Chandrayaan-3’s Vikram lander successfully deboosts towards Moon.
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Chandrayaan 3’s Vikram lander captures Earth-Moon video, ISRO shares
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) released videos recorded by Chandrayaan 3’s Vikram lander. One of the videos, filmed by the Lander Position Detection Camera (LPDC) on August 15 while attached to the propulsion module, provides a clear view of Moon craters. Another video, captured by the Lander Imager (LI) Camera-1, offers a glimpse of Earth, albeit in a smaller form.
India’s first state-of-the-art 3D post office opens in Bengaluru
India’s first 3D-printed post office built with a robotic printer using 3D printing technology that deposits concrete layer-by-layer in accordance with computerised 3D model drawing input was inaugurated in the city on Friday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the effort in a tweet saying that it represents the spirit of a self-reliant India.
Weapons, ammunition recovered in Kupwara
Weapons and ammunition were recovered during a joint operation by Indian Army, Border Security Force and Jammu and Kashmir Police, on specific intelligence input by various agencies in the Machhal sector of Kupwara district, reports said.
Car drags bike for several kilometres in Nagpur, 2 injured
Two bikers were seriously injured after being hurled off their vehicle which was hit by a speeding car that then dragged the two-wheeler for a few kilometres, reports said. An eyewitness told police that the car had dragged the bike for nearly three kilometres to the Chinchbhuvan area after the collision.
BJP youth wing protests death of student at Jadavpur University Kolkata
Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) protest against the alleged death of a student at Jadavpur University was blocked by the Kolkata police on Friday. The BJP youth leaders said that the rulling Trinamool Congress (TMC) was jittery over the presence of the crowd at the BJYM protest site so it has muzzled the protest. BJYM now plans to hold further protests throughout the state.
Centre opposes in Delhi HC plea to replace term ‘Central government’ with ‘Union government’
The Centre has opposed in the Delhi High Court a plea seeking to replace the term ‘Central government’ with the ‘Union’ or ‘Union government’, as intended by the Constitution in all its orders, notifications, and correspondences.
Rupee’s sub-83 value isn’t unusual; currency fluctuation’s global phenomenon: FinMin
The rupee dipping below 83 to a US dollar is not abnormal and the fluctuation in currency rate is not exclusive to the Indian currency, a finance ministry official said, hoping that RBI’s inflation control steps will factor in exchange rate volatility.
Batla House encounter: Delhi HC holds judgment on Ariz Khan’s death penalty
Delhi High Court has reserved its verdict on confirmation of death penalty awarded to Ariz Khan following his conviction in the sensational 2008 Batla House encounter case in which decorated Delhi Police Inspector Mohan Chand Sharma lost his life.
Rahul Gandhi to contest from Amethi in Lok Sabha polls: UP Congress chief
Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai has claimed that party leader Rahul Gandhi will contest from Amethi in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Andhra govt implements flexible tourism policy for attracting hotel brands
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has said that his government has been implementing a flexible tourism policy for attracting renowned hotel brands to put the state on the global tourism map. The Chief Minister was speaking after inaugurating a four-star hotel in Vijayawada.
Administration demolishes house of accused in Satna rape incident
The municipal corporation has demolished the house of the accused involved in the Satna minor girl rape incident, reports said.
Chandrayaan-3 takes another step closer to Moon, Vikram lander undergoes first successful deboosting
Chandrayaan-3’s Vikram lander underwent a crucial deboosting manoeuvre and descended to a slightly lower orbit on Friday, after successfully getting separated from the propulsion module the day before. The deboosting manoeuvre was scheduled at around 1600 IST.
Hate speech will be dealt with as per law: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has said that hate speeches will be dealt with according to law and treated alike irrespective of which side they belong to.
LG writes to CM Kejriwal listing major factors that caused massive floods
Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has written to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal listing all major factors that caused massive floods in the national capital, even as the Yamuna continues to flow above the danger level. The LG, based on analysis done by experts and officers of the concerned agencies, has highlighted the lapses on the part of the government and suggested measures.
Executive engineer held for taking bribe
The sleuths of the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption have arrested a government executive engineer while accepting a bribe, according to reports. The arrested official was identified as Manuj Kumar Saikia, Executive Engineer, PWD (R&B) Haflong division of Dima Hasao district, the statement said.
Delhi riots: SC adjourns hearing on Umar Khalid’s bail plea for 2 weeks
The Supreme Court has adjourned the hearing of the bail plea filed by former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student Umar Khalid in an Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) case related to the alleged conspiracy behind the North-East Delhi riots in February 2020.
PWD worker killed after speeding SUV rams his stationary goods vehicle
A 32-year-old PWD worker was killed after a speeding SUV rammed his stationary goods vehicle in the Shastri Park area of New Delhi, reports said. According to the reports, the deceased was identified as Sohan, a staffer with the Public Works Department (PWD) who owned the goods carrier.
G20: Delhi Police personnel trained to handle chemical, biological weapon attacks
Ahead of the 18th Heads of State and Government Summit of the G20, scheduled to begin next month in the national capital under India’s presidency, the Delhi Police has made special arrangements to provide security to the high profile delegates, including heads of states, who will arrive in the city for the event.
Narayana enriches its IIT-JEE & NEET Coaching
The Narayana Educational Institutions, a pioneering name in education, has proudly announced the appointment of Ashish Arora as its Chief Academic Officer. With an illustrious career spanning over three decades, Arora brings a wealth of expertise to his new role, having worked on positions of HoD, Academic Head and National Academic Head across the education landscape, including stints at Bansal Classes, Resonance, FIITJEE, Allen, and Unacademy.
Women led largest Delhi NCR Independence Day bike ride
Delhi witnessed a historical feat on Independence Day, as a hundred women riders steered through the streets of Delhi NCR on their bikes to commemorate the uninhibited passion of women of all shapes, sizes, and walks of life. The ride started at North Campus, ran through Shalimar Bagh, Rajouri Garden, Naraina, Dhaula Kuan, Cybercity, and Golf Course Road, ending at Throttle Shrottle, on Gurgaon-Faridabad road.
Illegal E-cigarette operation raided Tel Aviv
As part of an initiative by the Transit Customs Unit, employees of the Transit Customs House raided a shop selling smoking products in Modi’in-Maccabim-Re’ut and seized a large number of E-cigarettes that were allegedly produced in Israel without permits from the Ministry of Health along with the liquid for refilling them. A total of 12 litres of liquid was seized, the tax on which alone amounts to approximately 110,000 Shekels (USD 30,000).
UK train drivers announce Sept. 1 strike over pay dispute
Thousands of train drivers in Britain belonging to the ASLEF union plan to strike on Sept. 1 and ban overtime the next day in a months-long pay dispute, the union said on Friday in a move it expects to affect passengers across the country.
One killed, 4 injured in clash between two groups in UP village
One person was shot dead and four people were injured in a clash between two groups over old enmity, reports said. Five people have been detained in connection with the incident that took place in Jaichandpur Katghara village.
Earthquake of magnitude 4.3 strikes Andaman Sea
An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 on the Richter scale hit the Andaman Sea on Friday, reports said. The tremors struck at 12.07 pm on Friday. According to NCS, the earthquake was recorded at a depth of 10 km.
Coal Scam: Delhi special court convicts former Steel Ministry official for corruption
A special court in Delhi has pronounced its judgment convicting Gautam Kumar Basak, the then Executive Secretary, of the Union Ministry of Steel’s Joint Plant Committee (JPC), in a case related to irregularities in the allocation of a coal block.
Teesta Setalvad blames IISc administration for preventing her from holding meeting
Human rights activist Teesta Setalvad said she was prevented from delivering a lecture at the premier Indian Institute of Science as the administration cancelled the meeting at the last minute. According to her, the IISc administration even tried to prevent her from entering the institute’s gate.
Anticipated Delhi G20 Summit hotel occupancy: 70-72%, a decade peak
As dates for the much awaited G20 leadership summit with high-profile dignitaries in attendance draws close, all five star hotels in the national capital of Delhi see 100 percent bookings and a 400 percent surge in prices.
Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel announces financial assistance
The CM of Chhattisgarh, Bhupesh Baghel has announced financial assistance of Rs 11 crores to torrential rains ravaged Himachal Pradesh.
Go First case: Appeal has been filed by Engine Lease Finance BV
NCLAT begins hearing appeal against NCLT order permitting the airline to use leased aircraft and refusing lessor to inspect aircraft and engines.
PM Modi addresses Zila Parishad in Daman
“We uphold organization, values, and dedication, advancing with collective responsibility and a commitment to continuous growth in skills and abilities for the entrusted responsibilities,” PM Modi said while addressing Kshetriya Panchayati Raj Parishad.
AICTE partners with Jio Institute for AI and Data Science faculty development program
The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) collaborates with Jio Institute for an AI and Data Science Faculty Development Programme. This partnership operates within AICTE’s ATAL initiative, aimed at enhancing and retraining faculty from approved institutions.
Bomb threat call received at call center for a Delhi-Pune flight
A GMR Group-run call centre here received a bomb threat call for a Delhi-Pune Vistara flight, which was scheduled to take off from Delhi airport this morning. Soon after, the aircraft was kept in isolation for proper inspection by security agencies and no suspicious item was found on board.
Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar says state Govt will cancel NEP, 2020
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has announced that his government has taken a decision to cancel the implementation of the National Education Policy, 2020, in the state. Taking to ‘X’ (formerly known as Twitter), Shivakumar wrote, “After coming to power, we promised to cancel the National Education Policy and we are committed to that promise.”
Chandrayaan-3: In another step closer to moon, Vikram lander will deboost today
Chandrayaan-3’s Vikram lander is set to undergo a crucial deboosting manoeuvre on August 18 after successfully getting separated from the propulsion module a day before. The deboosting manoeuvre is scheduled today at around 1600 IST.
3 killed in Manipur in renewed violence
In a fresh round of violence in ethnic strife-torn Manipur, mutilated bodies of three youths were found following heavy gunfire at Kuki Thowai village in Ukhrul district on Friday, reports said. Sounds of heavy gunfire were heard from the village, which falls under Litan police station, early in the morning.
Delhi Assembly likely to discuss NCT Amendment Act, 2023 today
Delhi Legislative Assembly is likely to take up the Government of NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Act, 2023 for discussion in the second half of the session on Friday.
Two killed in Indore as security guard opens fire after argument over dogs
Two persons died and six people sustained injuries when a man opened fire on some of his neighbours after an argument over pet dogs in Indore, reports said.
Over 30 injured after private bus overturns in Thrissur
More than thirty people have been injured after a private bus overturned near Kanimangalam in Kerala’s Thrissur district. The reason of the accident is yet to be ascertained.
Two persons rob customers with fake massage services, arrested
Two persons were arrested by the Delhi Police who lured five people in the name of providing massage and later robbed them in a hotel, the reports said.
Budha Amarnath Yatra begins amid tight security
The 10-day Budha Amarnath Yatra has started on Friday with a batch of over 1,000 pilgrims leaving the Bhagwati Nagar base camp here for Jammu and Kashmir’s mountainous Poonch district.
Jadavpur University student death: Authorities make I-card mandatory to enter campus
Days after the death of a first-year undergraduate student on the college campus, Jadavpur University (JU) authorities have rolled out various measures, including making identity cards mandatory for visitors to enter the campus at night and installing CCTVs at strategic points.
Yamuna drops below danger mark to 203.92 metres
The water level of the Yamuna in the national capital has dropped below the danger level. The water level of the Yamuna was recorded at 203.92 metres at 7 am.
River Pranmati swells in Chamoli; waterlogging in Dehradun
Water level in Pranmati river in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand has increased to a great extent following incessant rainfall in the state, which has been witnessed massive flooding and landslides. Authorities have alerted the locals in the area to ensure the safety and well-being of the residents.