SpaceX launches most powerful rocket in history in explosive debut – like many first liftoffs, Starship’s test was a successful failure
Montgomery (US): The first stage, called Super Heavy, is a collection of 33 individual engines and provides more than twice the thrust of a Saturn V, the rocket that sent astronauts to the Moon in the 1960s and 1970s
BY The Conversation / Friday, 21 April, 2023
Should we celebrate rule of law or despair its demise: Sibal on acquittal of all accused in Naroda Gam case
New Delhi: The Ahmedabad-based court of S K Baxi, special judge for SIT cases, acquitted all the accused in one of the worst massacres
BY PTI / Friday, 21 April, 2023
5 soldiers from 16 Corps Rastriya Rifles killed in terrorist attack in Poonch
Jammu/New Delhi: The Army said the vehicle the soldiers were travelling in came under fire from unidentified terrorists and it caught fire because of likely use of grenades
BY PTI / Friday, 21 April, 2023
Indian Space Policy: ISRO to focus on R&D, transition out from manufacturing operational space systems
New Delhi: Industry leaders welcomed the policy and described it as a "futuristic" one that will position India and launch the Indian Space Sector in the 21st century
BY PTI / Friday, 21 April, 2023
EAM Jaishankar discusses Sudan situation with UN chief Guterres, pitches for ‘successful diplomacy’ for early ceasefire
United Nations: The team in New Delhi is said to be "continuous touch" with the Indians in Sudan, advising them to keep calm and not to take unnecessary risks
BY PTI / Friday, 21 April, 2023
Karnataka polls: 5,102 nominations filed by 3,632 candidates, scrutiny on Apr 21
Bengaluru: Scrutiny of nominations will take place on April 21, and the last day for the withdrawal of candidature is April 24
BY PTI / Friday, 21 April, 2023
Centre directs states to set up 100 food streets; To grant Rs 1 crore as aid per street
New Delhi: Food street will not only promote the 'eat right campaign' and food safety but will improve hygiene credibility of local food businesses, boost local employment, tourism and, in turn, the economy
BY PTI / Thursday, 20 April, 2023
Assam Youth Cong chief files police complaint against national head; show-caused by party
Guwahati: The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of her tweets and written to the state police on taking necessary action
BY PTI / Thursday, 20 April, 2023
MP: Burhanpur to get PM’s award on National Civil Services Day for tap water scheme
Burhanpur/Bhopal: Burhanpur, located 340 kilometres from state capital Bhopal, used to have an extensive underground water management system during the Mughal era
BY PTI / Thursday, 20 April, 2023
India home to 2.7 million zero-dose children, perception of vaccines held firm or improved after Covid: UNICEF
New Delhi: The report warned that 67 million children across the globe missed out on vaccinations between 2019 and 2021 with the coverage levels declining in 112 countries
BY PTI / Thursday, 20 April, 2023
Over 40 kg gold seized from Tarikere constituency in poll-bound Karnataka
Bengaluru: Enforcement agencies have made seizures totalling nearly Rs 240 crore in Karnataka since the model code of conduct (MCC) came into force on March 29
BY PTI / Thursday, 20 April, 2023
Towards a ‘National’ Civil Service – The ‘Bhawna Vriksha’ (a tree of “service and empathy”)
Mussoorie: Civil Services Day, observed on April 21st every year, is a celebration of the idea of a national civil service
BY PIB / Thursday, 20 April, 2023
