Chandrayaan-3: ISRO's latest video shows Pragyan coming out of Vikram, walks on Moon

Chandrayaan-3: ISRO's latest video shows Pragyan coming out of Vikram, walks on Moon

ISRO made the country proud after its third lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed on the Moon and on Friday the science body left the countrymen elated by sharing the first visuals of the rover rolling down onto the Moon's surface as it exited the lander.

by Trans World Features August 25, 2023

Speeding Rolls Royce crashes into tanker Delhi-Mumbai expressway; 2 killed

Speeding Rolls Royce crashes into tanker Delhi-Mumbai expressway; 2 killed

Delhi: A luxurious Rolls Royce Phantom limousine caught fire as it collided with a petrol tanker on the New Delhi-Mumbai expressway on Thursday evening, burning both occupants of the tanker alive, media reports said.

by Trans World Features August 24, 2023

Chandrayaan-3 soft landing as scheduled, no postponement : ISRO Chief

Chandrayaan-3 soft landing as scheduled, no postponement : ISRO Chief

Chennai: The soft landing of India's third Lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 on the South Polar region of the moon will take place as scheduled since there there is no postponement or any alternative plans, according to ISRO Chairman Dr.S.Somanath.

by Trans World Features August 23, 2023

PM Modi's Pakistani-origin sister to celebrate Rakshabandhan with him in Delhi

PM Modi's Pakistani-origin sister to celebrate Rakshabandhan with him in Delhi

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Pakistani-origin sister Qamar Mohsin Sheikh is all set to visit New Delhi to tie a ‘rakhi’ on his wrist and celebrate the festival together on August 30, media reports said.

by Trans World Features August 22, 2023

Karnataka skilling, digital economy bodies partner HireMee for assessment, skill-building

Karnataka skilling, digital economy bodies partner HireMee for assessment, skill-building

Bengaluru: Two Karnataka State bodies charged with skill development and digital economy--Karnataka Skill Development Corporation (KSDC) and the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) -- have partnered with SaaS-based skilling platform HireMee to help identify hidden talent in the state with a view to enhance their employability.

by Trans World Features August 21, 2023

ISRO announces Moon landing date, and time of Chandrayaan-3

ISRO announces Moon landing date, and time of Chandrayaan-3

Chennai: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Sunday announced that the soft landing of the third Lunar Mission Chandrayaan-3 will take place at 1804 hrs on Aug 23.

by Trans World Features August 20, 2023

Chandrayaan-3: Deboosting operation of Lander Module orbit successful, says ISRO

Chandrayaan-3: Deboosting operation of Lander Module orbit successful, says ISRO

Chennai: Deboosting operation to descend the Lander Module (LM) to a lower orbit of the Chandryaan-3 spacecraft was successfully performed at 1600 hrs on Friday, ISRO announced.

by Trans World Features August 18, 2023

America set to issue one million visas to Indians in 2023: Consul General Melinda Pavek

America set to issue one million visas to Indians in 2023: Consul General Melinda Pavek

Kolkata: US Consul General in Kolkata Melinda Pavek on Thursday said America has set a target to issue one million visas to Indian citizens in 2023.

by Trans World Features August 18, 2023

Ukraine: Three die as Russian airstrikes hit Lutsk and Lviv

Ukraine: Three die as Russian airstrikes hit Lutsk and Lviv

Local officials in Ukraine on Wednesday said at least three people died due to Russian missile attacks in the Volyn region of the war-hit country.

by Trans World Features August 16, 2023

Pakistan: Multiple churches vandalised over blasphemy charges

Pakistan: Multiple churches vandalised over blasphemy charges

Several churches in Pakistan's Jaranwala region were vandalised by an angry mob over blasphemy allegations on Wednesday.

by Trans World Features August 16, 2023

Modi's I-Day speech: 'India to be third biggest economy in five years,' claims PM

Modi's I-Day speech: 'India to be third biggest economy in five years,' claims PM

New Delhi: Listing out achievements of his government in the past nine plus years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said India will become the third largest economy in the world in the coming five years.

by Trans World Features August 15, 2023

Vladimir Putin, Antony Blinken, Emmanuel Macron wish India on Independence Day

Vladimir Putin, Antony Blinken, Emmanuel Macron wish India on Independence Day

New Delhi: Prominent world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, on Tuesday greeted India as the country celebrated 77th Independence Day on Tuesday.

by Trans World Features August 15, 2023

Miss Universe Organisation cuts ties with Indonesia chapter following sexual harassment allegations

Miss Universe Organisation cuts ties with Indonesia chapter following sexual harassment allegations

The Miss Universe Organization has announced it terminated relations with its franchisee in Indonesia following the recent scandal over sexual harassment at the local Miss Universe pageant.

by Trans World Features August 14, 2023

Russian shelling in Ukraine leaves seven people, including a baby, dead

Russian shelling in Ukraine leaves seven people, including a baby, dead

At least seven people, including a 23-day-old child, were killed as Russian shells hit southern Ukraine on Sunday.

by Trans World Features August 13, 2023

Uzbekistan's economy is expected to maintain stability, a dynamic pace of development by the end of the year: CERR Expert

Uzbekistan's economy is expected to maintain stability, a dynamic pace of development by the end of the year: CERR Expert

A Center for Economic Research and Reforms expert believes that Uzbekistan’s economy in the first half of the year maintained high growth dynamics and remained resistant to changes even in the unstable external situation.

by Trans World Features August 13, 2023

Home Minister Amit Shah launches 'Tiranga Yatra' from Ahmedabad; urges all citizens to hoist Tricolour on Independence Day

Home Minister Amit Shah launches 'Tiranga Yatra' from Ahmedabad; urges all citizens to hoist Tricolour on Independence Day

Ahmedabad: Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday addressed the “Tiranga Yatra” as part of the “Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign” in Ahmedabad, Gujarat today.

by Trans World Features August 13, 2023

Parliament: Both Houses adjourned sine die

Parliament: Both Houses adjourned sine die

New Delhi: Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned sine die on Friday with frequent disruptions, slogans and walk-outs marring the Monsoon session of the Parliament that began on July 20.

by Trans World Features August 11, 2023

Leave Niger as soon as possible: Government issues advisory to Indian citizens

Leave Niger as soon as possible: Government issues advisory to Indian citizens

The Centre on Friday issued an advisory and asked Indian nationals to leave conflict-hit Niger 'as soon as possible'.

by Trans World Features August 11, 2023

Ecuador presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio shot dead at campaign rally

Ecuador presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio shot dead at campaign rally

Ecuador's upcoming presidential election was bloodied by the assassination of a presidential candidate at a campaign rally in the capital city on Wednesday amid an escalation in drug cartel fuelled violence in the South American nation.

by Trans World Features August 10, 2023

Russia shoots down two Ukrainian drones, says Moscow Mayor

Russia shoots down two Ukrainian drones, says Moscow Mayor

Russia on Wednesday said they shot down two Ukrainian drones which were moving towards Moscow, the latest in a surge of drone attacks on the Russian capital.

by Trans World Features August 09, 2023

France: 11 people missing after fire breaks out at holiday cottage in Wintzenheim

France: 11 people missing after fire breaks out at holiday cottage in Wintzenheim

At least 11 people went missing after a fire broke out at a holiday cottage in which they were staying in France, media reports said on Wednesday.

by Trans World Features August 09, 2023

Indian-origin Vaibhav Taneja, who is also a Delhi University graduate, becomes Tesla's new Chief Financial Officer

Indian-origin Vaibhav Taneja, who is also a Delhi University graduate, becomes Tesla's new Chief Financial Officer

Indian-origin and Delhi University graduate Vaibhav Taneja has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer of billionaire Elon Musk's firm Tesla, the world's largest electric vehicle automaker.

by Trans World Features August 08, 2023

S Jaishankar meets former Mongolian President Enkhbayar Nambar, discusses bilateral cooperation

S Jaishankar meets former Mongolian President Enkhbayar Nambar, discusses bilateral cooperation

New Delhi: Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met former Mongolian President Enkhbayar Nambar and said he appreciates his contributions to strengthening the relationship between the two countries.

by Trans World Features August 08, 2023

Ensuring the rights of convicts and prisoners in Uzbekistan

Ensuring the rights of convicts and prisoners in Uzbekistan

Improving legislation and establishing public control are key to protecting the human rights of convicts and prisons, writes Feruza Eshmatova, the Authorized Person of the Oliy Majlis (parliament) of Uzbekistan for Human Rights (Ombudsman)

by Trans World Features August 08, 2023

Madhya Pradesh government partners with SaaS-based assessment platform HireMee

Madhya Pradesh government partners with SaaS-based assessment platform HireMee

Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh government’s skilling agency Madhya Pradesh State Skill Development & Employment Generation Board (MPSSDEGB) and the Directorate of Employment, Madhya Pradesh have partnered with talent acquisition and talent management startup, HireMee to help identify hidden talent and assist them in employability.

by Trans World Features August 08, 2023

Centre's controversial bill to control Delhi officers clears Parliament, Amit Shah says 'no violation of SC judgment'

Centre's controversial bill to control Delhi officers clears Parliament, Amit Shah says 'no violation of SC judgment'

New Delhi: The controversial Delhi Services Bill was passed by Rajya Sabha on Monday despite strong resistance by the Opposition, following an exhaustive and bitter debate that lasted for about 8 hours.

by Trans World Features August 07, 2023

Manipur clashes: Supreme Court constitutes a high-powered committee comprising former HC Judges

Manipur clashes: Supreme Court constitutes a high-powered committee comprising former HC Judges

New Delhi: Supreme Court on Monday constituted a high-powered committee of retired high court judges to monitor the investigations into the ethnic clashes in Manipur.

by Trans World Features August 07, 2023

'Nothing will give India more happiness than...': NSA Ajit Doval on India's stand at global meet on Ukraine War

'Nothing will give India more happiness than...': NSA Ajit Doval on India's stand at global meet on Ukraine War

Riyadh: National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Saturday attended a conference held in Saudi Arabia along with counterparts from various nations. The main objective of this conference is to explore avenues for achieving a "peaceful resolution" to the ongoing Ukraine conflict, media reports said.

by Trans World Features August 06, 2023

Manipur: Three, including father and son killed; curfew imposed

Manipur: Three, including father and son killed; curfew imposed

Imphal/UNI: Three people, including a man and his son, were killed on Saturday at Ukha Tampak near Kwakta, Bishnupur district.

by Trans World Features August 05, 2023

On Article 370 abrogation anniversary: Mehbooba Mufti, other party leaders under house arrest

On Article 370 abrogation anniversary: Mehbooba Mufti, other party leaders under house arrest

Srinagar/UNI: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday said she along with other senior party leaders have been placed under house arrest on the fourth anniversary of Article 370 abrogation.

by Trans World Features August 05, 2023