Washington: Astronauts Anil Menon and Sophie Adenot successfully removed a faulty space-to-ground antenna from the International Space Station (ISS) during a spacewalk, but ran out of time to install its replacement. The astronauts completed the removal and safely stowed the failed antenna during their six-hour and 23-minute spacewalk, which began at 8:29 a.m. The installation Read More…
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Developed India Dream Cannot Be Realised Without Developed Agriculture: Shivraj Chouhan
New Delhi: Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday said the vision of a developed India cannot be achieved without transforming the agriculture sector and improving farmers’ incomes. Addressing the 97th Annual General Meeting of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Society at the National Agricultural Science Read More…
Shivraj Chouhan Leads Commitment Programme to Advance PM Modi’s ‘Shakti Ki Saptadhara’
New Delhi: Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday led a commitment programme in New Delhi to translate Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Shakti Ki Saptadhara’ vision into action. The programme, held at the C. Subramaniam Auditorium in Pusa, brought together officials, scientists, farmers, Lakhpati Didis, food processors, exporters and Farmer Producer Read More…
Supreme Court to Set Up High-Powered Panel to Probe Police Excesses During NEET Protest
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it would constitute a high-powered committee to examine allegations of police excesses against student protesters during a recent NEET protest in Delhi, as well as allegations of violence against police personnel. The committee is expected to comprise retired Supreme Court and High Court judges, a former Director Read More…
Red Alert Issued Along Thrissur Coast Over Swell Waves; Sea Entry Banned
Thrissur: A red alert has been issued along the coastal areas of Thrissur district following a warning of the possibility of swell waves (Kallakkadal) and strong sea erosion. The India National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) has forecast waves of up to 1.8 metres from Tuesday night until August 20. Following the warning, the Read More…
Kerala Set to Officially Become Keralam After Presidential Assent
New Delhi: Kerala is set to officially be known as Keralam after President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026. The presidential approval completes the parliamentary process and turns the legislation into law. The Bill was cleared by the Lok Sabha on August 11 and subsequently passed by the Read More…
Fresh ED Raids in Kerala in CMRL-Exalogic Solutions Money Laundering Case
Kochi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday conducted fresh searches at multiple locations in Kerala as part of its money laundering investigation into the CMRL-Exalogic Solutions case, officials said. The searches were carried out at eight locations across the state under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The case involves allegations Read More…
Shivraj Singh Chouhan Hands Over Approval for 2.89 Lakh Houses Under PMAY-G in Rajasthan
Baran: Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, during his visit to Rajasthan on Monday, participated in the state-level programme of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) in Baran along with Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma. On the occasion, Chouhan handed over to the Chief Minister an approval letter for the Read More…
Restoring Elephant Corridors Permanent Solution to Human-Wildlife Conflict: Kerala Minister
Thrissur: Restoring traditional elephant corridors is the permanent solution to human-wildlife conflict, Kerala Minister Shibu Baby John said on Monday, stressing the need to strike a balance between forest conservation, tourism and public safety in areas near forests. Speaking after inaugurating the entrance gate complex at Athirappilly Waterfalls, the minister said the government was giving Read More…
NTA Removes Over 50 Staff Amid UGC-NET Re-Exam Controversy
New Delhi: Facing criticism over the re-examination of three UGC-NET subjects following errors in question papers, the National Testing Agency (NTA) on Monday removed more than 50 staff members and initiated a major overhaul of its examination system. The agency has also brought in professionals for key leadership positions as part of measures aimed at Read More…