I never imagined the impact of Chandrayaan-3 mission: Isro Chairman S Somanath
Speaking on the occasion of National Space Day, ISRO Chairman S. Somanath said, “Last year we successfully launched Chandrayaan-3. We never imagined the impact this achievement would have. And then the Prime Minister of India visited us at the control centre within a few days and declared 23rd August as National Space Day and declared the landing site i.e. Chandrayaan-3 as Shiva Shakti point…”
National Space Day: President Droupadi Murmu visits an exhibition on space technologies
President Droupadi Murmu visits an exhibition to showcase space technologies and achievements at Bharat Mandapam on the occasion of the first National Space Day. Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh and ISRO Chairman S Somanath were also present on the occasion.
China meets automakers to discuss import tariffs on large cars ahead of EU tariff vote
China’s Commerce Ministry met with automakers and industry associations on Friday to discuss raising import tariffs on large-engine gasoline vehicles, delivering a warning as the European Union nears a decision on tariffs on Chinese electric cars. The 27-member bloc is scheduled to vote in October on whether to levy additional tariffs of up to 36.3 percent on Chinese-made electric vehicles on top of its standard 10 percent import duty.
Junior doctors at RIMS withdraw protest over rape and murder of Kolkata doctor and resume work
Junior doctors at the state-owned Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Ranchi, Jharkhand, resumed work on Friday, after withdrawing their protest campaign over the alleged rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata. The decision came after the Supreme Court on Thursday appealed to protesting doctors across the country to return to work, saying “justice and medicine” cannot be stopped. It also ordered that no coercive action would be taken against them.
BSP supremacist Mayawati hits out at Centre over Supreme Court decision on SC/ST reservation
In a post on X, Bahujan Samaj Party president Mayawati, speaking about the Supreme Court decision on SC/ST reservation, said, “It is very sad and worrying that the Centre is yet to take any concrete steps to restore the old system and against the Supreme Court’s decision to implement the new classification and creamy layer rules in SC/ST reservation… Despite the Bharat Bandh on August 21, if the Centre is not serious about making necessary amendments in this matter, then it is a matter of thought… The silence of the Congress, SP and their Indian alliance on this matter is equally dangerous.”
Indian Army rescues over 330 civilians from flood-hit areas of Tripura
During its extensive Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations under the codename Op ‘JAL RAHAT’ in Tripura, the Indian Army rescued over 330 civilians. Two columns of the 18 Assam Rifles, operating under the command of 21 Sector Headquarters Assam Rifles and IGAR (East), have been deployed in the flood-affected areas of Amarpur, Bhampur, Bishalgarh and Ramnagar in the state. Medical assistance has been provided to seven civilians, addressing urgent health issues amid difficult conditions, says the Indian Army.
Union Minister Kumaraswamy praises CPSEs for contributing to Chandrayaan-3 on Space Day
On Friday, as the country celebrated its first National Space Day, commemorating the soft landing of ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 probe on the lunar surface, Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries HD Kumaraswamy recalled the contributions of four Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) in making India’s lunar mission a success. The Union Minister said that these CPSEs, under his ministry, had proudly contributed in achieving the milestone.
Four Nepalese workers killed in landslide in Rudraprayag, Ukhand
Four Nepalese labourers were killed in a landslide triggered by heavy rains in Phata village in Uttarakhand, officials said on Friday. The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) recovered their bodies from the debris of the landslide, they said. Heavy rains had lashed the area on Thursday night, officials said.
PM Modi and Polish counterpart call for lasting peace in line with international law
In a joint statement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk called for a comprehensive, just and lasting peace under international law, consistent with the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, including respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Mamata Banerjee urges PM Modi to set up fast-track courts to deal with rape cases
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, pressing for setting up specialised fast-track courts to handle rape cases and ensure trials are completed within 15 days.
Kamala Harris will support NATO allies and Ukraine
US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris said in her speech at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday that she will support NATO allies and Ukraine if she becomes president.
Patients get relief as many doctors associations call off strike after SC appeal to resume work
Patients got some relief after many doctors’ associations called off their strike over the Supreme Court’s appeal. The protests by resident doctors at government hospitals in several states of the country ended on Thursday, the 11th. They were held over the rape and murder of a junior doctor in Kolkata. The Supreme Court also asked the Centre to ensure the safety of the resident doctors.
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