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ISRO has postponed the PSLV-C60 launch for the SpaDeX mission by two minutes. Earlier, the PSLV-C60, set to launch the SpaDeX mission at 9:58 PM, has now been delayed to 10 PM due to conjunctions with other satellites in the same orbit. The delay was caused by potential interference from satellites in the Starlink constellation.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar begins a 3-day visit to Qatar today to strengthen bilateral ties in trade, investment, energy, and security. He will meet Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani to review political, cultural, and regional issues, enhancing cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
The Akkineni family celebrated Akkineni Nageswara Rao’s centenary with a special stamp and a retrospective of his classics at IFFI Goa. In Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi hailed ANR’s contribution to Indian cinema and paid tributes to centenary legends Raj Kapoor and Mohammad Rafi, recognizing their lasting impact on Indian film history.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy stated in the Assembly that former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh rendered distinguished service to the country. He highlighted Dr. Singh’s pivotal role in implementing key structural reforms such as the Employment Guarantee and RTI Acts. He also called for Dr. Manmohan Singh to be awarded the Bharat Ratna.
Akhilesh Yadav claimed a ‘shivling’ exists under Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath’s residence, amid a controversy over excavation work in Sambhal. He criticized the BJP government for using excavations to divert attention from public issues. In response, BJP leaders accused Yadav of hypocrisy, citing his past gold excavation efforts in 2013.
The Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), developed by the Adani Group, is set to open in April 17, 2025, with domestic operations starting in May. The project, a joint venture between Adani Airport Holdings and CIDCO, recently completed a successful landing trial. CEO Arun Bansal emphasized safety in the milestone achievement.
US President Joe Biden declared January 9 a national day of mourning for Jimmy Carter. In a proclamation, Biden urged Americans to visit places of worship to “pay homage” to the late president. He also invited people around the world who share in the grief to join in this solemn observance, honoring the memory of […]
Union External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will visit Qatar for three days starting today. During his visit, Jaishankar will discuss bilateral relations with the PM of Qatar and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman bin. The discussions will cover various topics of both countries.
South Korean investigators have sought an arrest warrant for suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol after he failed to attend questioning over his martial law declaration. Yoon, stripped of his duties by parliament, faces charges of insurrection, with possible life imprisonment or the death penalty. His actions have triggered a major political crisis.
Elon Musk criticized the H-1B visa system as “broken” and in need of “major reform.” Responding on X, he suggested raising the minimum salary and adding yearly costs to make hiring foreign talent more expensive than domestic hires. Musk, along with Vivek Ramaswamy, supports the program, emphasizing the need for elite engineering talent in the […]
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) reported the elimination of six Hamas militants involved in the October 7 massacre in Israel. Joint operations with the Israel Security Agency targeted Mohammed Abd al-Hamid Salah, Zaher Shahab, Ali Ramadan, Mohammed Hamouda, and others in Gaza’s Jabaliya and Beit Lahia areas.
The removal of 377 metric tonnes of hazardous waste from the Union Carbide factory in Bhopal has begun, following a Madhya Pradesh High Court order. The waste, from the 1984 gas tragedy, will be transported 250 km to Pithampur for incineration. Authorities face contempt if the waste isn’t removed within 4 weeks, per the court’s […]
Delhi’s minimum temperature dropped to 10°C today, while air quality improved to the ‘moderate’ category with an AQI of 183. Despite dense fog across northern India, visibility at Delhi’s IGI Airport was 1500 meters, with no flight delays. The capital’s temperature is expected to fall further by 3-6°C on New Year’s Eve.
Rajnath Singh, during his visit to Mhow cantonment in Indore, urged Indian Army personnel to stay vigilant against internal and external threats. He emphasized that India faces continuous security challenges from northern and western borders, as well as internal issues. Singh stressed the Army’s key role in making India self-reliant by 2047.
Tejashwi Yadav accused Prashant Kishore of misleading Bihar student protests and criticized the state govt for its handling of the Patna unrest. He alleged Nitish Kumar ordered violence against students and claimed Kishore attempted to hijack the movement, with the BPSC exams and govt response at the center of the conflict.