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SpaceX launched unmanned Dragon cargo capsule to International space station
SpaceX on 18 July 2016 launched its unmanned Dragon cargo capsule to the International Space Station, carrying a key piece of equipment that was lost in 2015 due to rocket explosion. The launch to the ISS is a resupply mission for NASA. Dragon spaceship was packed with nearly 23000 kilograms of gear, including science experiments and equipment for the astronauts living in space. After blasting off from Cape Canaveral,
Warriors Legend and Hall of Famer Nate Thurmond Passes Away at Age of 74
OAKLAND, CA – Nate Thurmond, voted one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA history and a member of the Warriors organization for more than four decades as both a player and a Community Relations Ambassador, passed away this morning in San Francisco at the age of 74 after a short battle with leukemia. Considered one of the best centers to ever play the game of basketball, Thurmond was inducted into the
Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa launches free bus pass scheme for students
Tamil Nadu government on Monday launched the free bus pass scheme for school and college students for the year 2016-17, with Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa giving away smart cards to five beneficiaries. The government scheme, aimed at benefiting students from poor backgrounds, covered 28.05 lakh students in 2015-16, an official release said.This year, 31.11 lakh students will be provided free smart card bus passes
China's first panda cub born through natural mating this year
BEIJING: A seven-year-old giant panda has given birth to a cub through natural mating at a breeding centre in China for the endangered species, becoming the first to be born this way in the country this year. The giant panda gave birth to a cub on Saturday at China Conservation and Research Centre for Giant Pandas (CCRCGP). eepers do not know which male fathered the cub, or the gender of the new addition. This is the
Congress amendment move may block afforestation bill in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi: Government is expected to cross the Rajya Sabha hurdle in getting the crucial Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill passed during monsoon session, but the other important bill that has been on the Prime Minister's priority list - the Compensatory Afforestation Fund (CAF) bill - looks set to get stuck as the Congress decides to move an amendment to it in the Upper House. The bill, passed in the Lok Sabha in
BJP Rajya Sabha MP Navjot Sidhu resigns, likely to join AAP
Senior Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) leader and nominated Rajya Sabha MP Navjot Singh Sidhu resigned from the Upper House on Monday. The former Indian cricketer was asked to make way for Arun Jaitley to fight from his constituency Amritsar during the 2014 General Elections. He was recently appointed as Rajya Sabha MP. Sources close to Sidhu have told Indian Express that he might be joining the Aam Aadmi Party.
UNESCO approves all 3 Indian nominations for heritage tag
This is the first time that any country got three sites inscribed in the Word Heritage List at a single session of the committee meeting, a Culture Ministry official said.UNESCO has listed Chandigarh's Capitol Complex and Sikkim's national park, home to the world's third highest peak Mount Khangchendzonga, among its World Heritage Sites, approving all three nominations linked to India this session. Approval of the two sites
MUMBAI/ITANAGAR, Jul 17: Ace mountaineer Anshu Jamsenpa emphasized on the need to exchange ideas, discuss newer techniques and interact with fellow mountaineers on various adventure and mountaineering issues. Attending the 15th Girimitra Sammelan 2016 at Mumbai, Anshu opined that Government of India should formulate mountaineering policy on the lines of neighboring country Nepal, citing
Chhattisgarh govt disburses Rs 924 cr interest free loan to 3.5 lakh farmers
RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh government has so far distributed interest-free loan of Rs 924 crore to nearly 3.5 lakh farmers of the state for the upcoming Kharif crop season. "Keeping in view the possibility of early monsoon, the state government has begun distributing interest-free agriculture loans to farmers for the coming Kharif season," Chhattisgarh State Cooperative Bank (Apex Bank) chairman Ashok Bajaj said today.
Davis Cup: India beat South Korea 4-1
India have beaten South Korea 4-1 in the Davis Cup Asia Oceanic Group 1 tie in Chandigarh to move into the World Group Playoffs next year. After taking a 3 nil lead on saturday, the last reverse singles match saw a change in fortune for the visitors. Ramkumar Ramanathan failed to get going in the final dead rubber and against Seong Chan Hong to lose the final set in the tie-breaker. Seong helped South Korea get a point in the
Glamorgan teen Aneurin smashes Shastri's record
Glamorgan teenager Aneurin Donald equalled Ravi Shastri's record for the fastest double-century in first-class cricket with a stunning innings against Derbyshire on Sunday. Donald's knock included 15 sixes, with his 200 from just 123 balls equalling the mark set by former India international Shastri in his home country in
Dipika bags national squash title
Dipika Pallikal upstaged first seed Joshna Chinappa in four set games to win Her second national title. econd seed Dipika beat Joshna in the final of 73rd National Championship, held in Mumbai on Sunday. Dipika, ranked 19th on the Women's PSA circuit and five years junior to her city rival, has re-entered the scene after
'The Great India Run' marathon flagged off at India Gate
India's first multi-city marathon 'The Great India Run' was flagged off by Sports Minister Vijay Goel, Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju and former World Championship bronze medallist Anju Bobby George at the India Gate here today. According to reports, the 1,480 kilometres long ultra-marathon will feature 15 of the best ultra marathoners from Asia, Africa, US and Europe in its inaugural edition. Rijiju said
Six-year-old Bengaluru kid sets new record in limbo skating
Bengaluru: A six-year-old boy in Bengaluru on Sunday set a new Guinness World Record in limbo-skating. The kid, Om Prakash Gowda, held his body parallel to the ground and skated under 35 cars in a row, covering a distance of 65 meters with his face just inches off the ground. Gowda smashed the previous Guinness record of 48.21 metres made in 2012. "So today, the new record that has been set by Om
Heroic Royal Army Force sniffer dog honoured for saving thousands of lives
London: A heroic British military dog who is said to have saved a thousand lives by sniffing out hidden explosives in warzones around the world has been honorned with a memorial. Buster, an arms and explosive search dog with the Royal Air Force, completed five tours of duty in Afghanistan, Bosnia and Iraq and saved countless lives by searching out improvised explosive devices. The springer spaniel retired in 2012 and died
7th Pay Commission: For now only 14.27% hike in basic pay, not overall 23.5%
New Delhi: The Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on June 29 cleared the recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission. A K Mathur panel had recommended overall 23.55 percent hike - basic pay plus allowances - for Central government employees and pensioners. Although, the government has accepted the suggestion about hike of 14.27 percent in the basic pay, suggestions relating to
Nirbhaya case hearing in SC today
The Nirbhaya case will come up for hearing in the Supreme Court on Monday during which the apex Court will hear the appeals filed by the four rapists who have been sentenced to death. The convicts have challenged their sentence in the Supreme court, which has allotted two extra hours to hear the case. All four accused had been given the death sentence by a trial court, which was upheld by the Delhi High Court in
CIC issues notice to several leaders
The Central Information Commission has issued fresh notices naming top leaders of six national parties asking them to appear before it in cases filed by activists for not responding to RTI queries. The named notices were issued after one of the complainants R K Jain alleged that Registrar of CIC had adopted double standards in handling his complaints against the six national political parties - BJP, Congress, BSP, NCP,
New robot that walks just like us developed
Scientists have developed a new robot - with human sized feet laced up in a pair of sneakers - that closely imitates the walking motion of humans, making it more energy-efficient and better at navigating uneven terrain. The bipedal robot steps with a heel-toe motion that copies human locomotion more closely than flat-footed robot walkers can, according to Christian Hubicki, a postdoctoral fellow at the Georgia Institute of
Gun Carriage Factory hands over three 'Dhanush' guns to army
BHOPAL: Three indigenously-developed 155 mm 'Dhanush' artillery guns have been handed over to the Indian Army by the Jabalpur-based Gun Carriage Factory (GCF). "Three 155 mm howitzers (Dhanush) have been handed over to the army recently for user's trial," GCF's Joint General Manager and PRO Sanjay Shrivastava said. GCF is an ordnance factory, which received its first order of 500 transport carts in 1905.
Turkish musician Kudsi Erguner named UNESCO Artist for Peace
Turkish musician Kudsi Erguner was on 10 July 2106 appointed as the UNESCO Artist for Peace by the Director-General of UNESCO, Irina Bokova. Erguner was appointed for the post at a ceremony held at the Congress Center in Istanbul (Turkey) after the opening ceremony of the 40th session of the World Heritage Committee, which ends on 20 July 2016.
Nelson Mandela International Day 2016 observed
18 July: Nelson Mandela International Day. Nelson Mandela International Day was observed across the world on 18 July 2016 to honour the Nobel Peace Prize laureate Nelson Mandela (1918-2013). The day is aimed at inspiring individuals to take action to help change the world for the better. The Day was celebrated for the first time on 18 July 2010 as per a UN General Assembly resolution of November 2009.
Union Commerce Ministry launches e-marketplace portal for goods procurement
The Union Commerce Ministry has launched an e-marketplace portal for online purchase of goods and services by various central government ministries and departments. It was launched by the Union Minister of State (MoS) Commerce and Industry Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi. Key Facts The e-marketplace portal has been developed by the Directorate General of Supplies and Disposals (DGS&D). The e-
NGT directs Delhi RTO to ban all diesel vehicles over 10 years
NEW DELHI: National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed RTO DELHI to de-register all diesel vehicles which are more than ten years old. The order is meant to be implemented immediately. This comes at a time when Supreme Court has reserved its order on a petition by automaker against the 7-month old ban on diesel vehicles above 2000cc. The automakers in their petition had asked for big diesel vehicles to be
12 new sites added to World Heritage List
ISTANBUL: The World Heritage Committee on Sunday evening agreed to put 12 new sites on the World Heritage List before ending its 40th session in Turkey's Istanbul city. With nine others already approved on Friday, the session has placed a total of 21 out of 27 nominations for this year on the prestigious list, Xinhua news agency reported.
Assess damage from dredging: NGT committee
PANAJI: Taking cognizance of the likely impact of Mormugao Port Trust's (MPT) capital dredging on benthic (the ecological region at the lowest level of an ocean or a lake) biodiversity that sustains pelagic (open sea) and demersal (living close to the floor of the sea) fish, a committee appointed by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has suggested an assessment of the damage after the process of dredging is complete.
TRI-NETRA - Terrain imaging for diesel dRivers Infra-red, Enhanced Optical & Radar Assisted system
Ministry of Railways, Railway Board has initiated a proposal to install TRI-NETRA systems on locomotives for enhancing the vision of Locomotive Pilots in inclement weather. TRI-NETRA stands for - Terrain imaging for diesel dRivers INfra-red, Enhanced opTical &Radar Assisted system. TRI-NETRA system shall be made up of high-resolution optical video camera, high sensitivity infra-red video camera and additionally a
Country's First E-Court Opened At Hyderabad High Court
HYDERABAD: India's first e-court was on Sunday opened at High Court of Judicature at Hyderabad, which is the common high court for the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Inaugurating the e-court, Supreme Court judge Justice Madan B Lokur said Telangana and Andhra Pradesh were first two states in the country to be chosen for Integrated Criminal Justice System (ICJS) project. While noting that the two
SC accepts major proposals of Lodha panel
The States like Maharashtra and Gujarat having more than one cricket association will have voting rights on rotational basis. The Supreme Court on Monday accepted major recommendations of the Lodha committee on administrative changes in the the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). States like Maharashtra and Gujarat having more than one cricket association would have voting rights on rotational basis, the court
LS Speaker launches e-portal for members to reduce paperwork
New Delhi, July 17 (ANI): In a bid to reduce paper work in the day-to-day functioning of Parliament, Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Sunday launched an e-portal for the members that will enable them to interact with various branches of the secretariat online. Speaking on the occasion, Mahajan said by reducing the use of paper, the government is not only preserving the environment but also saving money. She said the
New York, July 16 (Just Earth News): The responsibility for finding solutions to the problems affecting young people – such as unemployment, low representation in political processes, and social exclusion – lies largely with Governments, according to a United Nations report on youth engagement released on Friday. The World Youth Report on Youth Civic Engagement, compiled by the UN Department of Economic and
UN cultural agency inscribes four new sites on World Heritage List
The new sites added to the list – designated by the World Heritage Committee of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as being of special cultural or physical significance – include the transnational serial site of the Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement, along with the Antigua Naval Dockyard and Related Archaeological Sites in Antigua
Vijender becomes WBO Asia Pacific Super Middleweight champion
The win also saw Vijender climb to 15th in the world in his category. A packed Thyagraj Stadium got more than it had bargained for as Vijender Singh became the WBO Asia Pacific Super Middleweight champion with a convincing win over Australian Kerry Hope here on Saturday even as pro boxing made a rousing start in the country. Vijender remained unbeaten, this time by unanimous decision, even though his reputation as
Manipur Overpower Haryana To Win Junior NFC 2016-17
Cuttack, July 17 (IBNS): Manipur proved to be too strong for Haryana in the final of the Junior National Football Championship for girls as they overpowered their counterparts by an unassailable margin of 4-1. Ratanbala Devi scored on the either side of the break and Hemolata Devi nailed a second-half brace for the Highlanders whereas Renu scored the solitary goal for Haryana. Sudam Marndi, Minister of Sports & Y.S,
NLC plans 300-Mw solar plant in Odisha
Chennai-based Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd (NLC), a Navratna public sector undertaking (PSU), has evinced interest in establishing a 300-Mw solar power plant in Odisha's Balasore district. The cost of setting up the plant is not known though creating 1 Mw solar capacity entails an investment of Rs 7-8 crore. "The exact location of the proposed solar power plant is yet to be firmed up. Neyveli Lignite is keen on setting up
Mahindra Aerostructures bags supply contract from Airbus
Mahindra Aerostructures, a subsidiary of Mahindra & Mahindra is the 1st Indian company to receive a contract from European aviation major Airbus HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters as Tier I supplier. Airbus Helicopters has entered into an agreement with Mahindra Aerostructures for the production of airframe parts for the AS565 MBe Panther. This agreement is a part of a long term ‘Make in India’ partnership .
HAL and Safran to set up support centre for armed forces’ helicopters
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) and French firm Safran Helicopter Engines have agreed to establish a support centre in India for national and international rotorcraft customers. The centre will provide maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for Safran TM333 and HAL Shakti engines that power HAL-built helicopters. Safran and HAL will provide their customers with a first-class service including
Country’s first ‘Women’s Entrepreneurs Park’ to come up in Uttarakhand
The country’s first of its kind industrial park, exclusively for women entrepreneurs, was launched today by Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat at the Federation House. to attract women to business and encourage them to initiate start-ups in the state.The event was organized by FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO) . The park will be located in Uttarakhand’s Sitarganj district and will be spread over 200 acres. A
14.13 lakh BPL LPG connections released under PM Ujjwala Yojana
To ensure smokeless kitchens across rural India, 14.13 lakh LPG connections have been released to women of BPL families under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY). The scheme is currently under operation in 487 districts of 17 states. India is home to more than 24 Crore households out of which about 10 Crore households are still deprived of LPG as cooking fuel and have to rely on firewood, coal, dung –
Chinese bullet trains cross in world first
Two bullet trains in China gave the world a first of its kind visually stunning sight. Running at world record speeds in opposite directions, the trains crossed each other on parallel tracks. This achievement in the high-speed rail has added another feat in China’s long list. The two trains”Golden Phoenix” and “Dolphin Blue” pass each other on the railway line between Zhengzhou in central China’s Henan Province and Xuzhou in
Kerala launches online incubator for student start-ups
Till now Bangalore was the silicon valley of India, where people who set up their startups and work towards achieving their goal. But lately, another city from Kerala has been catching up in this respect., the Startup Village in Kochi has launched a digital incubator for students startups – Start In College, making it the first of its kind in the entire world. This has been the vision of the Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Kris
VP Hamid Ansari reached Ulaan Baatar to attend 11th Asia Europe Meeting- ASEM-Summit
Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari reached Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia.He was received by Head of Presidential Admin, Mongolia at the airport. Vice-President Ansari is leading the India delegation for two-day 11th Asia Europe Meeting- ASEM-Summit . The ASEM summit is a unique platform to bridge the two continents for constructive partnership and exchange through political dialogue, economic
Hero CPL honours Sir Garry Sobers ahead of 80th birthday celebrations
The great Sir Garfield Sobers received a special presentation ahead of the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) between Barbados Tridents and Trinbago Knight Riders at the Kensington Oval on Saturday morning. One of the game’s greatest players, whose influence and legacy extends across the Caribbean and beyond, Sir Garry will celebrate his 80th birthday later this month and to mark this milestone, Hero CPL
Pema Khandu sworn-in as Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister
Pema Khandu was sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh at Raj Bhawan in Itanagar on 17 July 2016. Governor Tataghata Roy administered the Oath of Office and Secrecy to him. Chowna Mein was also sworn-in as the Deputy Chief Minister. With this, Khandu, 37, also became the youngest chief minister of the country. He has replaced Nabam Tuki, who resigned from the post after stepping down as leader of
Terrapin 3 Acquisition Corporation acquires Yatra Online for $218 mn
Yatra Online, Inc. and Terrapin 3 Acquisition Corporation on 14 July 2016 entered into a definitive merger agreement. The transaction values Yatra at an enterprise value of 218 million dollars (1458 crore rupees). Yatra in its statement said that it intends to be listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol "YTRA" following completion of the transaction. The combined company will continue to be led by Yatra's
