INDIA
2020 riots: Delhi court dismisses interim bail plea of accused, says sister’s wedding not ‘exceptional circumstance’
The court was dealing with Mohammed Wasim’s sixth interim bail application, and the present one sought a 30-day release to attend his sister’s wedding and related ceremonies. Wasim is named in an FIR, which includes charges of rioting, sections of the Arms Act, and the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act.
National security strategy must evolve in line with changes in geo-political order: CDS Chauhan
Inaugurating the DRDO Directors’ Conclave, an annual event, he also stressed the need to perform, reform, transform, inform, and conform to meet the emerging challenges.
ISRO's Chandrayaan has a bit of Lucknow too
Leading this important mission is India's very own rocket woman, Ritu Karidhal Shrivastava and she has her roots in Lucknow. Shrivastava is an ISRO scientist. She is the mission director of the Chandrayaan-3 mission. She is a native of Lucknow though her family no longer lives here.
Chandrayaan-3: PM Modi hails dedication of ISRO scientists
Sharing a tweet by ISRO, PM Modi tweeted: “Chandrayaan-3 scripts a new chapter in India’s space odyssey. It soars high, elevating the dreams and ambitions of every Indian. This momentous achievement is a testament to our scientists’ relentless dedication. I salute their spirit and ingenuity!”
PM Modi attends Bastille Day parade, lauds France as trusted partner
The impressive parade, which marks the National Day of France, lasted for more than two hours. The participation of the Indian tri-services contingent was the highlight of the event. After the culmination of the parade, Modi along with his host, French president Emmanuel Macron, met the commanders of the Indian tri-services contingent.
WATCH | India’s 'Bahubali' rocket LVM3 lifts off with Chandrayaan-3
The 43.5 metre tall rocket weighing about 642 ton furiously rushed towards the skies with thick orange flame leaving behind an anaconda like long and thick white smoke. The rocket is nicknamed as `Bahubali’ as like the well built hero in the successful film lifting a heavy Lingam, the rocket carries the 3.8-tonne Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft.
Good number of women behind Chandrayaan-3, though not at the helm
"There are about 54 female engineers/scientists who worked directly in the Chandrayaan-3 mission. They are associate and deputy project directors and project managers of various systems working at different centres," a senior official of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) told IANS preferring anonymity.
Monsoon showers to continue across India, Uttarakhand braces for ‘heavy rainfall’
In the bulletin on Thursday, the weather forecast agency said that northwest India is expected to experience fairly widespread to widespread rainfall, with isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall over Uttar Pradesh for the next two days. Afterwards, there will be isolated heavy rainfall.
'Interference in internal matters unacceptable': India objects to European Parliament discussing Manipur
External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi, in response to queries on European Parliament discussing developments in ethnic strife-battered Manipur, said: "We have seen that the European Parliament held a discussion on developments in Manipur and adopted a so-called Urgency Resolution. Such interference in India's internal affairs is unacceptable, and reflects a colonial mindset."
Chandrayaan-3: Helmed by men unlike Chandrayaan-2
But the most glaring difference between Chandrayaan 2 and 3 missions is the sex of the people helming the two moon missions. While the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is tightlipped about its people helming the Chandrayaan-3 project, it is learnt the Chandrayaan-3 will be an all male affair.
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