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BEL signs agreement with Bellatrix to develop extremely low earth orbit satellite system

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BEL signs agreement with Bellatrix to develop extremely low earth orbit satellite system

BENGALURU: State-owned defense electronics major Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has signed an MoU with space technology startup Bellatrix Aerospace to jointly design, develop and manufacture satellite systems and payloads with a focus on the emerging Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) regime.“The agreement aims to combine BEL’s experience in mission-critical electronics and defense payloads with Bellatrix’s … Read more

‘7,000 Indians flown home in 3 days; more flights over 48 hours

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'7,000 Indians flown home in 3 days; more flights over 48 hours

Indian passengers stranded during Iran conflict arrive at Delhi airport NEW DELHI: Nearly 7,000 Indians stranded in Dubai since February 28 have been flown back home in the past three days, with more flights scheduled from Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah and Fujairah in the next 48 hours. Indian Ambassador to the UAE … Read more

Evening News Briefing: India mourns Khamenei’s death; Nitish Kumar files for House nomination and more

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Evening News Briefing: India mourns Khamenei's death; Nitish Kumar files for House nomination and more

India has formally expressed condolences on the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as New Delhi stepped up diplomatic outreach in the Gulf amid rising regional tensions. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has filed his nomination in the Lok Sabha, marking his exit from state politics and opening the way for a leadership … Read more

Su-30 MKI fighter jet missing: Plane loses radar contact in Assam, Indian Air Force deploys team

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Su-30 MKI fighter jet missing: Plane loses radar contact in Assam, Indian Air Force deploys team

IAF Su-30 MKI (file photo) New Delhi: A Sukhoi Su-30 MKI fighter jet indian air force (IAF) Lost radar contact assamofficials said on Thursday, adding that the Indian Air Force has sent a team to ascertain the situation.“A Su-30 MKI of the Indian Air Force has been reported to be overdue. The aircraft took off … Read more

End of Lalu-Nitish era in Bihar: BJP poised to conquer final frontier in Hindi heartland

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New Delhi: The BJP is on the verge of achieving a historic first in Bihar. After a long wait – first in the Lalu era and then in the Nitish era in Bihar – the saffron party is all set to get the state’s first chief minister. This is the person in charge of JD(U) … Read more

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose resigns ahead of assembly elections

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West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose resigns ahead of assembly elections

New Delhi: West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose PTI quoted Lok Bhavan officials as saying he resigned ahead of the assembly elections on Thursday.According to the official, Bose submitted his resignation in Delhi. “I have spent enough time in the governor’s office,” Bose told PTI in an interview.Bose has been serving as the Governor of … Read more

Sushasan, switches and survival: End of an era in Bihar as Nitish Kumar moves to Rajya Sabha

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Sushasan, switches and survival: End of an era in Bihar as Nitish Kumar moves to Rajya Sabha

In a surprising turn of events, Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar filed his nomination for the Rajya Sabha on Thursday in Patna. The sudden move has pushed Bihar into a major political shift while ending the tenure of the state’s longest chief minister.Nitish Kumar, who has served as Bihar’s longest-tenured chief minister for more than … Read more

TechGig Announces She Builds the Future 2026: A high-impact leadership program redefining the technology landscape

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TechGig Announces She Builds the Future 2026: A high-impact leadership program redefining the technology landscape

New Delhi: March 5, 2026 – TechGig, India’s largest community of over 5.6 million developers and technology enthusiasts, today announced its flagship International Women’s Day initiative: “She Builds the Future: Power, Presence and Progress.”The two-day virtual leadership summit, scheduled for March 7-8, 2026, goes beyond a symbolic celebration to address the urgent need for a … Read more

‘We will meet this demand’: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta lays foundation stone for ISBT’s new pedestrian bridge

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'We will meet this demand': Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta lays foundation stone for ISBT's new pedestrian bridge

‘We will meet this demand’: CM Rekha Gupta lays foundation stone for ISBT’s new pedestrian bridge Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday laid the foundation stone of a new pedestrian bridge at Ashram Market at the Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT). According to the Chief Minister, a strict construction schedule has been set to ensure … Read more