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Representative image (AI-generated) Budget 2026: The government is looking to launch a new scheme Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Mudra Yojana (PMKMY) aimed at funding skill training for the country’s growing workforce.The scheme, likely to be announced in the upcoming 2026-27 Budget, will mark a major policy push to make financing a central pillar of the national…
MUMBAI: Close on the heels of one of the most frenzied buying phases in gold and silver that the country has ever seen, Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) is launching options contracts on its bullion index that’s based on prices of gold and silver futures contracts. MCX, the biggest exchange in India for trading in derivative…
BENGALURU: Isro Sunday moved the LVM-3 launch vehicle slated to launch the CMS-03 or Gsat-7R satellite meant for the Indian Navy, to the launchpad in Sriharikota.The satellite, which was initially expected to be launched in late 2024 was delayed. Utilising multiple bands to transmit voice, video and data between naval ships, submarines and aircraft, the…
Elon Musk-owned Starlink is preparing to establish 9 gateway earth stations across India as it gears up to launch its satellite communication (satcom) services in the country.The proposed stations will be located in Mumbai, Noida, Chandigarh, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Lucknow.“The company has applied for 600 gigabit per second capacity over India through its Gen 1…
Isro Chief Narayanan (ANI photo) BENGALURU: Isro will launch its next heavy-lift mission, LVM-3, early next month to place the CMS-03 communication satellite — also known as Gsat-7R — in orbit, chairman V Narayanan said Thursday. Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) director A Rajarajan confirmed the date as November 2.Speaking at the curtain raiser briefing…
North Korea has fired a ballistic missile, Seoul’s military said on Wednesday, marking its first such launch in months. The “unidentified” missile flew east, AFP reported citing South Korea’s joint chiefs of staff.North Korean leader Kim Jong Un recently showcased a new long-range missile during a grand military parade in Pyongyang, attended by top Chinese,…
The department of pension & pensioners’ welfare (DoPPW) will launch its 4th nationwide Digital Life Certificate (DLC) campaign from November 1 to 30, 2025, covering nearly 2,000 districts and sub-divisional headquarters across India. The initiative aims to help pensioners submit their life certificates easily to ensure uninterrupted pension disbursal, reported ET. Digital Life Certificate (Jeevan…
China successfully launched a Pakistani remote sensing satellite into orbit on Sunday, accompanied by two of its own satellites, underscoring the deepening space collaboration between the two long-time allies.A Lijian-1 Y8 carrier rocket carrying three satellites—the Pakistan Remote Sensing Satellite (PRSS-2) and China’s AIRSAT 03 and 04—was launched from a commercial aerospace innovation pilot zone…
India’s premium overnight Vande Bharat Sleeper train is set to revolutionize long-distance travel. Featuring a 16-coach prototype with AC 3-Tier, AC 2-Tier, and AC First Class, it will accommodate over 1,100 passengers. Designed for speeds up to 180 km/h, the train promises enhanced comfort and modern amenities, with initial routes connecting Delhi to Ahmedabad, Bhopal,…
Silambarasan and Vetri Maaran‘s film has been titled ‘Arasan’, and the makers have unveiled the promo. Released in theatres initially, the intense promo was unveiled on social media a day later. The makers found a new way to hype the audience, but it turned the other way as some trolled the team for their promotional…
