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BENGALURU: India’s third lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3, is only around six days away from reaching the lunar orbit with another important manoeuvre — that will see Isro slingshot the spacecraft towards Moon — planned between 12am and 1am on August 1. The midnight trans-lunar injection (TLI) manoeuvre is expected to last between 28 and 31 minutes and onboard thrusters of the spacecraft will be fired when the spacecraft is at the closest point to Earth (perigee) and not when at the farthest point (apogee). Why is the slingshot attempted from perigee? At present, the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft is going around Earth in an elliptical orbit at a velocity ranging between 1km/second and 10. 3km/second. The velocity is highest (10. 3km/second) at perigee and lowest at apogee and while attempting the slingshot, the spacecraft will need to have a high velocity. The other reason is that its angle will have to change to travel towards Moon, which can be added if the operation is carried out at perigee...

  Amit Shah on Tuesday wrote to Kharge that the government is ready for a full-fledged discussion on Manipur. Not true, Kharge replied. Mallikarjun Kharge replied to Amit Shah's letter as the Congress, BRS moved a no-confidence motion against the government. (ANI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday replied to Union home minister Amit Shah's letter in which Amit Shah sought cooperation from the Congress and all parties in Parliament to discuss the Manipur issue. "The day PM Modi compares us with a terrorist organisation, the home minister writes a letter seeking cooperation from the opposition parties. The gap between the govt and the opposition existed for years, but now we see a gap in the govt as well. Calling INDIA directionless by PM Modi is unfortunate," Kharge wrote in his letter. “The Opposition is demanding a statement from the government on Manipur. I want to tell you that not just a statement, the government is ready for a full-fledged discus...

  The government enjoys the support of at least 332 lawmakers in Lok Sabha and faces no threat from the no-confidence motion Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. (ANI) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday accepted Opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA)’s notice for a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. Congress lawmaker Gaurav Gogoi, who is from Assam, earlier at 9:20am submitted the notice as part of the INDIA grouping’s attempt to force Modi to reply on issues including the Manipur violence. Birla said he will discuss the matter with all parties, and according to the rules. “I will inform you about the schedule for the discussion.” According to the rules, any no-confidence notice submitted before 10am has to be taken up on the same day. People aware of the matter said the motion was unlikely to be taken up in Lok Sabha for discussion on Wednesday. The notice was moved after acrimony and disruptions in Parliament and the B...

Qin, 57, had not been seen in public since June 25 when he met visiting diplomats in Beijing. Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang looks on during his meeting with his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry in Cairo, Egypt, January 2023. China removed Foreign Minister Qin Gang from his post on Tuesday after a one-month absence from public duties, replacing him with his predecessor Wang Yi, state media said, after weeks of speculation about what had happened to him. Qin, 57,  who only took up the job in December after a brief stint as envoy to the United States,  had not been seen in public  since June 25 when he met visiting diplomats in Beijing. After he missed an international diplomatic summit in Indonesia, his ministry later said he was off work for unspecified health reasons, but the lack of detailed information fuelled a swirl of speculation. It also deepened suspicion about transparency and decision-making among the country's cloistered leadership, analysts and diplomats ...

President Joe Biden's German shepherd, Commander, has been involved in at least 10 incidents of biting Secret Service agents, according to internal emails. President Joe Biden's dog Commander, a German shepherd, is walked outside the West Wing of the White House in Washington, Saturday, April 29, 2023. Commander, one of President Joe Biden’s German shepherds, has been involved in at least 10 incidents of biting Secret Service agents, according to internal emails that a conservative watchdog group recently obtained. The emails, which Judicial Watch, a Washington-based conservative group, got hold of, show that Commander, who is almost 2 years old, has had trouble adapting to his new surroundings at the White House, where he moved in 2021, and Delaware, where the Bidens have two homes. In early November 2022, for example, an officer who was bitten by Commander on the arm and thigh was sent to the hospital by the White House medical team, the emails reveal. A week later, Biden’s G...

The surplus that Prince William earns may simply disappear if Prince Harry and Meghan Markle returned to the Royal Family fold Prince William might face a dilemma over funding Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, if they return to the Royal Family Prince William might face a dilemma over funding Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, if they return to the Royal Family, a recent report has claimed. William reportedly receives £24 million a year from the Duchy of Cornwall. The surplus he currently has will diminish as he funds Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. The surplus, however, may simply disappear if Harry and Meghan returned to the Royal Family fold, as recent reports have been suggesting. William may have to fund Harry and Meghan’s duties, housing, as well as Archie and Lilibet’s schooling and other costs. This could put pressure on William’s finances. Harry and Meghan have launched several attac...

  No-confidence motion LIVE Updates: The Narendra Modi govt, which enjoys support of 332 MPs in Lok Sabha, faces virtually no threat from no-confidence motion The Indian National Congress' Lok Sabha Deputy and North east leader Gaurav Gogoi moved the no-confidence motion against the Narendra Modi-led Central government on Wednesday.   The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) said on Tuesday that it will be bringing a no-confidence motion against the government in an attempt to make him respond to raging issues, including the Manipur situation. This came after days of acrimony and disruption in Parliament coupled with the BJP’s refusal to accept the Opposition’s demand that Modi speak on Manipur.  At the floor strategy meeting of the INDIA alliance, leaders of the member-parties discussed a proposal to move a no-confidence motion against the government in the Lok Sabha. The Narendra Modi government, which enjoys the support of at least 332 MPs in t...

  According to the original schedule, the iconic clash between the two neighbouring teams will take place on October 15. Babar Azam (L) with Rohit Sharma during the 2022 T20 World Cup Team India is scheduled to take on arch-rivals Pakistan on October 15 at the marquee ODI World Cup later this year. The schedule may have already been finalised and made public last month by the International Cricket Council (ICC), but there could be a massive tweak in the date for one of the most iconic clash in the tournament this year. According to a report by  Indian Express,  the date for the India vs Pakistan clash could be changed as October 15 marks the first day of ‘Navratri’, a festival celebrated with night-long Garba dance, particularly in the state of Gujarat The report states that agencies have advised the BCCI to reschedule the game due to security concerns. “We are mulling the options that we have and a decision will be taken soon. We have been told by the security agencies t...

Bismah declined to be part of the Asian Games after the organisers refused permission to participating nations to have athletes bring their babies for the Games If the premature retirement of Ayesha Naseem was not enough, the Pakistan women's team was dealt another blow on Friday, as former skipper Bismah Maroof pulled out of the Asian Games because of the event's "no travelling with children" policy. File photo of Indian cricketers interacting with Bismah Mahroof and her child If the premature retirement of Ayesha Naseem was not enough, the Pakistan women's team was dealt another blow on Friday, as former skipper Bismah Maroof pulled out of the Asian Games because of the event's "no travelling with children" policies Pakistan, thus, lost two of their leading performers before the upcoming Games. Bismah declined to be part of the Asian Games squad after the organisers refused permission to participating nations to have athletes bring their babies for...

Home Minister Amit Shah seeks cooperation from opposition leaders in discussing the Manipur issue in Parliament as logjam prevails for the fourth day. Union Home Minister Amit Shah spekas in the Lok Sabha during the Monsoon session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Tuesday, July 25, 2023 Union home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday wrote to the opposition leaders of both Houses seeking their cooperation in the discussion on the Manipur issue as Parliament saw disruptions for the fourth day in a row. Sharing the letter on social media, Shah wrote, “The government is ready to discuss the issue of Manipur and seeks cooperation from all the parties, rising above party lines. I hope that all the parties will cooperate in resolving this important issue.” In separate letters to Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, the home minister said Manipur is a very important border state and its “rich cultural heritage is the 'Jewel' of the culture not only of Manipur but of en...

  The India Meteorological Department issued heavy rainfall warning for Odisha, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Telangana among other states. A man takes shelter under a plastic sheet to protect himself during rainfall in Kolkata on Tuesday The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Tuesday issued a fresh weather forecast warning of ‘heavy to very heavy’ rainfall across India for the rest of the week. With the arrival of monsoon, hill states such as Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh are already experiencing intense spells of rain and destructive cloud bursts, disrupting normal life, forcing the temporary closure of schools, and causing massive damage to infrastre Maharashtra and Gujarat also continued to face disruption due to flash floods and landslides in some areas, triggered by incessant rainfall over the past week. However, no relief is expected from the mayhem caused by heavy rainfall any time soon, as per the IMD. Weather forecast for the next four days: Northwest: Hilly states...

The Indian economy has been a fascinating tapestry of contrasting hues, combining ancient traditions with modern innovations, and characterized by a vibrant diversity that spans across its vast landscape. As one of the world's largest economies, India's growth trajectory has been marked by both achievements and challenges. This blog aims to shed light on the key aspects of the Indian economy, analyzing its strengths, weaknesses, and potential for sustainable growth. 1. Economic Landscape India's economy is primarily a mixed economy, blending elements of market forces with a significant role for the government. The major sectors contributing to the GDP are agriculture, manufacturing, and services. Agriculture employs a substantial portion of the population and contributes to the livelihood of millions. Meanwhile, the services sector, including IT, finance, and telecommunications, has emerged as a significant driver of growth and employment. 2. Demographic Dividend One of Ind...