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IISER Bhopal Researchers develop material to break down chemical warfare agents like Mustard Gas | India News

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MUMBAI: Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhopal (IISER Bhopal) Researchers have developed an effective photocatalyst, a substance that absorbs a wide range of solar energy and light to quicken chemical processes in laboratories and industries.This new, sustainable development contributes to harnessing a renewable energy source for detoxifying harmful substances such as chemical warfare … Read more

Delhi excise policy case: ED may issue fresh summons to Arvind Kejriwal – Top developments | India News

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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal did not appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for the third time on Wednesday in connection with the money laundering case linked to the now-defunct Delhi excise policy 2021. Kejriwal, in a written reply to the ED, said “As a premier investigating agency the non-disclosure and non-response approach adopted by … Read more

Tigress caught in Bhimtal killer of 3 women, tests confirm | India News

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NAINITAL: The tigress tranquillised and captured on December 25 in the Jangliagaon area in Bhimtal is responsible for the killing of three women in 13 days last month, a report from the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) confirmed on Tuesday. Forensic analysis of samples sent to WII matched evidence from all three incidents, marking the … Read more

Lok Sabha Expulsion: Lok Sabha expulsion: Supreme Court to hear Mahua Moitra’s plea in week commencing March 11 | India News

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NEW DELHi: Supreme Court on Wednesday asked Secretary General of Lok Sabha to file a response within two weeks on a plea of Trinamool Congress Party (TMC) leader Mahua Moitra challenging her expulsion from Lok Sabha in a cash-for-query case. Supreme Court posted the matter for hearing in the week commencing from March 11.Justices Sanjiv … Read more

Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra unlikely to be invited to Ram temple event | India News

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LUCKNOW: Sonia Gandhi is the only invitee from Congress’s first family to the January 22 consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya as siblings Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra ostensibly do not qualify to receive invitations based on the criteria set by the Ram Mandir Teerth Kshetra Trust.Sources said Sonia was invited by temple … Read more

BSF Jawan: BSF jawan injured in militant attack in Manipur, condition stable | India News

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NEW DELHI: The Border Security Force (BSF) jawan injured in an attack by militants in Manipur’s Moreh on Tuesday is stable and has been shifted to the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Imphal.Four police commandos and one Border Security Force (BSF) jawan were reported injured on Tuesday in an ambush attack by militants … Read more

After US, India second country to send dedicated satellite to study black holes | India News

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SRIHARIKOTA: Isro ushered in the New Year with the successful launch of XPoSat (X-ray Polarimeter Satellite), India’s first satellite to conduct research on black holes and other celestial objects. Workhorse PSLV placed the satellite on its 60th flight in a 650km orbit. The final stage of PSLV-C58 then turned into an orbital experimental module (POEM) … Read more

Rape charge on CMD: Woman undergoes medical test | India News

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AHMEDABAD: Police officials investigating a Bulgarian women’s rape charges against Rajiv Modi, chairman and managing director of Cadila Pharmaceuticals, said the complainant on Monday underwent a medical test at Sola Civil hospital.Inspector R H Solanki of Sola police said, “On Monday, we conducted the complainant’s medical test, which is necessary under law,” adding that her … Read more

‘Decision based on law’: CJI Chandrachud responds to criticism over judgment on scrapping Article 370 | India News

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NEW DELHI: Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Monday opted not to escalate the controversy surrounding the Supreme Court’s unanimous decision affirming the annulment of Article 370 of the Constitution, which conferred special status on the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. He succinctly remarked that judges base their decisions “according to the Constitution … Read more

PM Modi: ‘Wishing everyone a splendid 2024’: PM Modi, President Murmu, other leaders extend New Year wishes to people | India News

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NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday took to X to extend New Year greetings and wished everyone a ‘splendid 2024‘.“Wishing everyone a splendid 2024! May this year bring forth prosperity, peace and wonderful health for all,” PM Modi posted on X.President Droupadi Murmu also greeted the nation on the occasion of New Year … Read more