NASA selects US space company Vast for sixth private astronaut mission to ISS
New Delhi: California-based private space company Vast signed an order with NASA on Friday for the sixth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, expected to launch no earlier than summer 2027 from Florida, officials said. This will be Vast’s first private astronaut mission to the International Space Station (ISS) in partnership with NASA….
Modi govt created Rs 1 lakh cr infrastructure for agri storage: Chouhan
New Delhi: The government has created infrastructure worth Rs 1 lakh crore to preserve fruits, vegetables and other farm produce, which has helped reduce crop damage by up to 15 per cent, Agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan informed the Rajya Sabha on Friday. Replying to supplementary questions during Question Hour, he targeted the previous Congress-led government…
Seva Teerth, Kartavya Bhawan are important milestone in India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat: PM
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the new buildings housing the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and central secretariat mark are an important milestone in India’s journey towards ‘Viksit Bharat’ (developed India) and they reflect the government’s commitment to citizen-centric governance and national progress. Inaugurating the new PMO, named Seva Teerth, and two…
My power-sharing formula has become ”political bomb” in TN, shaking all alliances, says Vijay
Salem (Tamil Nadu): TVK chief Vijay on Friday asserted that his offer to share power with allies has turned out to be a “political bomb” in Tamil Nadu, as that has become a demand in all alliances and “rattled” DMK President and Chief Minister MK Stalin who has refused to share power with Congress. Assuring…
Concealing Tirupati laddus adulteration would have been ‘sacrilege’, says Andhra CM
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday claimed that “bathroom cleaning chemicals” were used to adulterate the ghee meant for making of laddu prasadam at Tirupati Tirumala Devasthanams (TTD) during the YSR Congress Party’s rule in the state. While addressing the public event named “Mee Bhoomi–Mee Hakku” in Kurnool district, Naidu emphasized…
PM Modi shifts to new office at Seva Teerth, takes decisions for welfare of farmers, women
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday shifted to his new office Seva Teerth from the colonial-era South Block building near Rashtrapati Bhavan on Raisina Hill. The shift came on a day — February 13 — that marked 95 years since the formal inauguration of New Delhi as India’s modern capital in 1931. On…
PM Modi speaks to Bangladesh leader Tarique Rahman; congratulates on BNP’s poll victory
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke to Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Tarique Rahman on his party’s victory in the neighbouring country’s parliamentary elections and extended India’s continued commitment to the peace, progress and prosperity of the people of both countries. The BNP on Friday is cruising towards a sweeping victory in…
Mamata congratulates BNP leader Tarique Rahman for victory in Bangladesh elections
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday congratulated BNP leader Tarique Rahman on leading the party to a victory in Bangladesh’s parliamentary elections. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) claimed victory in the general elections to replace the interim administration, which took charge after the collapse of the Awami League regime in August 2024….
Stormy first leg of Budget session over; LS to meet again on March 9 after recess
New Delhi: The tumultuous first leg of the Budget session, which saw heated exchanges over the India-US interim trade deal and unpublished memoir of former army chief M M Naravane, concluded Friday and the House will now reassemble on March 9. The three-week recess period will allow standing committees to examine allocations to various central…
Rahul meets leaders of farm unions, launching of movement against India-US trade deal discussed
New Delhi: Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Friday met leaders of farm unions from across the country in Parliament House complex during which the need for a nationwide movement to oppose the India-US interim trade deal as well as safeguarding the livelihoods of farmers and farm labourers, was discussed. During the meeting, the farm…
