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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Congress’ 2nd list: Gaurav Gogoi, Nakul Nath, Vaibhav Gehlot among 43 Lok Sabha candidates

New Delhi , 12/3: : Congress on Tuesday announced its second list of 43 candidates for the Lok Sabha elections, naming Gaurav Gogoi from Jorhat, Nakul Nath from Chhindwara and Vaibhav Gehlot from Jalore, amid indications that senior leaders like Ashok Gehlot, Digvijaya Singh and Kamal Nath entering the fry. The party has also announced…

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Jindal Stainless partners with JBM Auto to roll out over 500 energy-efficient electric buses

Bhubaneswar, March19, 2024:Pioneering eco-mobility revolution in India, Jindal Stainless, India’s largest stainlesssteel manufacturer, is partnering with JBM Auto Ltd., the country’s largest electric bus manufacturer, for fabrication of over 500 energy-efficient and light-weight stainless steel electric buses. Jindal Stainlesswill provide JT Tubes, made up oflow-carbon, chromium-manganese austenitic stainless steel to JBM Auto. The material, also…

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Centre considering tax cut on soybean and sunflower oil to cool prices

New Delhi,24/5:India is considering cutting an import levy on soybean and sunflower oils, another step in a series of measures the country has taken to cool surging local prices of food.   The government is deliberating whether to reduce the agriculture infrastructure and development cess, which is currently 5 per cent, or abolish it, according…

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Bus Overturns On NH-149 In Anugola District, Over 25 Passengers Injured

Bhubaneswar: A bus overturned after losing balance near Burukuna Square on National Highway 149 under Samal police station limits in Anugola district on Tuesday.The bus, carrying more than 50 passengers from Puri to Sundargarh, met with the accident while on its way. Over 25 passengers sustained injuries, out of which six are reported to be…

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Delhi High Court refuses to interfere with CM Kejriwal’s arrest by ED

New Delhi, 27/3: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused to interfere with the arrest of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a money laundering case linked to the excise policy ‘scam’. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma issued notice on the AAP leader’s petition challenging his arrest and the subsequent remand…

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‘Will lead to chaos,’ SC dismisses plea for stay on ECs’ appointment

New Delhi, 21/3: The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed pleas against the appointment of two new election commissioners by a Selection Committee, without the Chief Justice of India, as per the law enacted in 2023, while saying the manner in which the government went about expediting the appointments was “unnecessary and avoidable”. “We cannot stay…

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Jindal Foundation wins Exceed CSR Award 2025 for Best Integrated Community Driven CSR Project

Bhubaneswar :Jindal Foundation, the social arm of Jindal Steel, has been conferred with the Exceed CSR Award 2025  for Best Integrated Community Driven CSR Project, recognising its outstanding efforts in holistic community development. The award was presented at a grand ceremony in Bhubaneswar on October 31st, 2025, by Dr Bhaskar Chatterjee, Former Secretary, Government of India…

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