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Archive for December, 2024

Here’s how Isro will attempt historic rendezvous & docking

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 22:20

Isro’s SpaDeX mission aims to dock two satellites through precise maneuvers starting with a 20km separation, gradually reducing to enable inter-satellite communication. Successful docking will demonstrate power transfer and future space station capabilities. Begun in 1989, the mission highlights India's technological progress in space docking technology.

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Isro lining up half-a-dozen big launches in first half of 2025: Space minister

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 22:14

In 2025, Isro will have a significant year with several key missions, including the launch of NVS-02 navigation satellite, the unmanned Gaganyaan mission featuring Vyommitra, and the Indo-US NISAR satellite, among others. The space agency looks to bolster its commercial satellite launch revenue, enhancing its global space economy stature.

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SpaDeX mission ‘totally indigenous’, 2 satellites to dock on January 7: Jitendra Singh

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 22:10

India's SpaDeX mission successfully launches, demonstrating indigenous space docking technology. Space minister Jitendra Singh announces the docking of two satellites on January 7, marking India as the fourth nation to achieve this feat. The innovation will support future missions such as the Indian space station and Gaganyaan. PM Modi's vision ...

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Pinarayi Vijayan slams Maha neta for calling Kerala ‘mini-Pakistan’

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 22:00

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan condemned Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane’s 'mini-Pakistan' comment about the state, calling it provocative. He accused the Sangh Parivar of using hateful rhetoric to marginalise areas opposing their ideology. Congress' KC Venugopal also criticised Rane, highlighting Kerala’s global recognition in education and healthcare. Rane's remark was made ...

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Pocso invoked 8 yrs after FIR: HC slams probe agency for ‘casual approach’

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 21:48

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On its 20th anniv, Quad reiterates support for free & open Indo-Pacific

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 21:32

Quad foreign ministers celebrate 20 years of cooperation, reiterating their commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. They reaffirm support for Asean's centrality and Pacific-led regional architecture. The statement is significant as India prepares to host the next Quad summit in 2025 amid growing Chinese assertiveness in the region.

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‘Wanted family’s privacy at immersion’: Cong over Manmohan Singh’s funeral

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 21:25

Congress responds to BJP's criticism over not attending former PM Manmohan Singh's ashes immersion, citing respect for the family's privacy during the emotionally taxing ceremony. The BJP had accused Congress of neglecting the event, but Congress emphasised giving the family space for such a sensitive moment.

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After Covid lessons, India readying 13 new quarantine centres at int’l airports

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 21:09

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UP man lynched by vigilantes on suspicion of ‘cow slaughter’

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 21:04

A 37-year-old man from Moradabad, UP, was beaten to death by cow vigilantes after allegedly being caught slaughtering a cow. The police have registered an FIR against unidentified persons for the murder. The victim's family claims he was falsely accused and wrongfully killed, while right-wing groups assert he was caught ...

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Govt’s draft policy aims to build unified agriculture market

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 20:54

The Indian government has released a draft policy framework to create a unified national market for agricultural produce. Key suggestions include single licensing, private wholesale markets, direct purchase from farm-gate, single market fee, and digital infrastructure for transparent and efficient trade. The proposal aims to provide farmers with better pricing ...

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