'Isro’s ‘Vyommitra’ to fly into space in third quarter this year'

Isro's 'Vyommitra' robot astronaut to fly ahead of 'Gaganyaan' mission. Vyommitra, equipped to monitor module parameters, execute life support operations, and perform tasks like operating panels. The final manned mission, with three astronauts, scheduled for 2025. Numerous precursor missions planned to test technology readiness.

February 04, 2024 at 08:41PM

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Nuclear power on moon: Nasa wraps up 1st phase

NASA is making strides toward its goal of establishing nuclear power on the moon by 2030. In a recent announcement, the agency stated that it is concluding the initial phase of the project, known as the Fission Surface Power Project. This endeavor holds great importance as NASA aims to establish a long-term human presence on the moon and eventually extend missions to Mars.

February 04, 2024 at 11:54PM

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Nitish keeps home ministry, deputy CM Choudhary gets finance

Approximately a week following the formation of the NDA government in Bihar on January 28th, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar allocated portfolios among the eight ministers on Saturday. He chose to retain key responsibilities including home affairs, general administration, cabinet secretariat, vigilance, and the election departments. Eight ministers, apart from the chief minister , had taken oath on Jan 28.

February 04, 2024 at 01:30AM

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Army troops spot suspicious movement along LoC, open fire

Alert Army troops responded to suspicious activity observed along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Sabra Gali area of Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, by initiating gunfire early Saturday. An official reported, "The firing occurred in a forward village in the snow-covered Mendhar region. A comprehensive search operation is currently in progress."

February 04, 2024 at 12:27AM

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Assam may borrow from Uttarakhand's UCC model: CM Himanta

As Assam prepares to introduce a standalone anti-polygamy Bill during the upcoming budget session of the assembly, scheduled to commence next week, the state is also considering the possibility of adopting an all-inclusive Uniform Civil Code (UCC) drafted by Uttarakhand. A five-member committee submitted a draft code to Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday.

February 03, 2024 at 02:20AM

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Poonam Pandey's demise: Sambhavna Seth expresses shock

Poonam Pandey's team confirmed her death due to cervical cancer at the age of 32. Fans and the industry are in disbelief over the news. Sambhavna Seth, who worked with Poonam, hopes it's untrue and questions why nobody knew about her cancer.

February 02, 2024 at 11:24PM

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Only priest, not devotees, allowed into southern cellar: Divisional commissioner

Varanasi divisional commissioner Kaushal Raj Sharma on Thursday clarified that while a priest was granted access, devotees were not permitted inside the southern cellar of the Gyanvapi mosque, as per a court order. He refuted lawyer Vishnu Shankar Jain's claim that general devotees could enter the cellar to offer prayers, affirming that only the plaintiffs and the designated priest were allowed entry.

February 02, 2024 at 01:24AM

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Indian student found dead in US, third incident in a week

February 02, 2024 at 12:20AM

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Seniors hope for an 'elder inclusive budget'

As the Central government prepares to present the interim budget today, experts working with the elderly draw attention to the urgent need for universalisation of old age pension and recommend that the government must take the lead in defining a 'basic minimum social pension floor' across the country.

February 01, 2024 at 01:24AM

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Back-door routes for low-grade int'l students to UK degrees: Report

UK’s department of education has opened an investigation after a newspaper investigation found that international students are gaining back-door routes to undergraduate degrees at top British universities with far lower grades than their domestic counterparts require as universities are cash-strapped and need the extra fees they pay. Of the Indian students who come to UK, around 30% enrol in undergraduate programmes.

February 01, 2024 at 01:27AM

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