The ISRO team’s visit to Japan to evaluate the launch site preparations for Chandrayaan-5 is another milestone in terms of international cooperation for space exploration, especially between ISRO and the Japanese space agencies. The visit will be primarily aimed at evaluating the preparations of the launch facility, compatibility in technicalities, and joint mission planning for…
The day demands the most effort so you’ll be feeling it on your shoulders. The Moon as your ruler is under pressure from Saturn which is why you might be tense and agitated even in the morning. Do not take this as a sign of failing. It’s merely a cloud that’s heavy.Still, there’s a sweet…
New Delhi: Following a spate of clashes reported at various Delhi University colleges during recent fests, Shaheed Bhagat Singh College has barred its students’ union from organising any events, including freshers’ parties and annual programmes, or seeking sponsorship on the college’s behalf, independently or in any capacity within or on behalf of the college —…
Mumbai: Zaib Zubair Ansari, who stabbed two security guards in Mira Road in what’s being described as a “lone wolf attack”, is an educated Mumbaikar originally from Kurla, who lived in the US for a few years before returning to the city.Neighbours in Mira Road, where he set up home on his return, say he…
Bengaluru: A routine day at the Bescom office in Rajarajeshwarinagar turned tense when an electrical contractor discovered a loaded revolver inside the men’s toilet, triggering panic.Officials quickly alerted police, who seized the weapon. Minutes later, a man arrived claiming ownership and produced a digital copy of its licence, saying he accidentally left the revolver behind….
Chennai: The Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) which met on Wednesday directed Karnataka to release 2.5 tmc of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu for the month of May, aligning with the Supreme Court’s final award in the inter-state river dispute. TN also objected to Karnataka’s contention that excess water was released in 2025 -26, stating…
Hyderabad: Officials of the Telangana Medical Services & Infrastructure Development Corporation (TGMSIDC) have reported a sharp decline in medicine wastage in govt hospitals, attributing the improvement to stricter monitoring and revised procurement practices.A detailed report was submitted to health minister Damodar Rajanarasimha on Wednesday, highlighting that medicines worth around Rs 1,000 crore were procured over…
The districts have been identified based on their vulnerability to flooding due to recurring waterlogging or their proximity to rivers and canals Gurgaon: Haryana will conduct a state-level flood mock drill on May 14 across 13 vulnerable districts, including Gurgaon and Faridabad, to strengthen disaster preparedness ahead of the monsoon.The exercise is being organised by…
Kolkata: Trinamool and BJP heavyweight candidates spent their day crisscrossing their assembly segments, addressing complaints, and some even protesting as they refused to cede ground to their opponents.Mayor Firhad Hakim performed a delicate balancing act between his own Kolkata Port constituency and ensuring a lead for CM Mamata Banerjee in Bhowanipore. Meeting the CM at…
The fire department has identified 42 buildings — including residential complexes, hospitals and hotels — as unsafe due to non-compliance with fire safety norms Ghaziabad: The onset of summer is typically accompanied by a sharp rise in fire incidents, driven by high temperatures, dry conditions and increased electricity usage.Data from the fire department shows a…
