News Update : Channi vs Warring: Why Sachin Pilot may be Congress's best bet in Punjab - PRIYANKA MUKHERJEE

In a strategic move to mend internal discord, Congress appointed Sachin Pilot to lead efforts in Punjab, following Bhupesh Baghel's ousting due to his inability to unify the Channi and Warring factions. With a wealth of experience from Rajasthan, Pilot faces the challenging task of overcoming anti-incumbency against the ruling AAP government. His triumph here may pave the way for a more significant role back in Rajasthan. In a strategic move to mend internal discord, Congress appointed Sachin Pilot to lead efforts in Punjab, following Bhupesh Baghel's ousting due to his inability to unify the Channi and Warring factions. With a wealth of experience from Rajasthan, Pilot faces the challenging task of overcoming anti-incumbency against the ruling AAP government. His triumph here may pave the way for a more significant role back in Rajasthan. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/channi-vs-warring-why-sachin-pilot-may-be-congresss-best-bet-in-punjab/articleshow/133926189.cms Date: 2026-09-08T13:21:02.000Z

News Update : Mirror donated by spies, Red Fort-sized photos: Why Nasa's new telescope is special - GOVIND VIJAYKUMAR

NASA has successfully launched the Nancy Grace Roman telescope, a cutting-edge space observatory equipped with mirrors provided by the National Reconnaissance Office. Unlike Hubble, which observed a limited portion of the sky for three decades, Roman will cover fifty times more area. Its sophisticated camera will produce sweeping panoramic images, aiming to transform the landscape of astronomical research and discovery. NASA has successfully launched the Nancy Grace Roman telescope, a cutting-edge space observatory equipped with mirrors provided by the National Reconnaissance Office. Unlike Hubble, which observed a limited portion of the sky for three decades, Roman will cover fifty times more area. Its sophisticated camera will produce sweeping panoramic images, aiming to transform the landscape of astronomical research and discovery. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/half-a-million-4k-tvs-to-view-one-photo-why-nasas-new-space-telescope-is-special/articleshow/133865609.cms Date: 2026-09-07T05:55:13.000Z

News Update : Banking on the dollar: How Iran keeps $9bn flowing through US banks despite sanctions - PRISHA PATNAIK

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/banking-on-the-dollar-how-iran-keeps-9bn-flowing-through-us-banks-despite-sanctions/articleshow/133834388.cms Date: 2026-09-06T11:12:08.000Z

News Update : Putin orders 3-day pause in strikes on Kyiv as US delegation arrives in Russia - YASHASVI VASISTHA

US special representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow for crucial peace talks. President Putin ordered a three-day halt to strikes on Kyiv for the American delegation's visit. Both Russia and Ukraine had intensified long-range attacks before this diplomatic engagement. The US push aims to revive efforts to end the ongoing conflict between the nations. The envoys will travel to Ukraine after concluding their discussions in Russia. US special representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow for crucial peace talks. President Putin ordered a three-day halt to strikes on Kyiv for the American delegation's visit. Both Russia and Ukraine had intensified long-range attacks before this diplomatic engagement. The US push aims to revive efforts to end the ongoing conflict between the nations. The envoys will travel to Ukraine after concluding their discussions in Russia. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/europe/putin-orders-3-day-pause-in-strikes-on-kyiv-as-us-delegation-arrives-in-russia/articleshow/133800664.cms Date: 2026-09-05T12:14:30.000Z

News Update : 'I chanted Hare Krishna for 9 days': Nepal worker rescued from tunnel on Janmashtami - YASHASVI VASISTHA

A worker rescued after nine days chanted the Hare Krishna mantra for survival. Sanjay Sah stayed back to ensure others escaped the disaster upstream. He communicated with a few nearby workers while trapped in darkness. Two workers were rescued alive, and search operations continue for others. Flash floods triggered by an ice-rock avalanche devastated towns and villages. A worker rescued after nine days chanted the Hare Krishna mantra for survival. Sanjay Sah stayed back to ensure others escaped the disaster upstream. He communicated with a few nearby workers while trapped in darkness. Two workers were rescued alive, and search operations continue for others. Flash floods triggered by an ice-rock avalanche devastated towns and villages. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/i-chanted-hare-krishna-for-9-days-nepal-worker-rescued-from-tunnel-on-janmashtami/articleshow/133758626.cms Date: 2026-09-04T10:01:26.000Z