New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) India is at the forefront of global space transformation and is steadily emerging as a major hub for innovation and private sector participation in the space industry, Nidhi Khare, Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs, has said, it was announced on Friday.Addressing the opening plenary of the 35th ISO TC 20/SC 14 meeting on ‘Space Systems and Operations’ here, Khare has highlighted that the importance of international collaboration in developing global standards …

Hyderabad, May 8 (IANS) Retired IPS officer Vinay Ranjan Ray’s wife was found murdered at their residence in Hyderabad’s posh Jubilee Hills area on Friday, police said.The body of Sunanda, 55, was found on the first floor of the family’s three-storey house in the Prashasan Nagar colony.Police suspect the involvement of the family’s recently hired domestic help and her associates in the killing.Kalpana, the domestic help from Nepal, allegedly smothered Sunanda to death with her associates…

Hassan (Karnataka), May 8 (IANS) Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy on Friday said the political crisis that has emerged in Tamil Nadu may be resolved within the next two or three days. However, he stated that he does not believe the DMK and AIADMK, who have fought as political rivals for decades, would come together to form a government.Speaking to the media after offering prayers at the Ranganatha Swamy Hill Temple in Mavinakere in Hassan district in the morning, Ku…

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday published the index cards and statistical reports for the elections to the Legislative Assemblies and bye-elections 2026 within a record 72 hours of the declaration of results.The data release covers all 830 Assembly constituencies where the election process concluded on May 6.Digital updating and faster publication of the index cards and statistical reports are among the over 30 initiatives taken in the last one year by th…

Jaipur, May 8 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma announced that the state government will establish Savitribai Phule E-Libraries in every block of the state and set up Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Model Schools in every district to promote education and social awareness.He also stated that a dedicated panorama and library based on the lives and contributions of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule and Savitribai Phule will be developed in Hindoli.Chief Minister Sharma said that Mahatma Jyotiba Phule pla…

Kolkata, May 8 (IANS) Rajya Sabha member, Harsh Vardhan Shringla, on Friday said that it does not matter whether Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee resigns or not, as the new Chief Minister will take oath on Saturday. Speaking to reporters, Shringla said, “It holds no significance because the government’s term has come to an end. It has automatically expired, and according to the Constitution, she will no longer remain the Chief Minister.”He further said, “The swearing-in ceremony …

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan has set up a special expert task force to look into the damage caused to the litchi crop in Bihar and come up with a report on the remedial measures to help farmers within a week, according to an official statement issued on Friday.Farmers informed the minister about the extensive damage being caused to litchi crops due to the litchi stink bug at an interaction programme organised at the Central I…

Lucknow, May 8 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Aditya Tare praised Rishabh Pant for his bold and effective captaincy, highlighting good bowlers’ rotation during Lucknow Super Giants’ thrilling nine-run victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Thursday.Defending 213 in the rain-curtailed 19-overs-a-side contest, LSG survived a late scare from RCB before restricting the visitors to 203/6, with Pant’s bowling changes and tactical calls proving decis…

Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) Actor Anant V. Joshi has joined the cast as Anand “Annu” Mishra in the Season 5 of the hit series Gullak. Sharing his thoughts on joining the beloved series, Anant V. Joshi said, “Gullak has always felt very close to my heart because the Mishras remind me so much of our own families, their warmth, little moments, conversations, and the simplicity with which they touch people’s lives.”He said that he has been a fan of the show ever since it debuted on OTT.He added, …

Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor and husband Anand Ahuja are celebrating another year of togetherness on the 8th of May. On account of the special occasion, Anand’s mother and Sonam Kapoor’s mother-in-law, Priya Ahuja, shared a series of unseen family pictures from their journey together.Among the adorable pictures was a click of the mommy Sonam and daddy Anand trying their best to put both their tiny tots to sleep.In the candid picture, Sonam is seen holding her new born ba…