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The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) announced the successful adjustment of the Chandrayaan-3 mission’s lander module’s orbit. This development signifies that the Indian spacecraft is now on track to touch down on the Moon’s surface at 6.04 pm on August 23. Before the planned gentle landing on the Moon, the lander module, consisting of the ‘Vikram’ lander and the ‘Pragyan’ rover, will undergo internal assessments. ISRO performed the second and final deboosting operation, effectively altering the lander module’s orbit to 25 km x 134 km. Following this, the module will undergo internal evaluations and await sunrise at its designated landing…

Manipur’s Chief Minister, N Biren Singh, shared that 212 individuals from the Meitei community, who had fled Myanmar due to ethnic conflict about three months ago, have now returned. Singh conveyed this news through a post on platform X, expressing his relief and gratitude for their safe return to Indian soil. He commended the Indian Army for their committed efforts in repatriating these citizens and extended sincere thanks to GOC Eastern Command, Lt Gen. RP Kalita, GOC 3 Corp, Lt Gen. HS Sahi, and CO of 5 AR, Col. Rahul Jain for their steadfast service. Meiteis Return As per a…

Himachal Pradesh Rain Havoc: The relentless rainfall has led to over 60 casualties as landslides, cloudbursts, and road closures wreaked havoc across different districts of Himachal Pradesh. Efforts to rescue individuals stuck beneath debris are ongoing in specific locations. To enhance disaster management, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu convened a session with the high-powered committee on Tuesday. Today, all educational institutions in the mountainous region remain closed. Recent updates for Himachal Pradesh: In Shimla’s Summer Hill region on Wednesday, an official reported a significant landslide with no immediate accounts of casualties or injuries. On Tuesday, a landslide caused the collapse…

Today, the Central Government introduced three bills in the Lok Sabha with the intention of repealing and substituting key legal statutes in India’s criminal justice framework. The proposed bills seek to replace the Indian Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), and the Indian Evidence Act. These bills were subsequently referred to the Parliamentary Standing Committee by the Lok Sabha. Amit Shah, the Home Minister, presented the revised 2024 versions of these bills, namely the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Bill. The objective behind these bills is a comprehensive restructuring of the criminal…

As per a directive issued by the leading medical authority, physicians will be required to prescribe generic drugs to patients. Failure to comply may result in penalties, including the potential suspension of their medical licenses. The most recent announcement from the National Medical Commission (NMC) specifies that doctors must refrain from prescribing branded generic drugs. Although doctors are currently obligated to exclusively prescribe generic drugs, the regulations issued by the Indian Medical Council in 2002 did not include any provisions for penalties. According to the NMC guidelines, generic medicines are considerably more affordable, ranging from 30% to 80% cheaper than…

The Vice President visited US even after China’s consistent warnings. Vice President William Lai assured his supporters during a visit to the United States that Taiwan would not yield to authoritarian threats and would stand firm. Lai, who is also a leading contender for Taiwan’s upcoming presidential elections in January, was en route to Paraguay for the inauguration of its newly elected president. Notably, Paraguay remains one of the few nations with official diplomatic ties to Taiwan despite Chinese claims over the island. Standoff between US and China over Taiwan visit Both Taiwan and the United States characterized these layovers,…

As anticipated, the Reserve Bank of India opted to maintain both policy rates and the policy stance without changes on Thursday, even in the face of recent increases in food inflation and a July rate hike by the US Federal Reserve. Under the leadership of Shaktikanta Das, the monetary policy committee (MPC) reached a unanimous decision to leave the repo rate untouched at 6.50 percent for the third consecutive meeting. Additionally, the MPC chose to keep the policy stance unaltered, defined as ‘Withdrawal Of Accommodation’. “The monetary policy committee unanimously opted to maintain the repo rate at 6.50 percent. Consequently,…

The Indian central government has taken the initiative to probe the potential occurrence of the Havana Syndrome within the country. This decision follows a submission made by the government in the Karnataka High Court, where a plea for an inquiry into the enigmatic ailment was heard. The petitioner, A Amarnath Chagu, a Bengaluru resident, had filed the petition seeking an investigation into the Havana Syndrome in India, along with measures to thwart its spread. All about Havana Syndrome The term “Havana Syndrome” pertains to a collection of psychological symptoms reportedly encountered by U.S. intelligence personnel and embassy staff across different…

On August 7th, the Supreme Court rejected the appeal made by Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji and his spouse, who were contesting the validity of the Madras High Court’s decision. The High Court had ruled that their arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case was lawful. In turning down Balaji’s request, the Supreme Court has granted permission for him to be subjected to questioning by the ED while in custody. A panel consisting of Justices A S Bopanna and M M Sundresh also decided to forward to a larger panel the matter of whether police…

According to the chargesheet submitted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), an eyewitness has provided a detailed account, alleging that the Congress leader instigated the mob to engage in acts of violence, which included the killing of Sikhs and looting of their shops. As per the chargesheet filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in a case related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, eyewitness accounts allege that Congress leader Jagdish Tytler incited the mob to commit violence against Sikhs near Gurudwara Pul Bangash in Delhi. The chargesheet states that Jagdish Tytler, upon emerging from a white ambassador car…