NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated Isro after its ‘Bahubali’ rocket LVM-M6 successfully placed US’s new-generation BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite, weighing 6,100 kg, into orbit. It was the heaviest payload to be placed into the low earth orbit (LEO) in LVM3’s launch history — the previous heaviest was the LVM3-M5 communication satellite 03, weighing about 4,400 kg, that was placed into the geosynchronous transfer orbit (GTO) on November 2.“A significant stride in India’s space sector. The successful LVM3-M6 launch, placing the heaviest satellite ever launched from Indian soil, the spacecraft of USA, BlueBird Block-2, into its intended orbit, marks a proud milestone in India’s space journey,” PM Modi said in a post on X.The mission marks the 6th operational flight of the LVM3 launch vehicle. It also represents a significant leap in telecommunications technology, as the US payload is designed to provide high-speed 4G and 5G connectivity directly to smartphones.BlueBird Block-2 is the second important US satellite launch from India this year after the Indo-US joint mission’s NISAR, the world’s costliest (around $1.5 billion) and most advanced Earth-imaging satellite. As of late Dec 2025, Isro has launched at least 234 satellites for the US. Since 2015, when India launched the first commercial US satellites on board PSLV-C30, American satellites make up the largest portion of the total 434 foreign satellites launched by Isro, contributing significantly to the nearly $143 million in foreign exchange revenue generated by these launches.Space minister Jitendra Singh also congratulated Isro on the successful launch. “I think it is the moment of glory for the country. It has been possible because of the progress of the last 10 to 12 years (under the PM Narendra Modi-led government). Even though the American satellites were being launched from Sriharikota earlier as well, today’s launch has demonstrated to the world that we have the capacity to launch a satellite as heavy as 6,000 kgs,” he said. Placing a 6-tonne-class satellite into LEO is significant because payload mass has become a key indicator for constellation efficiency in the direct-to-device and hybrid satellite-terrestrial era. Heavier satellites enable higher payload consolidation, fewer orbital assets, simplified phasing, and lower per-user costs when serving mass-market connectivity. From an operator’s perspective, this reduces both capital intensity and operational complexity. India’s demonstrated ability to support such missions meaningfully alters how global satcom players model constellation architecture, insurance exposure, and launch diversification.Commenting on the broader significance, Subba Rao, president of Space Industry Association India, said: “This mission demonstrates that India is now part of the core commercial LEO deployment landscape. The importance lies not only in launch success, but in what it signals about India’s industrial readiness, reliability, and ability to support constellations at scale over time. That confidence is what global operators ultimately build programmes around.”Several industrial units from the Indian private industry have contributed significantly to LVM3 rocket success. Ananth Technologies Pvt Ltd (ATL), a long-standing partner of the Indian Space Programme, said, ‘It is proud to have contributed to this historic mission”. “ATL has been closely associated with the LVM3 programme and has delivered critical flight hardware, avionics systems, electronics, and precision subsystems that play a vital role in mission success,” a company statement said.

As filmmaker Aditya Dhar continues to bask in the success of Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal and R Madhavan, his wife Yami Gautam has spoken candidly about their deeply personal and intimate wedding. In a heartfelt conversation, the actor reflected on how their relationship unfolded organically, without grand gestures or cinematic moments.

‘There was no proposal moment’

Yami revealed that their bond grew quietly during the promotions of Uri: The Surgical Strike. “There was no ‘I am going to propose you’ kind of moment or anything filmy,” she told Humans of Bombay, adding that this simplicity was exactly what made it special. “We just knew that we really want to get married. Our families were extremely aligned and very happy for us.”

She shared that even without the pandemic, she would have chosen the same kind of wedding. “I would have loved to get married the same way… just a few family members, everybody’s blessings, and nature around us.”

‘We wanted it to be about rituals’

Describing their hill wedding, Yami spoke about how meaningful tradition was to both of them. “We wanted to make it more about rituals than anything else. We love our traditions, our Hindu culture. Each and everything that is said at that time has a meaning.”She added that the setting felt like a blessing. “For me, to have the mighty deodars in the background, nature blessing us out there in the open… both of us had our hearts in those hills.”

Wearing her mother and nani’s blessings

One of the most emotional moments for Yami was choosing what to wear. “My mom’s saree was always there for me,” she said, explaining how she wanted to look exactly like her mother did on her wedding day.She also revealed that she kept things extremely simple. “I did my own makeup. I thought that’s too far-fetched, but it just worked out. Surilie did my hair,” she said, admitting she hadn’t imagined doing it herself but felt it was right in the moment.She also spoke about the traditional reeda dupatta and pahadi nath, both gifted by her nani and maternal family. “My nani had kept it ever since I was born… that’s exactly how I wanted to get married. There is nothing I would change about that moment.”

‘Trust your instinct, women are intuitive’

Reflecting on relationships, Yami said she strongly believes in instinct. “I think we women are very intuitive by nature. Your first instinct about anyone, if you go back to it, will always be correct,” she said.Calling Aditya a rarity, she added, “Here’s a man who is a rarity in today’s time. That was my first instinct.”

Why Aditya Dhar is her ‘green forest’

Yami recalled small gestures that made a big impact, including one moment during Article 370 promotions when she was pregnant. “He just wanted to make sure that I was comfortable. He got me a pillow,” she said, laughing about how the internet later crowned him a ‘green forest’.She also shared an anecdote told to her by her hair stylist from the Uri sets. “She said she was sitting on the floor eating, and he offered her his director’s chair. She said she has worked on so many films and nobody does that proactively.”

‘Marriage is of families, not just two people’

For Yami, family alignment was crucial. “It was very important that my parents felt the same amount of respect and security with Aditya,” she said, adding that the feeling was mutual. “It’s a marriage of families, not just two individuals.”She revealed that Aditya instantly fit in by simply being himself. “He wasn’t trying to be on his best behaviour. He was cooking, taking charge of what’s going to be made.”

‘Everything just fell into place’

Summing up their journey, Yami said there was no single defining moment. “There was no ‘that moment’ moment. Everything just fell in place. Everyone was loving and respectful towards one another.”She concluded with gratitude and calm certainty. “Maybe we were fortunate. Or maybe this is life rewarding us. Or it’s the kind of person he is and the kind of person I am.”Yami Gautam and Aditya Dhar tied the knot in an intimate ceremony on June 4, 2021, in Himachal Pradesh. The couple welcomed their son, Vedavid, in 2024.

The Royal Challengers Bangaluru (RCB) fast bowler Yash Dayal has suffered a major setback after a Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) court in Jaipur rejected his request for anticipatory bail in a case involving allegations of sexual assault of a minor.

The decision of the POCSO Court has put Yash Dayal in serious trouble, as it found enough evidence and the seriousness of the allegations to let the investigation continue without granting the Indian bowler protection from arrest.

Why Did The Jaipur POCSO Court Reject Anticipatory Bail to Yash Dayal In Minor Rape Case

This order was passed by Judge Alka Bansal of Jaipur Metropolitan Court (POCSO Court-3). In a major setback, the court stated that Dayal has not been wrongly framed by the victim, considering the materials they have assessed.

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The court further noted that the investigation points towards the RCB bowler’s possible involvement, so the judge decided against providing anticipatory bail to him.

The POCSO Court’s decision has put Yash Dayal’s career in serious jeopardy. The fast bowler was retained by the RCB for the upcoming IPL 2026, and this Jaipur case is threatening his career. Now, the defending champions might consider looking for his replacement after his bail was rejected by the court.

However, Dayal’s legal team argued that he only met the girl in public places and claimed she is playing victim. The defense also said that a similar case filed in Ghaziabad is part of an alleged extortion plot, but the Jaipur court still refused to give Yash Dayal anticipatory bail.

Details of Allegations, Evidences and Minor’s Claims Against RCB Bowler and It’s Impact

Its impact can be huge, as Yash Dayal will not only lose his IPL contract with the RCB, but also the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA), and the BCCI might ban the cricket if he proves guilty.

Earlier this year, a minor had registered an FIR against Dayal at the Sanganer Sadar police station in Jaipur. The minor alleged that the UP bowler emotionally blackmailed her and raped her multiple times over about two-and-a-half years, including at hotels in Jaipur and Kanpur.

Police have reportedly recovered chats, photos, videos, call records, and hotel booking details, and these items are being treated as crucial evidence under the POCSO Act.

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POCSO Act and It’s Gravity

The POCSO Act, which was introduced in 2012, is a tough law designed to protect children below the age of 18 from sexual abuse, harassment, and exploitation.

The punishment under this law depends on how serious the offense is. In the most severe cases, including aggravated penetrative sexual assault, the accused can face at least 20 years in jail. In extreme cases, the accused can face life imprisonment and even the death penalty. Penetrative sexual assault carries a minimum punishment of 10 years in prison, which can also extend to life.

For aggravated sexual assault, the accused can be jailed for 5 to 7 years along with a fine. Sexual assault can lead to 3 to 5 years in prison, while sexual harassment is punishable with up to 3 years in jail and a fine. Importantly, POCSO cases cannot be settled or compromised by both parties.