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Prime Minister Narendra Modi of 'Shiv Shakti' as the name for Chandrayaan-3's landing site. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), CM Yogi wrote, "The feeling of welfare is inherent in the name of Shiva who wears the moon on his head.

Narendra Modi on Saturday immediately asked his team of doctors to check a person who collapsed while he was delivering a speech. PM Modi on Saturday visited ISRO's headquarters in Bengaluru, thereafter he boarded a flight for Delhi. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief JP Nadda and other party workers arrived at the Palam airport in the national capital to receive PM Modi.

Chandrayaan-3 mission, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is now gearing up for the launch of a solar mission called ‘Aditya-L1’ to study the Sun on September 2. It will be the first dedicated Indian space mission for observations of the Sun to be launched by ISRO. This big project marks the country's mission that could revolutionize the understanding of the Sun's dynamics and space weather.

National Highway was blocked amid heavy rainfall in the district, an official said on Saturday. The Deputy Commissioner of the Kullu district released the traffic update on X (formerly Twitter). The latest update says that the Kullu-Mandi road via Pandoh and Kamand is blocked after a landslide hit the area earlier in the day.

Delhi to help make the upcoming G20 Summit a success despite the inconvenience they might have to face due to the presence of several world leaders here next month. The summit will be held in the national capital from September 9 to 10. It is likely to be attended by more than 30 heads of states and top officials from the European Union and invited guest countries, and 14 heads of international organisations. Addressing a public reception at the airport here on his return from a two-nation visit, Modi also sought forgiveness from people in advance for the inconvenience they might have to face due to the arrangements for the G20 Summit. «The entire country is the host of the G20 Summit, but guests are coming to Delhi. The residents of Delhi have a special responsibility to make the G20 Summit a success. They have to ensure that the reputation of the nation is not affected one bit,» said Modi, who returned from a visit to South Africa and Greece after a brief stopover in Bengaluru where he visited ISRO to congratulate scientists on the success of Chandrayaan-3. He acknowledged that the residents of Delhi might face inconvenience as traffic rules will be changed. «From September 5 to September 15, there will be a lot of inconvenience, and I apologise for that in advance. These are our guests, traffic rules will be changed, you will be stopped from going to several places but some things are necessary,» the prime minister said.

Vivek Ramaswamy, an Indian-American 2024 US presidential aspirant, has hinted that he may run on a joint ticket with former president Donald Trump as his running mate if he does not win the Republican nomination, according to a media report. The remarks by Ramaswamy came days after the 38-year-old multimillionaire biotech entrepreneur-turned-politician said he was «not interested» in any job other than president. Ramaswamy said he believed he could only «reunite this country» as president, but did not rule out running with 77-year-old Trump as vice president if the former president and frontrunner wins the nomination for a third time. Asked on Britain's GB News whether he would be «happy to be (Trump's) VP», Ramaswamy replied: «See, this isn't about me.

Japan's fisheries agency said on Saturday fish tested in waters around the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant did not contain detectable levels of the radioactive isotope tritium, Kyodo news service reported. Nets were set up on Thursday when plant operator Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco) began releasing treated radioactive water into the Pacific, angering fishermen and many others in Japan, alarming consumers in neighbouring countries and prompting China to ban Japanese aquatic products. The agency plans to announce test results daily.

The Deputy Commissioner of the Kullu district took to 'X' and released the traffic update. As per the latest update, the Kullu-Mandi road via Pandoh and Kamand is blocked following a landslide that occurred a day earlier on the National Highway. On Friday, the Kullu DC said, «The Kullu-Mandi NH is closed following a landslide due to heavy rains.

Amidst the expected chill of winter, Brazil finds itself grappling with an unexpected challenge: scorching heatwaves that are defying seasonal norms. The National Institute of Meteorology has issued a concerning report, revealing that over 11.5 million residents of Sao Paulo are confronting the impact of soaring temperatures, which have surged nearly 10 degrees above the average of 24.5 degrees Celsius.

Sajjan Jindal wants the government to counter American tariffs and Europe’s carbon tax with a similar levy, to level the playing field for companies like his. In an interview in New Delhi, the chairman of JSW Group spoke about the outlook for flagship JSW Steel Ltd. and confirmed a Bloomberg News report about its acquisition plans.On carbon taxes Every region is thinking in terms of their own protection. US has import tariffs on steel.

Pakistan has tried to downplay the snub from the BRICS, saying it has not yet made a formal request to join it after the bloc ignored Islamabad when it announced its major expansion in years. On August 24, The leaders of the BRICS nations decided to admit Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates as the new members of the grouping, sealing a long-drawn process. Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch issued the details of her weekly briefing on Friday night, a day after the bloc of developing countries added new countries. «We will examine the latest developments and make a determination about our future engagement with BRICS,» Baloch said. To a query, if Pakistan was ignored by the bloc, she said Pakistan followed BRICS' developments in its latest summit in South Africa and also noted its openness to inclusive multilateralism. «Pakistan is an ardent supporter of multilateralism and as a member of several multilateral organisations it has always played an important role in global peace and development,» she said. The spokesperson termed Pakistan as an important developing country that has made «important contributions to promote peace, solidarity and cooperation among countries of the South». «We shall continue our efforts at the international fora for fostering the spirit of international cooperation and revitalisation of inclusive multilateralism,» she said. BRICS initially composed of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa has undertaken major expansion taking its members to eleven, making it more representative of the Global South. Reportedly several countries are queuing up to join the group but Pakistan may face a challenge due to the presence of India which enjoys

Tata Motors is committed to migrate its facilities to become net zero in greenhouse gas emissions by 2045 and is working on multiple technologies to achieve this including electric and hydrogen fuel technology, its Executive Director Girish Wagh said. The USD 37 billion organisation which is the country's leading player in the commercial vehicle segment will continue to invest annually over Rs 2,000 crore in the commercial vehicle business, the official said. «As a part of sustainable transition which is an irreversible megatrend, Tata Motors is committed to become net zero in greenhouse gas emissions by 2045.

Also Read: After two years of Taliban rule, uncertainty clouds women's education in Afghanistan Malik Khan, who moved to Kabul from Laghman province a few years ago due to conflict said, "Our main issue is that there is no assistance for internally displaced people, and in the last two years, the only assistance we have received has been 50 kg of oil and 5 kg of peas." However, certain other displaced individuals have appealed to both the Taliban and humanitarian organizations for assistance. Another displaced person, Maryam, said, "We ask the Islamic Emirate to give us shelter and help us.

Tata Motors has pledged to transform its facilities into net-zero greenhouse gas emissions sites by 2045, and it is actively pursuing various technologies, such as electric and hydrogen fuel, to accomplish this goal, as stated by Executive Director Girish Wagh. The organization, valued at USD 37 billion and holding a prominent position in the commercial vehicle sector within the country, will persist in committing an annual investment of more than ₹2,000 crore in its commercial vehicle business, according to the official.

Narendra Modi's visit to meet ISRO scientists after concluding his BRICS summit. He said that PM Modi's roadshow was politically motivated. Speaking to ANI, the Congress leader said, “PM Modi went to meet scientists, it’s a good thing, we are proud of scientists.

Economic Times has claimed. The Central government has instructed airlines to curtail frequency by a fourth throughout the G20 Summit scheduled to take place in September in the city. As per the English daily, the order has come due to the parking constraints at the Delhi airport.

Narendra Modi on Saturday interacted with the women scientists of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) who were involved in the 'Chandrayaan-3' project. He lauded the key role that Nari Shakti played in the successful culmination of India's maiden lunar landing mission. Addressing scientists at ISRO’s Telemetry Tracking and Command Network Mission Control Complex in Bengaluru today, PM Modi said, “Women scientists played a key role in the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission." “The 'Shivkshakti' point (spot on the lunar South Pole where the 'Vikram' lander touched down) will inspire future generations to take up science in earnest and use it for the welfare of people.

parboiled rice, a move aimed at maintaining adequate local stock and keep domestic prices under check. The export duty, imposed on August 25, will remain effective till October 16, 2023, the Finance Ministry said in a notification. Duty exemption would be available on parboiled rice lying in customs ports which have not been granted LEO (let export order) and are backed by valid LCs (Letter of Credit) before August 25, 2023. With these curbs, India has now imposed restrictions on all varieties on non-basmati rice. Non-basmati white rice constitutes about 25 per cent of the total rice exported from the country. Last month, the government banned exports of non-basmati white rice to boost domestic supply and keep retail prices under check during the upcoming festive season.

Women's Equality Day, marking the victory of the women's suffarage moment. On this day in 1920, the United States government certified the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution. Prior to this amendment, a glaring gender-based disparity persisted.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that he had personally advised Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar against making the effort to greet him at the airport upon his arrival as he was not sure of his arrival time after a long flight. According to a PTI report, Prime Minister Modi arrived in Bengaluru at approximately 6 am, having flown directly from the Greek capital, Athens.

National Exhibition of Art will be organised at the Lalit Kala Akademi campus here from August 28, veteran painter and Akademi chairman V Nagdas announced on Friday. The annual art event will be inaugurated by actor Manoj Joshi, writer Chandraprakash Dwivedi and artist Vasudeo Kamath at Kamani Auditorium. The National Exhibition of Art (NEA) every year calls for works of visual art from different genres, including painting, sculpture, print making, photography, digital art, video art and installations. The exhibition will showcase works by a total of 20 artists from across India, who were selected for the National Akademi Award from a total of 2,291 applicants with 5,714 entries. The 20 exhibiting artists will receive the award at the inaugural ceremony in the form of a plaque, a certificate and a cash prize of Rs 2 lakh. Talking about the exhibition and award, Nagdas said the NEA is the most anticipated art event of the country and the Akademi Awards bring artists name, fame and future opportunities. The Lalit Kala Akademi (LKA) has devised a few collateral and complementary events to add more colour to the NEA, said the chairman. «There will be illustrated lectures, curatorial walks and interactive gallery sessions at the LKA while the NEA is on.