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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) yesterday said that its maiden Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) suffered a glitch because of which the satellites were placed in the wrong orbit and are no longer usable. A statement from the space agency said, “SSLV-D1 placed the satellites into 356 km x 76 km elliptical orbit instead […]
In an attempt to improve its forecasting quality, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) is planning to set up 33 new radars within the next two years. This initiative will also help the department to send alerts regarding cloudbursts in mountainous regions. These cloudbursts are often witnessed during the Amarnath yatra each year. Last month, at […]
Tata Motors Ltd yesterday said that its subsidiary, Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Limited (TPEML), will be acquiring Ford India Private Limited (FIPL)’s manufacturing plant at Sanand, Gujarat, at a consideration of Rs725.7 Crore. According to the agreements signed by the two companies, Tata Motors will get the entire land and buildings on the premises, and […]
Tibetan spiritual leader, Dalai Lama was acclaimed with the the highest civilian honor of Ladakh, ‘dPal rNgam Duston’ for his great contribution to humanity, especially towards the union territory, a source shared on Saturday. The sixth award was conferred by Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh which celebrated the ‘dPal rNgam Duston’ with great […]
Statistics by McAfee Cyberbullying show that around 85% of children in India have been cyberbullied and also have cyberbullied someone else, which is a rate that is twice the international average Cyber Bullying includes incidents of racism, trolling, personal attacks and sexual harassment, among others.The survey was conducted between June 15 to July 5, and […]
Supplementary exams’ results were released recently. Final verdict shows that 75% of Class 10 students who took the Gujarat Secondary Higher Secondary Education Board’s supplementary exams have flunked. The exam which was held between July 18 and 22, had a passing rate of about 24.72% . The purpose of supplementary exams is to give a […]
The chief minister of Rajasthan, Ashok Gehlot, has been recently facing criticism over his comments on rape law. But he claims that he was only telling the truth. Gehlot said on Friday, that the cases of murder after Rape have increased in the country after the law saying death penatly shall be provided to rape […]
Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Cell apprehended two men in the Relief Road area for allegedly committing fraud through ATM. The two men, who were carrying a total of 39 debit cards, have been booked under IPC 420 for fraud, and 406 for criminal breach of trust. According to the police, Rahul Khan and Mohammad Akhil Iliyas […]
Usually the entertainment industry, might it be Hollywood or Bollywood, is all about rumors, scandals, breakups and who has a beef with whom. Though drama and gossip serve as a guilty pleasure for a lot of us, there are times we need to look at the positive side of Bollywood and celebrate it as well. […]
A three-year old is in a coma at a hospital. She was ruthlessly flogged by her own father, shared the police on Monday. After the mother, Sana Fatima filed the complaint, the girl’s father Basith Khan was charged with attempted murder by the Saifabad police.The incident took place on Saturday evening in the family’s home. […]
Heavy rains in July have led to a significant increase in the mosquito population, which has become a real cause of concern. The city is currently facing a large number of cases of seasonal flu and an increasing number of viral infections. Besides coronavirus, swine flu cases are also on the rise. Now, it is […]
Munshi Chunni Lal, a brother of Raja Jhaulal, the deputy prime minister of Nawab Asaf-Ud-Daulah of Lucknow lived between 1780-1848. In the vitiated atmosphere of today, it feels like a tale from a different planet when we see a Hindu poet writing “marasiyas” in honour of the martyrs at the battle of Karbala. For Shia […]
“Moon” is a song by Jin of BTS. It was released on February 21, 2020, and appears as the sixteenth track in their fourth studio album, “Map of the Soul: 7.” The song also appears as the fourth track on CD2 of BTS’s first anthology, “Proof.” Today, August 8, marks 900 days with “Moon.” Exactly […]
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel this morning participated in the ‘Tiranga Yatra’ organized by Gyanda Girls High School in Ghatlodia, Ahmedabad. This event was held to celebrate the Centre’s Har Ghar Tiranga initiative under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, which marks India’s 75 years of independence. The highlight of this event was the 1551 feet long Indian […]
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has detained Shailesh Chandra Mehta, the principal of Sir Bhavanisinh Vidyalay, in Danata, Banaskantha, and Naresh Joshi, a peon of the District Education Officer’s (DEO) office, for taking bribes in exchange of government jobs. The two men were caught red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs16 lakhs. The operation came about […]
Following a directive from the Supreme Court, three special courts will be set up in the Metropolitan Court of Ahmedabad. These new courts will be dedicated to wrapping up check-bounce cases under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The staff, including the judges, have been appointed for the courts, which will be functional from […]
International tourism in India will boom in the coming years as the economy continues to grow and the middle-class increases. The country has one of the youngest populations, and this, too, will contribute heavily to outbound travel. Besides, as businesses flourish, outbound travel for work is expected to rise. According to a recently released report, […]
As many as 768 fresh covid-19 cases were reported in Gujarat in the last 24 hours, with tally of total cases in the state reaching to 12,61,261 on Sunday. The state reported recoveries of 899 covid-19 patients in the last 24 hours, with this the tally of total recovered covid-19 patients reached 12,44,388 on Sunday. […]
India defeated West Indies by 88 runs on Sunday and concluded the five-match T20I series by 4-1 at the Broward Regional Park Stadium in Central Florida. Coming to bat first after winning the toss, team India marked a 188-runs target on the scoreboard with a loss of 7 wickets in 20 overs. India’s openers got […]
