New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Friday congratulated Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for the successful completion of the Second Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-02) for Gaganyaan, India’s first human spaceflight mission scheduled for launch in 2027. He described the achievement as a significant milestone in preparing for the ambitious mission. Taking to social media platform X, Singh wrote, “Congratulations ISRO for the successful accomplishment of Sec…
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Bengaluru, April 8 (IANS) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman V. Narayanan on Wednesday said that three uncrewed missions are scheduled before the Gaganyaan mission, India’s first human space ventureTalking to reporters after the inaugural session of the International Conference on Spacecraft Mission Operations, Narayanan said: “Based on the guidelines, direction and the announcement made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we are working on the Gaganyaan programme.””Before going for…
Bhopal, April 7 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh government has announced a series of farmer-friendly initiatives, infrastructure upgrades, cultural programmes, and inter-state cooperation measures aimed at boosting agriculture, connectivity, tourism, and economic ties.After the cabinet meeting, MSME Minister Chetanya Kashyap highlighted key decisions, emphasising priority support for marginal farmers and seamless procurement processes.He said, “Wheat procurement in the state is set to begin from Apr…
New Delhi/Tokyo, April 6 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh delivered a virtual address at the grand finale of the India-Japan Year of Science, Technology and Innovation Exchange, on Monday, held at the Embassy of India in Tokyo, highlighting four decades of robust bilateral cooperation.Opening his address, Singh said: “Namaste! At the outset, a very good afternoon to everybody. Today on occasion of grand finale of India-Japan year of science and technolo…
Thiruvananthapuram, April 4 (IANS) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman V. Narayanan on Saturday praised NASA’s latest Artemis II mission and also expressed confidence that the mission will be “grandly successful”.NASA’s Artemis II Moon mission lifted off from the US state of Florida on April 2, carrying four astronauts on the first crewed flight around the Moon in more than 50 years. It is the American space agency’s first crewed mission under the Artemis programme. The four-membe…
Ujjain, April 2 (IANS) In a renewed push to assert that Indian time calculation is more precise than prevailing Western systems, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will inaugurate a three-day international conference titled ‘Mahakal: The Master of Time’ on Friday, April 3, at the Dongla Digital Planetarium Complex near Ujjain. He will also dedicate the newly constructed Ujjain Science Centre to the public on the occasion.The conference, scheduled from April 3 to 5, aims to create a un…
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Union Minister for Communication and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Jyotiraditya Scindia, said on Saturday that the Northeast is India’s gateway to the Global South and holds potential as a strategic bridge for economic and cultural engagement.Addressing the 15th edition of NEtym 2026 — the annual cultural festival of the Northeast Cell at Hindu College — University of Delhi, the Union Minister highlighted the region’s growing importance in India’s dev…
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Anil Chauhan unveiled the coffee table book The Lawrence School Sanawar – Military Heritage (1847–2025) at the Manekshaw Centre, an official said on Sunday.”This comprehensive work, comprising 450 printed pages along with 194 additional digital pages, is a rich repository of military heritage and leadership legacy,” the official said in a statement.“It holds immense value not only for Sanawarians but also for institutions engaged …
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Sunday said that the government is addressing employees’ service-related issues through structured dialogue and reforms, stressing that regular engagement with staff representatives is key to improving administrative efficiency and career growth.Chairing a meeting with delegations from employee bodies, including the Government Employees National Confederation and the Central Secretariat Group-C Employees’ Association, the Minister …
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences Jitendra Singh on Thursday said the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched a series of structured initiatives to involve students and young researchers in satellite development, payload experiments and space missions.Replying to an un-starred question in the Rajya Sabha, Singh said the government is committed to democratising access to space technology, ensuring t…