India

Skyroot Vikram-1: India's First Private Orbital Rocket Successfully Reaches Space

On July 18, Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace launched Vikram-1, India's first privately developed orbital rocket, from Sriharikota. The success makes India the third country whose private industry can reach orbit on its own vehicle.

Abhijit Chowdhury·Jul 18, 2026

Sonam Wangchuk Removed From Jantar Mantar by Delhi Police on Day 21 of NEET Hunger Strike

On July 18, the 21st day of his hunger strike over the NEET-UG paper leak, Delhi Police removed Sonam Wangchuk from Jantar Mantar and admitted him to Safdarjung Hospital. He was described as weak but stable, and had refused IV fluids and medication.

Abhijit Chowdhury·Jul 18, 2026

Cabinet Clears New Urea Policy to Add 10 MT Capacity

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the National Investment Policy for Urea-2026 on 15 July, the first in almost 14 years, to build 8-9 gas-based plants adding about 10 million tonnes of capacity and make India self-reliant in its most-used fertiliser.