India may be sending spacecraft to orbit the Moon and Mars, and plans to send one to study the Sun and Venus, and finally, humans to space in the last four decades of this century, but its presence in the global space sector market is a mere two-three per cent.
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Three Delhi cops suspended for demanding bribe from relatives of Union minister
The order further stated that the suspended policemen will deposit their kit in the clothing store and Identity Cards in the General Branch. They are required to report to the Central District during their suspension period, the order said.
Armed Forces 11K officers short; posts of Major, Flight Lt going vacant
According to the Defence Ministry, due to the low recruitment of officers in the Covid-19 period, there has been a shortage of 11,266 Major and Captain and equivalent ranks and other rank officers in the Indian Air Force and the Navy also.
FPIs invested Rs 43, 804 crore in India in July
FPI flows into India continue unabated in July, too. India is the largest recipient of FPI flows YTD among emerging markets, says V K Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Financial Services.
Yasin Malik security lapse case: Delhi prison authorities suspend four officers
On Friday, the prison authorities had launched a probe after Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief Yasin Malik, who is undergoing life sentence in a terror funding case, was taken to Supreme Court without following standard operating procedure.
Manipur violence: Mizoram govt orders 'enhanced security' for Meiteis in Aizawl
In view of the deteriorating law and order situation in Manipur where Zo and Kuki communities, who share ethnic ties with Mizos, have been targeted, the Mizoram government has ordered enhanced security for the Meitei population.
Serious allegations, curious bail: No purpose will be served by taking WFI chief in custody at this stage, says Delhi court
A Delhi court’s recent order granting regular bail to Bharatiya Janata Party MP and former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, in connection with the sexual harassment case of female wrestlers, leaves many questions unanswered.
SC issues notice on plea by Assam MLA Gogoi challenging prosecution under sedition, law's constitutionality
A bench, headed by CJI D.Y. Chandrachud and comprising Justices J.B. Pardiwala and Manoj Misra made the notice returnable in three weeks on the interim relief, pending the decision of the top court on the constitutionality of the provision relating to sedition.
'Our WB nominee also faced Manipur like-horror', says BJP
BJP on Friday claimed that a Manipur like gruesome incident has also happened with one its nominee-candidates in the recently concluded Panchayat elections in West Bengal which the ruling party dubbed as ‘Khoon Ka Chunaav’ (Elections of Bloodshed).
Tomato prices expected to come down with arrival of new crop: Govt informs Parliament
The central government on Friday informed Parliament that tomato prices are expected to come down with the increase in the arrival of new crop from Nasik, Naryangoan and Aurangabad belt in Maharashtra and also from Madhya Pradesh.
India, Sri Lanka need to keep mutual interests, sensitivities in mind: PM
After holding delegation-level talks with visiting Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said it is important that the two neighbouring nations work together while keeping in mind mutual security interests and sensitivities.
LS adjourned till July 24 amid Oppn protests on Manipur seeking PM's response
The Lok Sabha was adjourned till July 24 amid continuous protests by the Congress-led opposition, seeking Prime Minister Narendra Modi's response in the House on the situation prevailing in Manipur.
Technology to be core driver for employment: PM Modi
In his address to the G20 Labour Ministers' meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said this is the era of the fourth industrial revolution where technology has become and will remain the core driver for employment.
US Congress panel expresses concern over effectiveness of FDA inspections in India
Chinese and Indian manufacturers receive the most FDA warning letters, McMorris-Rodgers said, adding that these violations have included carcinogens in medicines, destroying or falsifying of data, and non-sterile manufacturing processes.
Asian Games: Delhi HC to pronounce on Saturday its verdict on plea against Phogat, Punia's exemption from trials
Justice Subramonium Prasad had asked the WFI to present their response during the day and said that if the selection basis is fair and reasonable, there would be no issue. The court asked about the laurels earned by the two selected players.
Defamation case: SC issues notice on Rahul's plea, to hear on Aug 4
The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to examine the plea filed by former Congress President Rahul Gandhi against the Gujarat High Court's verdict denying to put a stay on his conviction in the 'Modi surname' defamation case.
Oppn MPs give notice in Parliament to discuss Manipur violence, seek PM's reply
Several opposition MPs on Friday gave notices to discuss the situation in Manipur on the second day of Parliament's Monsoon Session, and also sought a reply from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Delhi court grants bail to Brij Bhushan in sexual harassment case
A Delhi court on Thursday granted bail to Bharatiya Janata Party MP and former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, in connection with the sexual harassment case of female wrestlers.
Manipur viral videos: SC takes suo moto cognizance, seeks report from Centre & state by July 28
The Supreme Court on Thursday took suo moto cognizance of the disturbing viral videos of two young tribal women being paraded naked by a mob in Manipur and sought an action taken report from the Centre and state governments by July 28.
Manipur incident can never be forgiven: PM Modi
Expressing his pain and anger over the Manipur incident, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the gruesome incident with the women in the Northeastern state is very shameful, and can never be forgiven.
ED conducts raids in Rs 538.62cr loan fraud case involving Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal
According to sources, a fresh case under the PMLA was lodged by the ED's Mumbai Zone 2 office. It has been learnt that the name of Goyal's wife, Anita, has also been mentioned in the ED's ECIR (Enforcement Case Information Report).
Oppn parties accused of improper use of 'India' in alliance formation, legal action sought
A police complaint has been registered at Delhi’s Barakhamba Police Station against 26 opposition parties, accusing them of improper use of the name of ‘India’ and employing it for undue influence and personation during elections.
New all time high of Nifty registered at 19851 points
After witnessing high volatility at the highs on Tuesday, Nifty witnessed choppy movement for mid part and sharp upsurge in the later part of Wednesday and closed the day higher by 83 points, says Nagaraj Shetti, Technical Research Analyst, HDFC Securities
Wrestlers vs Brij Bhushan: Chargesheet elaborates minute details of sexual harassment
The Delhi Police in its chargesheet against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh have claimed that be it India or abroad, the powerful politician sexually harassed women wrestlers on multiple occasions.
39 parties present in meet, NDA will win with record margin in 2024: Shinde
There were 39 parties at the NDA meeting here on Tuesday and all their leaders expressed trust in the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said.