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Does Mission Shakti Violate International Law or Is It Shielded by Right to Free Access to Space?
Mission Shakti, which was led by the Defence Research and Development Organisation, was aimed at strengthening India’s overall security, Modi said in his address that came a fortnight before the start of the Lok Sabha elections.
‘All The Nation’s a Stage!’ Amit Shah Fires Salvo at Rahul Gandhi After 'World Theatre Day' Jibe
Retweeting Rahul Gandhi’s tweet mocking the PM for 'theatre', Amit Shah hit back at him by alleging that Congress has humiliated scientists and their hard work.
Watch: First Visuals of India’s ASAT Missile Launch to Shoot Down Live Satellite in Space
The missile hit one of India’s own live satellites flying in a Low Earth Orbit after it traversed a distance of almost 300 km from earth within three minutes of its launch.
Woman with Two Wombs Gives Birth to Twins Nearly a Month After Delivering a Boy
The woman was rushed to Ad-din hospital in the southwestern city of Jessore on March 22 to hospital after she fell ill and delivered a girl and a boy through caesarean section.
China Reacts Guardedly to India's ASAT Missile Test, Hopes Nations Will Uphold Peace in Space
Mission Shakti makes India the fourth country in the world after the US, Russia and China to acquire the strategic capability to shoot down enemy satellites.
Giriraj Singh Fails to Change BJP Decision With Tantrums, to Contest From Begusarai
Giriraj Singh was miffed with BJP over changing his seat from Nawada to Begusarai, from where he will have to face former JNU Students’ Union president and CPI candidate Kanhaiya Kumar.
Excited Amitabh Bachchan Whistles, Makes Video of Daughter Shweta Bachchan as She Walks the Ramp
Amitabh Bachchan recently left his stardom behind and acted like a typical excited father when his daughter Shweta hit the ramp in ace designers Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla's creation.
BJP Leaders Hail PM Modi for India's Successful Demonstration of Anti-missile Technology
Congratulating scientists involved in 'Mission Shakti', BJP chief Amit Shah said with its success, India has registered its presence among the elite space powers.
Mission Shakti: India Becomes Fourth Nation To Add Anti-Satellite Weapon To Arsenal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday announced that India had demonstrated anti-satellite missile capability by shooting down a live satellite. Addressing the nation, the prime minister said India's action was not directed against any country.
Australia's Graham Reid Set to be Appointed India's New Men's Hockey Coach
Reid's name was finalised in a meeting between Hockey India and SAI officials on Tuesday. He was picked over a number of candidates, including Jay Stacy, another Australian and a three-time Olympic medallist.
REEL Movie Awards 2019: Shibani Dandekar Makes Heads Turn in a Dusty Cedar Gown at Red Carpet
Shibani Dandekar arrives at the Reel Awards 2019 in a jaw-dropping flowy satin gown at the red carpet event held at JW Marriott in Mumbai.
Facebook is Working With Media Companies in India to Flag Fake News
The Election Commission of India is pushing Google, Twitter and Facebook to curb the spread of manipulative information.
News18 REEL Movie Awards: Badhaai Ho, Raazi, Tumbbad Dominate Celebration of Quality Cinema
Badhaai Ho that ended up having the best night as it took the best film honour, Gajraj Rao won best actor for his performance as the hapless father-to-be and Surekha Sikri won best supporting actress for her turn as the family's matriarch.
Court Allows Sale of Mallya's Shares Worth Rs 1,000 Crore; Liquidator to Sell 7.4 mn UBL Stocks
United Breweries shares closed over 2 per cent up on the BSE at Rs 1,347.90 Tuesday and the sale of 74,04,932 shares at this price would fetch around Rs 999 crore.
Russia Says Troops Sent to Venezuela in Accordance With 'Legal Norms'
Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said in a statement that Moscow is developing cooperation with Venezuela in accordance with an agreement between the two countries.