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New GSI mapping reveals India's dangerous landslide zones
The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has identified around 1,000 square kilometers in Tamil Nadu as highly vulnerable to landslides.
Lok Sabha to hold special session on space sector today
The Lok Sabha will hold a special session on Monday, focusing on the space sector and Shubhanshu Shukla's mission.
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla returns home after historic space mission
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla has returned to India after his historic visit to the International Space Station (ISS).
Kishtwar cloudburst: 60 dead, over 100 injured; rescue operations underway
The devastating cloudburst in Chisoti village, Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, has left at least 60 dead and over 100 injured.
Massive cloudburst in J&K's Chashoti; 38 dead
A massive cloudburst has struck the Chashoti area of Kishtwar district in Jammu and Kashmir, triggering a flash flood.
J&K: Bus plunges into gorge; 3 jawans killed, 12 injured
Three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed and 12 others injured in a road accident near Kandva in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district.
Shubhanshu Shukla to depart from ISS tomorrow: Check timings
The Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission, featuring ISRO-trained astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, is set to undock from the International Space Station (ISS) tomorrow.
ISRO's SpaDeX mission successfully completes 2nd satellite docking
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully achieved the second docking of satellites under its Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) mission.
Cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district claims 3 lives
Three people have died in a cloudburst in the Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir. The rains led to flash floods and landslides, damaging houses and infrastructure extensively.
40-years since Rakesh Sharma—Meet Shubhanshu Shukla, India's next space icon
After a 40-year hiatus since Rakesh Sharma's historic spaceflight, India is poised to mark a significant milestone in its space exploration journey.
India will have its own space station by 2035
India's Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, recently unveiled the country's ambitious plans for space exploration at the News18 Rising Bharat Summit.
Divorced, separated daughters can now claim deceased father's pension directly
The government has announced new rules to make pension regulations more favorable for women, especially divorced/separated ones.
J&K teens go missing days after 3 locals found dead
Two teenagers, Mohammad Din and Rehman Ali, have gone missing from the Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir.
India's space sector set to grow to $44B: Jitendra Singh
India's space sector is set to grow significantly, with estimates placing its worth at $44 billion soon.
Chandrayaan-4 mission to be launched in 2027: Jitendra Singh
India will launch its fourth lunar exploration mission Chandrayaan-4 in 2027, Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh announced today.
Union minister reveals reason behind 17 mysterious deaths in Rajouri
Union Minister Jitendra Singh has said that the unidentified disease, which has claimed 17 lives and affected 38 others in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir since December 2024, is caused by a toxin.
Vehicle falls into river in J&K; 4 dead, 2 missing
Four people lost their lives after their vehicle fell into a river in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir.
53% posts under Union Housing, Urban Affairs Ministry vacant: Government
Union Minister of State Tokanu Sahu has revealed that more than half of the sanctioned posts under the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry are lying vacant.
ISRO aims to bring lunar soil to Earth by 2027
Indian Space Research Organisation has set a three-year goal to retrieve lunar soil and return it to Earth.
Why's there a Bharat Bandh today, what are the demands?
Dalit and Adivasi organizations have called for a peaceful "Bharat Bandh" on Wednesday.
Centre withdraws lateral entry advertisements on PM Modi's directions
The Centre on Tuesday directed the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to withdraw its recent advertisements for lateral entry positions.
Budget 2024: India prioritizes nuclear power with Bharat Small Reactors
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced major initiatives for nuclear energy development in the Union Budget 2024, in a bit to diversify India's energy mix.
Doda encounter: Terror outfit claims responsibility, Rajnath calls Army chief
The Kashmir Tigers—a shadow group of the Pakistan-backed Jaish-e-Mohammad—has claimed responsibility for the Doda encounter in Jammu and Kashmir, in which four Army personnel were killed.
Over 40 Indian quantum technology start-ups emerge in 2 years
India has witnessed a significant surge in quantum technology start-ups, with over 40 new ventures emerging in the past two years, with a few of them having global potential.
Another terror attack: Encounter underway, 6 Jammu security personnel injured
An encounter is currently underway between terrorists and security forces in Doda, Jammu and Kashmir—following an attack on an army base late last night, according to police reports.
Lok Sabha Election 2024: Top contests in phase 1
The much-awaited 2024 Lok Sabha elections began on Friday with voting for the first phase of the seven-phase polls.
Polling kicks off for first phase of Lok Sabha elections
Polling for the first phase of the high-stakes Lok Sabha elections began at 7:00am on Friday.
Phase 1 polling: 8 Union ministers, 2 ex-CMs, in fray
The high-stakes Lok Sabha poll battle will officially kick off on Friday, marking the start of voting for 102 seats across 21 states and Union territories in the first phase.
Congress to hold MLAs' meeting amid Kamal Nath-BJP rumors
Amid speculations of Kamal Nath's likely move to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress General Secretary Jitendra Singh reached Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, on Tuesday.
J&K: 36 dead, many injured as bus plunges into gorge
At least 36 passengers reportedly died after the bus they were traveling in veered off the road and fell into a deep slope in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district on Wednesday.
Gaganyaan's first test flight on October 21: What to expect
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up for the first test flight of its Gaganyaan mission on October 21, as announced by Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh.
India's National Quantum Mission: What it is and its significance
Quantum technology has the potential to revolutionize the world we live in. India's Union Cabinet, on Wednesday, approved the National Quantum Mission (NQM).
Gaganyaan's abort flight test in May: What is its significance
The first of the four test vehicles for India's ambitious space mission, Gaganyaan, will launch in May.
Age limit for Civil service exam to stay: Centre
The Centre has decided against providing any relaxation to candidates appearing in the Civil Services Examination (CSE).
Good news! Centre to promote 8,089 employees, considers reservation provisions
The Union government has passed an order promoting 8,089 officials, including giving reservations in the promotion to people from the Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), as per officials familiar with the development.
Fill 10L vacancies in 1.5yrs: Modi to ministries, government departments
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday ordered all the ministries and governmental departments to recruit people on a "mission mode" to fill up 10 lakh vacancies over the next year and a half.
J&K: Curfew imposed, internet suspended following communal tensions
Authorities have imposed a curfew in some parts of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and the army has been called in to carry out a flag march in Doda district's Bhaderwah town in response to attempts by some elements to incite communal unrest.
J&K tunnel collapse: 10 bodies retrieved; negligence case registered
The death toll from the under-construction tunnel collapse in Jammu and Kashmir Ramban district rose to 10 on Saturday.
India to have manned submersibles under Deep Ocean Mission soon
In the next five years, India will have an ambitious program of manned submersibles that can carry three scientists to a depth of 6,000 meters into the ocean under the Deep Ocean Mission, Earth Sciences Minister Jitendra Singh said on Tuesday.
Cabinet approves National Recruitment Agency to conduct Common Eligibility Test
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the establishment of a National Recruitment Agency (NRA) to conduct a Common Eligibility Test (CET). This process will help streamline the recruitment process for central government jobs.
Face of Kashmir's separatism, Syed Geelani, quits Hurriyat at 90
On Monday, Syed Ali Shah Geelani, the most known face of Kashmir's separatist politics, quit Hurriyat Conference, an umbrella body of separatist parties formed in 1993.
Gaganyaan mission: 4 selected astronauts will be trained in Russia
The four astronauts selected by ISRO for the highly-anticipated Gaganyaan mission - the project that aims to send three Indians into space in an Indian module - are heading to Russia for training.
Chandrayaan-3 approved; 4 astronauts identified for Gaganyaan: ISRO chief
Indian Space Research Organization chief K Sivan on Wednesday announced that the space agency's third lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3, has been approved by the Centre.
Chandrayaan-2's Vikram hard-landed fairly close to the targeted site
After failing to soft-land on the Moon in its first try, ISRO is said to be gearing up for Chandrayaan-3, another Lander-based lunar mission.
Charged with PSA, Farooq Abdullah meets National Conference delegation
National Conference patriarch Farooq Abdullah and his son Omar today met a 15-member delegation of their party, led by leader Devender Singh Rana.