ISRO transfers satellite bus tech to Alpha Design to boost private sector

ISRO on Saturday said it has transferred the IMS-1 Satellite Bus Technology to Alpha Design Technologies Pvt. Ltd in a step towards enhancing private industry participation in the country’s space sector. NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), the commercial arm of ISRO, facilitated the technology transfer through an agreement signed during an event held at… Continue reading ISRO transfers satellite bus tech to Alpha Design to boost private sector

Rahul’s LS membership should be restored immediately: Cong after SC relief

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Saturday said he has sent all documents pertaining to revocation of Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification from Lok Sabha to the Speaker and his membership should be restored immediately. He said Speaker Om Birla should restore his membership with the same pace as he was disqualified after a Gujarat… Continue reading Rahul’s LS membership should be restored immediately: Cong after SC relief

Leading laptop manufacturers register to make their product in India

As many as 44 IT hardware manufacturers including global PC makers have registered for manufacturing laptops, tablets and personal computers in India, an official source said on Saturday. The official, without naming any company, said that IT hardware production in the country is expected to repeat the success that has been achieved in… Continue reading Leading laptop manufacturers register to make their product in India

Fresh spell of rain in Delhi, IMD forecasts light showers for Sunday

There was a fresh spell of rain in the national capital on Saturday morning with the maximum temperature settling at 33.5 degrees Celsius, a notch below the season’s average, the India Meteorological Department said. The minimum temperature settled at 25.2 degrees Celsius, two notches below the season’s average, the IMD added. The… Continue reading Fresh spell of rain in Delhi, IMD forecasts light showers for Sunday

Article 370 abrogation ushered in peace in J-K, says govt; Oppn protests

On the fourth anniversary of Article 370’s abrogation, the government on Saturday highlighted that the “historic” decision has ushered in peace and development in Jammu and Kashmir, while opposition parties, including the PDP and the Congress, held protests demanding restoration of statehood. The BJP marked the day with a public meeting in Srinagar… Continue reading Article 370 abrogation ushered in peace in J-K, says govt; Oppn protests

PM continues to be silent, allows discredited CM to rule: Cong on Manipur

The Congress on Saturday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “silence” on the Manipur violence issue and asked why did he allow Chief Minister Biren Singh to continue in the post. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh took to Twitter to cite a news report about “repeated armoury looting” leaving the security forces worried, to… Continue reading PM continues to be silent, allows discredited CM to rule: Cong on Manipur

NASCAR indefinitely suspends driver after liking George Floyd meme

NASCAR and Legacy Motor Club have suspended driver Noah Gragson over his actions on social media.  NASCAR confirmed to Fox Sports that the suspension is related to a meme making fun of the death of George Floyd, a post which Gragson had liked.  Noah Gragson, driver of the #42 Sunseeker Resort Chevrolet, drives during practice… Continue reading NASCAR indefinitely suspends driver after liking George Floyd meme

Inzamam set to take over as Pakistan team chief selector, says PCB source

Former Test captain Inzamam-ul-Haq is set to take over as Pakistan team chief selector even as director Mickey Arthur and head coach Grant Bradburn will know by next week whether they will remain part of the national selection committee. A source in the Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed that Inzamam has given his consent… Continue reading Inzamam set to take over as Pakistan team chief selector, says PCB source

Mets owner Steve Cohen promises ‘competitive’ 2024 team despite massive deadline sell-off

The New York Mets are focusing on the future after a trade deadline sell-off that included aces Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander showed the team is waving the white flag on the 2023 season.  It’s a disappointment for the franchise and its fan base after owner Steve Cohen was aggressive to build off a 101-win… Continue reading Mets owner Steve Cohen promises ‘competitive’ 2024 team despite massive deadline sell-off

Hearing of defamation case filed against Rahul by RSS activist adjourned

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi | Photo: PTI A magistrate’s court at Bhiwandi in Maharashtra’s Thane district on Saturday adjourned the hearing of a criminal defamation case filed by an RSS worker against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, as a related matter is before the High Court. Judicial Magistrate (First Class) L C Wadikar scheduled… Continue reading Hearing of defamation case filed against Rahul by RSS activist adjourned