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Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra on Thursday replied to a BBC anchor's questions on if India should really be spending money on space programme of the scale of Chandrayaan-3. The anchor had argued that a lot of Indian population lives under poverty and noted that over 700 million Indian don't have access to a toilet. The BBC anchor could be heard saying, “You know I'm going to have to ask you because some people are thinking about this.

European Union and India will try to advance talks on a trade deal this week as the bloc’s demands for strict sustainability requirements have become a key stumbling block. European Commission Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis will discuss the proposed pact with Indian commerce minister Piyush Goyal on the sidelines of a Group of 20 trade meeting in India, as both sides seek to diversify their economies away from China. The EU has a strong interest in sealing the trade deal but the bloc’s sustainability regime is complicating its trade negotiations across a number of countries, people familiar with the matter said. The bloc needs to figure out how to communicate more clearly that green elements in the trade talks are legally required to avoid being labeled as protectionist, the people added. The EU sees part of its mission as using its economic weight to promote green goals globally, but other countries are often reluctant to make those kind of commitments, which has snagged negotiations on a range of trade deals from South America to Asia.

Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed gratitude to world leaders for their wishes on Chandrayaan-3's successful landing on Moon. The prime minister in reply to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's wishes said the milestone is not just India's pride but a beacon of human endeavor and perseverance. «I thank HH Sheikh @MohamedBinZayed for his wishes. This milestone is not just India's pride but a beacon of human endeavor and perseverance.

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Thailand's billionaire former leader Thaksin Shinawatra was taken to hospital on his first night in prison after his historic return from self-exile, officials said on Wednesday, citing concern about his heart and blood pressure. The influential founder of Thailand's populist Pheu Thai Party was transferred to a police hospital overnight, 15 hours after a vaunted homecoming from 15 years abroad to avoid jail, that coincided with his political ally being elected prime minister in a parliamentary vote. The Corrections Department said Thaksin, 74, was transferred in the early hours of Wednesday after being unable to sleep and experiencing chest tightness and high blood pressure. «Physicians agreed that to prevent dangerous risks to his life, he be transferred to the police hospital,» it said. Soponrat Singhajaru, a senior doctor, said Thaksin's condition had improved since he was admitted. A representative for Thaksin declined to comment.

The bridge over the Kurung River connects Bairabi with Sairang and is roughly 21 km away from capital Aizawl. The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), which is implementing the 51.38 km railway project, has rushed medical and engineering teams to provide medical assistance and to help in the recovery process. NFR general manager (construction) Sunil Kumar Jha, along with senior officials, have rushed to Mizoram from the NFR headquarters in Maligaon (Guwahati). Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, chief ministers of the northeastern states and top leaders have expressed their anguish over the mishap. The PM, who is now in Johannesburg for the BRICS Summit, announced an ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) to the next of kin of those deceased and ₹50,000 for those injured. The railway minister announced an ex-gratia compensation of ₹10 lakh to the kin of the deceased; ₹2 lakh for those who have been grievously injured and ₹50,000 for those with minor injuries. Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga, posted on X: «Under construction railway overbridge at Sairang, near Aizawl collapsed today; at least 17 workers died: Rescue under progress.

Narendra Modi met South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa on the sidelines of the 15th Brics Summit in Johannesburg on Wednesday and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in defence, agriculture, trade and health, among other areas. Both leaders reviewed the progress made in bilateral relations and expressed satisfaction at the progress achieved in various fields, including defence, agriculture, trade and investment, health, conservation and people-to-people ties, according to an external affairs ministry readout. Both sides also exchanged views on continued coordination in multilateral bodies and regional and multilateral issues. Ramaphosa expressed support for India's G20 presidency and appreciated New Delhi's initiative to give the African Union full membership of the G20. He conveyed that he looked forward to visiting New Delhi for the G20 Summit. Modi congratulated Ramaphosa on the successful hosting of the Brics Summit and accepted Ramaphosa's invitation for a state visit to South Africa. During the Brics Plenary session, Ramaphosa said he wanted to congratulate India for the Chandrayaan-3 mission.

ANI citingRussian government,Putin hassent a congratulatory message toIndia's President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the successful Moon landing of the Chandrayaan-3 mission. “Please, accept my heartfelt congratulations on the occasion of the successful landing of the Indian space station Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon near its South Pole. This is a big step forward in space exploration and certainly a testament to the impressive progress made by India in the area of science and technology.

Chandrayaan-3 on Moon, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Wednesday said that India will lead the world on the path of both material as well as spiritual progress. «Until now no one had landed on the south pole of the Moon. Our scientists after long hard work have achieved this feat of landing first in the south pole.

Nancy Frangione, a 70-year-old US soap actor recognized for roles in All My Children and Another World, has passed away. The artist, known for her portrayal of Cecile DePoulignac in Another World, died on August 18. The cause of her death is presently undisclosed.Nancy first appeared on TV in ABC’s All My Children. She acted as Tara Martin for two years (1977-1979) and later in 1981, switched from ABC to NBC to take on the role of Cecile in Another World. Her TV accomplishments also encompass One Life to Live and CBS’s The Nanny. In 2020, news surfaced that ex-All My Children stars Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos were apparently involved in creating a prime-time extension of the enduring soap opera, named Pine Valley. Nonetheless, the progression of the show was significantly hampered due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Kelly and Mark, well-known for their roles as Haley and Mateo Santos in the series, were part of the drama, which broadcasted for more than four decades on ABC. The American soap was located in the fictitious Midwestern town of Bay City and shadowed the lives of the inhabitants through their experiences of love, loss and victories. It was on air from 1964-1999, eventually being canceled due to inadequate viewership. Nancy and her co-star Christopher Rich were wedded from 1982-1996 and have a daughter together named Mariel.

India on Wednesday on the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon, saying the historic event is evidence of India's impressive progress in the scientific-technological sphere. President Putin has congratulated India's President Draupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the successful landing of the Indian space probe Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon near its South Pole, the Kremlin's press service said. «Please accept my heartfelt congratulations on the successful landing of India's Chandrayaan-3 space probe on the Moon near the South Pole.

brain implants have shown remarkable progress in deciphering and translating neural signals linked to language production, raising the possibility of regaining fluid communication for those previously silenced by neural disorders.

blue economy, the Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal said that India stands poised as the driving force shaping the next chapter in South Asia's maritime history, evolving into the global epicentre of the blue economy. He delivered a special address at a pre-event roadshow held at Visakhapatnam. Being a precursor to the upcoming Global Maritime India Summit 2023 (GMIS) 2023, the event spotlighted the strategic significance of fostering maritime growth and connectivity in the region. Sonowal underscored the importance of nurturing both worldwide and local collaborations while driving investments within the maritime sector.

August 23rd, 2023, MUMBAI – Nucleus Office Parks (“Nucleus"), which manages an industry leading portfolio of over 20 million square feet of Grade A commercial assets in India, hosted its second annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Summit. More than 170 real estate and policy experts from leading organizations including Harappa Education, Infosys, Schneider Electric, Cushman & Wakefield, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, and Deloitte Consulting, gathered under the theme of “Staying Ahead of the ESG Curve" to share best ESG practices.

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ALSO READ: Pakistan in BRICS? China pushes for expansion; India stands firm against Islamabad’s inclusion PM Modi even mentioned that India fully supports the expansion of BRICS, adding, it welcomes moving forward with the consensus on BRICS. Addressing a plenary session at the BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, PM Modi said, “India fully supports the expansion of BRICS and welcomes move to move forward on this based on consensus." “In around two decades, BRICS has undertaken a long and magnificent journey. In this journey, we made numerous achievements," he added.

international trade and investment to help create more jobs, and address slowing global growth," he said in his statement, adding that he will also advocate for Australia’s trade interests, including to reinforce G20 support for a strong rules-based multilateral trading system with the World Trade Organization at its core. He also said Australia will continue to work closely with India in support of its G20 presidency.

The XRP price has inched up by 0.2% in the past 24 hours, with its current level of $0.518577 representing a 13% decline in the last seven days.

Narendra Modi on Wednesday held a bilateral meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa during which they reviewed the progress made in bilateral ties, exchanged views on regional and multilateral issues and also on ways to work jointly to strengthen the voice of the Global South. Modi met Ramaphosa in Johannesburg on the sidelines of the 15th BRICS Summit.

R Nagalakshmi looked at her son Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa. Standing in a corner of a room with a glint in her eyes and a disarming smile, the proud mother looked at her son as he gave media interviews. The precious picture has become most of the favourite pictures on the Internet and has been doing the rounds on social media. Praggnanandhaa is enjoying his dream run at the final of the FIDE World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan. He recently became the first Indian, since five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand in 2002, to make it to the final of the FIDE World Cup. After defeating World No 3 Fabiano Caruana in tiebreaks on Monday, the teen sensation reached the final and will now compete against five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway. Legendary chess champion Garry Kasparov took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to laud the 18-year-old's feats and his mother's efforts. The former world champion remembered the good old days when his mother used to accompany him to every event.

Central Vigilance Commission for 2022. The CVC's annual report added that 272 of the requests have been pending for over three months. The government departments are supposed to decide on the requests seeking sanction to prosecute a corrupt official within three months.