Isro’s Human Space Flight Centre has recommended that Shukla be the prime mission pilot and Group Capt Prashanth Nair a backup. Final approval will be given by the multilateral crew operations panel. Shukla and Nair are among the four astronauts-designate selected for India’s Gaganyaan mission, to send astronauts to space.
Read MoreIn the lead-up to the Jharkhand assembly elections, BJP’s Himanta Biswa Sarma and Jharkhand’s Chief Minister Hemant Soren clashed over the issue of Bangladeshi infiltrators. Sarma, while challenging Soren, claimed that removing intruders is the state’s responsibility unless requested otherwise. Meanwhile, Soren blamed the central government for border security failures.
Read MoreHaniyeh and his bodyguard were killed in a pre-dawn bombing at their accommodation in Tehran on Wednesday. Just hours before his assassination, Israel had struck a southern suburb of Beirut, killing Fuad Shukr, the military commander of Hezbollah, the Hamas-allied Lebanese militant group, deepening concerns of a wider regional escalation.
Read MoreIslamabad has also asked Beijing to change imported coal-based projects to ones using local coal and to re-profile over $15 billion in energy sector debts in order to create fiscal space due to challenges in making timely repayments.
Read MoreHe carried out 2019 grenade attack, was out on bail
Read MoreAustralia’s Victoria reported 71 confirmed cases of legionnaires’ disease, with authorities suspecting cooling towers in Melbourne’s industrial west. An elderly woman died from the disease. Health officials advised anyone in Melbourne since mid-July to seek medical attention if symptomatic. Over 100 cooling towers are being inspected and disinfected, aiming to contain the outbreak.
Read MoreVirender Sehwag, unveiled as the Brand Ambassador for the inaugural Delhi Premier League, stated he wouldn’t mind if T20 cricket fosters aggressive Test players. Emphasizing England’s attacking approach in Test matches, Sehwag highlighted the financial allure of T20 for youngsters and underscored the importance of attacking play in keeping Test cricket compelling.
Read MoreETimes discusses the relevance and importance of music in the film’s success with some industry insiders – music composers, producers, exhibitors and trade experts who have some really interesting insights and anecdotes to share!
Read MoreThe Delhi high court criticized authorities for not implementing its orders regarding a PIL into the death of UPSC aspirants in Old Rajender Nagar. The court questioned the desilting and drainage efforts, noting the police and MCD’s involvement. It emphasized accountability, directing the Delhi Police to investigate scientifically and avoid external pressures. The court...
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