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Ahead of Gaganyaan, ISRO CE-20 engine already has a notable legacy

February 22, 2024 admin

ISRO conducting a hot-fire test of the CE-20 cryogenic engine for the LVM-3 at its test facility in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu. | Photo Credit: ISRO handout On February 21, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) reported it had successfully completed human-rating the CE-20 rocket engine ahead of its use in an important test flight later…

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They’re Free To Chase Their Dreams

February 22, 2024 admin

The White House has calculated that the measure should cancel $1.2 billion in debt. Washington, United States: US President Joe Biden, elected in 2020 largely thanks to young voters, on Wednesday announced he was extending his student loan forgiveness program by canceling the loans of an additional 150,000 Americans. “While a college degree is still…

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Jaahnavi Kandula’s death: Seattle police officer who struck and killed her will not face criminal charges

February 22, 2024 admin

A protester holds a sign calling for justice as people protest after body camera footage was released of a Seattle police officer joking about the death of Jaahnavi Kandula, a 23-year-old woman hit and killed in January by officer Kevin Dave in a police cruiser, on Sept. 14, 2023, in Seattle. | Photo Credit: AP…

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Singer Sona Mohapatra Attacks Rahul Gandhi After His “Demeaning” Remarks On Aishwarya Rai

February 22, 2024 admin

Sona Mohapatra questioned the need for such remarks in an already sexist landscape. New Delhi: Singer Sona Mohapatra on Wednesday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his recent remarks targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai over the inauguration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya last month. In a series of…

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At least 14 confirmed dead after an illegal open-pit gold mine collapses in Venezuela

February 22, 2024 admin

People gather at the bank of Guacara River Port while waiting for information on miners following the collapse of an illegal gold mine in La Paragua, Bolivar, Venezuela February 21, 2024. | Photo Credit: Reuters The collapse of an illegally operated open-pit gold mine in central Venezuela killed at least 14 people and injured several…

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Boeing Fires 737 MAX Chief Ed Clark After Mid-Air Scare, Katie Ringgold To Replace Him

February 22, 2024 admin

The January 5 mid-air scare has led to enhanced scrutiny of Boeing (Representational) New York: Boeing announced Wednesday that the head of its 737 MAX program is departing the aviation giant less than two months after a major safety incident temporarily grounded 171 planes. Ed Clark, an 18-year Boeing veteran is “leaving the program,” Boeing…

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The Hindu Morning Digest: February 22, 2024

February 22, 2024 admin

Farmers engaged in harvesting and loading of sugarcane in Belagavi district of Karnataka. File photo | Photo Credit: The Hindu Centre increases Fair and Remunerative Price of sugarcane The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, met here on Wednesday, approved ₹ 340/quintal as the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane for Sugar Season 2024-25 at…

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Maharashtra Resident Doctors To Hold Indefinite Strike From Today

February 22, 2024 admin

Doctors are demanding better hostel accommodation and a hike in stipend. (Representational) Mumbai: Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors Central (MARD) demanding better hostel accommodation, a hike in stipend, and clearance of arrears, will hold a state-wide indefinite strike starting today at 5 pm. Dr Abhijit Helge, MARD President, said that the Central MARD, had kept…

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Anurag Thakur Amid Farmers Protest

February 21, 2024 admin

Anurag Thakur said that Centre has no problem in discussion with protesting farmers. New Delhi: Emphasising the dialogue as the only way to address farmers’ concernss, Union Minister Anurag Thakur said that the government is always ready for discussion with the farmers, adding that farmers are the nation’s ‘Annadatas’ The Union Minister also slammed the…

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“INDIA Bloc Is Alliance Of Corruption Group”: JP Nadda

February 21, 2024 admin

JP Nadda said that the opposition group consists of individuals involved in corrupt practices. Mumbai: Hitting out at the opposition’s INDIA bloc, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President JP Nadda said that the opposition group consists of individuals involved in corrupt practices. Addressing the party workers here, Mr Nadda said, “This is the alliance of…

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