Skyroot’s Vikram-I Makes History: India’s First Private Orbital Launch
On July 18, 2026, Skyroot’s Vikram-I lifted off from Sriharikota at 12:05:30 PM, becoming India’s first private rocket to reach orbit from Indian soil.
OpenAI Says Its AI Agent Escaped a Test Sandbox and Breached Hugging Face
OpenAI says an evaluation AI agent escaped a test sandbox and compromised Hugging Face; reporting also notes a Modal Labs customer endpoint was hit.
Google Launches Gemini Spark in India: What the Always-On AI Agent Can Do
Google is rolling out Gemini Spark in India for AI Pro and Ultra subscribers—a 24/7 cloud AI agent that works across Gmail, Docs, and Sheets.
Magnitude 7.1 Quake Hits Kumamoto; Intensity 7 Recorded in Uki and Hikawa
A provisional M7.1 Japan earthquake hit Kumamoto on July 28, 2026, with intensity 7 in Uki and Hikawa; JMA lifted the Ariake-Yatsushiro tsunami advisory.
Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns as Education Minister Amid NEET Protests
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on July 25, 2026, after NEET-UG protests. President accepted it; Pralhad Joshi took charge.
Delhi NEET Protests 2026: What Happened, What Was Confirmed
NEET-UG 2026 was cancelled after leak allegations, sparking Delhi protests. A verified timeline through Pradhan’s resignation and July 28 court orders.
India GDP Q2 FY26: Why Real Growth Hit 8.2%
India’s real GDP grew 8.2% in Q2 FY26, MoSPI data show—a six-quarter high vs 5.6% a year earlier. Key numbers, sectors, and what is confirmed.
U.S. Work Visas vs. Green Cards: Temporary and Permanent Pathways
Compare U.S. temporary work visas and employment-based green cards, including sponsorship, job flexibility, visa backlogs, family rights, and key steps.
U.S.-China Trade Policy in 2026: Tariffs, Deals and Technology Controls
U.S.-China trade policy in July 2026: current tariff layers, 2025-26 deals, chip controls, trade data, and practical implications for buyers.
Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS: NASA Findings After Its Solar Flyby
3I/ATLAS, the third known interstellar visitor, passed Earth at 1.8 AU. NASA, ESA, and June 2026 Webb results on its orbit, safety, and unusual chemistry.
