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Rocket expert K. Sivan new Space Secretary

Dr. Sivan will take over from A.S.Kiran Kumar as the ninth head of the country’s Space establishment. Mr. Kiran Kumar ends his term on January 14.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 11th Jan 2018

ISRO mulls launching 65 satellites for a slew of uses

ISRO’s workhorse, the PSLV is all set to ferry 31 satellites on Jan 12 and ISRO has a target of 65 satellites for a longer term for the PSLV.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 11th Jan 2018

SC modifies order, says playing of national anthem in cinema halls is not mandatory

The Supreme Court on Tuesday modified its November 30, 2016 interim order and made it optional for cinema halls to play the 52-second national anthem before every show.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 10th Jan 2018

No viable alternative to hanging, Centre tells court

There is no viable method at present other than hanging to execute condemned prisoners.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 10th Jan 2018

Rise in Direct tax collections

According to official data released, Government’s net direct tax collections during April-December rose 18.2 per cent to Rs 6.56 lakh crore

posted by Jawwad Kazi 10th Jan 2018