The Chandrayaan-3 rover Pragyan has been unable to leave a clear imprint of the Indian national emblem and Isro logo on the lunar soil, which scientists say is a good sign as it provides new understanding of the properties of the soil. This new information could be critical for future missions involving lunar habitation.
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Read MoreEye surgeons in India, including Pune, have reported an increase in patients opting for expensive eye injections for retinal disorders since it was included in health insurance coverage in September 2019. The anti-VEGF injection is a lifelong treatment for conditions like diabetic macular edema and age-related macular degeneration. Approximately 1.1 crore patients in India...
Read MoreThe Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Pune police is investigating a case of cheating against the owner of an LPG agency and his son. They are accused of cheating customers of Rs 5.53 crore by promising high returns on investments. The agency does not have permission to take investments as per RBI norms. Nine...
Read MoreSome allies of the Congress party in India have joined in criticizing the new Parliament building, saying that it lacks the history and grace of the old building. Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut referred to the new building as “Modi’s multiplex” and expressed disappointment that it does not feel like a historical building.
Read MoreThe Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that the monsoon may begin its withdrawal within the next 24 hours. At the same time, a new cyclonic circulation is expected to form over the north Andaman Sea and its surroundings on September 29. This new system could bring more rainfall along the eastern coasts towards...
Read MoreSeveral areas in the Marathwada region, including Aurangabad district, received heavy rainfall exceeding 65mm in a 24-hour period. The average rainfall in September reached 205mm, which is 170% of the normal rainfall for the month. While there were two cattle deaths, no human casualties or property damage were reported. The authorities have urged residents...
Read MoreThe government will now bear the cost of transporting the bodies of casual paid labourers (CPLs) employed by the Borders Roads Organization (BRO), who work in extreme high altitude and weather conditions to construct roads, bridges and tunnels in forward areas, in the event of their death on duty.
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