India has recently successfully developed a new technology to increase the range of air-to-air missiles. The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) conducted the final test of Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) located in Chandipur, Odisha, which was completely successful. This indigenous technology will help India in developing long-range air-to-air missiles. According to DRDO, the final experimental test of the SFDR propulsion based missile system was completed with all objectives being successfully met. In this test conducted at Chandipur, various advanced range instruments such as telemetry, radar and electro optical tracking systems verified the…
Author: India Aware
The Supreme Court has made it clear that it will not accept any new case related to temple-mosque till the time the Places of Worship Act is heard. The bench headed by Chief Justice Sanjeev Khanna has directed the Central Government to respond within four weeks. The court said that until the government’s response comes, hearing in this case is not possible. Along with this, the court has also ensured that new petitions will not be accepted. In this case, political parties like CPIM, Indian Union Muslim League, NCP Sharad Pawar faction MLA Jitendra Awhad, RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha,…
Nearly 54,000 people have been affected by the powerful eruption of the Kanlaon volcano in the Philippines’ Negros Islands. The volcano erupted at 3:03 pm on Monday, creating a catastrophic situation when a plume of ash rose up to 3,000 meters and spread in the west and southwest direction. Local scientists have advised people living within six kilometers of the volcano to immediately move to safer places. Teresito Bacolco, head of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, told the media that the danger is not over yet. He stressed that the volcano’s summit could see another powerful explosion, which…
The political situation in India is changing rapidly, especially with regard to the position of the Congress within the India Block. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has said that she is ready to lead this alliance. In support of her statement, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav has said that she should be given a chance to lead this anti-BJP alliance. Lalu clearly said that Congress’ objections will not have any effect on his statement and Mamata should lead. In the wake of this statement of Lalu Prasad, his son and senior RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has…
Former Karnataka Chief Minister and former External Affairs Minister SM Krishna has passed away. He breathed his last at his residence in Bengaluru at the age of 92. SM Krishna, who was suffering from general health issues, was awarded the Padma Vibhushan award this year. His political journey began with the Congress party, but he later joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Karnataka Chief Minister and leaders of various political parties, both Congress and BJP, have expressed deep condolences on his demise. Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge expressed condolences on the demise of SM Krishna and tweeted, “We are all saddened…
The Supreme Court has given permission to end the restrictions imposed under GRAP-4 in Delhi-NCR. This decision was taken when the Air Quality Index (AQI) improved. The court has clarified that if the AQI goes above the level of 350, then the Air Quality Management Commission will have to immediately implement GRAP-3, and if the level goes beyond 400, then GRAP-4 will be implemented immediately. The Supreme Court also said that at present Grape-2 can be implemented with some additional restrictions, while the level below Grape-2 is not allowed to be implemented. During the hearing chaired by Justice AS Oka,…
Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned in just 43 seconds on Friday due to uproar by opposition parties. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla vowed to maintain the dignity of the House and said, “Whatever be the situation, I will not let the dignity of the House fall.” He urged the opposition MPs to cooperate during the Question Hour and asked, “Don’t you want the House to function?” In his statement, the Speaker strongly said that the House should be conducted with dignity and high tradition. He stressed on maintaining decorum in the House and made it clear that he would not…
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan made the important announcement amid the farmers’ Delhi march, which is facing increasing numbers of farmers in the capital. Under the recently released ‘Dilli Kooch’ plan, farmers have decided to march towards the national capital with their demands, to stop which the borders of Delhi have been sealed. Tear gas shells are being fired to disperse the farmers at Shambhu border. Meanwhile, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan assured in the winter session of Parliament that the Modi government will buy all agricultural produce at the minimum support price (MSP). He said, “I want to…
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) recently decided to change the launch time of its space mission Proba-3. The reason for this is the technical fault in the satellite. Now this launch has been scheduled at 4:12 pm today from Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota through PSLV C-59 rocket. Earlier this mission was scheduled to be launched tomorrow, i.e. on October 17, at 4:08 pm, but due to technical problems, the change in time was necessary. The Proba-3 mission is considered a unique initiative in space research. This mission includes two satellites, which will fly together. This new technology…
Bangladesh and India’s relations have seen growing tensions in recent times. Bangladesh’s interim government has made serious allegations, saying that India’s political leadership is using Bangladesh-related issues in a derogatory manner for domestic gains. In this context, Bangladesh’s Information Advisor Nahid Islam clarified, “If India does this, it will be detrimental to its own political position.” He further indicated that anti-Bangladesh and anti-Muslim politics could undermine India’s national interests and social unity. Nahid Islam, one of the student leaders agitating against Sheikh Hasina, did not discuss the atrocities being committed against the Hindu minorities in Bangladesh very openly. However, he…