INSAT-3DS satellite is equipped with advanced meteorological instruments.The upcoming satellite will occupy a geostationary orbit at an altitude of approximately 35,786 kilometers and augment weather forecasting, disaster management, and related meteorological servicesINSAT-3DS is designed to enhance the capabilities of the existing INSAT system. It is equipped with advanced meteorological

New Delhi: The Federal Councillor and Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of the Swiss Confederation, Ignazio Cassis, is set to visit India on Monday, February 5, 2024, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.Cassis is scheduled to touch down in the national capital, marking the commencement of his visit, it added.One of the key highlights of Cassis’ itinerary is a meeting with

New Delhi: In a significant move to boost space research, the Indian government in its interim budget announced a significant hike in the allocation for the Department of Space, earmarking ₹13,042.75 crore for the fiscal year 2024-25.It means the budget allocation for 2024-25 is ₹498.84 crore higher than the previous year’s budget of ₹ 12,543.91 crore. This increased funding follows the success

New Delhi: Lauding India’s G20 presidency last year, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that the African Union’s inclusion as a permanent member of the group was the "international version" of ‘Modi Ki Guarantee’.He said that the African Union’s inclusion has spurred a debate on not just multilateralism but even on UN reforms.The EAM was speaking at the launch of the book ‘India and the

New Delhi: The US Chamber of Commerce’s US-India Business Council (USIBC) is set to lead a business delegation to participate in the second edition of India Energy Week in Goa from February 6-9.Hosted by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MOPNG), India Energy Week is a critical platform for global energy businesses, startups, and thought leaders to engage directly with senior Indian

London: UK Member of Parliament Bob Blackman has raised concern over the British media’s biased reporting of the Ram Mandir.The MP while speaking in the UK parliament on Friday, said: "Last week in Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh, the Ram Mandir was consecrated. This was of great joy to Hindus across the world as being the birthplace of Lord Ram."He said: "Very sadly, the BBC, in their coverage reported