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The worlds most powerful rocket blasted off on its first test flight, carrying a red sports car aiming for an endless road trip past Mars. The Falcon Heavy rose from the same launch pad used by NASA nearly 50 years ago to send men to the moon. With liftoff, the Heavy became the most powerful rocket in use today, doubling the liftoff punch of its closest competitor. Heres a bunch of photos of SpaceXs rocket carrying Elon Musks car to space.

A vision to save humanity

The idea is to land the first humans on Mars before half this century ends.

9 Feb 2018 2:30 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks in the Rajya Sabha in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Clear bid by govt to avoid accountability

The discussion, in effect, is a process of scrutiny of the government's actions and future plans.

9 Feb 2018 2:30 AM IST

Rajya Sabha Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu (Photo PTI)

Opposition parties scale up coordination efforts

Due to these complexities of politics, it's hard to see a serious effort at Opposition unity.

8 Feb 2018 2:17 AM IST

Reserve Bank Governor Urjit Patel

RBI still remains cautious

The good news is that private investment is picking up after languishing for nearly two years.

8 Feb 2018 2:17 AM IST

According to the Security Council mandate of 1971, UNMOGIP observes and reports on ceasefire violations along and across the Line of Control. (Photo: Representational Image)

Cool down J&K Valley first

Finally, India's threat to stop the crossing with arms, if need be, ended that staged show.

7 Feb 2018 2:13 AM IST

Donald Trump, in a New Years Day tweet, accused the country of giving nothing to the US but lies and deceit and providing safe haven to terrorists in return for USD 33 billion aid over the last 15 years. (Photo: File)

Markets in free fall: India must stay alert

The meltdown is attributed to fears of inflation hitting the US economy.

7 Feb 2018 2:13 AM IST

BJP leader Vinay Katiyar. (Photo: PTI)

Stirring communal pot in UP

The saffronisation of issues in sensitive Uttar Pradesh is an ongoing process.

6 Feb 2018 1:22 AM IST

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu

TDP among allies unhappy with BJP

Naidu was visibly upset with the 2018-19 Budget presented last week.

6 Feb 2018 1:22 AM IST

Manjot Kalra scored a match-winning century in the final. (Photo: AFP)

Once again, doing India proud

Blossoming under Rahul Dravid's tutelage, they showed cricketing maturity far beyond their years.

5 Feb 2018 12:08 AM IST

Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: PTI)

Maldives on edge: India must be firm

The current situation in the island state is fraught with risks for Indian interests.

5 Feb 2018 12:08 AM IST

In 2005, the Delhi High Court quashed all charges against the accused people in the politically-sensitive Rs 64 crore Bofors pay-off case. (Photo: ANI)

Bofors and political play

The A-G had worried about the 12-year delay in challenging the high court verdict.

4 Feb 2018 4:19 AM IST

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, on Thursday, tabled the Union Budget 2018 in the Parliament. (Photo: ANI)

Tax on equities: A calculated gamble

The implications of Budget spends are huge and at the end of the day they have to serve the intended purpose.

4 Feb 2018 12:00 AM IST