China may launch next-generation crewed spacecraft as early as 2027

Beijing, 18/7: China’s next-generation crewed spacecraft, which can transport up to seven astronauts, may fly for the first time between 2027 and 2028, a veteran Chinese astronaut said.     China’s manned space flights began in 2003 when former fighter pilot, Yang Liwei, was sent into orbit in a small bronze-coloured capsule, the Shenzhou-5, becoming…

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Communal clash erupts in Gujarat, allegedly over social media post on ‘The Kerala Story’

Ahmedabad, 18/7: Ten people have been arrested so far after a communal clash erupted over a social media post leaving eight persons injured in Gujarat’s Patan district, the police said on Tuesday. While the police have not disclosed the content of the social media post that triggered the clash at Balisana town on the night…

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Gujarat BJP Rajya Sabha nominees declared elected unopposed in dullest election in recent time

Ahmedabad, 17/7: Powered by the party’s historic majority of 156 seats in the House of 182, the three ruling BJP candidates Monday were declared elected unopposed which left their election to Rajya Sabha (RS) a mere formality. The state BJP was quick to send congratulatory messages to its candidates.    All three candidates, including external…

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