New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday shared glimpses from the 57th convocation ceremony of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, describing his physical presence at the campus as a special and emotionally significant experience. Recalling his earlier virtual participation in an IIT Delhi convocation during the COVID-19 pandemic, Modi said he was Read More…
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FSSAI Bars Dabur from Selling Food Products with ‘100%’ Claims
New Delhi: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has prohibited Dabur India Ltd. from marketing and selling several food products carrying “100 per cent” claims, stating that such labelling is misleading and violates food safety regulations.In a post on social media on Monday, the food regulator said it had issued a prohibition Read More…
Humanoid Robot ‘Sally’ to Assist Teachers in US School Trial
Tasmania: A New York school district has drawn global attention after announcing plans to trial a humanoid robot named “Sally” as a classroom teaching assistant in a high school. Designed with lifelike silicone skin, long brown hair, and realistic facial features, Sally can move her head, arms, and face while remaining seated. According to its Read More…
Gaganyaan Mission Progress on Track; First Uncrewed Flight in Advanced Stage
New Delhi: The government on Wednesday said preparations for India’s ambitious Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission are progressing steadily, with work on the first uncrewed mission (G1) in an advanced stage. Union Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha, said the Human Rated Launch Vehicle (HLVM3), Crew Module, Service Read More…
Govt Reviews Readiness for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Adoption; Draft Policy Nears Completion
New Delhi: The Centre on Wednesday reviewed the country’s preparedness for the adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), as part of its efforts to reduce carbon emissions in the aviation sector. Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu chaired a meeting with officials and key stakeholders to assess progress on the implementation of SAF and discuss Read More…
India Achieved Major Space Milestones in Last Three Years: Govt
New Delhi: India has successfully completed 12 launch vehicle missions, launched 11 national satellites, and placed nine international customer satellites into orbit between July 2023 and June 2026, the Centre informed the Rajya Sabha. During this period, India achieved several key milestones, including the Chandrayaan-3 soft landing near the Moon’s south pole, the launch of Read More…
PM Modi Calls for Productive Monsoon Session, Highlights India’s Space and Infrastructure Milestones
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called for a constructive and productive Monsoon Session of Parliament, urging lawmakers to engage in meaningful debates that contribute to the nation’s progress. Addressing the media before the commencement of the session, the Prime Minister drew a parallel between the monsoon season and Parliament’s functioning, expressing hope Read More…
PM Modi Congratulates Indian Team on Medal Sweep at International Biology Olympiad
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated the Indian team for its outstanding performance at the 37th International Biology Olympiad (IBO) held in Vilnius, Lithuania, where all four team members won medals, including one gold. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said it was a matter of immense pride that every Read More…
PM Modi Congratulates Skyroot Aerospace on Successful Vikram-1 Launch
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated the team of Skyroot Aerospace on the successful launch of Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed orbital launch vehicle, describing the achievement as a defining moment in the country’s space journey. Speaking to the Skyroot Aerospace team after the launch, the Prime Minister said the growing participation Read More…
Skyroot Aerospace Set for Maiden Orbital Launch of Vikram-1
New Delhi: Skyroot Aerospace is set to make history with the maiden orbital launch of Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed orbital launch vehicle, scheduled for 11:30 a.m. today. The four-stage rocket has been designed to provide rapid, reliable, and on-demand satellite launch services, marking a major milestone in India’s growing private space sector. The mission Read More…