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ISRO To Launch 6,500 Kg Communication Satellite Built By US

After marking a humble beginning in the Indian space programme with a tiny rocket supplied by the United States, ISRO would launch a 6,500 kg communication satellite built by the US in the next couple of months, V Narayanan said.

Ex-Boyfriend Arrested Days After Odisha Woman Set Herself On Fire

The police, on Sunday, arrested the accused ex-boyfriend in connection with the self-immolation death of a 20-year-old girl at her residence in Pattamundai area of Odisha's Kendrapara district earlier this week.

3 Missing Shimla Boarding School Students Found, Kidnapper Arrested: Cops

Three class 6 students of a boys' boarding school in Shimla were recovered from a house in Chaithla village of Kotkhai area here on Sunday, a day after they went missing during a day out.

Norway-Style E-Waste Processing Revolution Planned For Delhi

Delhi is gearing up to build one of India's most advanced e-waste processing facilities, and it's taking cues from Norway's cutting-edge model.

Delivery Rider Falls Into Open Drain, Loses Phone; Union Asks Zomato To Help

A food delivery worker in Hyderabad fell into a drain while on duty amid heavy rains prompting calls from the Telangana gig workers' union for accountability from the company.

Anand Sharma Resigns As Chairman Of Congress' Foreign Affairs Department

Veteran Congress leader Anand Sharma resigned as the chairman of the party's foreign affairs department on Sunday to help in its reconstitution and enable bringing in younger leaders.

"Perpetual Youth": BJP Rips Into Rahul Gandhi Over Voter List Allegations

The BJP has rubbished the "fake voter" allegations of the Congress, and accused Rahul Gandhi of "demeaning" constitutional bodies under the "pressure of foreign and anti-India forces".

CBI Busts Illegal Call Centre Racket In Maharashtra, 5 Arrested

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has busted an illegal call centre racket, being run by certain private persons in rented premises, in Igatpuri (Rainforest Resort), Nashik, Maharashtra, an official statement said.

Assam Opposition Targets Himanta Sarma Over Voter Revision, Eviction Drives

Leaders of the All Indian United Democratic Front, a key opposition party in Assam, accused Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of failing to maintain law and order in the state.

SISA Launches AI-Driven StackSQ At NASSCOM Conclave

SISA has launched AI-driven StackSQ at the two-day NASSCOM Future Forge conclave in Bengaluru. The launch was led by NASSCOM's AI lead Ankit Bose. StackSQ has been developed as SISA's response to this growing challenge of software risk.

6 Men Pose As 'International Cops', Rent Office To Dupe People In Noida

Six men were arrested in Noida on Sunday for allegedly misleading people through a fake office and by posing as members of international police and various other organisations, officials said.

Delhi's Maximum Temperature Settles At 33.6 Degrees Celsius

The national capital on Sunday recorded a maximum temperature of 33.6 degrees Celsius, 7.8 notches below the seasonal average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Girl, 8, Raped And Killed At Tea Garden In Assam, 1 Arrested: Cops

An eight-year-old girl was allegedly raped and killed at a tea garden in Assam's Dibrugarh district, police said on Sunday.

Congress Turns 'Vote Chori' Allegation Into Campaign Ahead Of Bihar Polls

The Congress launched its "Vote Chori" (vote theft) campaign today, demanding transparency from the Election Commission in maintaining voter rolls.

Bhopal Doctor Duped Of Rs 10 Lakh Over Fake Bigg Boss Entry Promise: Cops

Dr. Abhineet Gupta from Bhopal was conned out of Rs 10 lakh on the pretext of getting entry in the popular television reality show "Bigg Boss".

Poll Body Fact-Checks Yet Another Voter Fraud Claim By Rahul Gandhi

The Election Commission today fact-checked yet another claim made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi recently over alleged election manipulation, which has become a flashpoint between him and the poll body.

3 Boys Go Missing During Weekly Day Out From Shimla's Oldest Boarding School: Cops

Three minor students of one of the oldest premier boys boarding schools for boys in Asia, the Bishop Cotton School in Shimla, have gone missing under mysterious circumstances while on a weekly day out in the Himachal Pradesh capital.

Air India's B787-8 Fleet Gets New Interiors In $400 Million Revamp

Air India has launched an extensive $400 million fleet retrofit programme, the airline announced in a statement today.

2 Elderly Women Found Dead In Kerala House, Missing Brother Prime Suspect

Two sisters, who lived together in Kerala's Kozhikode, were found dead under mysterious circumstances in their home.

Air India Express Announces 'Freedom Sale', Tickets Start At...

Air India Express on Sunday announced a 'freedom sale' to mark India's 79th Independence Day, offering around 50 lakh seats starting from Rs 1,279 across its domestic and international network.