Around 440 startups now operating in India’s space sector: ISRO chief
Ahmedabad, Aug 23 (IANS) India’s space sector now has around 440 startups, marking a significant expansion of private participation in an industry that was once dominated by government institutions, ISRO Chairman and Department of Space Secretary Dr V.…
Empowering tier 2, tier 3 youth with future skills key to Viksit Bharat 2047: Jayant Chaudhary
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) Empowering youth in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities with future-ready skills will be crucial to achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary said as the…
‘Make learning a lifelong habit, not just to pass exams’: Gujarat Minister tells students
Ahmedabad, Aug 23 (IANS) Merely passing examinations should not be treated as the measure of success, Gujarat Science and Technology Minister Arjunbhai Modhwadia said at the conclusion of the three-day Space Festival-2026 in Ahmedabad on Sunday, urging…
Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav reaches Mongolia for COP17
Ulaanbaatar, Aug 23 (IANS) Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav arrived in Ulaanbaatar on Sunday to participate in the 17th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification…
Golf: Thomas, Chirravuri have an outside chance at winning PGA Tour event in Kansas
Overland Park (USA), Aug 23 (IANS) Rayhan Thomas and Mahanth Chirravuri are in the Top-5 at the AdventHealth Championship, with the Indian and Indian-American, respectively, sharing fifth place after 54 holes on the Korn Ferry Tour in Kansas. Both are at…
Udhayanidhi Stalin slams Vijay government over MLAs’ cars, farm loan relief
Thanjavur (Tamil Nadu), Aug 23 (IANS) Tamil Nadu’s Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin on Sunday criticised the CM Vijay-led state government for proposing to provide cars to legislators while claiming that it lacks the funds to waive farmers’…
Manipur: PLA militant carrying Rs 4 lakh bounty arrested
Imphal, Aug 23 (IANS) In a major counter-insurgency breakthrough, Assam Rifles and Manipur Police, in a joint operation, apprehended a top militant of the outlawed People’s Liberation Army (PLA), carrying a bounty of Rs 4 lakh, officials said on Sunday.…
Andhra Pradesh undertakes project for road connectivity to 100 pilgrimage sites
Amaravati, Aug 23 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh government has initiated steps to provide road connectivity to over 100 major pilgrimage sites. The Panchayat Raj Department undertook the work to connect over 100 major pilgrimage sites with a road network…
Indian junior men’s hockey team departs for China ahead of Junior Asia Cup 2026
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) The Indian junior men’s hockey team on Sunday left Bengaluru, India, for Dalian, Liaoning, China, as part of its preparations for the upcoming Junior Asia Cup 2026, scheduled to be held in Moqi, China. The team will arrive in…
Let BJP protest within law, says Karnataka CM Shivakumar; accuses opposition of resorting to hooliganism
Bengaluru, Aug 23 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Sunday said the BJP was free to continue its protest demanding the resignation of Minister for Planning and Statistics B. Nagendra but warned that any agitation must be conducted within…