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Former NASA Astronaut Mike Massimino Praises India’s Chandrayaan-3 Moon Landing

Former NASA astronaut Mike Massimino hailed India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission for its successful landing on the Moon’s South Pole. In the Akashvani podcast, Mr. Mike said it’s a remarkable feat as the South Pole of the Moon is tough terrain, and there are possibilities of water ice trapped there.   The ...

February 28, 2025 9:11 PM February 28, 2025 9:11 PM

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India Retains Fastest-Growing Economy Tag with 6.2% GDP Growth in Q3 FY25

India retains the fastest-growing major economy tag as the country's GDP grew by 6.2 percent in the third quarter of FY25, up from the revised rate of 5.6 percent in the previous quarter. India recorded a GDP growth of 8.6 percent in the third quarter of the last fiscal year. The increase in the thi...

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Centre Urges States to Maximise Wheat & Paddy Procurement for Upcoming Seasons

The Centre has urged the states and Union Territories to adopt a proactive approach to maximise the procurement of wheat and paddy during the ensuing marketing season. This was discussed during a meeting chaired by the Secretary of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution with...

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UK Development Minister Anneliese Dodds Resigns Over Cuts to Foreign Aid Budget

British international development minister Anneliese Dodds has resigned over Prime Minister Keir Starmer's decision to slash the foreign aid budget in order to boost defence spending. In a letter addressed to the Prime Minister, Ms. Dodds expressed her deep concerns over the recent cuts to internati...