Reusable rockets, satellite constellation for broadband in ISRO's 10-year plan

Chennai (IANS) Stepping into 2021, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has chalked out its decadal plan which includes development of a heavy lift rocket, reusable satellite launch vehicle, semi-cryogenic engine, and others, said a top official.

India joins UNSC as world confronts changing reality

United Nations (IANS) India became a non-permanent member of the Security Council on Friday taking a seat at the UN's highest decision-making body at a time of changing reality even as it presses ahead with its quest for a permanent seat.

Equity market starts 2021 on positive note, Nifty above 14,000

Mumbai (IANS) The Indian stock market opened on a positive note on the first day of 2021 with the BSE Sensex gaining over 150 points, and the Nifty50 on the National Stock Exchange trading above the psychological mark of 14,000 points.

Nifty…

Key meeting on vax: Decision on Covaxin, Covishield likely today

New Delhi (IANS) Serum Institute of India has concluded its presentation before the 10-member Subject Expert Committee of the Drug Regulator for the approval of its coronavirus vaccine. Bharat Biotech will commence presentation of its data shortly,…

J&K Police maintains '3 killed in Srinagar gunbattle' had terror links

Srinagar (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday maintained that the three persons killed in an encounter in Srinagar city's Lawaypora area had terrorist connections, and refuted the claims of the family members of one of those killed that…

CBSE Board exams from May 4 to June 10, announces Education Minister Nishank

New Delhi (IANS) The dates of the the CBSE Board examinations for Class X and XII in 2021 have been announced. The examinations will kick off in May this time round. The board examinations will commence from May 4 and end on June 10. The results of…

Covid vaccine dry run across India on Jan 2

New Delhi (IANS) After successfully concluding the Coronavirus vaccination dry run in four states, a similar mega-drill will be conducted in all states and union territories on January 2.

This is aimed at equipping the entire administration…

CBI raids 2 places in Bengal related to Trinamool youth leader

New Delhi/Kolkata (IANS) In a massive search operation launched against Trinamool Congress youth wing leader Vinay Mishra, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday carried out searches at two locations in Kolkata in connection to a cattle…

ISI-linked gangster deported from UAE for killing Shaurya Chakra awardee

New Delhi (IANS) A gangster, who is suspected to be on the payroll of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence in terror activities, Sukhmeet Pal Singh alias Sukh Bhikhariwal was deported from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to India on Thursday…

Preparations in full swing to vaccinate all against corona: PM

New Delhi (IANS) Emphasising on improved healthcare facilities, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that preparations were in full swing across the country to make coronavirus vaccine available to all.

After laying the foundation…