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V. Narayanan Ascends as New ISRO Chief, Succeeding S. Somnath

V. Narayanan has been appointed as the new chairman of ISRO, succeeding S. Somnath. Narayanan's journey with ISRO began in 1984, and he has served in various capacities.

Jan 8, 2025

Parliament Winter Session Day 5: Bills on Banking Laws, Railway Act; Healthcare in focus

One Nation One Election: Parliamentary panel to hold first meeting today

The first meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on One Nation, One Election will be held here on Wednesday.

Jan 8, 2025

PM Modi to inaugurate Z-Morh tunnel in Kashmir on January 13

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Jammu and Kashmir on January 13 to inaugurate the Z-Morh tunnel on the Srinagar-Sonamarg road to make Sonamarg an all-weather tourist destination.

Jan 8, 2025

Prashant Kishor admitted to ICU; hunger strike to continue

Jan Suraaj Party Chief Prashant Kishor has refused to end his hunger strike despite being admitted to Jay Prabha Medanta Hospital in Patna on Tuesday due to deteriorating health.

Jan 8, 2025

Who could replace Justin Trudeau as next Canadian PM?

The race to be Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's successor began on Tuesday, a day after he resigned amid a looming trade war with the US and a divisive political climate at home.

Jan 8, 2025

Narco-Terrorism Labeled Biggest Threat to Internal Security: J&K LG Manoj Sinha

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha highlighted narco-terrorism as the most significant threat to internal security, emphasizing that drug money is being funneled to support terror groups.

Jan 7, 2025

US police officer who killed Indian student sacked

Accountability served: US police officer sacked for killing Indian student

United State's Seattle police officer Kevin Dave who fatally struck Indian student Jaahnavi Kandula in January 2023 has been dismissed from the department. The incident occurred when Officer Dave responding to a drug overdose call was driving at a speed of 74 mph (approximately 119 km/h). His patrol vehicle hit Kandula, a 23-year-old originally from Andhra Pradesh, India while she was crossing a street throwing her 100 feet.

Jan 7, 2025

Nepal-Tibet earthquake: Death toll reaches 53

At least 53 people were killed and 62 injured after a powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck the Nepal-Tibet border region on Tuesday morning, according to media reports.

Jan 7, 2025

Refused to accept conditions set by court, Prashant Kishor gets unconditional bail

Prashant Kishor hospitalized after health deteriorates due to hunger strike

Political strategist Prashant Kishor was hospitalized on Tuesday morning after his health deteriorated during a hunger strike he began on January 2 in support of Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) candidates.

Jan 7, 2025

Kerala govt's new initiative to train 30 lakh individuals, create 20 lakh jobs by 2026

The Kerala Knowledge Economy Mission (KKEM), an initiative by Kerala Development and Innovation Strategic Council (K-DISC), the Government of Kerala, has partnered with Coursera, a leading global online learning platform, to equip youth across the state with industry-relevant skills.

Jan 7, 2025

AAP launches campaign song 'Phir Layenge Kejriwal' for Delhi Assembly elections

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday unveiled its campaign song, 'Phir Layenge Kejriwal' (We Will Bring Kejriwal Again), ahead of the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.

Jan 7, 2025

ECI likely to announce date of Erode East bypoll today

The Election Commission of India (ECI) is likely to announce the date for the Erode East Assembly bypoll today (January 7). It is anticipated that the ECI may announce the bypoll date alongside the Delhi Assembly election schedule, also expected to be declared today.

Jan 7, 2025

BJP confident of victory in Delhi polls, targets AAP's decade-long rule

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), expressing confidence that the people of Delhi are ready to end the "ten years of disaster" under AAP's governance and hand over the reins to the BJP in the upcoming Assembly elections.

Jan 7, 2025

Police hunt on for Tollywood choreographer accused of rape

Rape case filed against BJP leader in Bengaluru

Bengaluru Police have filed a case of rape against a BJP leader after a complaint was filed by a woman.

Jan 7, 2025

BJP will never go into hands of one family: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam CM to meet business leaders in Delhi today for investment summit

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is in the national capital on Tuesday to have a series of engagements with business leaders for the upcoming investor summit -- Advantage Assam in the state.

Jan 7, 2025