US

Countdown to docking at ISS begins for Ax-4 mission

ASA Flight Engineers Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers will be on duty at the beginning of their shift, monitoring Dragon during its automated approach and rendezvous manoeuvres

2025-06-26T04:44:55.150854+00:00 IST

CIA confirms "severe damage" to Iran's nuclear sites

Amid reports that the US strikes on Iran's nuclear sites had caused minimal damage to the Islamic Republic's nuclear programme, the Central Intelligence Agency, citing a "body of credible intelligence", confirmed that the strikes by Washington had "severely damaged" Tehran's key nuclear facilities and that it would take years to rebuild those structures.

2025-06-26T01:29:45.367250+00:00 IST

Trump calls for "immediate" cancellation of Israeli PM's trial

US President Donald Trump has called for the "immediate" cancellation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's ongoing corruption trial, denouncing the proceedings as a politically motivated "witch hunt" by the Israeli judiciary.

2025-06-26T01:04:39.156916+00:00 IST

Trump repeats claim of US 'obliterated' Iran nuclear sites

The conflict between Iran and Israel began on June 13 when Israel launched a large-scale airstrike targeting Iranian military and nuclear facilities under "Operation Rising Lion".

2025-06-25T21:07:30.267175+00:00 IST

"Honoured to be Democratic nominee for NYC mayor": Zohran Mamdani

Mamdani has said that he is "honoured" to be the Democratic nominee for the Mayor of New York City.

2025-06-25T08:47:20.953984+00:00 IST

"India back in space again" Shukla aboard Dragon spacecraft

"This journey of mine is not a beginning to the International Space Station (ISS) but to India's Human Space Programme. I want all of you to be part of this journey. Your chest, too, should swell with pride. You all also show excitement. Together, let's initiate India's Human Space Programme."

2025-06-25T07:20:52.871335+00:00 IST

Lift off: Axiom-4 mission piloted by Grp Capt Shukla takes off

The crew is traveling to the orbiting laboratory on a new SpaceX Dragon spacecraft.

2025-06-25T06:44:28.052202+00:00 IST

Axiom-4 mission ready for launch

"Dragon's hatch is closed, all communication and suit checks are complete, the seats are rotated, and the Ax-4 crew is ready for launch," SpaceX posted on X.

2025-06-25T05:55:12.222458+00:00 IST

Cuomo concedes defeat to Mamdani in New York City mayoral primary

He stated, "Tonight was Assemblyman Mamdani's night, and he put together a great campaign, and he touched young people and inspired them and moved them and got them to come out and vote, and he really ran a highly impactful campaign." He said, "I called him. I congratulated him."

2025-06-25T03:54:26.488193+00:00 IST

Trump slams CNN, NYT for reports on US strikes in Iran

Trump reiterated his claim that the US has completely destroyed nuclear sites in Iran.

2025-06-25T02:57:37.832564+00:00 IST

“Want to ignite curiosity among kids,” says Grp Capt. Shukla

Shukla is excited as he prepares to pilot the historic Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) to the International Space Station (ISS).

2025-06-25T02:28:07.529522+00:00 IST

IAF Grp Capt. Shukla to rewrite India’s space flight history

The crew, piloted by India's Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will travel to the orbiting laboratory on a new SpaceX Dragon spacecraft.

2025-06-25T02:24:38.676460+00:00 IST

Trump repeats claim on Iran strikes despite US intel doubts

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) reiterated US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth's remark on the US "obliterated Iran's ability to create nuclear weapons," as reports on preliminary assessments from US intelligence indicate that Washington's military strikes on Tehran's nuclear facilities did not significantly damage the core of the Islamic Republic nuclear programme.

2025-06-25T02:20:59.201360+00:00 IST

ISRO to conduct key space experiments through Axiom-4

This will be the most research and science-related activities conducted on an Axiom Space mission.

2025-06-25T02:20:07.742607+00:00 IST

"All systems looking good": SpaceX ahead of Axiom Mission 4

As NASA, Axiom Space, and SpaceX are targeting 2:31 am EDT, on Wednesday (Noon IST), June 25, for the launch of the fourth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station (ISS), Axiom Mission 4, SpaceX announced that all systems were "looking good" for the launch of the mission.

2025-06-25T01:27:05.474452+00:00 IST

Trump on stopping "THE WAR" between Iran-Israel

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) expressed his pride in stopping "THE WAR" between Iran and Israel, claiming it was his "great honour" to destroy all of Iran's nuclear facilities and capabilities before brokering a ceasefire between the two nations.

2025-06-24T19:59:34.226048+00:00 IST

Iran is not going to have a nuclear weapon: Trump 

US President Donald Trump has said that Iran is not going to have a nuclear weapon and is "going to be a great trading nation" and that he will like to "see everything calm down as quickly as possible".

2025-06-24T19:23:08.411022+00:00 IST

Trump nominated for Nobel Peace Prize for Israel-Iran ceasefire

Rep. Buddy Carter has nominated US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, crediting him with brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Iran and preventing nuclear escalation. Trump shared the news on Truth Social, and Fox News reports this is not his first nomination for the prestigious award.

2025-06-24T17:22:04.497056+00:00 IST

"China can now continue to purchase oil from Iran": Trump

US President Donald Trump announced that China can resume oil purchases from Iran and expressed hope it buys more from the US. As he heads to the NATO summit, Trump carries a fragile Israel-Iran ceasefire he helped broker, urging both sides to uphold it despite fresh missile tensions.

2025-06-24T14:59:06.366231+00:00 IST

UN chief Antonio Guterres welcomes ceasefire between Iran-Israel

In a post on X, Guterres said, "I very much welcome President Trump's announcement of a cease-fire between Israel and Iran. I urge the two countries to respect it fully. The fighting must stop. The people of the two countries have already suffered too much. It is my sincere hope that this ceasefire can be replicated in the other conflicts in the region."

2025-06-24T14:58:09.369479+00:00 IST

'Iran will never rebuild their nuclear facilities': Donald Trump

The conflict between Israel and Iran started on June 13 when the former launched a massive airstrike on Iranian military and nuclear sites, codenamed "Operation Rising Lion". In retaliation, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) initiated a large-scale drone and missile campaign called 'Operation True Promise 3', targeting Israeli fighter jet fuel production facilities and energy supply centres.

2025-06-24T14:34:21.186011+00:00 IST