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India logs 2,430 new Covid cases, 17 deaths
The new fatalities increased the overall death toll to 5,28,874. The active caseload of 26,618 accounts for 0.06 per cent of the country's total positive cases. The recovery of 2,378 patients in the last 24 hours took the cumulative tally to 4,40,70,935. Consequently, India's recovery rate stands at 98.76 per cent.
Indian rocket to launch 36 OneWeb satellites on Oct 23
According to Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the launch of its rocket Geosynchrounous Satellite Launch Vehicle-Mark III (GSLV MkIII) with 36 satellites of OneWeb is scheduled on October 23 at 12.07 a.m. It said that, the cryogenic engine stage and the equipment bay assembly has been completed. The satellites are encapsulated and assembled in the rocket and final checks are in progress.
DefExpo 2022: DRDO to showcase 430 strategic, tactical weapon systems
This year, several technologies developed for land based, Naval and air-based systems will be showcased through experience zones -- a closed room immersive cinematic experience. In a first, Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) simulator will also be made available to experience, among other augmented and virtual reality Naval, Land and Air product simulators.
India launches Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile from INS Arihant
The successful user training launch of the SLBM by INS Arihant is significant to prove crew competency and validate the SSBN programme, a key element of India's nuclear deterrence capability, it said. A robust, survivable and assured retaliatory capability is in keeping with India's policy to have 'credible minimum deterrence' that underpins its 'No First Use' commitment, the Defence Ministry said.
Attack on our student in Australia should be taken seriously: India
"The Indian national is in hospital, his treatment is on... Our High Commission in Canberra and Consulate in Sydney are in close touch with the local authorities, and family here. Our officials have met him in the hospital. Our expectation is that the issue must be taken seriously and action must be taken against the perpetrators," External Affairs Ministry spokesman Arindam Bagchi said in his weekly briefing.
Himachal Pradesh to go to polls on Nov 12, counting on Dec 8
Last date of filing nominations for the Assembly polls will be October 25 and the last data for withdrawal of candidates is October 29. There are a total 55,07,261 voters in Himachal Pradesh including 27,80,208 male voters and 27,27,016 female voters.
Varanasi court rejects plea for carbon dating of 'Shivling'
Hindu petitioners said that they would study the verdict and then decide whether to approach the high court. The petitioners had claimed that the 'Shivling' found in the 'wuzu khana' or reservoir of the mosque during survey work on May 16 was part of the property.
India reports 2,678 fresh Covid cases, 10 deaths
In the same period, ten more Covid-related deaths were recorded taking the national fatalities tally to 5,28,857. Meanwhile, the active caseload stands at 26,583 cases, accounting for 0.06 per cent of the total positive cases. The recovery of 2,594 patients took the cumulative tally to 4,40,68,557. Consequently, the recovery rate stands at 98.76 per cent.
Indian Army to conduct one of biggest exercises
The exercise is planned to validate newly converted mechanised formations also known as Reorganised Plains Infantry Division, test efficacy of latest induction andA upgrades in weapons and equipment, and also test the enhanced force ratios accrued post rebalancing of forces on the entire Western Front.
No question of revoking hijab ban: Karnataka Minister
"There is no question of reversing the state government's order issued on February 5, banning hijab and other religious symbols in educational institutions of the state. The uniform rule will continue in schools and pre-university colleges," he said.
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