NASA invites ISRO to join Moon Base Programme, US-India space ties get major boost
NASA reportedly invited ISRO to join its Moon Base programme as the U.S. and India keep stepping up with their relationship with the new collaboration in space exploration and human spaceflight. US Ambassador Sergio Gor pointed out this invitation as another sign of the growing bond between the two countries.
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Govt summons Air India outgoing CEO Campbell Wilson over Phuket-Delhi flight incident: Sources
Air India’s outgoing CEO Campbell Wilson was summoned by the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday in connection with the Phuket-Delhi flight incident, sources said. Wilson was summoned to the Ministry of Civil Aviation headquarters as the government stepped up scrutiny of the airline following the recent AI2379 mid-air incident and a series of operational concerns.
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Govt likely to send FCRA Bill to Joint Parliamentary Committee: Sources
The government is likely to refer the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 (FCRA) to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for detailed examination, said sources on Tuesday.
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PM Modi posts new video on Instagram, appeals citizens to join ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign | WATCH
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday shared a new video on his official Instagram account and made a special appeal to citizens ahead of Independence Day. In the video, he is seen urging people across the country to celebrate the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign as a festival in every household. He also urged citizens to hoist the Tricolour at their homes and celebrate August 15 with pride and patriotic spirit. The message came as India is set to celebrate its 80th Independence Day on August 15, 2026. Ahead of the national festival, the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign is being observed across the country, while Tiranga Yatras are also being organised in different parts of India.
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Waris Punjab De fields Indira Gandhi assassination convict Kehar Singh’s son for 2027 Assembly elections
The Akali Dal Waris Punjab De (ADWPD) on Monday announced its first candidate for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, naming Satwant Singh, son of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi assassination convict Kehar Singh, as its nominee from the Bassi Pathana Assembly constituency.
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BJP calls for Jharkhand bandh tomorrow over lathicharge on protesters, supports students’ demand for CBI probe
The political battle over alleged irregularities in Jharkhand’s recruitment examinations intensified on Monday after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announced a statewide bandh for Tuesday (August 11) in protest against the police action on protesting students in Ranchi. Jharkhand BJP president Aditya Sahu said the shutdown would begin at 8 am and continue until midnight. He said essential services would remain outside the scope of the bandh.
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Sourav Ganguly and his wife receive death threats, complaint filed; police begin investigation
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly and his wife received several threatening letters in the last few months, including one that warned of killing him and his wife, Dona Ganguly. A complaint was filed by Ganguly, and the Kolkata police have begun the probe into the matter, a senior police official said.
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Emraan Hashmi denies playing Mehmood in biopic, clarifies he was never approached
Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi has clarified that he is not playing veteran actor and comedian Mehmood in a biopic. The actor addressed the reports on Instagram, stating that he has not been approached for the film and is not associated with the project.
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Police use tear gas, lathicharge protesting students; Jharkhand CM assures action on demands | 10 points
The students’ march towards the Jharkhand Assembly on Monday (August 10) turned chaotic as police used water cannons, tear gas and lathi-charged job aspirants protesting against alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations. The agitation entered its 17th day and coincided with Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s 51st birthday. Several protesters and policemen were injured in clashes near the Assembly.
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Ram Temple CEO post: 18 shortlisted from over 5,300 applicants, interviews to begin on August 11
The process to appoint a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has gained momentum following the alleged misappropriation of donations at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. More than 5,300 applications have reportedly been received for the post, of which 18 candidates have been shortlisted for interviews, temple sources said on Monday. The shortlisted candidates are expected to appear before a panel on Tuesday and Wednesday at the temple premises. Candidates with administrative experience are likely to be given preference for the key position, according to sources.
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CM Yogi renames Prayagraj’s Kasari-Masari as Krishnapuri, says area won’t be known for mafia anymore
