VOI World/ Desk The TRISHNA satellite, a joint India-France Earth observation mission, is expected to launch within the next 12 to 16 months, according to an Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) official speaking on October 11, 2026. Jasvinder Singh Khoral, Director (Projects) at ISRO’s U.R. Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), announced the expected timeline at the TRISHNA Water for Tomorrow workshop. He said the project, which has been in development for about a decade, has reached an advanced stage of realisation. TRISHNA stands for Thermal Infra-Red Imaging Satellite for High-resolution Natural Resource Assessment. The mission is being jointly developed by ISRO…
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VOI World/ Desk A Czech business delegation to India, led by Deputy Prime Minister and Industry and Trade Minister Karel Havlíček, is undertaking a four-day visit from October 12 to 15, 2026, to strengthen bilateral trade and explore investment opportunities. The delegation’s programme includes visits to New Delhi, Bengaluru and Mumbai. According to the Czech Ministry of Industry and Trade, the mission includes business forums organised in cooperation with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), along with business-to-business meetings to help companies explore potential partnerships and commercial opportunities. In New Delhi, the delegation is also scheduled to participate in a…
VOI World/ Desk The Riyadh airport attack has killed one Indian national and injured 10 others after missiles struck King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia on October 10, prompting India to condemn the assault on civilian infrastructure. The Indian Embassy in Riyadh confirmed the death on Sunday and said it was in contact with local authorities and the deceased’s family to provide assistance and facilitate the repatriation of his remains. The victim was reportedly from Hyderabad, Telangana, and was travelling with family members on an Umrah pilgrimage. According to reports, part of the airport terminal’s roof collapsed during the…
VOI World/ Desk Rohan Rane sentenced in France to 20 years in prison after a Paris court found the 29-year-old Indian national guilty of sexual extortion and acts of torture against a minor linked to an international online criminal network that targeted children. Originally from Pune, Maharashtra, Rane was identified as one of the leaders of a group known as CVLT, which operated through the online communication platform Discord. The network targeted vulnerable children, primarily in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada, coercing them into producing sexually abusive and violent material. According to court documents reported by the…
VOI World/ Desk The CJP protest entered a new phase on October 12 as leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) prepared to approach Delhi Police for a date to hold a peaceful demonstration at Jantar Mantar, following mass detentions and Supreme Court intervention over restrictions on protests. CJP co-convenors Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das, along with legal head Ratna Singh, planned to meet police officials on Monday to seek permission for the demonstration. Ranka said the party would announce another protest if authorities failed to provide a date within 24 hours. The development follows two days of demonstrations demanding…
VOI World/ Desk Mumbai CJP protest detentions crossed 600 on October 10, with actor Imran Khan and activist Tushar Gandhi among those taken into custody as they attempted to join demonstrations in support of the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) protest in Delhi. According to a report by The Indian Express, Mumbai Police detained demonstrators at multiple locations after they attempted to assemble without prior permission. The proposed demonstrations were intended to express solidarity with the CJP-led agitation at Jantar Mantar, where protesters are demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in electoral roll revisions. Around…
VOI World/ Desk Australia’s proposed migration overhaul has raised questions over its commitments to India, after the opposition Coalition announced plans to sharply reduce migration and scrap most temporary graduate visas. The Coalition, led by Opposition Leader Angus Taylor, has proposed cutting net overseas migration to 100000 a year for the first two years if it wins government, before increasing the target to 130000 and 160000 in the following two years. The plan would reduce temporary migration by about 650000 over four years and cap new international student commencements at 240000 annually. The proposal has particular implications for Indian students…
VOI World/ Desk Indian workers in Italy are set to receive compensation from a $35 million settlement following allegations of labour exploitation at the construction site of a new US consulate in Milan. More than 60 workers, mostly from India, signed compensation agreements on October 7, securing average payouts of €45000 ($50400) each. The settlement, agreed last month between Alabama-based Caddell Construction and Milan prosecutors, totals approximately €31 million and has been described by prosecutors as the largest settlement of its kind for labour exploitation in Europe. Investigators alleged that workers were paid less than $2 an hour despite being…
VOI World/ Desk The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest in Delhi has intensified following a police crackdown on October 10, when thousands of demonstrators were detained to prevent a planned gathering at Jantar Mantar. The movement is demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in electoral roll revisions. Delhi Police denied permission for the demonstration, citing security concerns and the short notice given for the event. Authorities deployed security personnel, erected barricades and imposed restrictions on movement across parts of the capital. Several metro stations were temporarily closed, while mobile internet restrictions were also reported.…
VOI World/ Desk Trump’s Russian diesel deal has raised questions over Washington’s pressure on India to curb Russian energy imports, after the US moved to ease restrictions on Russian diesel transactions while continuing to scrutinise New Delhi’s energy ties with Moscow. US President Donald Trump announced an arrangement with Russian President Vladimir Putin for supplies of more than 300000 tonnes of diesel immediately, followed by additional shipments in November and subsequent months. Trump said the arrangement would help lower fuel prices for American consumers and businesses amid rising energy costs. The announcement coincided with a temporary US general licence authorising…