s most strategically sensitive sea routes. The operation was carried out by Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kolkata, which is currently deployed in the Western Indian Ocean near the Gulf of Aden as part of the Navy’s anti-piracy mission.

Mumbai is witnessing an alarming increase in sultry nights, with numbers more than doubling since the recent past. This phenomenon, heightened by urban heat island effects and lingering humidity after the monsoon, threatens public health by interfering with essential sleep and recovery processes.

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced a new "detect-delete-deport" policy targeting illegal immigrants, including Bangladeshis and Rohingyas. The state is establishing "holding centres" across districts to temporarily house apprehended foreigners before repatriation, with two centres already operational in Murshidabad and Malda.

MiraOne offers a comprehensive blood test combining genetic insights and medicine-response analysis for personalized wellness. Founded by Nickhil Jakatdar and Abhinav Kejriwal, it translates complex data into actionable recommendations, addressing the healthcare challenge of truly personalized medicine. This innovative approach empowers individuals to make informed health decisions and enhances the doctor-patient relationship

Edtech giant Byju's founder Byju Raveendran received a six-month prison sentence in Singapore for contempt of court over asset disclosure non-compliance. This latest setback adds to the company's mounting legal woes, including fund diversion allegations and creditor claims, marking a significant downfall for the once-celebrated startup.

Delivering its verdict on a batch of pleas questioning the legality of the SIR exercise, the apex court identified three key questions for consideration. These included whether the ECI possessed the authority to conduct the revision, whether the inquiry pursued a legitimate objective while meeting the test of proportionality, and whether the procedure adopted was consistent with the statutory framework governing electoral rolls.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah offered a guarded response to leadership change speculation, stating he would speak tomorrow. Reports suggest a national role for him, paving the way for Deputy CM DK Shivakumar. The BJP criticized the Congress over the power struggle, warning of electoral consequences and questioning governance improvements.

Randhir Singh, India’s first Asian Games shooting gold medallist and a veteran sports administrator, passed away at 79 after battling age-related illnesses. A five-time Olympian, he later served as Secretary General of the Indian Olympic Association and President of the Olympic Council of Asia, leaving behind a lasting legacy in Indian and Asian sports.

Air India has temporarily reduced operations on select domestic routes between June and August 2026 due to high fuel prices and ongoing West Asia conflict impacts. This follows similar adjustments to international services, with the airline citing sustained operational pressures and a need for stability amid global aviation uncertainty.

Uber's COO reveals AI coding tools boost internal productivity by 25%, but a direct link to better consumer features remains elusive. Despite cost concerns and slower hiring, the company sees AI as an accelerator, empowering employees and significantly increasing code commits per engineer, though human oversight is crucial.

Tensions flared in Mira Road after a video of a policeman with a pig went viral amid a dispute over goats kept in a housing society for Bakrid. The municipal corporation removed the goats, and police maintained a heavy presence. Local leaders called for animal sacrifices only at designated sites, with some Hindu groups protesting with pigs.

In light of the escalating heatwave sweeping across India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is calling on citizens to prioritize their health. He stresses the importance of staying thoroughly hydrated, keeping water on hand at all times, and being alert to signs of heat stress, such as dizziness and fatigue.

Ranveer Singh faces a production halt as the FWICE issued a non-cooperation directive after his 'Don 3' exit. This impacts upcoming films like 'Pralay' and 'Chandragupta Maurya', potentially affecting hundreds of daily wage workers. Producers are considering legal action, citing anti-competitive practices, while FWICE insists the directive is effective. Read on to know more in detail.

Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals face off in a high-stakes IPL 2026 Eliminator in Mullanpur, where explosive batting is expected again. SRH’s powerful top order, led by Abhishek Sharma and Heinrich Klaasen, takes on RR’s young star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Jofra Archer. Despite the season’s batting dominance, the match could hinge on which team’s new-ball bowlers strike early and expose vulnerable middle orders.

India's first indigenous super pressure balloon, developed by Red Balloon Aerospace, has successfully launched from Vijayawada. This near-space technology aims to set a new national endurance record of up to 24 hours in the stratosphere, carrying payloads for monitoring and telecommunications. The innovation promises affordable stratospheric access, potentially transforming rural connectivity and disaster response.

Byju Raveendran, the founder of failed edtech firm Byju’s, has been handed a six-month jail sentence by a Singapore court in a contempt case, as per a Bloomberg report.