Isro gears up to bring Lunar samples on Chandrayaan-4; Key docking experiment in 2024

Isro's successful propulsion module (PM) experiment for Chandrayaan-3 has boosted plans for Chandrayaan-4, which aims to bring back Moon samples. Isro chairman S Somanath revealed that the next mission will require docking of systems, and Isro is planning the Space Docking Experiment (SPADEX) to test this technology. SPADEX will also provide valuable data for space rendezvous technology, crucial for future space station missions. Isro is also working with Japan on the Lunar Polar Exploration (Lupex) mission.

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Massive searches underway in Rajouri & Poonch; 3 suspects detained

A joint team of the Army, CRPF, and police conducted massive search operations in the forests of Rajouri and Poonch districts of Jammu and Kashmir. They were prompted by suspicious movement in the areas. Three suspects were detained for questioning from Rajouri's Bahrote-Budhal area. The search operations covered various locations including Muradpur, Bathuni, Ghai Bhawal, Tatta Pani, Ghambir Mughlan, Rajdhani-Thanamandi, Gursai, Jabranwali Gali, Saruti, and Ari villages. The twin frontier districts of Rajouri and Poonch have seen an increase in terror activities, with recent casualties on both sides.

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Results show Modi lives in people's hearts, new India votes for performance: Shah

The BJP celebrated its triple triumph in the assembly polls as its offices across the nation erupted in joy. Home Minister Amit Shah saluted the people of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan for their immense support. He congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the grand victory of the BJP. He expressed his gratitude to the people of Rajasthan and highlighted the victory in Madhya Pradesh as a seal of people's approval of PM Modi's leadership.

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A hat-trick for a hat-trick, bullish PM Modi predicts 2024

Modi asserts BJP's hat-trick in state elections as an endorsement of development and good governance, guaranteeing a hat-trick in 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Victory speech criticizes INDIA bloc for dividing people on the basis of caste and warns against appeasement, corruption, nepotism, and hindrances to development. Emphasizes zero tolerance for corruption, appeasement, and dynastic politics. Verdict supports probe agencies' campaign against corruption, indicating public mandate.

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'Exactly 20 years ago...will prepare for LS polls with hope, faith': Jairam Ramesh on assembly poll results

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PM meets Qatar emir, officials mum on ex-Navy men's issue

PM Modi met Qatar Emir Al Thani at CO climate summit in UAE. It was the first high-level contact since a Qatar court awarded death sentence to Indian Navy veterans on spying charges. Modi discussed the Indian community in Qatar. No formal readout of the conversation. Modi tweeted a photo of them holding hands, mentioning a good conversation. India has been raising the issue diplomatically and in intelligence channels. India aims to enhance security partnership with Qatar.

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India & China skip renewable power pledge, 118 nations sign

India and China abstained from a pledge at the CO summit to triple global renewable energy generation capacity and double energy efficiency by 2030, aligning with India's stance to prioritize coal-fired power plants. India maintains that it does not want to compromise on power availability for economic growth and has kept the option to use coal until 2030. While committed to increasing non-fossil power capacity, India wants to negotiate the terms of any commitment to avoid hindering poverty alleviation efforts.

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Assembly election results today: Stage set for counting in 4 states; parties face crucial test ahead of LS elections

All eyes are on the outcome of the fiercely contested electoral battle in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, and Mizoram. The counting of votes in these states will start today at 8am. These elections are crucial for the Congress and the BJP as the results will set the tone for the Lok Sabha elections next year. The exit polls predict that the Congress may win in Telangana and Chhattisgarh, while the BJP may win in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.

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Can governor withhold assent to bill for years to kill it: Supreme Court

Tamil Nadu governor R N Ravi reserving 11 bills for the President's consideration, allegedly in defiance of the cautionary notes sounded by the Supreme Court, evoked a strong reaction from a CJI-led bench on Friday which asked, "Can the governor withhold assent to bills for years to kill the legislation?" Appearing for the DMK government in Tamil Nadu, senior advocate A M Singhvi and P Wilson informed the bench of CJI D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra.

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