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SpaceX Starship reaches orbit for first time, deploys 26 Starlink V3 satellites

Starship achieved orbit on its 14th test flight despite an early Raptor Vacuum engine shutdown, successfully deploying 26 next-generation Starlink V3 satellites before ending the mission ahead of its planned 10-hour duration.

Gujarat emerges as semiconductor hub as Dholera builds supporting township

Broadband subscribers in India rise to 1,101.21 million in August: Govt data

India real estate sector attracts record $9.5 bn capital inflows in Q3 2026: CBRE

Rabi Season Strategy Should Be Based on Water Availability, Not Habit: Shivraj Chouhan

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has urged states to prepare their Rabi 2026 strategy based on water availability, irrigation resources and soil moisture rather than traditional cropping patterns. He called for district-level plans to promote pulses and oilseeds, especially in rice-fallow areas, while stressing timely fertiliser supply, procurement support and better market linkages for farmers.

FM Nirmala Sitharaman Reaches Qatar for AIIB Annual Meeting, Investors Dialogue

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reached Qatar to participate in the AIIB Annual Meeting and AIIB Investors Dialogue 2026 in Doha. She is also scheduled to meet the AIIB President and finance counterparts from several countries.

India Office Leasing Rises 7% to 54.4 Million Sq Ft in Jan-Sep 2026: Report

India office leasing rose 7% year-on-year to 54.4 million sq ft across the top seven markets in January-September 2026, according to Colliers. Bengaluru led demand with 15.7 million sq ft, followed by Hyderabad and Delhi-NCR.

Bill Gates warns AI could enable events causing mass deaths, calls for safeguards

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has called for mandatory safeguards and monitoring of advanced AI systems, warning that the technology could be used in biological or cyber attacks capable of causing catastrophic loss of life.

Nanomedicine set to shape precision medicine and personalised healthcare, says Jitendra Singh

Union Minister Jitendra Singh said nanotechnology could enable medical interventions at cellular and molecular levels, while stressing that emerging technologies should complement doctors’ clinical judgement.

Personal Loans Set to Overtake Gold Loans as Fastest-Growing Credit Segment: UBS

Personal loans are likely to overtake gold loans as India’s fastest-growing credit segment, according to UBS Global Research. NBFC personal loan growth reached around 30 per cent year-on-year till August, while gold loan delinquencies increased amid moderating growth.