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Vikram-1 India's first privately developed orbital rocket stands over Launch Pad at SHAR before its launch from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, in Sriharikota (Photo/ANI)

Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 showcases India's growing private-sector launch capabilities and orbital reach

Jul 18, 2026

India's space sector has undergone a historic transformation driven by the Government of India's forward-looking reforms. With the launch of Vikram-1--India's first privately developed orbital rocket by Skyroot Aerospace--the nation's growing private space ecosystem has demonstrated the significant impact of these policy changes.

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India's first privately developed orbital-class rocket, Vikram-1 launched from Sriharikota (Photo-(Skyroot Aerospace X)

"Milestone reflects extraordinary capabilities of our scientists": Jagan Reddy hails Skyroot's Vikram-1 success

Jul 18, 2026

After the success of the maiden orbital launch of Vikram-1, India's first privately developed launch vehicle, YSR Congress party president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Saturday hailed the efforts of scientists and others involved in the mission.
Anti-encroachment drive at Abhishek Banerjee's office in Amtala (Photo/ANI)

West Bengal: Administration begins anti-encroachment drive at TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's office in Amtala

Jul 18, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo/X@narendramodi)

"Defining moment in India's space journey": PM Modi congratulates Skyroot Aerospace on Vikram-1's successful launch

Jul 18, 2026

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CJP protest at Jantar Mantar. (Photo/ANI)

No permission sought by CJP for July 20 Parliament march, say Delhi Police sources

Jul 18, 2026

High political and security drama continues to grip the national capital. The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has not...
Official logo of NITI Aayog (Photo/@NitiAayog)

Gujarat tops NITI Aayog's Investment Friendliness Index 2026

Jul 18, 2026

Gujarat has secured the top position among India's major States in NITI Aayog's first-ever Investment Friendliness Index 2026,...
Dilmati, a member of the Maa Durga Women Self-Help Group, who has achieved financial independence through pig farming (Photo/ANI)

Chhattisgarh: 'Lakhpati Didi' inspires several to become self-reliant

Jul 18, 2026

Dilmati, a resident of Laduwa village panchayat, has proved that if women receive the right opportunities, guidance, and...
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy (File Photo/ANI)

Congress releases document on HMT land row, alleges major transfers under BJP rule

Jul 18, 2026
Murals of activist Sonam Wangchuk seen on public walls in Guwahati. (Photo/ANI)

Assam: Two held for painting Sonam Wangchuk's mural on public wall in Guwahati

Jul 18, 2026
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia (Photo: x/@msisodia)

"Why suppress voice youth with such brutality?" Manish Sisodia condemns police action against Sonam Wangchuk

Jul 18, 2026
Congress leader and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi (Photo/ANI)

"This system will have to be rebuilt from scratch": Rahul Gandhi demands overhaul of education framework amid paper leak crisis

Jul 18, 2026
India's first private orbital rocket Vikram-1 launched by Skyroot Aerospace from Sriharikota (Photo/ANI)

Skyroot's Vikram-1 lifts-off from Sriharikota, India's private space era officially begins

Jul 18, 2026
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BCI makes a social media oath mandatory for law students, interns and new lawyers

Jul 18, 2026
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali J Angmo (Photo/ANI)

Sonam Wangchuk continues hunger strike, July 20 Parliament march on, says wife Gitanjali Angmo

Jul 18, 2026
"Mission Aagaman": Skyroot's Vikram-1 reaches orbit (Photo/ANI)

"India's space ambitions soar to new heights": Jaishankar hails Vikram-1 launch

Jul 18, 2026
Anurag Kumar assuming charge as the Commissioner of Delhi Police. (Photo/X/@DelhiPolice)

New Delhi Police Commissioner summons top brass for 1 PM meet to review law and order situation after Sonam Wangchuk shifted to Safdarjung Hospital

Jul 18, 2026
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge (File Photo/ANI)

Jantar Mantar action a black stain on democracy: Kharge attacks Centre over police action against Wangchuk

Jul 18, 2026
BJP leader Syed Shahnawaz Hussain (Photo/ANI)

"Govt is committed to preventing future paper leaks" says BJP's Shahnawaz Hussain on NEET

Jul 18, 2026
The Crest of INS Malvan (Photo/ Indian Navy)

Indian Navy unveils crest of INS Malvan ahead of commissioning on July 22

Jul 18, 2026