The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced that the ‘NISAR’ satellite, jointly developed with the US space agency NASA, will be launched from Sriharikota on July 30, 2025 at 5:40 pm Indian time. ISRO has shared information about this important mission on the official social media platform. The $1.5 billion ultra-modern mission’s primary objective is to make detailed observations of the Earth’s surface. The NISAR satellite will scan the entire Earth’s land and icy surfaces every 12 days with its unique capabilities, making it the first satellite of its kind in the world. The satellite uses NASA-developed L-band and…
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The Indian High Commission has sent a formal letter to the Bangladesh government proposing to provide necessary medical assistance in India for the people injured in the Milestone School accident. The High Commission has clarified that all necessary facilities and support for the treatment of the injured will be ensured by India. Expressing condolences on the accident on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on the social media platform ‘X’, “I am deeply saddened by the news of death and injury of many people, especially students, in the plane crash in Dhaka. We stand with the bereaved families and wish…
Arunachal Pradesh has taken a significant step in the field of medical services. A state-of-the-art drone port has been inaugurated at the Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (TRIHMS), making it the first state in India where medicines will be supplied through drones. This drone port installed on the roof of the hospital in Naharlagun will enable the delivery of essential medical supplies to remote areas at a fast speed. About 80% of Arunachal Pradesh is mountainous, due to which timely supply of medicines through traditional modes of transport has been a major challenge. This facility is not…
US President Donald Trump has announced that his administration could begin imposing tariffs on pharmaceutical imports by the end of the month. He specified that tariffs on semiconductors are also likely to be imposed in a similar timeframe. According to Yonhap News Agency, the Trump administration will impose tariffs on pharmaceuticals in a phased manner. Speaking to the media after an event in Pittsburgh, the President said, “We will start with a small tariff from next month and give pharmaceutical companies about a year to ramp up production. After that we will impose higher tariffs.” He also said the process…
The scheduled execution of Nimisha Priya, a Keralite who was sentenced to death for murder in Yemen, has been postponed to July 16. The Indian government is making coordinated efforts in this case and is constantly monitoring the situation. In a weekly press conference, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed that the government has provided legal aid to Nimisha Priya and appointed a lawyer to support the family. The ministry has ensured that regular consular visits are held and the Indian Embassy remains in touch with local authorities and the family. The spokesperson also said that special efforts…
The Election Commission of India has completely rejected the allegations made by Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav in the case of a video related to Darbhanga. Yadav had circulated a video on social media accusing the BJP’s woman district president of influencing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process of the voter list. The video in question showed local BJP leader Kavita Kumari alias Sapna Bharti at a polling booth where SIR work was in progress. The video maker Jamal Hasan alleged that Kavita Kumari was trying to commit irregularities in the voter list. He also alleged that BLOs…
An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 was recorded in Haryana’s Jhajjar district at 9:04 am on Thursday. According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the epicenter of the earthquake was located at a depth of 10 kilometers. The tremors were also felt in nearby areas including Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad, causing apprehension among citizens. NCS informed on its official social media handle: “On 10/07/2025 at Time: 09:04:50 IST an earthquake of magnitude 4.4 occurred with Latitude: 28.63 N and Longitude: 76.68 E, while epicenter was in Jhajjar District, Haryana at a depth of 10 km.” It is noteworthy that earlier…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded Namibia’s highest civilian award ‘Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis’ by Namibia’s President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. He is the first Indian leader to receive this honor. While receiving the award, Prime Minister Modi dedicated it to 140 crore Indians and the historical relations between the two countries. He expressed his gratitude to President Nandi-Ndaitw and the people of Namibia. In his address, the Prime Minister said, “A true friend is recognised in difficult times. India and Namibia have stood by each other since our independence struggle. Our friendship is not built on politics but…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome with Ram bhajans in Brazil’s capital Brasilia. The Prime Minister started this state visit after the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro on the special invitation of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. On the arrival of the Prime Minister at the Alvorada Palace, classical singer Mita Ravindra Kumar Karahe performed devotional songs. The spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs shared the video of the event on social media. Mita said that she was invited by the Brazilian government to perform Prime Minister Modi’s favourite bhajans. In bilateral talks…
India and Brazil have signed six important agreements, including counter-terrorism, renewable energy, digital solutions, intellectual property, agricultural research and confidential information security. These agreements will give impetus to strategic cooperation between the two countries. In the bilateral talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Lula da Silva, a target has been set to increase bilateral trade to $20 billion in the next five years. In the meeting, there was a detailed discussion on expanding cooperation in various fields including trade, defense, health, space, renewable energy and digital infrastructure. The two leaders agreed on a policy of “zero tolerance…