Fuel leak forces US company to abandon moon landing attempt

The first US lunar lander in more than 50 years rocketed to space gave up its hopes on Moon landing after the lander faced a "critical" fuel leak on Tuesday. Informing that there was "no chance of a soft landing on the Moon", the company said, "given the propellant fuel leak, there is, unfortunately, no chance of a soft landing on the Moon". The robotic lander, Peregrine, built by a private company Astrobotic had been facing several technical problems since its launch Monday.

January 10, 2024 at 12:28AM

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US lunar lander suffers 'critical loss' of fuel

The first US lunar lander in more than 50 years rocketed to space Monday, suffered 'critical loss' of fuel. In its latest update, Astrobotic posted on X, " Unfortunately, it appears the faliure within the propulsion system is causing a critical loss of propellant. The team is working to try and stabilize the loss, but given the situation, we have prioritized maximising the science and data we can capture. We are currently assessing what alternative mission profiles may be feasible at this time."

January 09, 2024 at 12:44AM

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JD(U) objects to Congress leader's remarks against Mamata govt

January 08, 2024 at 11:36PM

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5 held for illegal extraction of forest produce in Kishtwar

January 08, 2024 at 12:37AM

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World's 2nd private moon mission headed by PIO

India's Astrobotic's Peregrine lander, the second private mission to the moon, will lift off on Monday with over 80,000 messages from kids worldwide and a piece of Mount Everest. The mission director, Sharad Bhaskaran, has early India connections. The touchdown is scheduled for February 23 on the moon's Bay of Stickiness. This will be the first US lunar landing since Apollo 17, and it launches under Nasa's Commercial Lunar Payload Services Initiative with the help of United Launch Alliance's Vulcan Centaur rocket.

January 08, 2024 at 12:30AM

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Bangladesh's Sheikh Hasina wins re-election: EC

Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has won re-election for a fifth term Sunday, officials said, following a boycott led by an opposition party she branded a "terrorist organisation".Hasina's ruling Awami League "has won more than 50 percent seats," an Election Commission spokesman told AFP, with counting ongoing.She has presided over breakneck economic growth in a country once beset by grinding poverty, but her government has been accused of rampant human rights abuses and a ruthless opposition crackdown.

January 07, 2024 at 11:08PM

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'Selected Ram Lalla idol of dark stone, standing posture'

The idol of Ram Lalla to be installed in the Ram temple's sanctum sanctorum will be "shyamal (dark)" in complexion and in standing posture, crafted by Karnataka sculptors Arun Yogiraj or Ganesh Bhatt. Its height will be 51 inches. The chosen idol will be made of dark Karnataka granite stones. The stone used in the idol will not be affected by water or milk. The age of the temple stones is 1,000 years, but sunlight, wind, and water will not affect it as a layer of granite has been installed below. No iron has been used in the temple's construction.

January 07, 2024 at 02:03AM

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From 25,000 in '13, creches for poor kids down to just 3.9k

The number of creches under the National Creche Scheme dramatically decreased due to a combination of factors, including financial irregularities and changes in funding patterns. The scheme's fund utilisation worsened over time, leading to a slash in allocation from the centre. Several states, including Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, no longer have any creches. The scheme was renamed Palna Scheme under Mission Shakti, but it has struggled to get off the ground. The new scheme aims for 17,000 anganwadi cum creches by 2025-26, but there are concerns about meeting the demand and maintaining funding allocation.

January 07, 2024 at 01:17AM

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Pak Senate passes resolution to delay Feb 8 general elections

Pakistan's Senate passed a resolution on Friday seeking a delay in the upcoming polls scheduled for February 8 due to security concerns, harsh weather, and threats to the lives of prominent politicians. The resolution emphasized the need to address legitimate concerns, facilitate election campaigns, and guarantee the safety of politicians and citizens. It called for the effective participation of people from all areas of Pakistan and belonging to all political shades. The resolution was moved by Independent senator Dilawar Khan, with support from intelligence agencies warning of terrorist attacks on election rallies.

January 06, 2024 at 12:49AM

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Lashkar terrorist who targeted Pandits & migrants killed in Shopian

A Lashkar-e-Toiba terrorist, Bilal Ahmed Bhat, involved in a series of killings of soldiers, migrant workers, and Pandits, was gunned down in an encounter in Kashmir's Shopian district. Bhat fired on the police, army, and CRPF personnel during a cordon-and-search operation. His body was seized along with a large cache that included an AK rifle and magazines. Bhat, a resident of Shopian, unleashed a spate of attacks last year, targeting various people. He lured local youths to take up terrorism and even killed a fellow terrorist.

January 06, 2024 at 12:26AM

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