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Chandrayaan 3: All set for countdown to begin for India's third moon mission
"The 'Launch Rehearsal' simulating the entire launch preparation and process lasting 24 hours has been concluded," said the Indian space agency on Monday. And just after 2.50 p.m. on July 14, India’s Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft will begin its own long moon journey after being ejected by the rocket LVM3, it said.
415 mn Indians moved out of poverty between 2006 and 2021, says UN report
"India saw a remarkable reduction in poverty, with 415 million people exiting poverty within a span of just 15 years (2005/6–19/21)," the report said.
NSA Doval says ‘India is an inclusive democracy’; Islamic scholar Issa describes ‘India as a great model of diversity’
India is an extremely responsible power but when the need for a hot pursuit against terrorist havens was felt, we have gone all out to destroy terrorism in our national interest said Doval. He said that India is proud of its relationship with Saudi Arabia, as the ties are rooted in shared cultural values.
Over 1 lakh pilgrims perform Amarnath Yatra
According to the officials, over 24,000 yatris had ‘Darshan’ on Monday after pilgrims from the two base camps were allowed to move towards the cave shrine as the weather improved in the Kashmir Valley. The movement of yatris was halted for three days due to the closure of Jammu-Srinagar highway as a result of inclement weather.
Delhi records maximum of 31.4 degrees C, moderate rain likely on Tuesday
The relative humidity at 8.30 p.m was recorded at 95 per cent. The India Meteorological Department has also forecast a generally cloudy sky with moderate rain for Tuesday and the expected range for the maximum and minimum temperatures is around 31 and 25 degrees Celsius, respectively.
Life has returned to normalcy in J&K, MHA informs SC
The earlier practice of daily hartals, strikes, stone pelting and bandhs are things of the past now. For the first time in its history, a duly elected three-tier panchayati raj system has been established in Jammu and Kashmir. Elections for the members of the District Development Councils were held in Jammu and Kashmir in November-December 2020.
Govt plans to purchase 26 Rafale jets for Navy, deals likely during PM's France visit
The aircraft and submarines are being purchased for the Indian Navy this time. Earlier, India had purchased 36 Rafale aircraft from France, but they were for Indian Air Force. An official informed that the proposal has been received by the Defence Ministry and the deal is likely to be announced during Modi's visit to France.
Delhi breaks 41-year-old rainfall record, IMD issues yellow alert for Monday
The IMD said that Delhi's Safdarjung weather station recorded the third-highest 24-hour rainfall for the month of July since 1958. The meteorological office forecasted a generally cloudy sky with light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorm for Monday.
Delhi records highest-ever single-day downpour in 20 years
This marked the first substantial rainfall of the season, prompting the issuance of an "orange" alert for further showers on Saturday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) also issued a "yellow" alert for Sunday.
Uniform Civil Code: Law Commission warns people against false Whatsapp texts, calls
In its disclaimer, the Commission said that it communicates through official channels like its website https://lawcommissionofindia.nic.in/ and official publications (PIB).It said that individuals are encouraged to visit the official website of the Law Commission of India to access the Public.
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