Cabinet nod to build third launch pad at Sriharikota as India eyes landing astronaut on moon

New Delhi: The government Thursday approved setting up of a third launch pad at Sriharikota to send heavier spacecraft into orbit as it aims to build a space station, carry out human spaceflight Gaganyaan and land an astronaut on the moon. The third launch pad will be built at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota and will be capable of putting 30,000-tonne spacecraft in low earth orbit as against the...

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Attack on Saif serious incident, but wrong to brand Mumbai as unsafe: CM Fadnavis

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Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis Thursday said the attack on Hindi film actor Saif Ali Khan by an intruder at his home was a serious incident, but it would be wrong to call Mumbai unsafe because of it. Police were taking action, and the government will take steps to make the country's financial capital safer, said Fadnavis, who holds the home portfolio. Saif Ali Khan suffered grievous injuries after an...

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PM approves setting up of 8th Pay Commission for central govt employees

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New Delhi: The union government Thursday decided to set up the 8th Pay Commission to revise salaries of central government employees and allowances of pensioners. The decision to set up the 8th Pay Commission was taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said. The term of the 7th Pay Commission will end in 2026. "Prime Minister has approved 8th Central Pay Commission for central government employees," the minister...

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Short-seller Hindenburg Research to shut down: Founder

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New Delhi: Hindenburg Research founder Nate Anderson has announced to disband the short seller firm, saying there is not one specific thing -- “no particular threat, no health issue and no big personal issue”. The short-seller firm targeted several top corporate leaders across the world, including in India, mostly at the behest of vested interests to create economic turbulence. In a letter posted on his website, Anderson said that the intensity...

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Saif Ali khan stabbed at home by intruder demanding Rs 1 crore

Mumbai: Hindi film star Saif Ali Khan was repeatedly stabbed by an intruder in his highrise apartment in upscale Bandra early Thursday and rushed to hospital with the blade still lodged in his spine, an audacious attack that raises intriguing questions about security and celebrity life in the financial and showbiz hub. The 54-year-old, who received six...

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Minister of ST & SC development, minorities & backward classes welfare Nityananda Gond graces final day of Adivasi Mela 2025 in Bhubaneswar   Football action unfolds at Ravenshaw University ground in Cuttack     Students perform various dance forms on 51st annual day celebrations of Buxi Jagabandhu English Medium School in Bhubaneswar

Man killed by wife, son over family dispute in Odisha's Bhadrak

Man killed by wife, son over family dispute in Odisha’s Bhadrak

Bhadrak: A man was killed allegedly by his wife and son following a family dispute in Odisha's Bhadrak district, police said Thursday. The incident took place at Joragadia village. The deceased was identified as Satyasundar Nayak. He was found lying in a pool of blood with severe injuries on his body Thursday, said inspector-in-charge (IIC) of Bhadrak...

ECoR achieves 200 MT freight loading in just 290 days

Bhubaneswar: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has achieved 200.13 million tonne of freight loading in 290 days during the 2024-25 fiscal, an official statement said Thursday. This marks the highest-ever freight loading by any zone in the history of Indian Railways, reinforcing ECoR's leadership in freight transportation and operational excellence, it said. The ECoR reached this landmark...

Man held for duping woman of over Rs 3 lakh on pretext of marriage

Odisha: Man held for duping woman of over Rs 3 lakh on pretext of marriage

Berhampur: A 28-year-old man was arrested in Odisha's Ganjam district for allegedly duping a woman of around Rs 3.12 lakh on the pretext of marriage, police said Thursday. The accused, a resident of Mujagada near Bhanjanagar, was held Wednesday, nearly five months after the 30-year-old woman lodged a complaint with the Aska Police Station, an officer said....

Padma awardees in Odisha

Padma awardees in Odisha to receive monthly honorarium of Rs 30,000

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government will provide a monthly honorarium of Rs 30,000 to each of the Padma awardees of the state from the current month. The Odia Language Literature and Culture Department issued a notification to this effect Thursday. In view of their outstanding contribution to society in various fields, the state government has decided to provide...

 

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