Niti Aayog’s inaugural India Electric Mobility Index 2024 reveals Delhi, Maharashtra, and Chandigarh as leaders in EV transition. The index assesses states on EV adoption, charging readiness, and innovation. As of June 2025, over 6.5 million EVs operate on Indian roads, marking a significant rise from 0.5% of vehicle sales in 2018 to 7.
Blue Origin’s NS-34 mission successfully launched six passengers, including an 80-year-old Indian businessman and cryptocurrency billionaire Justin Sun, into suborbital space. The 10-minute flight on the New Shepard rocket allowed the crew to experience weightlessness and view Earth from beyond the Kármán line. This marked Blue Origin’s 14th crewed mission, continuing its space tourism program.
Russia has declared its withdrawal from the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, citing security threats posed by Western actions, particularly the U.S. missile deployments. This decision follows the U.S. withdrawal in 2019 and accusations of treaty violations by both sides. The announcement escalates tensions amid warnings from both countries regarding nuclear rhetoric and potential conflict.
‘Trump in high heels’: Rep Nancy Mace joins race for South Carolina governor; positions herself as President’s strongest ally
Sanjay Mishra returns to theatre playing Nana Phadnavis in the Hindi play ‘Ghasiram Kotwal,’ premiering August 14, 2025. He values theatre’s raw joy and equality, contrasting it with film’s technical nature. A National School of Drama graduate, Mishra is excited to continue his stage journey.
Abhishek Malik highlights the shift in television storytelling, noting audiences now prefer authentic, relatable characters over flawless heroes. He emphasizes that viewers are drawn to emotionally layered characters and stories that balance light-heartedness with emotional truth. Malik also discusses how ‘Jamai No. 1’ reflects the evolving dynamics of modern Indian families, showcasing shared control and…
‘Unjustified and unreasonable’: India calls out US, EU over oil trade with Russia; pans double standards
Veteran radio host James Whale, known for his outspoken style, passed away at 73 after battling cancer. He pioneered late-night radio and hosted ‘The James Whale Radio Show,’ becoming a household name. Whale founded Kidney Cancer UK after his initial diagnosis in 2000 and was later awarded an MBE for his contributions to broadcasting and…
