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Known for his simple lifestyle, accessible nature, and signature long hair, Dr Kalam dedicated his entire life to science “When we tackle obstacles, we find hidden reserves of courage and resilience we did not know we had.”This moving quote was articulated by India’s beloved “People’s President” and visionary scientist, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. It was…

Defence minister Rajnath Singh (File photo/PTI) NEW DELHI: Sending a strong message to Pakistan, defence minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday asserted that India’s “zero tolerance against terrorism” is not merely a statement but a “Line of Action.““We have clearly articulated our perspective on terrorism before the entire world… zero tolerance against terrorism is not merely…

Sonam Wangchuk hospitalised after 20-day hunger strike Activist Sonam Wangchuk was admitted to Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital on Saturday after a 20-day hunger strike, with doctors keeping him under close medical observation and urging his family to allow treatment to begin without further delay, sources said. The move was followed by his wife, Gitanjali J Angmo,…

‘Removal of Sonam Wangchuk wrong’: Rahul Gandhi slams BJP’s ‘asatya and hinsa’ approach in first reaction to Jantar Mantar protest NEW DELHI: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday reacted for the first time to climate activist Sonam Wangchuk‘s hunger strike, calling his removal from Jantar Mantar ‘wrong’ and accusing the…

An official inspecting the blast site in Kolkata NEW DELHI: Kolkata Police on Saturday detained an individual in connection with an explosion that partially damaged a residential building on the city’s eastern fringes, with investigators suspecting the blast was caused by explosives used in making crude bombs.The blast occurred in the Dakshin Narayanpur area of…

File photo: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi (Picture credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: Congress leader and leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said India’s education system must be “rebuilt from scratch” to create a safe, student-centric environment, asserting that repeated examination paper leaks have caused irreparable pain to several families.Sharing a video…

NEW DELHI: A woman threw ink at Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke on Saturday as he was addressing a large gathering at Jantar Mantar.The incident briefly disrupted the programme as supporters rushed towards the stage, triggering a commotion.The woman’s identity and the motive behind the act were not immediately known.This comes hours after Sonam…

​Kharge attacks Centre over Wangchuk row NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Centre over the removal of activist Sonam Wangchuk from the Jantar Mantar protest site, alleging that the government was suppressing every voice of dissent.In a post on X, Kharge claimed the government had consistently targeted…

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Skyroot Aerospace team after it successfully carried six payloads including two satellites into low-Earth orbit aboard Vikram-1.“Congratulations to Pawan, Bharat and the rest of the team. Your feat will inspire youngsters to come forward. I was watching the entire launch program today. Your entire Skyroot Aerospace…

CHENNAI: India on Friday marked a major milestone in the opening of its space sector to private players as Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace successfully carried six payloads including two satellites into low-Earth orbit aboard Vikram-1, the country’s first privately developed orbital launch vehicle.The 23-metre-tall, 1.7-metre-diameter launch vehicle lifted off from the First Launch Pad at the…