IAF World Space award (Image credit: Isro X handle) In a significant achievement for India, Dr S Somanath, secretary of the department of space and chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro), received the IAF World Space award for 2024, in Milan, on Monday. The recognition was conferred for the Indian space agency’s success with…
NEW DELHI: The Joint Committee of Parliament that met on Monday to discuss the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, saw opposition MPs boycott the meeting, alleging that the panel did not function as per rules. The opposition MPs alleged Anwar Manippadi of making unnecessary charges against Karnataka government and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge.Opposition MPs like Gaurav…
NEW DELHI: India on Monday hit back at Canada after receiving diplomatic communication suggesting that the Indian High Commissioner and other diplomats are ‘persons of interest’ in a matter related to an investigation in that country.The ministry of external affairs (MEA) called the allegations baseless and politically motivated, attributing them to Canadian Prime Minister Justin…
A cab driver puts out six rules for passengers (Image Credit: Reddit) A cab driver put out a list of six rules, including “don’t call us bhaiya” for passengers, igniting a lively discussion on Reddit with users divided between those who commend his approach and those who find the rules overly strict.In the list, the…
A series of bomb threats disrupted air and rail travel in India (Representative Image) NEW DELHI: Multiple bomb threats disrupted air and rail travel on Monday, triggering diversions from initial routes and heightened security measures. A New York-bound Air India flight, IndiGo flights to Jeddah and Muscat, and the Mumbai-Howrah Mail train were all impacted…
NEW DELHI: An IndiGo flight operating from Mumbai to Jeddah received a bomb threat on Monday, prompting immediate action by airline authorities. Following standard protocol, the aircraft (6E 56) was redirected to an isolated bay where mandatory security checks were swiftly initiated.Also read: New York-bound Air India flight diverted to Delhi after bomb threatAn IndiGo…
NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh minister Sanjay Singh Gangwar has claimed on Sunday that lying in a cowshed and cleaning it can cure cancer.He also said that stroking the back of a cow can help lower blood pressure. Gangwar made these remarks at the inauguration of the Kanha gaushala in Nougawa Pakadiya, which cost Rs 55…
NEW DELHI: An Air India flight travelling from Mumbai to New York on Monday, was diverted to Delhi due to a bomb threat, according to Delhi Police.“The aircraft, now stationed at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport is undergoing thorough safety checks. All standard safety protocols are being followed to ensure the security of the passengers…
NEW DELHI: West Rajasthan, land of Thar desert and the driest region in India’s plains, was among two subdivisions out of 36 that received excess rainfall during this monsoon. Surprisingly, this was hardly an unusual monsoon for west Rajasthan, which has been getting higher-than-normal rainfall for at least the past two decades in an indication…
NEW DELHI: More than 50 protesters, including women, who had come out in silent solidarity with the hunger strike of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, were detained by police near Ladakh Bhawan in the capital on Sunday. Wangchuk has been on protest fast at Ladakh Bhawan for the inclusion of the Union territory in the Sixth…
