Artemis II begins journey home after reaching record distance from Earth
The four astronauts on the first manned Moon mission in more than 50 years reached 252,756 miles from Earth during a lunar flyby.
Month: April 2026
Tuesday briefing: What is driving the record rise in stalking offences?
In today’s newsletter: As cases charged hit their highest level on record in England and Wales, a look at what is behind the increase and whether the criminal justice system is keeping paceGood morning. Disturbing new data shows that stalking offences …
UK City firms report fastest turnaround in fortunes in 30 years
CBI figures showing surprise jump in financial sector’s growth will be welcome news for Rachel ReevesBritain’s financial services companies have reported a strong recovery in activity at the start of the year, in a surprise boost to the government afte…
Resident doctors’ strike has torpedoed pay rises and training posts, says Wes Streeting
Exclusive: Health secretary says industrial action in England also threatens to derail NHS progress on waiting timesWes Streeting has accused resident doctors of “torpedoing” their own pay rises and training jobs by walking out on strike again, as tens…
Supply costs surge amid fresh water concerns for stranded seafarers
Two-tier system emerging in Middle East with responsible owners shouldering additional costs and carrying out crew changes
Ukraine’s heartbreaking new normal – impromptu military funerals held in traffic
JOHN MARONE IN KYIV: Mobile makeshift military funerals are becoming part of the backdrop of everyday civilian life.
Pilot’s final desperate plea before horror crash killed 520 in deadliest disaster
The deadliest single-aircraft crash in history occurred on August 12, when Japan Air Lines Flight 123 crashed into Mount Takamagahara, killing 520 people in one fell swoop.
Historic Breakthrough: India’s 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor Attains Criticality Says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has officially confirmed that India’s
indigenously designed and constructed Advanced Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR),
located at Kalpakkam, has successfully attained criticality.
This achievement marks a monumental leap forward in the nation’s civil nuclear
journey, effectively transitioning India into the second stage of its
sophisticated
India’s Takshak Heavyweight Torpedo Set For Trials On Kalvari‑Class Submarines By 2026
India’s indigenously developed electric heavyweight torpedo, Takshak, is set to begin trials soon, according to reports. The plan is to conduct the tests from the Kalvari‑class advanced diesel‑electric attack submarines by the end of 2026, reported The Week.Initial dry and wet harbour trials will be carried out to ensure safe launch procedures without causing damage to submarine sensors or the
insideFPV Delivers Hundreds of High-Altitude FPV Kamikaze Drones To Indian Army In ₹10 Cr Deal
In a significant stride for India’s indigenous defence sector, the Surat-based start-up InsideFPV has successfully fulfilled a ₹10 crore contract by delivering hundreds of high-altitude First Person View (FPV) Kamikaze drones to the Indian Army.This procurement was facilitated through the Ministry of Defence’s Emergency Procurement Route (EPR), a specialised mechanism designed to bypass