As the countdown for the launch of India's third mission to the moon -- Chandrayaan-3 -- progressed smoothly with millions of people waiting with bated breath, a team of students has built a critical motor for the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) indigenous spacecraft to the moon.
European Space Agency (ESA) from its various centres will be tracking India's Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft's progress and health, said the space agency, adding that it will also lend support to some future missions.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, France's highest award, by French President Emmanuel Macron. He is the first Indian Prime Minister to receive the honour.
Even though the Chandrayaan-3 mission is helmed by men, unlike the Chandrayaan-2 mission, a sizable number of women are behind the former, said a senior official of the Indian space agency.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India and France have agreed on usage of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) mechanism and it will begin from the Eiffel Tower, which means Indian tourists can pay in rupees to visit the world famous site.
"India and France are tackling many challenges of the 21st century. Therefore, at this crucial juncture, the importance of the strategic partnership between our countries has increased even more," Modi said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held delegation-level talks with his French counterpart Elisabeth Borne in Paris on Thursday. On Friday, the Prime Minister will be the guest of honour at the Bastille Day Parade.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was received by his French counterpart Elisabeth Borne on his arrival in Paris on Thursday for a two-day official visit to France.
"The price of green cucumber has gone to Rs 80 per kg, colocasia at Rs 130 per kg, French beans at Rs 220 per kg, Ginger at Rs 400 to 470 per kg, black brinjal at Rs 100 to 120 per kg, pointed gourd at Rs 100 to 120 per kg," he said.
Doctors at a private hospital gave a new lease of life to a farmer by replacing his damaged aortic valve (one of the four heart valves) with a one constructed from his pericardium, a fibrous sac that encloses the heart and great vessels – using Ozaki technique.
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) , in a meeting chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Thursday approved proposals to procure 26 Rafale-Marine fighter jets and three Scorpene diesel-electric submarines for the Indian Navy.
The AAP leader further said that Delhi might face water issues as three water plants have been shut and we will have to do water rationing. "People might face the issue of drinking water supply for one to two days," the Chief MInister said.
In response to the Law Commission's call for suggestions on Uniform Civil Code, All India Lawyers Union (AILU) said that imposition of UCC was neither necessary nor desirable at this stage, at all.
Although the police said that four attackers have been arrested, the incident is haunting the passengers of the bus. Gangster Kuldeep Jaghina was murdered by armed men while he was in police custody and was being taken in a bus to the court for a hearing.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday met his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in Jakarta, during which they discussed bilateral economic issues and also matters related to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
In a shocking case, a couple committed suicide after killing their two children, said police here on Thursday, adding that a suicide note mentioned 'debt trap' forcing them to take the extreme step.
The Karnataka Police have arrested the owner of Zee-Net company in connection with the double murder case in which the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) were killed in the office premises here, police said on Thursday.
While the first rocket’s first stage is powered by solid fuel, the second stage is by liquid fuel and the third and final stage consists of a cryogenic engine powered by liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen.
West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose on Thursday gave strict instructions to the State Election Commission (SEC) to update the Calcutta High Court on the 7,500 complaints received at the 'Peace Room'.
"I prayed to Bhagawan Sri Venkateswara to give me more strength to serve the people of my country. With the benign blessings of Sri Venkateswara the country will soon emerge into a biggest powerful nation," he said.
Ahead of India's third mission to the moon, scientists of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Thursday offered prayers at Tirupati's Venkatachalapathy Temple for its success.
"Our (India AND France) interests in the Indo-Pacific region are vast, and our engagement is deep. I have described our vision for this region in one word, 'SAGAR', which stands for Security and Growth for All in the Region," Modi told the newspaper.
He said since Losar supports good government accommodation and healthcare facilities, they would be kept there and the next course of their departure towards their destinations would be decided later.
Modi said that he looked forward to meeting President Macron and holding wide-ranging discussions on taking forward this longstanding and time-tested partnership over the next 25 years.
Rescuers in Himachal Pradesh have evacuated more than 50,000 tourists, comprising Israelis, from across the state, and the road connectivity to Manali has been restored as well as efforts are underway to restore the network in Kasol and its nearby places, officials said on Thursday.
