Chandrayaan-3 Launch Today: Landing Expected at 5.47pm August 23
India’s third lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3, is set to make its debut today with a launch from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. This mission aims to achieve a soft landing of a lander and rover on the moon’s south pole. The highly anticipated launch is scheduled for 2:35pm IST (09:05am UTC) and will be facilitated by the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III (GSLV Mk III) rocket, carrying the lander named Vikram and the rover named Pragyan.
HCL Share Price Falls 2% After Weak Q1 Results: Analysts Mixed on Investment Prospects
HCL Share Price experienced a 2% decrease following the announcement of disappointing financial results for the first quarter of the financial year. The company’s net profit witnessed a year-on-year decline of 2.11% to Rs 3,281 crore, while revenue showed growth of 16.92% to Rs 23,464 crore.
North Korea Tests New Intercontinental Ballistic Missile: Heightened Tensions and Global Concerns
North Korea conducted a test launch of a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). The missile flew for more than an hour, reaching an impressive altitude of over 6,000 kilometers before ultimately landing in waters situated between the Korean Peninsula and Japan.
Yamuna Water Level Breaches Danger Mark in Delhi, 16,000 Evacuated: Urgent Measures Required
Yamuna Water Level Breaches Danger Mark in Delhi, 16,000 Evacuated The water level in the Yamuna river in Delhi surpassed the danger mark on Tuesday, July 12, 2023, leading authorities to carry out the evacuation of numerous individuals residing in low-lying regions.
Elon Musk Launches New AI Company, xAI: A Step Towards Understanding the Universe
Elon Musk has made an exciting announcement on Wednesday, revealing the launch of his latest venture, an artificial intelligence (AI) company named xAI. The primary objective of this newly established company, as stated on its website, is to delve into the depths of the universe and comprehend its true nature.
GST Council Cuts Tax on Food Items Sold in Movie Halls, Online Games Face 28% Tax
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, the highest decision-making body for GST, has made significant changes to the tax rates. The council has decided to reduce the tax on food items sold in movie halls from 18% to 12%. However, online games and betting will now be subject to a 28% tax. Additionally, the GST regime will also cover casinos and horse racing.
Pragati Maidan Tunnel Remains Closed for 4th Day Due to Waterlogging
The Pragati Maidan tunnel in Delhi has been shut for the fourth consecutive day due to severe waterlogging caused by heavy rainfall. It is expected that the closure will persist for several more days
Utkarsh Small Finance Bank IPO Opens Today
Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, one of India’s largest small finance banks, has launched its initial public offering (IPO) today. The IPO comprises 200 million equity shares with a price band of Rs 23-25 per share, aiming to raise Rs 500 crore.
Election Results Of West Bengal Panchayat: TMC Wins, BJP Reduced to a Distant Second
The ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) has swept the West Bengal panchayat elections, winning a majority in all 234 districts. The BJP, the main opposition party, has been reduced to a distant second.
The TMC won 12,325 gram panchayat seats, while the BJP won 2,733 seats. The CPI(M) won 460 seats, and the Congress won 168 seats.The TMC’s victory is a major setback for the BJP, which had been hoping to make gains in the panchayat elections. The BJP had been campaigning hard in the elections, and had been hoping to capitalize on the anti-incumbency factor against the TMC.
However, the TMC’s strong performance suggests that the party remains popular in West Bengal. The TMC has been in power in the state for the past 11 years, and has been credited with improving the state’s infrastructure and economy.
Mexican Journalist Found Dead A Day After He Goes Missing
A well-known Mexican journalist was found dead a day after he went missing. Luis Enrique Ramírez, the editor of the newspaper El Debate in Culiacán, Sinaloa, was found with multiple gunshot wounds in a vacant lot.