ISRO’s PSLV-C59 Successfully Launches ESA’s Proba-3 Satellites, Pioneering Precision Formation Flying

ISRO's PSLV-C59

Launch Details and Mission Objectives ISRO’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, PSLV-C59, had a lift-off from First Launch Pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh on December 5, 2024, at 4:04 PM IST. The primary payload of this mission was ESA’s Proba-3, including two satellites, Coronagraph Spacecraft and Occulter Spacecraft, having a combined mass … Read more

Devendra Fadnavis Takes Oath as Maharashtra Chief Minister for Third Term Amidst Grand Ceremony

Devendra Fadnavis

A Day of Spiritual Beginnings Before the formal function, Devendra Fadnavis obtained divine blessings by going to the Siddhivinayak and Mumbadevi temples in Mumbai. At the Siddhivinayak Temple, he sought the prosperity and development of the state, as if offering his devotion and allegiance to the development of Maharashtra. A visit to the Mumbadevi Temple … Read more

Telangana’s 5.3 Magnitude Earthquake: Residents Mistake Tremors for Monkey Mischief

Telangana

On December 4, 2024, morning at 7:27 a.m., a 5.3 magnitude earthquake occurred in Telangana’s Mulugu district with its epicenter near Medaram. It is the second strongest earthquake that has hit the region in the last 55 years, after the 5.7 magnitude earthquake that hit Bhadrachalam in 1969. Initial Reactions from Residents Residents in Mulugu … Read more

Arrest of Hindu Leader Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh Sparks Protests and International Concern

Chinmoy Krishna Das

The recent arrest of Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh has triggered massive unrest and brought the international community’s attention, especially from neighboring India. The situation has gone out of hand with violent protests, legal challenges, and diplomatic tensions. Arrest and Charges Chinmoy Krishna Das of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) was … Read more

Sukhbir Badal’s Mandated Service at Golden Temple: Atonement for Past Actions

Sukhbir Badal

In a major development within the political and religious circles of Punjab, the highest temporal authority of the Sikh community, Akal Takht, has commanded former Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal to do ‘sewa’, or selfless service, at the Golden Temple in Amritsar. The jobs include cleaning toilets and washing utensils among others, and are … Read more

Cyclone Fengal’s Aftermath: Devastation in Tamil Nadu and Controversies in Karnataka

Cyclone Fengal

Cyclone Fengal has wreaked havoc across southern India, particularly in Tamil Nadu, while sparking debates over school operations in Karnataka. Cyclone Fengal’s Impact on Tamil Nadu The cyclone made landfall near Puducherry, causing unprecedented rainfall and widespread destruction. Puducherry saw the heaviest 24-hour rainfall in 30 years, causing severe flooding in places like Chennai. The … Read more