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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India's first private satellite constellation by Pixxel Space showcases the exceptional talent of the country's youngsters. Bengaluru-based space startup Pixxel has scripted history by launching the country's first private constellation of earth-imaging satellites, Firefly, making a grand entry into the fast-emerging field of hyper-spectral imaging. "India's first private satellite constellation by Pixxel Space showcases the exceptional talent of India's youth and highlights the expanding capabilities of our private sector in the space industry," the prime minister said in a post on X. A SpaceX rocket launched three of Pixxel's six Firefly satellites on January 14 from California in the United States. The satellites are the world's highest-resolution commercial-grade hyperspectral satellites with the capability to observe the earth in over 150 bands, a technology that is useful in sectors as diverse as...

Incoming US president Donald Trump said Friday that the Supreme Court's decision to uphold a congressional ban on TikTok should be respected but he "must have time" to decide on whether to enforce the ruling. "The Supreme Court decision was expected, and everyone must respect it. My decision on TikTok will be made in the not too distant future, but I must have time to review the situation. Stay tuned!" Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social. from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/GME2Clp

Finance Commission Chairman Arvind Panagariya in an affirmation to the idea of 'One Nation, One Election' explained that frequent elections do not give enough opportunities to the government to carry out reforms. NK Singh, the former Chairman of the Finance Commission, also supported 'One Nation, One Election' as a key area of economic reforms, citing wasteful expenditure and distractions due to "elections being held every second day". Both economists spoke to NDTV Editor-in-Chief Sanjay Pugalia in an exclusive interview. Mr Panagariya, who served as the first Vice Chairman of the government think tank NITI Aayog from January 2015 to August 2017, told NDTV, "One Nation, One Election constitutes a very, very far reaching important reform, far beyond the political matrix, which has huge implications for economic growth and development." "If I may add, on this important issue that Mr Singh has mentioned, One Nation, One Election. When elections...

Train passengers travelling without a ticket should be allowed to go scot-free with a "yellow card", rather than being handed fines or prosecuted for their actions, train companies in Britain have been urged, according to a BBC report. Rail watchdog Transport Focus suggested that the train companies introduce a novel system that "makes things fairer for everyone". The suggestion comes in the backdrop of multiple cases where passengers were forced into lengthy legal proceedings over small amounts of money. Last year, 22-year-old Sam Williamson was threatened with prosecution by train operator, Northern Rail, after he mistakenly bought an invalid £3.65 (Rs 385.22) ticket using his 16-25 railcard. The full price of the ticket was £5.50 (Rs 580.46) - £1.85 (rs 195.25) more. Mr Williamson's case prompted widespread criticism of Northern Rail which was forced to withdraw all live prosecutions against the passenger. "Transport Focus has long been concerned abo...

Two special trains being run between Mumbai and Ahmedabad on January 25 and 26 by Western Railway are set to provide relief for those wanting to attend concerts of renowned rock band Coldplay amid skyrocketing airfares between the two cities. An official on Thursday said though the two trains are "winter specials" as per the directive of the Railway Board, these are being operated to clear the extra rush of passengers in view of the Coldplay concerts on January 25 and 26 at Narendra Modi stadium in Gujarat. "Both the trains will depart from Bandra Terminus at 6:15am and reach Ahmedabad at 2pm on January 25 and 26. On the return leg, the trains will leave from Ahmedabad the next day at 1:40am and arrive at Bandra Terminus at 8:40am. These trains will halt at Borivali, Vapi, Udhna, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara and Gertapur in both directions," the official said. Other officials said airfares have soared between the metropolis and Gujarat's largest city due to the c...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday asserted India's spiritual culture is deeply rooted in the spirit of service and his government has been working selflessly for people's welfare for more than a decade. Addressing a gathering after inaugurating an ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) temple at Kharghar in Navi Mumbai, PM Modi, who assumed office for a third time in June last year, emphasised his government has launched a slew of welfare measures like building toilets, homes for the poor and providing LPG connections and medical insurance to citizens. "The spirit of service is a symbol of secularism. The main foundation of our spiritual culture is the spirit of service. India is not just a piece of land surrounded by geographical boundaries. It is a living land, living culture. Knowledge is spirituality and if we want to understand India, we have to imbibe spirituality," he underlined in his speech. He said followers of ISKCON, a global b...

Focusing on a child's immunity in their formative years is very important since it will benefit them throughout their lives. While prone to getting sick due to weaker immune systems, Children's health especially takes a hit during the winter months. Due to pollution, low humidity, freezing temperatures and strong winds, illnesses like cold and cough become a common occurrence among children. In her latest Instagram post, nutritionist Lovneet Batra shared some winter superfoods that improve immunity.  First and foremost, foods that are rich in vitamins A and C such as carrots, spinach, oranges, and kiwi are good for immunity. They're packed with antioxidants that strengthen your kids' immune system and protect them against illnesses. "Nuts and seeds like almonds, walnuts, and chia seeds are good for health as they provide essential fats and nutrients to power up those defence cells," wrote Lovneet. Tip: If your child is below age 3 you can soak nuts overnight ...