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ISRO completes Reusable Launch Vehicle technology demonstrations under challenging conditions

ISRO achieved a significant milestone with the successful third consecutive test of the Reusable Launch Vehicle Landing Experiment, demonstrating the autonomous landing capability of the launch vehicle under challenging conditions. Named 'Pushpak,' the winged vehicle executed cross-range correction maneuvers and a precise horizontal landing at the runway centerline after being released from an Indian Air Force Chinook Helicopter. This success reaffirms ISRO's expertise in acquiring critical technologies for the development of a Reusable Launch Vehicle.

VinFast VF e34 electric SUV spotted in India. Here's what we know about it

VinFast, an EV maker, has started building an integrated EV facility in India, particularly in Tamil Nadu. A test mule of its electric SUV, the VF e34, has been spotted on Indian roads.

For SpaceX's next Starship test flight, surviving hypersonic return is key

SpaceX's Starship rocket is set for a fourth test flight to survive a hot re-entry through Earth's atmosphere. The two-stage rocket, nearly 400 feet tall, aims to revolutionize satellite launches and astronaut missions, including NASA's moon landing plans.

Patiala Lok Sabha 2024 Election results: Who is winning, ​Preneet Kaur, Dr Dharamvir Gandhi or Dr Balbir Singh? Here are details

Patiala, one of the 13 parliamentary constituencies in Punjab, is set to cast its vote in Phase 7 of the Lok Sabha elections on June 1. This constituency comprises eight Vidhan Sabha constituencies: Patiala Rural, Patiala, Rajpura, Samana, Ghanaur, Nabha, Sanour, and Shutrana.

Exit Polls Lok Sabha Results: As voting enters final few hours, is Prashant Kishor still sticking with his BJP 300-plus forecast?

Exit Polls Result 2024: Renowned election strategist Prashant Kishor predicts that this time, the Modi-led BJP will secure similar or better results than in 2019. He sees BJP gaining in east and south India, citing anti-incumbency in Odisha and West Bengal, and the absence of a strong opposition. Exit polls are expected to air from 6:30 pm on June 1.

BJP's Vijay Goel sends ambulance to Arvind Kejriwal after CM's bail extension plea on medical grounds

The top court had on May 10 granted 21-day interim bail to Kejriwal, who was arrested in a money laundering case linked to the excise policy scam, to enable him to campaign for the Lok Sabha polls.

Mumbai Metro Aqua Line 3: BKC to Aarey Phase 1 operations set to start from July. Check route map and stations

Mumbai Metro Line 3 Phase I operations on the Aarey to Bandra-Kurla Complex route are set to begin in July. The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) expects to start phase I operations of Mumbai Metro Line 3 on this route by then. Necessary dry runs have been completed, with some assessments and approvals pending. The Metro agency is ready to operate over 260 services with its fleet of 19 trains.

Arvind Kejriwal files new petition in SC, seeks extension of interim bail by seven days for medical tests

Following the relief granted by the Supreme Court until June 1, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has submitted a petition to the Supreme Court, requesting an extension of his interim bail by 7 days. Aam Aadmi Party stated that Delhi CM Kejriwal requires a PET-CT scan and additional tests. Kejriwal has appealed for a 7-day extension to complete the necessary investigations.

RVNL shares jump 8%, hit 52-week high on winning order from Nagpur Metro

In Monday's trading on the BSE, shares of Rail Vikas Nigam (RVNL) surged 8%, reaching a new 52-week high of Rs 399.7. This increase followed the company's success in securing the lowest bid for a project by the Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation (Nagpur Metro).

Lesson for entrepreneurs: What are the common mistakes startup founders make and how to avoid them?

India has the third largest startup ecosystem in the world, with 1.17 lakh entities (DPIIT), nearly 1,710 venture capital funds, 794 accelerators and incubators (Tracxn), and several government initiatives like Startup India. Despite this fervour and support, financial and otherwise, the startup journey is extremely difficult.ET Wealth lists the typical mistakes most founders make and tell you how to tackle these

Lok Sabha Polls Phase 6: Turnout 60% and counting

The penultimate round of Lok Sabha elections 2024 concluded with a 59.6% turnout, covering 486 of 543 parliamentary constituencies. The final phase on June 1 will decide the remaining 57 seats.

BJP strongholds in Bengal's Jangal Mahal region to go to polls in sixth phase

The Jangal Mahal region, a stronghold of identity politics, braces for electoral battles as BJP-TMC rivalry intensifies. The penultimate phase of voting will decide the fate of eight Lok Sabha seats, marked by shifting alliances, family legacies, and socio-political tensions. Over 1.45 crore voters await their turn amidst tight security arrangements.

Fate of Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, Dilip Ghosh, Mahua Moitra to be decided in fourth phase LS polls in Bengal

Polling will be held in Baharampur, Krishnanagar, Ranaghat (SC), Bardhaman Purba (SC), Bardhaman-Durgapur, Asansol, Bolpur (SC) and Birbhum in West Bengal in the fourth round of the Lok Sabha polls. A total of 1,45,30,017 voters, including 71,45,379 women and 282 third-gender electors, are eligible to exercise their franchise in 15,507 polling stations for the eight constituencies, an official said.

Himachal's hydro project leaked in test phase too, experts demand moratorium on new projects

A 25-megawatt Lambadug hydroelectric project in Himachal Pradesh has suffered leakage during its test phase, causing significant damage to property in Multhan village. The team found muddy water from the leaking penstock affected around 80 families and demanded a complete moratorium on new projects of 25 MW and above capacity. The project, executed by Megha Engineering Infrastructure Limited, is one of 40 projects in different stages of commissioning, construction, and planning on the Beas river and its tributaries.

Lok Sabha polls: Race for Lower House enters 4th lap on Monday

This phase is crucial for Andhra Pradesh chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. In 2019, his YSR Congress Party had won 22 out of 25 Lok Sabha seats and registered a thumping victory in the assembly elections. TDP-led NDA is posing a serious challenge to Reddy's popularity this time. It is contesting polls in alliance with BJP and Jana Sena Party. Congress is led by Reddy's sister YS Sharmila.

"Right case for President's Rule...": Jairam Ramesh on Haryana political crisis

Amid the political crisis in Haryana, Congress General Secretary in-charge Communications, Jairam Ramesh on Friday asserted that the Haryana Government has "lost its majority" adding that it is the "right case" for the President's Rule.

Pfizer reports patient death in Duchenne gene therapy study

The trial is testing boys 2 to three years of age with DMD, a genetic muscle wasting disorder in which most patients lack the protein dystrophin which keeps muscles intact. The disorder affects an estimated one-in-3,500 male births worldwide.

Phase 3: 93 seats across 10 states and a UT head to elections

Voting for the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections will take place on Tuesday, covering 93 seats across 10 states and a Union Territory. The BJP has won 72 out of 94 seats in 2019, making this phase crucial for the party. The remaining 25 seats of Gujarat will go to polls, with BJP winning all 26 seats in the last two elections.

LS Polls Phase 3: 'Pawar' test in Maratha sugar belt to UP's Yadav politics, key contests to follow

BJP, Congress again set for battle in 14 LS seats in Karnataka

The second phase of elections in Karnataka's 14 remaining Lok Sabha seats is set to see a showdown between the ruling Congress and the BJP, with the JD(S) supporting the BJP. This phase covers northern districts, and the JD(S) is not contesting. In the 2019 polls, the BJP swept these seats. Over 2.59 crore voters are eligible, and security arrangements are in place. Prominent candidates include former CMs and Union Ministers. The Congress hopes to put up a strong fight, while the BJP aims to maintain its dominance, making this a crucial election for both parties.

BJP's Kerala drive, Maha ambition on test amid soaring political temperature in 2nd phase of Lok Sabha polls

Many senior BJP and opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Shashi Tharoor of the Congress, and Union ministers Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Kailash Choudhary and Rajeev Chandrasekhar, are in the fray as polling enters many saffron strongholds.

NDA vs INDIA bloc in several seats; round crucial for Left parties

After low voter turnout in the first phase, the second phase of polling in 88 seats across 12 states and J&K has become crucial for all leading political parties. BJP, which won 53 out of these 88 seats in 2019, is trying to hold on to the number, while Congress is putting up a challenge in states like Karnataka.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 1: Six key battles to watch out for today

As the Lok Sabha elections start today, key battlegrounds emerge across India. From Coimbatore to Nagpur, political heavyweights vie for dominance. BJP's Annamalai faces tough opposition in Tamil Nadu, while Nitin Gadkari eyes a third term in Maharashtra. In Uttar Pradesh, Jitin Prasada transitions to BJP, while Jitan Ram Manjhi seeks relevance in Bihar. Meanwhile, Nakul Nath and Gaurav Gogoi defend their seats in Madhya Pradesh and Assam, respectively.