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NASA Chief Meets Dr Jitendra, Discusses Launching Joint Satellite With ISRO

editor November 28, 2023

NEW DELHI, Nov 28 : Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh disclosed during a meeting with a high-level delegation of NASA, the premier USA agency, that the US and India will launch the joint microwave remote sensing satellite for Earth observation, named NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR), in the first quarter of 2019. NASA Chief Administrator Bill Nelson led the delegation. The goal is to launch NISAR onboard the GSLV in India. NISAR data will be very helpful for researching land ecosystems, solid earth deformation, sea ice, coastal oceans, mountains, and polar cryosphere on a regional to global scale.It was reported that NASA/JPL officials were present when ISRO's S-band SAR and NASA's L-band SAR were integrated at JPL/NASA. Currently, integrated L & S band SAR is being tested with the satellite at URSC, Bangalore. Nelson commended Dr. Jitendra Singh for the historic Chandrayaan-3 landing on the uncharted South Polar region of the Moon and urged him to move forward with plans to send India's first astronaut on a NASA rocket to the International Space Station (ISS) as soon as possible.The two countries decided to start a two-week joint India-US space flight next year during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US earlier this year. NASA sees a chance for Indian astronauts in the Private Astronaut Mission in 2024. A Joint Working Group (JWG) on Human Spaceflight Cooperation was established by ISRO and NASA to investigate areas of joint research including radiation impact studies, micro meteorite and orbital debris shield studies, and space health and medicine aspects. In January 2023, the eighth meeting of the India-USA Joint Working Group on Civil Space Cooperation (CSJWG) took place in Washington, DC.Prominent US companies (such as Boeing, Blue Origin, and Voyager) are currently in discussions with ISRO/DoS about specific areas of cooperation. Additionally, joint ventures with Indian commercial entities are being explored. The Indian side disclosed that ISRO and NASA were considering a concept paper on the Implementing Arrangement (IA). A mutually agreed-upon draught was reached after a few rounds of revisions, and it is now being processed for internal government approvals. Additionally, ISRO is investigating the viability of testing the Gaganyaan module's Micrometeoroid and orbital debris (MMOD) protection shields using NASA's Hypervelocity Impact Test (HVIT) facility.According to Dr. Jitendra Singh, India's space sector is experiencing tremendous growth thanks to changes instigated by Prime Minister Modi. As little as four years have passed, there are now over 150 Space StarUps, many of whom have become successful business owners after starting out as just one or two. Nelson, an astronaut who flew on "Columbia" during the 24th Space Shuttle mission in 1986, praised ISRO for having launched 231 US-made satellites using Polar Satellite Launch Vehicles (PSLV). Mr. Nelson expressed his excitement about meeting Indian cosmonaut Rakesh Sharma in Bengaluru the following day. Eric Garcetti, the US ambassador to India, attended the meeting as well.

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My aim is to end hatred in the country, Modi needs to be defeated for it : Rahul

editor November 28, 2023

HYDERABAD: Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the Congress, stated on Tuesday that he wants to eradicate hatred in the nation and that Prime Minister Narendra Modi must be defeated at the Centre to achieve this goal. He claimed that Modi, the RSS, and "hardliners" had instilled hatred across the nation while speaking at an election rally in Nampally, this place. In his Bharat Jodo Yatra speech, he cited Congress's slogan of "opening a'mohabbat ki dukaan' (shop of love) in the 'nafrat ke bazaar' (market of hate)". He also mentioned that, as he battles Modi, 24 cases have been filed against him in various states, and the courts have summoned him on occasion. "The first time, I was sentenced to two years in prison for defamation. My membership in the Lok Sabha was cancelled. They took my government house. I expressed my distaste for it. "My home is in the hearts of the nation's crores of impoverished people," he declared. In a 2018 defamation case, Gandhi was summoned by an MP-MLA court in Uttar Pradesh on Monday due to allegedly "objectionable" remarks he made about Union minister Amit Shah. Rahul Gandhi did not mention being summoned by the Uttar Pradesh court during his speech at the rally held at Nampally. "The fight is ideological and I cannot compromise on it," Gandhi stated. He questioned how many cases AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi had against him, attacking the latter. Gandhi questioned whether any agency was supporting Owaisi, alleging that the ED and CBI, among other agencies, were always behind him.He asserted that the reason the AIMIM president supports Modi is the reason there isn't a case against Owaisi. Additionally, he charged that AIMIM was fielding its candidates to harm the Congress and assist the BJP in a number of states. Rahul Gandhi stated, "My goal is to eradicate hatred in the nation, and in order to do so, Modi should be defeated in Delhi." He stated that K Chandrasekhar Rao, the chief minister of Telangana and president of the BRS, needs to lose in Telangana before Modi can be defeated in Delhi. He claimed that the BRS, BJP, and AIMIM were collaborating together and cited the BRS's parliamentary support for the Modi administration. In addition, he tried to find out if KCR was the target of any cases. "He (KCR) runs the most corrupt government," he stated. He said that KCR and AIMIM are not supported by organisations like ED, CBI, or IT. [caption id="attachment_6318" align="alignnone" width="300"] My aim is to end hatred in the country, Modi…

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Manual drilling at Silkyara tunnel on, Uttarakhand CM says pipes inserted up to 52 metres

editor November 28, 2023

UTTARKASHI: Up to 52 metres of pipes have been placed through the debris at the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand. As efforts to free the 41 workers who are trapped there continue for the seventeenth day, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami stated on Tuesday. He informed reporters in Silkyara that the breakthrough point is 57 metres. Since Monday, twelve rat-hole mining specialists have been working horizontally through the final 10 or 12 metres of debris from the partially collapsed section of the under-construction tunnel on the Char Dham route in Uttarakhand. A massive auger machine that was drilling earlier became trapped in the debris on Friday at a depth of about 47 metres. Chris Cooper, the leader of the L&T team, stated early on Tuesday that "we have just crossed 50 metres."It gave rise to hopes of an early evacuation because the rescuers only needed to go ten metres to gain an advantage. The speed of the operation, however, is contingent upon whether the rescuers face any obstacles during the excavation process, which is frequently complicated by various factors. Subsequently, Chief Minister Dhami declared, "Pipe has gone in up to 52 metres," during a visit to the rescue operation site. It was 51 metres earlier. In front of me, it was propelled one metre farther. After pushing it two more metres to a height of 54 metres, one more pipe will be installed." In response to a question about potential obstacles, he stated that there were no steel or iron girders in the way. The chief minister remarked, "Stones are getting in the way, but cutters are breaking them." 800-mm diameter pipes are being inserted through the rubble by an auger machine while a competent team of labourers removes muck by hand using the rat-hole mining technique. 51 metres have been drilled, according to Praveen Yadav, who is in charge of cutting and removing the obstacles from the rubble. According to a worker from the Trenchless company, which is pushing the pipes with the auger machine, some positive news should be available by this evening if no obstacles are encountered. In the contentious and dangerous practise known as "rat-hole mining," miners work in small groups to extract tiny amounts of coal by descending small burrows. Neeraj Khairwal, the nodal officer for the Uttarakhand government, made it apparent that the men being brought to the site were not rat-hole miners but rather specialists in the field. They will probably be split up into two or three-person teams. For brief intervals, each team will enter the steel chute that is part of the escape route. Expert in drilling rat holes Rajput Rai explained that one man will drill the hole, another will gather the debris with his hands, and a third will load it onto a trolley so it can be removed.

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Govt May Consider Introducing Legal Safeguards For Healthcare Workers: Panel

editor November 28, 2023

New Delhi, Nov 28: A parliamentary panel has stated that the government may think about enacting suitable legal protections for healthcare professionals, who occasionally experience violence from family members or companions of patients. A memorandum submitted by various medical associations asked the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs, chaired by BJP member Brij Lal, to introduce provisions under Clause 115 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) to penalise acts of violence against healthcare service personnel. The committee then examined the three proposed criminal laws. In its report, the committee stated that evidence was presented to the panel indicating that, in contrast to other professions, healthcare workers are susceptible to “violent attacks” from patient relatives in situations where patients pass away while receiving treatment.The medical associations informed the committee that there is a need to establish some legal protections for healthcare workers because violent attacks against them are common across the nation. The Union Home Ministry responded by saying that there is no distinction made in the penal laws for any class of people and that all are subject to the general penal provisions. The home ministry emphasised that everyone is equal in the eyes of the law. The state has a duty to safeguard the lives of all of its citizens, including medical professionals and other professionals like advocates, bankers, chartered accountants, and media personnel.The home ministry noted that making special provisions for physicians and other health care workers might lead to demands of a similar nature from other professions, including advocates, bankers, chartered accountants, and members of the media. The committee was also advised by the home ministry that the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is considering introducing a "Medical Professionals Act" to protect healthcare workers from violent attacks. The home ministry promised to get an update from the Ministry on this matter.The committee stated that it "opines that the government may consider introducing appropriate legal safeguards for healthcare workers after considering the concerns of the healthcare personnel." According to Clause 115 of the BNS, anyone who intentionally causes harm will be punished with either type of imprisonment for a term that may not exceed seven years, as well as a fine, if the harm is grievous harm that he intends to cause or knows himself to be likely to cause.Along with the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS-2023) and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA-2023) bills, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS-2023) bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha on August 11. The three proposed laws aim to supersede the Indian Evidence Act of 1872, the Indian Penal Code of 1860, and the Code of Criminal Procedure Act of 1898, in that order. [caption id="attachment_6306" align="alignnone" width="300"] Govt May Consider Introducing Legal Safeguards For Healthcare Workers: Panel[/caption]

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DM, SSP review security scenario in border areas of district

editor November 28, 2023

JAMMU: The District Level Standing Committee on Security met on Monday, and District Magistrate Sachin Kumar Vaishya gave a review of the security situation in Jammu District's border areas. The Indo-Pakistan Border areas were thoroughly reviewed and a number of important issues were discussed during the meeting. The Indian Army and paramilitary officers present at the meeting, along with SSP Jammu Dr. Vinod Kumar, gave a thorough report on the security situation and the measures taken to prevent any enemy attempts at mischief.The DM specifically asked about the state of security and the steps being taken to stop enemy forces from trying to infiltrate or violate the ceasefire. He recognised the security forces' contribution to maintaining the region's peace and tranquilly as well as protecting the border. The DM emphasised the importance of development in border areas, emphasising improved connectivity and basic amenities for border residents given the particular difficulties their demographics present. He declared that the government is dedicated to raising the standard of living of border residents by providing all necessary infrastructure and amenities.The DM gave the district officers instructions to visit the border areas on a prearranged basis on a regular basis to monitor saturation and the implementation of government programmes, as well as to gather input on the complaints and demands of the local populace. It was instructed to the officers to continue working closely with the security services as well. The government will stop at nothing to address the concerns and goals of border citizens, Sachin Kumar emphasised. In order to preserve peace, law, and order in the border regions, he also urged the populace to work with the government and the security forces.The border areas are receiving special attention from the district administration due to the various challenges that the local people face. In addition to other officers, Sub Divisional Magistrates and Executive Engineers attended the meeting. [caption id="attachment_6291" align="alignnone" width="300"] DM, SSP review security scenario in border areas of district[/caption]

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Div Com Jammu inaugurates annual Jhiri Mela 2023 amid huge participation of devotees from across India

editor November 27, 2023

JAMMU, NOVEMBER 27: Amid a grand ceremony, Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar inaugurated the week-long Jhiri Mela 2023 here on Monday, marking the annual commemoration of the martyrdom of 'Baba Jitto' the farmer Saint and…

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Centre Convenes All-Party Meeting On Dec 2 Ahead Of Parliament Winter Session

editor November 27, 2023

New Delhi, Nov 27: In advance of the Winter Session of Parliament, which is set to start on December 4, the Government has called an all-party meeting for December 2. On December 22, 2023, the Winter session of Parliament will come to an end. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Prahlad Joshi has summoned an all-party meeting for December 2 on behalf of the government. The all-party meeting is typically called a day before the session starts, but this time it has been postponed by a day because polls are currently being taken in five states on December 3. A day following the announcement of the results of the assembly elections in the five states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Mizoram, and Telangana, the winter session will take place.It is anticipated that the results of the polls will be discussed in the session. During the session, three significant bills that aim to replace the Evidence Act, the CrPC, and the IPC may be discussed. The Ethics Committee's report on Mahua Moitra, the MP for the Trinamool Congress, and the "cash for query" allegations is also expected to be discussed during the session. Her expulsion has been recommended by the committee. As the government endeavours to advance its legislative agenda, opposition parties are expected to insist on having conversations about matters that are important to them. [caption id="attachment_6270" align="alignnone" width="300"] Centre Convenes All-Party Meeting On Dec 2 Ahead Of Parliament Winter Session[/caption]

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CJI DY Chandrachud says SC using technology to bring courtrooms closer to people

editor November 27, 2023

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court is using technology to bring courtrooms closer to the public, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said on Monday. Online streaming of proceedings has also brought the court into peoples' homes and hearts. Speaking at the inaugural regional conference on legal aid access, Chief Justice DY Chandrachud said the following. 'Access to Legal Aid: Strengthening Access to Justice in the Global South' is the conference's theme. The term "Global South" refers to countries that are thought to have a comparatively low degree of economic and industrial development.Speaking to the audience, CJI stated that India was instrumental in the founding of the Supreme Court of Mauritius and that it had recently inked a Memorandum of Understanding with the Supreme Court of Singapore. CJI stated that he has launched multiple initiatives to improve access to justice during his time as a Supreme Court judge, citing technology as the most effective tool. "We are using it to bring the courtroom closer to people," said the Chief Justice. "Online streaming of proceedings has taken the Supreme Court of India to the hearts and homes of common citizens," the Chief Justice of India stated. It's about creating a welcoming environment in courtrooms, he stated. According to CJI, the global north has monopolised the conversation about human rights, so it is crucial to emphasise that this conference will help to foster greater interaction between the global south's nations. "The Supreme Court of India made revolutionary attempts to increase access to justice through its public interest jurisprudence since the early 1980s," CJI DY Chandrachud stated. The Supreme Court eliminated procedural obstacles, enabling any citizen to petition the court for equitable socioeconomic improvement. Because of its jurisprudence, the Supreme Court is commonly recognised as the court of the people.Our Supreme Court handles all appeals and legal aid infractions with the utmost care." According to CJI DY Chandrachud, "Countries in the global south have been grouped together based on their socioeconomic conditions and legal responses to their colonial past." Our constitutions depart from the justice and constitutionalism language used by most Western countries. Many countries in the global south have recognised the existence of indigenous minorities in their constitutions. Tribal groups that have experienced historical discrimination and have made special provisions to explicitly recognise their rights... The judiciary possesses the capacity to significantly contribute to expanding the availability of justice. Several nations, including India, have created creative legal procedures to improve access to justice. [caption id="attachment_6267" align="alignnone" width="300"] CJI DY Chandrachud says SC using technology to bring courtrooms closer to…

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Delegation Led By Principal Secy To PM Modi Oversees Ongoing Rescue Operations In Uttarkashi

editor November 27, 2023

Uttarkashi, Nov 27: On the sixteenth day of the operations, a delegation headed by Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Pramod Kumar Mishra assessed the status of the ongoing efforts to free 41 trapped workers in the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi. Pramod Kumar Mishra, Uttarakhand Chief Secretary SS Sandhu, and Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla examined the tunnel's construction. The food supplies sent to the labourers stranded inside the tunnel were another question the Principal Secretary asked. The families of the stranded workers were also addressed by PK Mishra.According to Chris Cooper, a specialist in microtunnelling, all of the auger machine's debris has been removed, and in a few hours, manual drilling will begin to release the trapped labourers. Using a plasma cutter, the auger machine that was being used to drill the tunnel horizontally and became lodged inside the pipe was cut and removed on Monday morning. Lieutenant General Harpal Singh (Retd), a former Army Engineer-in-Chief, defended the manual method by stating that it is the only remaining option for rescuing the trapped workers.Singh claimed that he arrived at the scene to offer technical assistance and support for the ongoing rescue efforts. He continued by saying that every effort is being made to expedite the rescue procedure. Officials say that in order to expedite the rescue, the debris inside the pipe will be removed by hand drilling using the rat hole mining technique. In coal mining, the rat hole mining technique is typically employed, particularly in areas with challenging topography.Six experts have arrived at the location to start the manual drilling process, and eleven individuals will manually remove the debris from the 800 mm tunnel pipe. Along with civilians, the team consists of engineers from the Madras Engineering Group of the Indian Army. Additionally, attempts are being made to enter from the Barkot side of the tunnel, which is the other mouth of the tunnel, in cooperation with the Border Road Organisation and other agencies. Just 10 metres of the 500 metres have been covered after four blasts carried out under BRO's supervision.Additionally, the SJVN will carry out the construction of a small tunnel that the rescuers intend to build along the left side of the tunnel. It will be horizontal and perpendicular to the Silkyara tunnel. On November 12, a section of the tunnel collapsed, trapping 41 labourers within the still-under-construction 60-meter stretch on the Silkyara side of the tunnel. [caption id="attachment_6264" align="alignnone" width="300"] Delegation Led By Principal Secy To PM Modi Oversees Ongoing Rescue Operations In Uttarkashi[/caption] …

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AC assents purchase of additional 500 MW of power to meet the winter demand

editor November 27, 2023

JAMMU: The Administrative Council (AC), chaired by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, met here and approved the purchase of 500 MW of firm power from the Ministry of Power (MOP) in order to meet the UT's Base Load power requirement. Attending the meeting were Dr. Mandeep Kumar Bhandari, the Lieutenant Governor's principal secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, the chief secretary, and advisor Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar. The AC approves the allocation of an extra 500 MW of firm power from MOP in B(v) mode (purchasing handled by PFC) in order to meet the base load power requirement, which is essentially necessary to meet the demand during the winter.Because of the large amount of hydropower in the UT, the availability decreases in the winter. AC approved the signing of a new Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) between J&K Power Corporation Limited (JKPCL) and NTPC regarding Singrauli-III, which is operated by NTPC, in order to close the gap between demand and availability of power during the winter months. This will lessen J&K's energy demand, which is rising at a 10% CAGR. As a thermal power station that is required to run, Singrauli-II provides power to J&K during the winter months when the hydro generators of ISGS generate only 150–300 MW, or 70–90% of the summertime generation. Therefore, in order to help the UT get over its power shortage during the hard winter, it will sign a new Power Purchase Agreement of JKPCL with NTPC regarding Singrauli-III. This will increase its availability. [caption id="attachment_6231" align="alignnone" width="300"] AC assents purchase of additional 500 MW of power to meet the winter demand[/caption]

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