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Modi 3.0 in action: NDA's 100-day dash unveiled with key ministry moves
With the National Democratic Alliance assuming power, all Union ministries are set to launch their 100-day plans. ET provides a snapshot of the key government initiatives and actions planned for the next three months.
ISRO's POLIX instrument commences scientific observations
The POLIX payload was activated in two stages by January 10, and initial scan observations were conducted around the Crab pulsar, the intended first target. The data plotted was collected during January 15-18, and thoroughly reviewed for confirmation. The data aligns with expectations, the space agency said.
Getting ready for the FY25 H-1B season and upcoming changes to the H-1B program you need to note
H-1B visa registration is expected to open in March. USCIS received over 780,000 H-1B registrations for FY 2024. Employers should review current employees' immigration status and identify individuals to sponsor for H-1B visa or status. Candidates include recent graduates, individuals subject to the cap, those approaching status limits, H-4 EAD holders, and those considering permanent residence. There is a congressionally mandated quota of 65,000 H-1B visas per fiscal year.
Interests on moon not over yet, now target is to bring rocks from surface: ISRO chief S Somanath
During his nearly 40-minute talk, the chief of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said the mission to send "an Indian to space" is currently going on. Somanath said that the service and crew modules have been designed.
Focus on strengthening India's air defence systems: Rajnath Singh to top IAF commanders
In his address, Rajnath Singh emphasised on the need to enhance operational preparedness and highlighted the importance of joint planning and execution of operations by the three services. The defence ministry said he urged the IAF commanders to examine the rapidly changing global geo-political situation and assess them in the Indian context. He pointed out that new trends have emerged in the field of air warfare and there is a need to analyse and learn from them to strengthen its defence preparedness.
Lift-off, Parachute, and Splash: How ISRO plans to send Indian astronauts into the space
Take a virtual tour of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) on Sriharikota island, where ISRO is preparing for the Gaganyaan mission. The upcoming test, known as the 'inflight abort demonstration,' will evaluate the crew escape system (CES) and the crew module (CM). If successful, the CM will carry Indian astronauts into space in two years. The mission will last approximately 8.8 minutes, simulating an abort condition during the ascent trajectory.
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PM Narendra Modi reviews readiness of Gaganyaan Mission, affirms its launch in 2025
The first unmanned test of Flight Test Vehicle Abort Mission-1 (TV-D1) for the Gaganyaan mission is scheduled for October 21 at 8 am from the first launchpad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said on Tuesday.
Mission Impossible 7: Dead Reckoning Part One lands on Prime Video, here’s where you can watch the entire franchise
The highly anticipated Tom Cruise starrer, "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One," which made its theatrical debut on July 12 this year, is now gearing up for its OTT release.
ISRO successfully launches Chandrayaan-3, India's third moon expedition
Chandrayaan-3 mission is a follow-up to the second lunar mission. According to scientists involved in the project, Chandrayaan-3 should be able to handle the challenges better than the two missions that came before.
PM Modi to chair high-level meeting, review security of Indians in Sudan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to chair a high-level meeting to review the security of Indians in violence-hit Sudan, sources said. Violence is on the rise in the North African country due to fighting that erupted between its army and paramilitary forces.
LVM3 rocket suited for Gaganyaan, it performed very well, says ISRO chief
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has placed 36 OneWeb satellites into orbit using a rocket configuration similar to the one planned for the Gaganyaan mission, which aims to launch a crew of three members into an orbit of 400 km for three days. ISRO Chairman S Somanath said the rocket used in the OneWeb mission had improvements aimed at making it human-rated for the Gaganyaan mission, adding there were plans for a commercial launch of a polar satellite launch vehicle in April.
All systems go for Artemis 1 mission to Moon
The 322-foot (98-meter) Space Launch System (SLS) rocket is scheduled to blast off at 8:33 am (1233 GMT) from the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. The mission, more than a decade in the planning, may be uncrewed, but is highly symbolic for NASA, which has been under pressure from China and private rivals such as SpaceX.
Artemis programme: NASA to send next mission to Moon. Check out the details
As part of the Artemis programme, NASA's rocket, which is called the Space Launch System (SLS), will take Orion, a capsule, to the Moon. The SLS is poised to be the most powerful rocket to launch from Kennedy Space Center. If all goes according to plan, astronauts will be a part of the mission.
Navy enhancing its strengths to meet wide range of missions: President
"The Indian Navy is safeguarding our national interest in the maritime domain. The Navy, over the years, has emerged as a combat-ready, credible and cohesive force and is a preferred security partner in the Indian Ocean Region," Kovind said in his address on the occasion.
Indian Navy "highly successful" in maintaining safety of seas: President Ram Nath Kovind
Addressing the Naval fleet during the President's Fleet Review-2022 off the Visakhapatnam coast in Bay of Bengal, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces said the excellent parade of ships, aircraft and submarines showcased the professional competence and determination of the maritime services of the nation.
2021 Year In Review | The Year Of The Unicorn
What was for a better part of a decade a trickle developed into a stampede as almost 39 startups achieved billion-dollar valuations this year. Here's a look at all 39 Indian startups that joined the unicorn club in 2021.
DoT secretary seeks speedy approval for network rollout permits in states
Telecom operators and infrastructure providers have repeatedly raised the issue of some state governments and local authorities are not aligned to the Right of Way Rule 2016 notified by the Centre.
Our mission is to be top performing consumer products firm in India: Diageo
At present the company is exploring various options, including "extension of the franchise model, selective acceleration of brands, maybe even divestment and even change of the operating model," Diageo India Managing Director & CEO Hina Nagarajan said adding it would be finalised by December.
India's first manned ocean mission 'Samudrayan' launched
The Minister tweeted,"Launched India's First Manned Ocean Mission #Samudrayan at #Chennai. India joins elite club of select nations USA, Russia, Japan,France & China having such underwater vehicles.A new chapter opens to explore ocean resources for drinking water, clean energy & blue economy."
Navy commanders to hold five-day conclave to review maritime security
The commanders are expected to deliberate on China's increasing forays into the Indian Ocean and ways to maintain the Indian Navy's dominance in the strategically key region.
Maintain operational readiness round the clock: IAF chief to commanders
IAF chief Bhadauria exhorted the commanders to leverage modern methods in training in order to enhance the understanding and capabilities of the new generation air warriors.
Biden administration goes into mission mode to help India fight COVID19
"We are in close touch with Indian officials at all levels. We are also closely coordinating with our allies, friends, and Quad partners about how we can collectively support India in its hour of need," a senior administration official told reporters, soon after President Joe Biden had a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Joe Biden seems ready to extend US troop presence in Afghanistan
Biden has inched so close to the deadline that his indecision amounts almost to a decision to put off, at least for a number of months, a pullout of the remaining 2,500 troops and continue supporting the Afghan military at the risk of a Taliban backlash.
COVID-19 vaccine mock drill in 21 Chhattisgarh districts on January 7, 8
The dry run will be conducted in Balrampur, Bijapur, Dantewada, Jashpur, Kanker, Kondagaon, Korea, Narayanpur, Sukma and Surajpur districts on Thursday, and in Balod, Raigarh, Balodabazar, Bemetara, Dhamtari, Gariaband, Janjgir- Champa, Kawardha, Korba, Mahasamund and Mungeli on Friday, an official said.
Indian-American Raja Chari among 3 astronauts selected by NASA for SpaceX Crew-3 mission
Chari, 43, will serve as the commander while NASA's Tom Marshburn will be pilot and ESA's Matthias Maurer will serve as a mission specialist for the SpaceX Crew-3 mission to the ISS, which is expected to launched next year.
Blueprint ready for 10 million e-mobility jobs
Govt plans to create specialised workforce to support its e-mobility mission, which will generate new jobs.
Remain ever ready to counter any threat: Sitharaman to Navy
In her address, Sitharaman also mentioned about unprecedented success of the Malabar exercise with the US and the Japanese Navy earlier this year.
ISRO to launch record 20 satellites weighing 1,288 kilos on June 22 in a single mission
PSLV-C34 will launch 19 co-passenger satellites together weighing about 560 kg at lift-off into a 505 km polar Sun Synchronous Orbit (SSO).
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