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ISRO successfully tested liquid fuel engine for the Gaganyaan rocket

ISRO has made another step forward in the development of Gaganyaan, its first human space mission, by successfully completing the third long-duration hot test of liquid fuel at Mahendragiri in Tamil Nadu.

Jul 15, 2021

Industrial output grows on year-over-year basis in May; production growth slower [details]

India's industrial output increased by 29.3% year over year due to a low base effect. The various sorts of lockdowns enforced during 2020 and 2021 have an impact on YoY and sequential growth rate changes.

Jul 13, 2021

Who is Sirisha Bandla; Indian-origin astronaut on board Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity 22 [details]

Sirisha Bandla vaulted into space on Sunday on board VSS Unity 22 becoming the fourth astronaut of Indian descent.

Jul 12, 2021

P.K. Warrier, doyen of Ayurveda, dies aged 100; PK Antony recalls how he helped Sirimavo Bandaranaike walk again

P.K. Warrier, the flag-bearer of Ayurveda and one of Kerala's most well-known proponents of traditional medicine, died at the age of 100. Former defence minister PK Antony recalls how he helped Sirimavo Bandaranaike walk again

Jul 10, 2021

Odisha DGP Abhay changes schedule to airlift 2 injured jawans in clash with Maoists

Odisha DGP Abhay, known for his single name, has rushed to the spot to airlift 2 injured jawans in a clash with Maoists at Padelpada

Jul 10, 2021

As Asian jumbo calves hit by Herpes, CZA issues treatment protocol; US vaccine still in trial phase

In the last two weeks, the death of two baby elephants at Kerala's Kottoor elephant rehabilitation center near Thiruvanthapuram has brought back attention to the Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpes Virus (EEHV) that has no effective cure or vaccination available in India

Jul 9, 2021

'Lifting Covid curbs in UK may spike cases to 100,000 a day'; Health Secy warns [details]

Easing Covid restrictions in the UK can lead to a surge in infections upto 100,000 a day, warned Health Secretary Sajid Javid, media reports said.

Jul 8, 2021

What is J&K LG's Sustainable Development Fellowship and how will it work [details]

J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha launched a new fellowship programme for graduates aimed at transforming the overall delivery structure of government programmes. Read for more details.

Jul 6, 2021

Manish Sisodia's strong-worded letter asks univ not to fine student; wins over internet [read full statement]

Deputy CM Manish Sisodia's letter asking the Ambedkar University not to fine the student over her remarks critical of the government is winning hearts.

Jul 6, 2021

UAE is world's most vaccinated nation; administers 15.5mn doses, surpasses Seychelles [details]

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has successfully administered 15.5 million doses, covering 72.1 percent of the population that has been fully vaccinated with two doses.

Jul 4, 2021

Bengaluru NLSIU Reservation Row: Supreme Court declines to stay 25% quota for Karnataka students

The apex court declined to stay the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) Bangalore's decision to horizontally reserve 25 percent of seats for students domiciled in Karnataka.

Jul 2, 2021

India proposes quid pro quo to EU for accepting Covishield, Covaxin; makes compelling case

India has offered to lift mandatory quarantine for all persons carrying EU digital COVID certificate on the condition that EU Member States accept Covishield and Covaxin for Green Pass.

Jul 1, 2021

COVID orphans to get educational funds, financial support for families in J&K [details]

"Leave no family behind"; J&K LG directs admn to provide round-the-clock support [details]

A day after launching Hausla, J&K LG Manoj Sinha rolled out SASCM — a special assistance scheme for children and families affected by COVID-19 pandemic. Read on for more details.

Jun 30, 2021

What is BharatNet; India's public broadband network to run PPP model [see benefits]

BharatNet is considered to be the biggest rural telecom project in the world and is an integral part of the central government's Digital India initiative.