INDIA
Govt withdraws appeal to celebrate Feb 14 as 'Cow Hug Day'
February 14 is observed as 'Valentine's Day' across the world. In a notice, the board's Secretary S.K. Dutta said, "As directed by the competent authority and the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, the appeal issued by the Animal Welfare Board of India for celebration of Cow Hug Day on February 14 stands withdrawn."
Russia to display 5th generation Su-57E fighter jet at Aero India 2023
Visitors to the air show can expect to see Russia's most advanced military hardware on display, including the top-of-the-line fifth-generation Su-57E multirole fighter and the nimble Checkmate light tactical fighter. The showcase will also include the Il-76MD-90A(E) military transport plane, the Il-78MK-90A aerial refueling tanker, the Su-35 and Su-30SME supermaneuverable fighters, and the versatile MiG-35D multirole frontline fighter.
India gets one more rocket, SSLV-D2 orbits 3 satellites successfully
On its second developmental flight the SSLV-D2 put into orbit an earth observation satellite-07 (EOS-07) weighing about 156.3 kg and two others - 10.2 kg, Janus-1 belonging to ANTARIS of the US and 8.7 kg AzaadiSat-2 belonging to Space Kidz India, Chennai. Speaking after the successful launch S. Somanath, Chairman, Indian Space Research Organisation said the country has one more rocket to launch satellites. In 2023, ISRO will launch a navigation satellite with its GSLV rocket.
India's small rocket SSLV-D2 lifts off with earth observation satellite
Piggybacking on that are two other satellites -- 10.2 kg Janus-1 belonging to ANTARIS of the US and 8.7 kg AzaadiSat-2 belonging to Space Kidz India, Chennai. The SSLV-D2 is carrying a total weight of 175.2 kg. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has developed SSLV with a carrying capacity of 500 kg to the Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
PFI planned to establish 'rule of Islam' in India by 2047: Maharashtra ATS tells court
The five accused, Mazhar Khan, Sadiq Shaikh, Mohammad Iqbal Khan, Momin Mistry and Aasif Hussain Khan, were arrested last year for allegedly indulging in unlawful activities and waging a war against the country. They have been charged under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
IAF to get first Tejas MK1A fighter jet in February 2024: HAL CMD
The LCA Mark 1A is the most advanced variant of the aircraft and is equipped with a range of advanced features such as AESA radar, a digital map generator, and advanced radio altimeter, among others. The variant will be equipped with an electronic warfare suite, including radar warning and self-protection jamming, as well as combined interrogator and transponder technology.
Countdown for 2nd flight of ISRO's SSLV rocket with 3 satellites to begin at 2.48 am Friday
"The six-and-a-half hours countdown for the launch of SSLV-D2 (D-Developmental flight number 2) will begin at 2.48 a.m. on Friday," the official told IANS, preferring anonymity. The SSLV rocket carrying three satellites -- ISRO's Earth Observation Satellite - EOS-07, Janus-1 belonging to ANTARIS of the US and AzaadiSat-2 belonging to Space Kidz India.
SC removes reference to Sikkimese-Nepalese as 'persons of foreign origin' in its verdict
The Ministry of Home Affairs had filed a review petition against some of apex court observations referring to Sikkimese Nepalis as "immigrants" and sought modification. A bench of Justices M.R. Shah and B.V. Nagarathna agreed to remove the part "the persons of foreign origin settled in Sikkim like the Nepalese". Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Centre, requested the bench to delete the entire sentence.
Supreme Court collegium recommends appointment of Chief Justices of 4 High Courts
A statement uploaded on the apex court website said: "The collegium has previously resolved to appoint Justice K. Vinod Chandran as Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court. Since the date of that recommendation, the position of Chief Justices in number of other high courts has fallen vacant, consequent of retirement and elevation of the incumbent chief justices as judges of the Supreme Court."
PM Modi tears into Opposition, terms allegations against him as baseless
The Prime Minister also dismissed the allegations levelled against him by the Opposition leaders as baseless. Replying to the motion of thanks on President's address in the Lok Sabha, the Prime Minister said that at a time when a family is busy protecting its own interests (referring to Gandhi family), he has stood for the rights of the poor.
Don't Miss
Advertisement