Crackdown on drug menace, Excise Department raids pubs in Hyderabad

Telangana's Massive Crackdown on Drug Menace

Telangana's Prohibition and Excise Department launched a crackdown on pubs and bars in Hyderabad and Rangareddy district to curb drug abuse. The operation, led by Director General V.B. Kamalasan Reddy, involved 25 teams conducting simultaneous raids. The teams used drug detection kits to test suspects, and establishments found facilitating drug consumption face severe consequences. Aug 18, 2024
RG Kar rape-murder: Tension in North Kolkata over BJP's protest

RG Kar rape-murder: Tension in North Kolkata over BJP's protest

There was tension in the busy Shyambazar five-point crossing in North Kolkata on Friday following a scuffle between the police and BJP supporters over a protest regarding the rape and murder of a junior doctor at the state-run RG Kar Medical College & Hospital in Kolkata last week. Aug 16, 2024
ISRO postpones SSLV-D3/EOS-08 mission by a day to Aug 16

ISRO Gears Up for Gaganyaan Mission and SSLV Development

ISRO announced the first test flight of the human-rated rocket for the 'Gaganyaan' mission in December 2024. Alongside, ISRO is developing the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV), designed to put small satellites into orbit. ISRO plans to transfer SSLV technology to the industry, marking a major step towards commercialization of space technology in India. ISRO is also constructing a second launch pad in Tamil Nadu, enhancing India's standing in the global space community. Aug 16, 2024