A new study has uncovered the childhood origins of 152 Africans rescued from illegal slave ships and taken to Saint Helena nearly 200 years ago. Using tooth chemistry, ancient DNA and historical records, researchers found they came from different parts of Central Africa, with many forced to travel long distances before reaching the coast. The findings help restore the identities of people whose lives were erased by the transatlantic slave trade.
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बिहार में पर्यटन को नई उड़ान, CM सम्राट ने उठाया बड़ा कदम
सीतामढ़ी में नाव पलटने से बड़ा हादसा, मची अफरा-तफरी!
Comedian Samay Raina has come out in support of India's Got Latent contestant Sakshi Jha, urging people to show compassion after she faced widespread online backlash over her "man hater" remarks on the show. While acknowledging the memes and criticism, Raina appealed to fans not to cross the line into harassment, reminding them that there is a real person behind the controversy.
In this exclusive conversation with NDTV, Pawan Kumar Chandana, CEO and Co-Founder of Skyroot Aerospace, reflects on the historic success of Vikram-1, India's first privately developed orbital launch vehicle to successfully reach orbit on its maiden mission. Chandana explains why the mission is a landmark not just for Skyroot, but for India and the global space industry. He speaks about the coincidence of Vikram-1's success on the anniversary of SLV-3's first successful launch, the tribute paid to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, and how the company celebrated the achievement.
India's private space journey reached a historic milestone, but not without moments of intense suspense. In this exclusive conversation with NDTV, Dr Pawan K. Goenka, Chairman of IN-SPACe, recalls the anxious moments when the launch countdown unexpectedly halted, admitting, "My heart stopped."
ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan hailed Skyroot Aerospace's successful maiden launch of the Vikram-1 rocket as a major milestone for India's growing private space ecosystem. Crediting the 2020 space sector reforms and the government's support, he praised Skyroot's young team and said the achievement reflects the strength of India's startup ecosystem. Calling it "an excellent beginning," Narayanan said the success marks the start of a new era in Indian rocketry.
Air India will restore its full West Asia network from the winter schedule as geopolitical disruptions ease, Nipun Aggarwal, Chairman of Air India Express and Chief Commercial & Transformation Officer of Air India, tells NDTV in an exclusive interview. Aggarwal says passenger demand remains strong and that airspace restrictions, rather than demand, continue to be the airline's biggest operational challenge. He also discusses Air India's ambitious expansion strategy, including plans to induct 60–70 aircraft annually over the next seven to eight years, expand its UAE operations, and strengthen connectivity across key international markets.
Flash floods triggered by torrential rain have claimed at least 11 lives across the border districts of Rajouri and Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir, with several people still reported missing. Swollen rivers breached their banks, inundating low-lying areas, destroying homes and shops, and turning Rajouri's bus stand into a graveyard of mangled vehicles. Rescue and relief operations are underway as authorities warn residents to stay away from riverbanks amid the continuing threat of heavy rainfall.
The Calcutta High Court has ordered a halt to demolition work at Abhishek Banerjee's office. This directive came after an anti-encroachment drive was initiated at the premises. The Trinamool Congress leader had alleged political motivation behind the demolition efforts. He stated the office was built legally on purchased land with permissions. The district administration claimed the structure violated building plan rules.
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Union minister Kiren Rijiju defended inviting the Nationalist Citizens Party of India to an all-party meeting. Opposition parties staged a symbolic walkout protesting the invitation to rebel Trinamool Congress MPs. Rijiju stated the government followed parliamentary norms and could not ignore the party's recognition request. Eight bills are listed for the upcoming Monsoon Session, which begins Monday. All parties have the right to express views and cooperate for the nation.
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