IAF’s Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla has been announced as the prime astronaut for the Indo-US space mission. He will be only the second Indian after Rakesh Sharma to be part of a space mission. Mission paved its way after PM Modi, Joe Biden signed a joint statement in June 2023, envisioning a joint ISRO-NASA effort to the ISS. A National Mission Assignment Board has recommended two 'Gaganyatris' as the prime, backup Mission Pilots for this mission. These include Group Capt. Shubhanshu Shukla (Prime), Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair (Backup). The recommended 'Gaganyatris' will commence their training for the mission in the first week of August, informed ISRO. Notably, PM Modi bestowed astronaut wings upon Shubhanshu Shukla after his name was revealed for the Gaganyaan Mission on Feb 27, 2024. The Gaganyaan Mission is India’s first human space flight program, for which extensive preparations are underway at various ISRO centers. Apart from Wing Commander Shubhanshu, Group Capt Prashanth Nair, Ajit Krishnan, Angad Pratap Shukla will also join mission.
03 August,2024 02:57 PM IST
With just 97 days until the U.S. Presidential election, the battle between Republicans and Democrats is heating up. Amid the ongoing fuss, former President Donald Trump has sharply criticized Vice President Kamala Harris, who is his rival in the upcoming race. Trump accused Harris of changing her racial identity, claiming she went from being known for her Indian heritage to identifying as Black in recent years. He suggested this shift was sudden and done for political gain. This controversy adds another layer to the already intense election campaign, making it even more intriguing to see who will win. Watch video for more.
01 August,2024 11:39 AM IST
Amidst the US Presidential Election campaign, Former UP President Donald Trump during election campaign in Florida made scathing attacks on Democratic nominee for presidential election. He said that Kamala Harris betrayed America’s ally Israel.
27 July,2024 04:15 PM IST
Donald Trump's wife Melania Trump and his family joined him on stage as he concluded his address at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, the US on July 19. Former US President and candidate for the upcoming US presidential elections Donald Trump introduced his new running mate JD Vance on July 19 at RNC 2024. "...Thrilled to have a new friend and partner fighting by my side, the next Vice President of the United States, the current Senator from Ohio - JD Vance and his incredible wife Usha," said former US President and candidate for the upcoming US presidential elections, Donald Trump.
19 July,2024 09:46 PM IST
President Joe Biden and Former US President Donald Trump arrived in Atlanta on June 27. Joe Biden will participate in a first 2024 US presidential debate against rival Donald Trump Biden and Trump will take the same stage in Atlanta on June 28 for the first time since 2020 Notably, it will be an election rematch between the two oldest candidates ever to seek the US presidency. The 90-minute televised debate will be the first between an incumbent president and a former president.
28 June,2024 11:55 AM IST
Fitness enthusiasts have beaten the excruciating heatwave as the world celebrates International Yoga Day 2024 on June 21. Hundreds of fitness freaks took over the streets of Times Square in New York. The International Day of Yoga has been celebrated worldwide annually on June 21 since 2015, after PM Modi's proposal to dedicate a day to celebrate the ancient Indian fitness routine was formally accepted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2014. Speaking to ANI, British Deputy High Commissioner Christina Scott said, “It was really a good session led by Dr S Jaishankar and I had the privilege to join him...it is India's gift to the world and it was really a pleasure to be here today..." Lindy Cameron, British High Commissioner to India said, “It is fantastic to be here in Delhi and practise Yoga on International Yoga Day with Dr S Jaishankar...it really is India's gift"
21 June,2024 03:49 PM IST
Saurabh Netravalkar who played a key role in USA’s historic triumph over Pakistan in the ongoing T-20 World Cup, spoke about his journey in an exclusive chat with ANI. The Left-Arm pacer who picked up 2-18 and bowled the critical super over that gave the USA the win over Pakistan says it was a special feeling to perform well against a top side. "It's a very special feeling for everyone. We have worked hard for the tournament...Frankly speaking, we did not think that we would win. We only thought of giving our best...What I had in mind was to keep the process simple, I had seen their bowling too, so I went in with a similar plan," he said
08 June,2024 04:38 PM IST
Cricket begins a campaign for the hearts and wallets of American fans this week, as the T20 World Cup kicks off on Saturday (June 1) in Dallas, bringing the best of the sport to less familiar territory. The United States play Canada in the first match of the tournament co-hosted by the West Indies, while a temporary stadium in Nassau County, New York, hosts its first of eight fixtures on Monday (June 3). Lauderhill, Florida, will host four matches. Cricket boasts a billion fans around the globe but few adherents in the lucrative North American market, where fans are more accustomed to watching New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge picking up a bat than Rohit Sharma or Jos Buttler. The ICC T20 World Cup runs from June 1-29.
01 June,2024 12:03 PM IST
Donald Trump has been convicted of falsifying documents to cover up payment to silence the adult film star ahead of the 2016 election. The verdict plunges the US into unexplored territory ahead of the presidential election on 05 November. Donald Trump is expected to challenge the verdict, as he faces max sentence of 4 years in prison. A Manhattan jury on May 30 convicted Donald Trump on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in the NY Hush Money Trial, CNN reported. Prosecutors alleged Trump of involved in an illegal conspiracy aimed at undermining the integrity of the 2016 election, suppressing negative info. The central to the case was the concealment of a hush money payment made to adult film star, Stormy Daniels. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg praised a 12-member jury, and prosecution team for their service after the former US Prez was found guilty. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg praised a 12-member jury, and prosecution team for their service after former US Prez was found guilty. However, the former US Prez vehemently denounced the trial, labelling it a "disgrace" and decrying it as "rigged".
01 June,2024 11:57 AM IST
Days after commenting on the Indian Lok Sabha Elections 2024, US National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby on May 18 lauded the ongoing mega elections and said “Not too many more vibrant democracies in the world than India”. He further also expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a “very vibration partnership” between India and USA. Not too many more vibrant democracies in the world than India. And we applaud the Indian people for exercising, you know, their ability to vote, and to have a voice in their future government. And we wish them well throughout the process, of course," White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby.
18 May,2024 04:26 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
