Liftoff of ISRO test vehicle with crew safety related payloads in Gaganyaan mission at Sriharikota on “hold”, says space agency
“On Police Commemoration Day, we laud the relentless dedication of our police personnel. They are pillars of great support, guiding citizens through challenges and ensuring safety,”says Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “Their unwavering commitment to service embodies the true spirit of heroism. A heartfelt tribute to all the personnel who have made the ultimate sacrifice,” he adds.
Union Home minister Amit Shah arrives to attend the Police Commemoration Day ceremony in Delhi.
ISRO reschedules launch of Gaganyaan test vehicle by 30 minutes to 8.30 am.
Overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi stands at 173, in the ‘Moderate’ category with smog conditions, as per SAFAR-India.
Gangster Ravi Pujari’s close aid Vijay Purushottam Salvi alias Vijay Tambat, who was wanted in an extortion case, has been arrested by the Anti-Extortion Cell of Thane Crime Branch, reports ANI. He was arrested at Mumbai International Airport and an extortion case was registered against Tambat at Kasarvadavali Police Station.
Mumbai’s Malwani Police arrested a drug peddler yesterday, posing as a delivery boy smuggling drugs from Malad area and recovered MD drugs worth Rs 20 lakhs from the peddler. Police recovered 200 grams of MD drugs from him. The other accused fled from the spot and is being searched by the police, reports ANI.
The Indian Space Research Organisation is set to conduct the first Gaganyaan test flight from its Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Andhra Pradesh’s Sriharikota.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior today where he will participate in a programme marking the celebration of the 125th founder’s day of ‘The Scindia School’.
He will lay the foundation stone of a multipurpose sports complex in the school and present its annual awards to distinguished alumni and top achievers, and will also address the gathering, the PMO said.
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PM Modi to Attend Scindia School Event Today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to participate in an event celebrating the 125th Founder’s Day of ‘The Scindia School’ in Gwalior on Saturday. The Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone for a multipurpose sports complex within the school and confer the institution’s annual awards upon distinguished alumni and top performers. This event, as per the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), will also feature an address by PM Modi.
Established in 1897 by the Gwalior royalty of the time, The Scindia School is perched atop the historic Gwalior Fort. Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, a scion of the erstwhile royalty, is one of the prominent political figures from Madhya Pradesh. The state is gearing up for assembly polls scheduled for November 17.
Gaganyaan Test Flight: ISRO to Flight Test Human Space Mission’s Crew Module Escape System
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is preparing for a significant milestone with the first test flight scheduled for Saturday at 8 a.m. This test aims to evaluate the crucial crew escape system of the rocket designated to carry Indian astronauts into space, expected to occur around 2025. The mission, named Flight Test Vehicle Abort Mission-1 (TV-D1), will demonstrate the crew escape system’s functionality.
S. Somanath, Chairman of ISRO, clarified that this mission marks the commencement of a series of four planned test flights, news agency IANS reported. The crew escape system’s primary purpose is to ensure the astronauts’ safety in case of any issues with the rocket during their journey, enabling their safe return to Earth via a splashdown in the sea.
Nawaz Sharif Expected to Return to Pakistan Today
After four years of self-imposed exile in the United Kingdom and evading bail conditions set in 2020, Nawaz Sharif, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, is anticipated to return. The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)’s legal team is cautiously optimistic that Sharif will not face immediate incarceration upon his return.
This optimism stems from a recent development in which the Islamabad High Court granted him temporary relief by providing protective bail in the Avenfield and Al-Azizia corruption cases, which is in effect until October 24.