The Indian Space Research Organisation on Thursday successfully placed communication satellite GSAT-6A in orbit and also set the ball rolling for its bigger missions in the future. The space agency tested certain improved critical systems in the launch vehicle – GSLV Mk-II – that may eventually be used in its future missions, including the country’s second lunar mission. GSLV Mk-II […]
» Read moreActor and Makkal Neethi Mayyam founder-president Kamal Haasan on Thursday, March 29, 2018 appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to set up the Cauvery Management Board (CMB) at the earliest. “My appeal to the prime minister is, please sir, you have the authority to create this CMB and you must do it. Please,” Mr. Haasan said, addressing a news conference […]
» Read moreAustralia coach Darren Lehmann said on Thursday he would step down after this week’s Test match against South Africa, partly because of abuse his family received over the ball-tampering scandal that has rocked the sport. In an emotional media briefing, Mr. Lehmann said his decision was voluntary. “This will be my last Test as head coach of the Australian cricket […]
» Read moreSocial activist Anna Hazare, who has been on hunger strike in New Delhi since March 23, on Thursday ended his fast at Ramlila Maidan, saying he has been assured by the Union government that a Lokpal at the Centre and Lokayuktas in the States would be appointed soon. Mr. Hazare gave the government time till August to come good on […]
» Read moreThe final competition day at the ISSF Junior World Cup in Sydney opened with another gold awarded to the Indian National Team, as Muskan Bhanwala secured the gold medal in the 25m Pistol Women Junior event.
» Read moreIn the wake of the ball tampering controversy, David Warner, one of three Australians accused, has stepped down as captain of IPL franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad ahead of the 2018 Indian Premier League. The news was confirmed by the franchise via twitter on Wednesday. “In light of recent events, David Warner has stepped down as captain of SunRisers Hyderabad. The new […]
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