JN.1 variant is fast spreading; vulnerable for older people with multiple comorbidities: Health expert

Amid the emergence of a fresh coronavirus subvariant JN.1, Co-Chair, IMA COVID Task Force Dr Rajeev Jayadevan on Thursday said that the new strain can be problematic for people of old age and those with multiple comorbidities. “JN.1 is a fast-spreading variant, it could go into the next tier of […]

DRDO carries out successful flight trial of lethal UAV

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully demonstrated the flight trial of Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator, an indigenous high-speed flying wing UAV from the Aeronautical Test Range (ATR), in Karnataka’s Chitradurga. The successful flying demonstration of this autonomous stealthy unmanned aerial vehicle is a testimony to the […]

Indian armed forces contingent reaches Hanoi for joint military exercise ‘Vinbax-2023’

The Indian Armed Forces contingent, comprising 45 personnel, reached Hanoi, Vietnam, to take part in the fourth edition of Joint Military Exercise VINBAX-2023. Starting today, the exercise will be conducted in Hanoi till December 21, 2023. The Indian contingent comprises 39 personnel from the Engineer Regiment of Bengal Engineer Group and six […]

PM Modi congratulates ISRO as Chandrayaan-3’s Propulsion Module took successful detour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated the Indian Space and Research Organisation (ISRO) for achieving another technological milestone in space. Chandrayaan-3’s Propulsion Module took a successful detour. In another unique experiment, the Propulsion Module is brought from Lunar orbit to Earth’s orbit. Responding to the X post of ISRO about this achievement, […]

PM Modi comforts Mohammed Shami with a hug, India pacer expresses gratitude to fans for “support”

The tournament’s top wicket-taker, Mohammed Shami expressed gratitude towards fans for their support throughout the tournament and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for meeting players in the dressing room. Having an unbeaten run throughout the tournament till the final, India came so close to clinching their third World Cup crown, […]

Pilots barred from using mouthwash, other alcoholic content products under revised DGCA guidelines

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation barred pilots and other crew members from using substances such as mouthwash, tooth gel or any such product with alcoholic content as it could result in postive results during a breath analyser test. The aviation regulator issued revised Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) for procedure for medical […]

Birsa Munda birth anniversary celebrated as Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas only due to PM Modi, says JP Nadda

While addressing a public meeting in Jharkhand’s Ranchi, BJP national president JP Nadda on Saturday asserted that it was only due to Prime Minister Narendra Modi that Birsa Munda’s birth anniversary is celebrated across the country as ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas’. In his address to the gathering, Nadda said, “We know […]

Legendary Indian spinner Bishan Singh Bedi passes away at 77

Former India captain and legendary spinner Bishan Singh Bedi passed away on Monday at the age of 77. The Amritsar-born spinner, who played domestic cricket for Delhi, finished his career with 1,560 wickets in first-class cricket –more than any other Indian. Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur confirmed the unfortunate news and said, “Former India captain and spinner Bishan […]