VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Stock market today (April 10, 2026): Nifty50 opens above 23,900; BSE Sensex up over 400 points BENGALURU: After back-to-back launch failures of PSLV and a quiet few months, the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) may have tasted success in a critical test conducted as part of preparations for Gaganyaan.While the space agency is yet to make an official statement about the second Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-02), union minister Jitendra Singh, made the announcement through a congratulatory message. “Congratulations Isro for the successful accomplishment of Second Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-02) for Gaganyaan, India’s first human Space flight scheduled next year. The second Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-02) was successfully conducted at Satish Dhawan Space Station Sriharikota. This marks an important milestone towards the readiness for the Gaganyaan mission,” Singh posted on Friday.The IADT-02, a follow-up test of the IADT-01 conducted nearly eight months ago on Aug 24, 2025, was expected to be conducted much earlier. But as with most aspects relating to the Gaganyaan mission, Isro has faced delays.Isro chairman V Narayanan had refrained from giving a concrete reply on IADT, or Gaganyaan on April 8. He had only said that the space agency was working on it.While the exact parametres of the test have not been made public by Isro at the time of writing this and calls were unanswered, the IADT-02 was expected to involve a simulated crew module with a mass of around 5 tonne, maintaining the external configuration similar to flight, and dropped from an altitude to validate the parachute system.In the actual mission, these parachutes will eventually bring back astronauts safely under the Gaganyaan mission. As per Isro’s initial plans, seven IADTs had to be conducted. However, multiple sources have confirmed to TOI that the number may change and the space agency could conduct fewer tests.During IADT-01, the simulated crew module was dropped from an altitude of 3.1km using an Indian Air Force (IAF) Chinook helicopter. The test was a joint effort of Isro, IAF, DRDO, Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard.In line with the plan, the drop took place over the Bay of Bengal and lasted about an hour from take-off to recovery, though the final parachute deployment sequence was completed in just 2-3 minutes.While Singh, in his post has announced that the Gaganyaan mission would happen next year, the timeline is not expected to be met by Isro, which has been struggling with delays. There are several key technologies that need to be validated before India can send humans to space.About the AuthorChethan KumarChethan Kumar is a Senior Assistant Editor with the Times of India. Aside from specialising in Space & Science, he has reported extensively on varied topics, with special focus on defence, policy and data stories. He has covered multiple elections, too. As a young democracy grows out of adolescence, Chethan feels, there are reels of tales emerging which need to be captured. To do this, he alternates between the mundane goings-on of the Common Man and the wonder-filled worlds of scientists and scamsters, politicians and soldiers. In a career spanning nearly 18 years, he has reported from multiple datelines — Houston, Florida, Kochi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Sriharikota (AP), NH-1 (J&K Highway), New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Raichur, Bhatkal, Mysuru, Chamarajanagar, to name a few — but is based out of Bengaluru, India’s science capital that also hosts the ISRO HQ.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia To Post Defence Attaché In Mauritius; Oil, Gas Pact Nears Finalisation: EAM Jaishankar‘Glimmer Of Hope’: Mauritius PM Hails India’s Support Amid Iran Crisis, Eyes Key Oil And Gas DealElection Season Kicks Off With Record Voter Turnout In Assam, Puducherry As Kerala Clocks 77% VotingIndia Withdraws Bid To Host COP33 In 2028 — Here’s Why The Government ReconsideredIndia Ramps Up Gulf Outreach: Hardeep Puri Heads To Qatar, Jaishankar to UAE After US-Iran TruceAre You A ‘Worker’ Or Just An Employee? 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Gardening expert reveals 5 houseplants that thrive with minimal care, are almost impossible to kill and perfect for beginners Foreign secretary Vikram Misri meets Marco Rubio NEW DELHI: US secretary of state Marco Rubio is set to visit India next month following a “productive” meeting with foreign secretary Vikram Misri in Washington, where both sides reviewed key aspects of the bilateral partnership, including trade, defence and the Quad.Misri, currently on a three-day visit to the US, met Rubio at the White House. US ambassador to India Sergio Gor said the meeting focused on “our bilateral relationship, especially trade, critical minerals, defence and the Quad,” adding that Rubio “looks forward to visiting India next month.”Replying to Gor, Indian embassy in USA wrote, “During his ongoing visit, foreign secretary Shri Vikram Misri called on secretary of state Marco Rubio today. We look forward to deepening our engagement in these important sectors and much more to strengthen the 🇮🇳-🇺🇸 Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.”Focus on defence, trade and strategic tiesDuring his visit, Misri held a series of high-level engagements across the US administration, aimed at strengthening strategic cooperation. Discussions covered defence ties, technology sharing and supply chain integration under the India-US Major Defence Partnership framework.At the Pentagon, Misri met senior officials, including Elbridge Colby and Mike Duffey, focusing on defence exchanges and industrial cooperation. Talks also extended to the department of commerce, where he discussed expanding collaboration in critical technologies and resilient supply chains.The Indian embassy said these engagements were aimed at “transforming the India-US partnership for the 21st century,” including cooperation in AI and critical minerals.Regional security, Middle East developments discussedThe evolving situation in the Middle East and broader geopolitical concerns were also high on the agenda. Misri’s meeting with US deputy secretary Christopher Landau included discussions on developments in the Persian Gulf and other regional priorities.He also met FBI director Kash Patel, with both sides exchanging views on cooperation in counterterrorism, organised crime and narcotics.Quad cooperation and future roadmapUS under secretary of state Allison Hooker said both sides explored “practical ways to make both Americans and Indians safer and more prosperous, including through the Quad”.The visit comes amid heightened global tensions and underscores continued momentum in India-US ties, with both sides working to deepen cooperation across defence, economic and strategic domains.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia To Post Defence Attaché In Mauritius; Oil, Gas Pact Nears Finalisation: EAM Jaishankar‘Glimmer Of Hope’: Mauritius PM Hails India’s Support Amid Iran Crisis, Eyes Key Oil And Gas DealElection Season Kicks Off With Record Voter Turnout In Assam, Puducherry As Kerala Clocks 77% VotingIndia Withdraws Bid To Host COP33 In 2028 — Here’s Why The Government ReconsideredIndia Ramps Up Gulf Outreach: Hardeep Puri Heads To Qatar, Jaishankar to UAE After US-Iran TruceAre You A ‘Worker’ Or Just An Employee? 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Himanta’s comments against Khera using abusive language and his move to send over 100 policemen from Assam to the petitioner’s Delhi residence showed attempts to “silence and intimidate” him, he argued.Opposing the bail plea, Assam’s advocate general, Devajit Saikia, countered that the case was not just about defamation but went much beyond and involved a bigger conspiracy requiring a detailed investigation.About the AuthorPinto DeepakPinto Deepak – Legal Correspondent for The Times of India, Hyderabad, covering Telangana High Court and Supreme Court matters related to the state. Formerly reported on crime in Telangana, including high-profile and violent cases in Hyderabad. Now focused on legal developments, constitutional issues, and judicial accountability in the state’s top courts.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Glimmer Of Hope’: Mauritius PM Hails India’s Support Amid Iran Crisis, Eyes Key Oil And Gas DealElection Season Kicks Off With Record Voter Turnout In Assam, Puducherry As Kerala Clocks 77% VotingIndia Withdraws Bid To Host COP33 In 2028 — Here’s Why The Government ReconsideredIndia Ramps Up Gulf Outreach: Hardeep Puri Heads To Qatar, Jaishankar to UAE After US-Iran TruceAre You A ‘Worker’ Or Just An Employee? 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In his letter to CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Baby said, “SIR represents a systematic exercise in mass disenfranchisement, marked by arbitrary criteria such as ‘logical consistency’ and increasing reliance on algorithm-driven exclusions.” AJUP nominee files papers in Kaliganj Bengal SIR appellate tribunal restored the name of AJUP’s Kaliganj constituency candidate, Kechhabuddin Sekh, enabling him to file nomination on Thursday, the last date for filing papers. Sekh has reportedly become the third contestant to have his name restored. FIR against TMC’s Nandigram nominee TMC’s Nandigram nominee Pabitra Kar was booked for alleged assault, intimidation and loot – first such case against any candidate since MCC came into effect in Bengal. Buddhadeb Giri said Kar and three others pressured him to chant “Joy Bangla” and assaulted him when he refused. He said Rs 3,700 and a watch were taken. Cong files FIR against Assam candidate Congress’ Assam unit filed an FIR against its Udalguri seat candidate, Suren Daimary, who resigned from the party on the eve of assembly polls, accusing it of working “only for ‘Miyas’ (a pejorative term used for Bangladeshi Muslims), but not doing anything for the ST community”.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Glimmer Of Hope’: Mauritius PM Hails India’s Support Amid Iran Crisis, Eyes Key Oil And Gas DealElection Season Kicks Off With Record Voter Turnout In Assam, Puducherry As Kerala Clocks 77% VotingIndia Withdraws Bid To Host COP33 In 2028 — Here’s Why The Government ReconsideredIndia Ramps Up Gulf Outreach: Hardeep Puri Heads To Qatar, Jaishankar to UAE After US-Iran TruceAre You A ‘Worker’ Or Just An Employee? 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Steve Carell starrer comedy series ‘Rooster’ renewed for season 2 Numerology Predictions Today, April 10, 2026: Read your personalised forecast for numbers 1 to 9 Setback for arms consultant, Delhi HC upholds ‘fugitive offender’ tag | India News SILCHAR: BSF personnel deployed vehicles and opened border gates early on Thursday to help at least 70 families living beyond the barbed-wire fence along the India-Bangladesh border in Assam’s Sribhumi district reach polling stations and cast their votes, turning the exercise into a strong assertion of identity for residents of Karimganj South assembly constituency. The voters are from five villages – Gabindapur, Uttar Lafasail, Tesua, Deutoli and Maishashan – that lie outside the fencing and are physically cut off from the Indian mainland. “BSF opened the gates early and helped us reach the polling booths in their own vehicles. It was a huge convenience,” said a local voter. After polling, BSF personnel dropped the villagers back home. “We are sincere about voting because it reassures us that we are Indians, and not just residents of a forgotten st-rip of land,” the voter added. Sources said BSF had also facilitated electioneering in the run-up to polling by managing border gates and allowing candidates and their supporters to enter these remote settlements near the Zero Line. The villages remain outside the fence because of India-Bangladesh protocol, which bars permanent construction or fencing within 150 yards of the actual border. Residents of these settlements live under tight movement restrictions, with border gates usually shut from 7pm to 6am. “In case of emergencies, we are always there to help and transport them to the nea-rby town, even after stipulated hours,” a BSF official said. Govt is working to rehabilitate villages located outside the fence in Sribhumi. The district shares a 92-km border with Bangladesh. In neighbouring Cachar district, which has a 32-km border with Bangladesh, all villages that had once remained outside the fencing have been rehabilitated within the barbed-wire perimeter over the past few years. Efforts are now under way to similarly relocate families in Sribhumi.About the AuthorBB GoswamiHe is a seasoned journalist with The Times of India, reporting from Silchar. Known for his sharp political insights and grassroots coverage, he brings depth to stories from Barak Valley and beyond. His work reflects a commitment to factual reporting and amplifying voices from Assam’s southern frontier.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Glimmer Of Hope’: Mauritius PM Hails India’s Support Amid Iran Crisis, Eyes Key Oil And Gas DealElection Season Kicks Off With Record Voter Turnout In Assam, Puducherry As Kerala Clocks 77% VotingIndia Withdraws Bid To Host COP33 In 2028 — Here’s Why The Government ReconsideredIndia Ramps Up Gulf Outreach: Hardeep Puri Heads To Qatar, Jaishankar to UAE After US-Iran TruceAre You A ‘Worker’ Or Just An Employee? 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The state govt had earlier informed Calcutta high court that Singh is a historysheeter and has 56 criminal cases against him in which he has been granted bail. Singh, who was in Presidency Jail for five-and-a-half months, was released after the HC granted interim bail on April 6 to contest the assembly polls. Singh’s election affidavit, which must declare all pending criminal cases against him, was unavailable on the EC website until Thursday night. With rain playing spoilsport, Singh’s much-hyped nomination procession featuring Suvendu Adhikari and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut had to be cancelled, and he was accompanied by family members and 12-15 supporters as he went to file his papers. He said Trinamool govt had falsely accused him of vandalising Vidyasagar’s bust. “My mother did not raise me to be a hooligan,” said Singh, raising Vidyasagar’s portrait above his head. “I will campaign from Friday and will reach every corner to prove there is no ‘mini Pakistan’ here,” he added. Singh faces no fewer than 91 cases. The BJP candidate said several established netas had even larger numbers of “politically motivated” cases against them.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Glimmer Of Hope’: Mauritius PM Hails India’s Support Amid Iran Crisis, Eyes Key Oil And Gas DealElection Season Kicks Off With Record Voter Turnout In Assam, Puducherry As Kerala Clocks 77% VotingIndia Withdraws Bid To Host COP33 In 2028 — Here’s Why The Government ReconsideredIndia Ramps Up Gulf Outreach: Hardeep Puri Heads To Qatar, Jaishankar to UAE After US-Iran TruceAre You A ‘Worker’ Or Just An Employee? 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Sasikala has now moved to the front.Evoking memories of Jayalalithaa’s roadshows, Sasikala delivers short speeches from her van at key constituencies in south Tamil Nadu. Only, she contests the ‘two leaves’ symbol. “I want people to decide whether they want a rule of betrayers and evil forces or one by selfless leaders,” she says at Thiruparankundram in Madurai, before moving to Arapalayam.On Arappalayam cross road, her party’s candidate stands with folded hands on a platform about 300ft away, reminiscent of the way Jayalalithaa’s candidates were presented during her campaigns.In her five-minute speeches, she takes indirect jabs at AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami. Sasikala, who floated her party All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam just before the election announcement, has fielded candidates in 75 constituencies. Most of them are from southern districts, eyeing Thevar votes.She also recalls her association with Jayalalithaa. “As soon as I reached here, my mind goes back to the days when I visited the place with Amma,” Sasikala says, turning emotional at Theni’s Andipatti. A few people from the crowd reach out, asking her not to worry. “We are there for you,” shouts one.On the banners around, Sasikala is placed alongside MGR and Jayalalithaa, with posters calling her ‘Thyaga Thalaivi’ instead of ‘Chinnamma’. Political observers note that while the presentation echoes Jayalalithaa, Sasikala’s delivery differs.”Sasikala’s speech is slow and paced but lacks the modulation of Jayalalithaa, who often turned aggressive while targeting M Karunanidhi,” says political commentator Durai Karuna.He said Sasikala tried to replicate Jayalalithaa’s persona by adopting the late leader’s hairstyle and trademark green saree but has toned it down after criticism.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Glimmer Of Hope’: Mauritius PM Hails India’s Support Amid Iran Crisis, Eyes Key Oil And Gas DealElection Season Kicks Off With Record Voter Turnout In Assam, Puducherry As Kerala Clocks 77% VotingIndia Withdraws Bid To Host COP33 In 2028 — Here’s Why The Government ReconsideredIndia Ramps Up Gulf Outreach: Hardeep Puri Heads To Qatar, Jaishankar to UAE After US-Iran TruceAre You A ‘Worker’ Or Just An Employee? 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Their names figured in the 2002 voter list – the reference date for SIR. Sunali is herself not a voter yet but has applied for inclusion.”I’m angry that we were tagged Bangladeshis. We are Indian citizens. Yet, we had to suffer. I could not give my kids new clothes on Eid. My husband is in Bangladesh; my kids cry for him every day. My father is unwell and can’t work,” she said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Glimmer Of Hope’: Mauritius PM Hails India’s Support Amid Iran Crisis, Eyes Key Oil And Gas DealElection Season Kicks Off With Record Voter Turnout In Assam, Puducherry As Kerala Clocks 77% VotingIndia Withdraws Bid To Host COP33 In 2028 — Here’s Why The Government ReconsideredIndia Ramps Up Gulf Outreach: Hardeep Puri Heads To Qatar, Jaishankar to UAE After US-Iran TruceAre You A ‘Worker’ Or Just An Employee? 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The action comes ahead of polls in WB, with voting scheduled for April 23 and April 29. Officials aware of the probe said the agency has seized some “incriminating digital devices and documents from the builder’s premises that reveal his deep nexus with state officials and politicians”. To further establish a money trail in its ongoing investigation, ED is examining Merlin group promoter Sushil Mohta, Saket Mohta and other related entities. Sources said the agency is examining some documents which were fabricated to fraudulently grab various parcels of land in Kolkata, including public land too. “Subsequently, the accused people commercially exploited the land by launching large-scale real estate projects. By projecting themselves as lawful owners on the strength of forged documents, they have induced the public to invest substantial sums in their projects,” a senior official said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Glimmer Of Hope’: Mauritius PM Hails India’s Support Amid Iran Crisis, Eyes Key Oil And Gas DealElection Season Kicks Off With Record Voter Turnout In Assam, Puducherry As Kerala Clocks 77% VotingIndia Withdraws Bid To Host COP33 In 2028 — Here’s Why The Government ReconsideredIndia Ramps Up Gulf Outreach: Hardeep Puri Heads To Qatar, Jaishankar to UAE After US-Iran TruceAre You A ‘Worker’ Or Just An Employee? 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