Spread the love Representative image BENGALURU: The department of space (DoS) has stepped in to curb a recent wave of resignations from Isro’s flagship programmes, tightening rules on voluntary retirement and resignations by scientists working on Gaganyaan and other critical missions through a fresh internal memorandum dated July 14.While DoS hasn’t disclosed the scale of departures, multiple Isro sources told...
India-UK trade pact day 1: India exports $140 m worth of goods duty-free
Spread the love India exports $140 million worth of goods to UK as FTA takes effect NEW DELHI: India exported goods worth over $140 million to the UK at zero import duty on the first day of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) coming into force on Wednesday, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said.More than 50 export consignments valued...
UK backs India’s security concerns, says trade deal based on trust
Spread the love UK backs India’s security concerns, says trade deal based on trust NEW DELHI: The landmark India-UK trade deal that came into effect Wednesday reflects real warmth and trust in the relationship along with the ability to discuss issues of importance to both sides, said UK officials. While refraining from commenting on individual cases, diplomatic sources said that...
Tiny creatures of sea expose big story of Gujarat’s plastic waste
Spread the love Barnacles on Gujarat’s coast show high microplastic contamination levels. VADODARA/AHMEDABAD: After making global headlines for slowing ships in the Persian Gulf during the Strait of Hormuz crisis, barnacles—tiny shell-covered marine creatures that cling to rocks and ship hulls—are now exposing alarming levels of microplastic pollution along Gujarat’s coastline.A study by researchers from Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University (HNGU)...
Who is Ashlyn Castro? Inside the life of Jude Bellingham’s girlfriend and model
Spread the love Jude Bellingham and Ashlyn Castro (Via Getty Images) As Jude Bellingham leads England deep into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, eyes have drifted — as they always do — toward the stands. Ashlyn Castro has been photographed supporting Bellingham at several sporting events, including England’s World Cup match against Croatia in June 2026. She is an American...
Horoscope today: Daily astrological predictions for Thursday
Spread the love Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for July 16, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the day ahead....
SUV at 140kmph crashes on Mumbai-Goa highway; 3 of family and driver dead
Spread the love NAVI MUMBAI: A newly married couple returning to their Mumbai Central home with family from a Goa trip ended in tragedy. The bride, the groom’s mother, his cousin, and the family driver died in an SUV crash along the Mumbai-Goa highway.Allegedly speeding along at 140 kmph, the SUV crashed into the rear of a dumper truck parked...
UP RERA issues guidelines for refund of excess GST collected from homebuyers
Spread the love UP RERA tells developers to refund excess GST collected from homebuyers The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP RERA) has issued fresh guidelines to help homebuyers claim refunds of excess Goods and Services Tax (GST) collected by developers, while directing promoters to strictly comply with notified tax rates.The authority has directed all registered real estate promoters...
Right to die: French Parliament approves assisted dying bill after years of debate
Spread the love French parliament pass the end-of-life bill in Paris France’s National Assembly has given final approval to a landmark assisted dying bill, allowing adults with incurable illnesses to receive lethal medication under strict conditions, after years of debate over end-of-life care.The lower house passed the measure 291-241, completing parliament’s work on the legislation announced by President Emmanuel Macron...
Sule hints at support for govt’s delimitation bill as buzz about NCP (SP) moves grows
Spread the love File photo: NCP-SP Working National President and MP Supriya Sule NEW DELHI/PUNE/MUMBAI: Even as NCP (SP) politician Jayant Patil’s late Tuesday night meeting with CM Devendra Fadnavis intensified speculation about whether the Sharad Pawar-led outfit was getting closer to BJP, the party’s MP Supriya Sule said on Wednesday that if the BJP-led NDA govt’s delimitation legislation proposes...
