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ISRO successfully conducts Integrated Main Parachute Airdrop Test for Gaga
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
This test, conducted on November 3, is part of the ongoing series of Integrated Main Parachute Airdrop Tests (IMAT) for the qualification of parachute system for Gaganyaan Mission. The parachute system is meant to ensure that the module carrying the astronauts is able to land safely back
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Australia joins India, Japan, US for Exercise Malabar 2025 to boost Indo-P
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to a statement issued by Australia's Ministry of Defence, the Royal Australian Navy's (RAN) Anzac-class frigate HMAS Ballarat and a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft are taking part in the exercise being held in the West Pacific training ar
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Delhi's air continues to deteriorate; overall AQI at 413 in 'severe' categ
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The air quality in the national capital continued to deteriorate on Wednesday, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) standing at 413 at 8 am, placing it in the 'severe' category, even as the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)-III remains in effect across Delhi and the National Capital
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Children bear brunt of pollution with 43% of pollution-linked health insur
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Children are the most affected by pollution, as 43 per cent of all pollution-linked health insurance claims were from the 0-10 age group, highlighted a report by Policybazaar.
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Private sector's role in defence 'now vital' says Air Marshal Ashutosh Dix
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit addressed the CAPSS-IMR Seminar, saying defence companies have stepped up at every turn, designing resilient communication networks, advanced electronic warfare (EW) suits, and even satellites for real-time command and control, adding that the private sector's r
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ISSF World C'ship Rifle/Pistol: India add two silvers as Aishwary, Esha-Sa
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The two-time Olympian shot 466.9 in the 45-shot final to finish behind China's reigning Olympic champion Liu Yukun, who ended 0.2 ahead with 467.1. Newly crowned air pistol world champion Samrat Rana and Olympian and defending champion Esha Singh, also won silver in the 10m air pistol mixed
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Air India completes first phase of legacy retrofit programme; 104 A320 fam
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Air India has announced the successful completion of the retrofit programme for its legacy A320neo fleet, with the final of 27 aircraft returning to service with brand-new cabin interiors and in the airline's vibrant new livery. With these, combined with 14 newly delivered A320neo aircraf
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"Declare health emergency in Delhi": AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj slams BJP ove
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"If the levels of the 'manipulated' AQI are reaching 400 or 450, that means it's an emergency situation in Delhi. We should declare a health emergency in Delhi," Bharadwaj said.
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"Our govt is committed to stopping pollution": Delhi Minister Sood
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Delhi Minister Ashish Sood on Tuesday said stubble burning in neighbouring states, incidents occurring in those states and climate change are the key factors behind pollution in the national capital.
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Delhi CM announces hybrid classes for schools up to class 5 amid worsening
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
With air quality in Delhi worsening, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday announced that schools up to class 5 will switch to hybrid mode, offering both online and physical classes.
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Jairam Ramesh criticises overreliance on GRAP as Delhi enters 'Severe' pol
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
He mentioned that the GRAP guidelines were mandated by Supreme Court in 2017 due to the rising smog incidents in New Delhi. Ramesh noted that the use of the measures was expected to become less necessary over time as year-round emission reduction improved.
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Taiwan detects eight PLA aircraft sorties, three vessels near its territor
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
One of the eight sorties crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered the island's northern air defence identification zone (ADIZ), according to a statement released by the ministry on X.
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