The government on Sunday said it has earmarked Rs 1,000 crore for venture fund to space startups, an indication of high priority that the government gives to the space sector.
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Ola Electric customers left in agony amid Bhavish Aggarwal-Kunal Kamra online spat
Aggrieved Ola electric customers were once again left in the lurch as Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal and comedian Kunal Kamra got busy in a heated all-day spat on Sunday over the poor conditions at the EV company’s service centres across the country.
EAM Jaishankar calls on visiting Maldives President Muizzu, appreciates commitment to enhance bilateral ties
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar called on Mohamed Muizzu, shortly after the Maldivian President arrived in New Delhi on a five-day state visit - his first since assuming office - at the invitation of President Droupadi Murmu.
Minor's rape & murder: Calcutta HC orders victim's autopsy at a Central hospital, judicial magistrate's presence
The Calcutta High Court, at a specially convened hearing on Sunday on the alleged rape and murder of a minor girl at Jaynagar in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district, directed that the autopsy of the body of the victim be conducted at a Central-run hospital in the state in presence of a judicial magistrate.
AI can be as dangerous for world as nuclear weapons: EAM Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar on Sunday said that artificial intelligence (AI) will be a profound factor for the world, after nuclear weapons.
CM Adityanath announces complete ban on meat & alcohol during Mahakumbh in Prayagraj
During the Mahakumbh 2025, the sale of meat and alcohol will be prohibited within the limits of Prayagraj. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced this on Sunday in the presence of representatives from all 13 akhadas. He stated that the Mahakumbh is organised under the guidance of the akhadas, which are the flag bearers of Sanatan Dharma, with the state government providing support.
UN like an old company, occupying space in market: EAM Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Sunday stated that the United Nations (UN) is like an "old company" that is "occupying space in the market" without adapting to the changing global landscape.
RBI MPC likely to maintain status quo on policy rates: Experts
The RBI’s monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting from October 7-9 is unlikely to cut the benchmark interest rate and a dovish tone could set the direction moving forward, industry experts said on Sunday.
CBI gets clues on how Sandip Ghosh-Ashish Pandey nexus accepted cash through paper leaks
The CBI officials probing the case of financial irregularities at R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital in Kolkata have got specific clues about how the former principal Sandip Ghosh through his house staff Ashish Pandey used to accept cash by leaking question paper to medical students eager to pay money for easy success.
CM Yogi unveils MahaKumbh-2025 logo, launches website & app
The logo will be used on the website, app, and other platforms related to the MahaKumbh event. It will guide pilgrims and tourists to the event's location by air, rail and road.
Chennai enthralled at IAF airshow, the first in South India
The aerobatic power of the Indian Air Force (IAF) was on full display in Chennai with people glued to the sky during the first airshow underway down south on Sunday.
Bengal girl rape-murder: Tension prevails in Jayanagar
Tension prevailed in the Jayanagar area in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district on Sunday as the local people protested against police apathy in the minor girl's rape and murder case.
RG Kar case: Protesting doctors fast-unto-death enters Day 2
The fast-unto-death of six junior doctors at Esplanade in Kolkata, to protest the rape and murder of their colleague in the state-run R. G. Kar Medical College Hospital entered the second day on Sunday.
Except Cong, J&K political parties skeptical of exit polls
Almost all political leaders except those belonging to Congress have dismissed the exit polls with former J&K Chief Minister and National Conference (NC) vice president, Omar Abdullah calling these “pass time exercises”.
Seven of family charred to death in Mumbai grocery shop fire
At least seven members of a single-family burned in their sleep when a major fire broke out in a grocery shop-cum-residence in Mumbai's Chembur suburb, the BMC Disaster Control said here on Sunday.
RG Kar case: Sandip Ghosh's 10 confidant doctors expelled
The authorities of state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata have issued a notification announcing the decision to expel as many as 10 doctors, including interns, house staff and senior residents from the hospital.
Large cache of arms, ammunition recovered in J&K’s Poonch
It must be mentioned that terrorists believed to be hardcore foreign mercenaries, have carried out hit-and-run attacks against the Army, local police and civilians in the hilly districts of Doda, Kathua, Rajouri, Poonch and Reasi of Jammu division during the last three to four months.
Maldives President Muizzu to begin 5-day state visit to India today
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu is all set to begin his five-day (October 6-10) state visit to India on Sunday following an official invitation extended by his Indian counterpart Droupadi Murmu, an official said.
Maldives President Muizzu to arrive in India on state visit on Sunday
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on Sunday will arrive here for a state visit to India from October 6-10 following an official invitation extended by his Indian counterpart Droupadi Murmu, an official said.
PM Modi welcomed by Banjara women, engages with community saints in Maha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spent some time with the saints of the Banjara community in Washim. PM Modi appreciated the efforts of the saints to serve the society. Several women from the Banjara community also welcomed PM Modi during his visit. He exchanged pleasantries with the women there.
RG Kar protest: Junior doctors to render medical services, carry out hunger strike in parallel
The West Bengal Junior Doctors’ Forum (WBJDF), on Saturday evening, announced a unique way to continue with their protests in support of their demands in the wake of the ghastly rape and murder of a junior doctor of R.G Kar Medical College & Hospital by continuing to provide medical services for the patients - and carrying out a fast-unto-death agitation in parallel.
Marathi will become vehicle of ideas & reach global audience: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday asserted that there will be more scope for education, learning, writing and research with the Marathi language after getting the Classical Language status.
J&K Exit Polls: Cong-NC seen taking lead but missing the majority mark
The National Conference (NC)-Congress alliance is seen as the clear winner in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, but may miss the majority mark by a whisker, a couple of polling agencies found in Exit Polls released on Saturday.
PM Modi flags off Mumbai Metro Line 3 operations; interacts with commuters during ride
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday flagged off the operations of the first phase of Mumbai Metro Line 3 between Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) and Aarey and took a ride from BKC to Santacruz station during which he interacted with students, women beneficiaries of the Ladki Bahin scheme, workers and other commuters.
Haryana Exit Polls: Congress set for clean sweep with 50-60 seats, predict four pollsters
Soon after the culmination of voting in the Haryana Assembly polls on Sunday, exit poll forecasts have started pouring in. Most have forecast a clear mandate for the Congress in Haryana and a big setback for the ruling BJP.