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On December 12, 2024, ISRO successfully completed a critical milestone with the sea-level hot test of its CE20 cryogenic engine at the ISRO Propulsion Complex in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu. This test, conducted on November 29, 2024, was a crucial step for upcoming space missions and demonstrated the engine’s restart-enabling systems under ambient conditions. The CE20 […]
India is poised to reach new heights in space exploration with ambitious plans to establish the Bharat Antariksha Station by 2035 and land an Indian astronaut on the Moon by 2040. Union Minister of State for Science & Technology and Space, Jitendra Singh, unveiled this roadmap during a press conference, emphasizing the country’s quest for
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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has unveiled the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Samman Yojana, promising to increase financial assistance for eligible women from ₹1,000 to ₹2,100 per month post-elections. This initiative, aimed at empowering women financially, was announced at an event with a large gathering of AAP’s women supporters. The scheme, which mirrors successful programs in
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Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has recently made history by becoming the first individual to surpass a net worth of $400 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. This remarkable achievement reflects his growing influence and success across multiple ventures, including SpaceX, Tesla, and his AI project, xAI. Musk’s wealth trajectory has
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India has expanded its tiger conservation footprint with the declaration of Madhya Pradesh’s Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary as its 57th tiger reserve. The creation of these reserves highlights India’s commitment to protecting its tiger population, which constitutes over 70% of the global wild tiger population. Tiger reserves are specially designated areas established under the Project Tiger initiative
Ang Lee, the celebrated Taiwanese American filmmaker, has been named the recipient of the Directors Guild of America (DGA) 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award. This prestigious honor recognizes Lee’s remarkable contributions to cinema, spanning over three decades. Known for his versatility and innovative storytelling, Lee’s work cuts across a wide range of genres. He has gained
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World Human Rights Day is celebrated annually on December 10. It stands as a powerful reminder of the global commitment to uphold equality, freedom, and human dignity. Human rights are the cornerstone of a fair and just society, acting as a preventative, protective, and transformative force for good. On this day, individuals, communities, and nations
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the LIC’s Bima Sakhi Yojana in Panipat, Haryana, aiming to empower women by integrating them into the insurance sector. The initiative seeks to train and enroll 100,000 women in the first year and 200,000 women within three years as career agents. Targeting women aged 18-70 with a minimum education level
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Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah unveiled an 11-ft tall statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, in the presence of Union Minister Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and other dignitaries. The statue, made of several metals and weighing 1,100 kilograms, stands on an 8-ft pedestal. During the unveiling ceremony, Shri
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The World Bank has approved a $188.28 million loan to Maharashtra aimed at boosting economic growth in the state’s underdeveloped districts. This loan, provided by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), comes with a 15-year maturity period, including a five-year grace period. The project focuses on enhancing district-level governance, improving e-governance services, and
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