ISRO has embarked on the Human Spaceflight programme with an objective of demonstrating capability to carry out Low Earth Orbit in an Indian Crew Module with up to three crew members onboard, for up to three days and to safely recover the module.
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India calls out Canada’s “smear campaign” after media report on Nijjar killing
Referring to the report quoting an unnamed official, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said such “ludicrous statements” should be dismissed with the contempt they deserve.
This era is not of deglobalisation, but of reglobalisation, says PM Wong at G20; emphasises on making ASEAN stronger
Referring to the shifting global dynamics, Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro that it was necessary “[to] strengthen our own neighbourhood”, meaning the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden visits Singapore Navy Museum, attends business forum on day two of 3-day state visit
On the second day of his visit to Singapore on Wednesday, November 20, King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden visited the Singapore Navy Museum and attended a business forum.
Children could face eight-times more heatwaves in 2050 than in 2000, warns UNICEF report
UNICEF issues new alert on heatwave and its impact on children in its latest report
Ukraine fires US-supplied long-range missiles into Russia: Reports
Ukraine fires US-supplied long-range missiles into Russia. The fresh development may further escalate tension between the two countries.
45 activists sentenced under National Security Law in Hong Kong
Over 40 activists sentenced in Hong Kong under National Security Law
Modi and Albanese unveil Renewable Energy Partnership at India-Australia summit in Rio
The two leaders held the 2nd India-Australia Annual Summit on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro during which they reiterated their commitment to further advance the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in myriad areas like defence & security, trade & investment, education, skills, sports, space, mobility & people-to-people ties.
India and Italy chart path for deeper ties with new five-year action plan on defence, energy, and connectivity
The two countries will pursue collaborations, programmes and initiatives in areas of trade, investment, science and technology, new and emerging technologies, clean energy, space, defence, connectivity and people-to-people linkages under the joint action plan, it said.
Israel confirms ‘elimination’ of Hezbollah media chief Mohammed Afif
Israel eliminates Hezbollah media chief Mohammed Afif
