Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh) ISRO is targeting seven launches during the current financial year, with the next mission scheduled to lift off within the next two months, ISRO Chairman V Narayanan announced on Saturday. Speaking at a press conference following the historic maiden orbital launch of Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 rocket, Narayanan stated that two satellites are…
New Delhi: Congratulations poured in after Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched Vikram-1, the country’s first privately developed orbital rocket, under Mission Aagaman, calling it a significant step forward in India’s space ecosystem. With the successful launch of Vikram-1, India scripted a historic chapter in its space journey, becoming only the third nation after the United States…
New Delhi: Activist Sonam Wangchuk, admitted to Safdarjung Hospital after a 20-day hunger strike on Saturday, is under close medical observation as doctors counsel his family to allow treatment to begin without further delay, sources said. Shortly after his hospitalisation, Wangchuk’s wife, Gitanjali J. Angmo, asked the hospital not to administer any treatment without her…
Special Correspondent The ongoing investigations into the affairs of the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) appear to be gathering momentum, with three former office-bearers reportedly coming under intense scrutiny by the state Crime Investigation Department (CID) over alleged financial irregularities. According to reliable sources familiar with the investigation, the CID has allegedly collected substantial material evidence…
Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh): India’s first privately developed orbital rocket, Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1, will on Saturday soar into a low Earth orbit (LEO) to place multiple technology demonstration payloads–both domestic and foreign. Besides, it will also deploy a micro-art payload and a handwritten postcard from Prime Minister Narendra Modi bearing the message “Vande Mataram”, along with…
New Delhi: Security was stepped up in and around Jantar Mantar and across parts of the New Delhi district on Saturday after activist Sonam Wangchuk, whose health deteriorated during a 20-day hunger strike, was shifted to a hospital following a brief commotion during the exercise, police said. Heavy deployment of Delhi Police personnel and paramilitary…
New Delhi: Activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, was shifted to a hospital on Saturday after his health deteriorated on day 21 of his fast, Delhi Police said. “As per orders of Hon’ble High Court and on expert medical advice due to the deteriorating health condition of Sh….
Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court on Friday adjourned the hearing in the Mathura Krishna Janmabhumi-Shahi Idgah mosque dispute matter till August 25. The adjournment came following the joint request by the parties concerned, as mediation proceedings have commenced in the matter before the district court, Mathura. Justice Avnish Saxena observed, “It is jointly submitted that…
United Nations: The United Nations human rights agency on Friday voiced concern over the “wave of unrest” in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, calling for investigations into killings of protesters as well as members of security forces. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk appealed for calm in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) amid a wave of unrest ahead…
New Delhi: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Friday likened the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to the holy Ganga, saying the organisation has flowed selflessly for the welfare of others over the past century. The VP added that it has grown from humble beginnings into one of the world’s largest voluntary organisations. Addressing the launch…
