New Delhi, 9/7: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will soon transfer its Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) to the private sector, after conducting two development flights of the rocket that seeks to provide on-demand services to put satellites weighing up to 500 kg in a low-earth orbit. The space agency has decided to opt…
Mumbai, 9/7: Hours after Sharad Pawar said that he erred in trusting some people and apologised, the rebel Ajit Pawar-Praful Patel-led faction hit back at the NCP founder-president on Sunday and asked how many places he would tender apologies. Addressing a public meeting in Yeola in Nashik district, Pawar had said: “I erred in trusting…
Dhaka, 9/7: Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur started the new international season with a smashing half-century as the Indian women’s team cantered to a seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the opening T20 International here on Sunday. Opting to bowl, the Indian spinners used the conditions to their advantage and restricted Bangladesh to a meagre 114 for 5….
Kashmir, 9/7: The Amarnath yatra resumed on Sunday from Panjtarni and Sheshnag base camps after remaining suspended for three days due to inclement weather in Kashmir, officials said here. As soon as the skies cleared around the cave shrine, the authorities opened the gates and allowed the stranded devotees to offer prayers at the naturally…
Shimla, 9/5: Heavy rains pounded Himachal Pradesh, triggering landslides, damaging houses and leaving five people dead, officials said on Sunday. Three members of a family were killed in a house collapse following landslide due to rains in Kotgarh area of Shimla district. The deceased were identified as Anil, his wife Kiran and son Swapnil, officials…
UP, 9/7: Uttar Police Police has arrested three men under the state’s anti-conversion law allegedly for converting a number of people to Islam, an officer said on Saturday. Mohammad Rahil alias Rahul, 22, Museer, 30, and Abdullah Ahmed alias Saurabh Khurana, 33, were arrested from different places, police in a statement said. DCP, Trans…
Canada, 9/7: Commonwealth Games champion Lakshya Sen stormed into the final of the Canada Open Super 500 badminton tournament with a straight-game win over Japan’s Kenta Nishimoto here. Sen, who has slipped to world number 19 after struggling to find his form early in the season, saw off the world number 11 Japanese 21-17 21-14…
Manipur, 8/7: The Manipur High Court has directed the state government to carry out physical trials to check the feasibility of providing internet service to mobile phones while ensuring security of “life and property of citizens”. The court, which has asked for a detailed report, will hear the case on July 25. After hearing…
London, 8/7: David de Gea has left Manchester United following the end of his contract, with the Spanish goalkeeper penning a farewell message to the Premier League club’s fans on Saturday after 12 seasons with the Old Trafford side. de Gea’s contract expired on June 30 but at the time the club said they were…
Bangalore, 8/7: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said Saturday he wants to introduce reservation in outsourced employment to government posts. Siddaramaiah was speaking at an event ‘Prabuddha Karnataka Janamana Samavesha’ here organised by Janamana Prathishtana and Samatha Adhyayana. Reiterating his commitment to fill up vacancies, Siddaramaiah said recruitment to government jobs was part…
