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ISRO to Launch Spadex Mission Today From Sriharikota

The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) is set to launch its year-end mission, \"Space Docking Experiment\" (SpaDeX), on Monday at 9:58pm from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR in Sriharikota.

Kashmir Reels Under Subzero Temperatures

Gulmarg and Pahalgam in Kashmir continued to experience severe subzero temperatures while the rest of the Valley saw slight relief from the cold wave, officials said on Sunday.

ISRO TO LAUNCH SPADEX MISSION TODAY FROM SRIHARIKOTA

The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) is set to launch its year-end mission, \"Space Docking Experiment\" (SpaDeX), on Monday at 9:58pm from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR in Sriharikota.

A Year of Milestones, Bridge Collapses

The year 2024 would be remembered for some major milestones that Bihar achieved in different fields to maintain the momentum of progress.

Manipur Govt to Hand Probe of Missing Man to CBI, Says CM Singh

Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Saturday said the case of 56-year-old Laishram Kamalbabu, who allegedly went missing from the Army camp at Leimakhong on November 25, would be handed over to the CBI.

Now 'Gateway of VTR' for Tourists in West Champaran

Emboldened by progressive increase in the footfall, forest officials of Valmiki Tiger Reserve (VTR) in Bihar's West Champaran district are all set to erect 'Gateway of VTR', to provide comfort to the visitors in a bid to boost the tourism in West Champaran district of Bihar.

BPSC aspirants attempt march to CM residence

Over thousands of aspirants of Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) examination on Sunday evening broke the barricading at JP Golambar while attempting a march from gate number-5 Gandhi Maidan towards the chief minister's residence to get their demands heard by CM Nitish Kumar himself.

Mahavir Mandir Trust secy & Ram temple stalwart Kishor dies

Mahavir Mandir Trust secretary and a man who contributed immensely in the Ram Janmbhommi case with his expertise and vast knowledge, Acharya Kishor Kunal passed away at Mahavir Vatsalya Hospital in Patna on Sunday. He was 74.

Fiery plane crash kills 179 at S Korea airport

THE TWIN-ENGINE BOEING 737-800 WAS SEEN IN LOCAL MEDIA VIDEO SKIDDING DOWN THE RUNWAY WITH NO VISIBLE LANDING GEAR BEFORE CRASHING INTO THE WALL IN AN EXPLOSION OF FLAMES AND DEBRIS.

Sabalenka Enjoying 'Chilled' Rivalry With Swiatek

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka says she and key rival Iga Swiatek have developed a \"chilled\" relationship off court in contrast to their fierce battles on the big stage.

Nitish Reddy: The story of sacrifices made by a middle-class family

Nitish Reddy loves his tattoos like most 21-year-olds do, and one on his ankle is a picture of 'Achilles' Heel'. He considers it a reminder of all the difficulties that his family has endured in the last 10 years to power his cricketing dream.

Gutsy Reddy's maiden ton keeps India afloat

Nitish Reddy, an unknown entity in red-ball cricket before the start of Border-Gavaskar series, virtually bailed India out with his dogged maiden Test century here on Saturday, severely denting Australia's hopes of winning the Boxing Day contest.

Nitish will remember this forever, says Washington

Washington Sundar has known Nitish Reddy as a \"mentally strong man\" whose philosophy in life is to give his 120 percent, be it on the field or off it.

Carlsen Disqualified From World Chess Meet For Violating Dress Code

Five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen was first fined and then disqualified from the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship here for his refusal to comply with the FIDE's dress code after turning up in jeans here.

Trump Asks US Top Court To Pause Law Threatening TikTok Ban

President-elect Donald Trump thrust himself into the high-stakes fight over the fate of TikTok in the US by urging the Supreme Court to pause a law that would ban the social media platform if it isn't sold by its Chinese parent company.

Undersea cable cut was wake-up call: Germany

Germany said on Saturday the suspected sabotage of an undersea power cable linking Finland and Estonia this week was a \"wake-up call\" that demanded new EU sanctions against Russia's \"shadow fleet\".

Well Renowned Malian Religious Leader Abducted

An eminent religious leader has been abducted by armed men in Mali near the border with Mauritania, a security official and a source close to the family said, on Saturday.

Bird Flu Virus Likely Mutated in a Louisiana Patient: CDC

A genetic analysis suggests the bird flu virus mutated inside a Louisiana patient who contracted the nation's first severe case of the illness, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said this week.

Yoon authorised 'shooting' during martial law bid: S Korea prosecutors

Yoon also urged Defence Chief Kwak Jong-keun to \"quickly enter\" the National Assembly since the quorum for the martial law to be lifted remained unmet

Gaza's Last Hospital Shuts After Israeli Raid, Chief Held: Officials

An Israeli military raid targeting Hamas militants has forced a major hospital in northern Gaza out of service and led to the detention of its director, the WHO and health officials said on Saturday.

Singer of all the world, the world of Rafi 'Saheb'

Polite, unmistakably cultured, and endowed with creativity, my London-based friend Achala Sharma becomes uncharacteristically stern when someone refers to the great Indian singer, the late Mohammed Rafi (1924-1980), merely as Rafi.

Canada Ministers Meet Trump's Commerce Nominee To Avoid Tariffs

Two Canadian Cabinet ministers met with President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for commerce secretary at Mar-a-Lago, on Friday, as Canada tries to avoid sweeping tariffs when Trump takes office.

Putin apologises to Azeri president after plane crash

Russian President Vladimir Putin apologised to his Azerbaijani counterpart after an incident in Russian airspace that led to the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger aircraft on December 25, killing dozens.

The delightful, rude world of put-downs

Of the many things I admire, near the top would be the art of the witty insult or the elegant put-down.

Building the consensus for a net-zero economy

India's political economy needs to be prepared to manage the disruptions that are inevitable in this coming transition

Law on marital cruelty needs robust backing

The tragic death by suicide of techie Atul Subhash has sparked outrage and renewed calls to scrap or dilute Section 498A of the IPC, a provision designed to protect women from marital cruelty.

Two cousins from Gopalganj held hostage in Myanmar

Two cousins from Gopalganj were allegedly abducted in Myanmar at gunpoint to work in a fraudulent call centre that targets people from across the globe, police said.

200kg Drugs Found in Less Than One Week in Nainital, Almora: Cops

Nearly 200 kg of narcotic substances have been recovered in less than a week at Ramnagar in Nainital and Bhatrojkhan in Almora districts, police officers aware of the matter said on Saturday.

Assam remembers a diligent tenant, representative in Manmohan Singh

For 28 years, a two-room rented space in Sorumoto-ria locality in Guwahati had the distinction of being the residence of Manmohan Singh, the 13th prime minister of India who died at 92 of age-related illnesses in New Delhi on Thursday.

Notification Issued for Yamuna Demarcation Work in 17 Districts

To check illegal soil mining and construction activities near the Yamuna, the UP irrigation and water resources department has issued a notification demarcating the flood plain zone of the river in 17 districts.