Day: January 31, 2020

Top ISRO scientist claims he was poisoned three years ago

ISRO readying for low cost satellite launch vehicles

8:17 pm January 31, 2020

Thiruvananthapuram: The Indian Space Research Organisation is readying low-cost satellite launch vehicles costing about Rs 30-35 crore each, which can put into orbit satellites weighing 500 kg. The first such launch from the country is expected to take place in the next four months. This capability will give ISRO a big commercial boost as it […]

Jamia firing: Accused sent to 14-day protective custody

8:14 pm January 31, 2020

New Delhi: The youth who fired a pistol at a group of anti-CAA protesters near the Jamia Millia University, in which a student was injured, was on Friday sent to a 14-day protective custody by the Juvenile Justice Board, police said. The accused was presented before the Board in the afternoon, Deputy Commissioner of Police […]

IMD warns cold wave in 9 Odisha districts, Phulbani coldest at 7.5 degree Celsius

Min temp below normal in several parts of Rajasthan

8:12 pm January 31, 2020

Jaipur: The minimum temperature was below normal at most places in Rajasthan on Friday, the Meteorological department said. Cold wave conditions prevailed in Sikar, Jhunjhunu and Alwar district, it said. Sikar was the coldest place in the state at 2.5 degrees Celsius, nearly 4 notches below normal, the Met department said. The night temperature in […]

Rupee rises 25 paise to 71.33 against US dollar

8:10 pm January 31, 2020

Mumbai: The Indian rupee on Friday appreciated by 25 paise to end at 71.33 against the US dollar on Friday after the Economic Survey 2019-20 predicted bullish growth figures for the next financial year. Forex traders said market participants are now awaiting cues from the Union Budget. The are also assessing the economic implications of […]

Gangs of thieves targeting wedding events active in Thane:Cops

House of government employee burgled in Saket

8:08 pm January 31, 2020

New Delhi: The house of a 53-year-old government employee was burgled by unidentified people and gold ornaments worth around Rs 8 lakh were stolen in Saket, police said on Friday. According to Sanjay Saxena, who is the joint director of Public Relation of the Madhya Pradesh government, his wife had gone to their neighbour’s house […]