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2:37 PM

India's maiden human space flight likely in 2025, says statement from PMO

India's maiden human space flight likely in 2025: PMO statement.

2:34 PM

PM Modi reviews preparations for first demonstration flight of Gaganyaan

PM Modi reviews preparations for first demonstration flight of Gaganyaan, asks scientists to work on Venus orbiter mission, Mars lander

2:34 PM

India should aim to send man on moon by 2040, says PM Modi

India should aim to send man on moon by 2040, set up space station by 2035: PM Modi.

2:30 PM

Zomato has nothing to do with helmet-less woman biking viral video: MD & CEO Deepinder Goyal

Zomato Managing Director & CEO Deepinder Goyal on Tuesday clarified that the company has "absolutely nothing to do" with a viral video in which a woman is seen riding a motorcycle without helmet dressed as a delivery partner of the online food delivery firm in Indore.

In a post on X, Goyal said, "Hey! We had absolutely nothing to do with this. We don't endorse helmet-less biking. Also, we don't have a 'Indore Marketing Head'."

2:01 PM

Disappointed but will keep fighting, say activists after SC verdict on same-sex marriages

Activist Anjali Gopalan, who was among the bunch petitioners in the same-sex marriage case on Tuesday said that the the Supreme Court verdict refusing to recognise the legality of same sex marriages in the country was disappointing.

"We have been fighting for long and will keep doing so. Regarding adoption also nothing was done. What the CJI said was very good regarding adoption, but it's disappointing that other justices didn't agree...this is democracy but we are denying basic rights to our own citizens," Gopalan said.

1:53 PM

IDF foils infiltration bid by terrorist cell from Lebanese territory

The Israel Defence Forces on Tuesday said it thwarted an attempted infiltration by a terrorist cell from Lebanese territory and killed four terrorists who attempted to enter Israel and plant an explosive device.

Taking to X, the Israel Defence Forces stated, "The IDF thwarted an attempted infiltration by a terrorist cell from Lebanese territory. A short time ago, the IDF thwarted an attempted infiltration by a terrorist squad, which was identified by IDF surveillance as approaching the perimeter fence from Lebanese territory and planting a bomb. Four terrorists were killed."

1:40 PM

NHAI facing difficulties in DPRs as firms not ready to accept tech: Min

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is facing difficulties in the preparation of detailed project reports, as companies concerned are not ready to accept new technology, union minister Nitin Gadkari said on Tuesday.

The road transport and highways minister said that the government is encouraging the use of new technologies.

1:26 PM

India to see "healthy growth" in steel demand at 8.6 pc in 2023: worldsteel

The demand for steel in India is expected to register a 'healthy growth' of 8.6 per cent against the overall global rise of 1.8 per cent in 2023, worldsteel said on Tuesday.

It forecasts that global steel demand will grow 1.8 per cent in 2023 and reach 1,814.5 MT after having contracted by 3.3 per cent in 2022. In 2024, the demand will see an increase of 1.9 per cent to 1,849.1 MT, the World Steel Association (worldsteel) said.

1:16 PM

Here's what petitioner and LGBTQIA activist Harish Iyer had to say on SC's judgement

12:05 PM

Non-heterosexual unions entitled to protection under Constitution: Justice S K Kaul

Same-sex marriage | Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul says "Non-heterosexual unions are entitled to protection under the Constitution."

 

11:57 AM

Same-sex marriage: Justice Bhat agrees and disagrees with CJI's view on certain points

Same-sex marriage: Justice S Ravindra Bhat says he agrees and differs with views of CJI Chandrachud on certain points

11:51 AM

Same-sex marriage: Justice S K Kaul agrees with CJI on grant of rights to queer couples

Same-sex marriage: Justice S K Kaul agrees with CJI on grant of certain rights to queer couples

 

Non-heterosexual and heterosexual unions must be seen as both sides of same coin: Justice SK Kaul

11:46 AM

Solicitor General Mehta representing Centre stated that a panel will be formed to decide their rights: CJI

Court records SG Tushar Mehta's statement that Centre will form panel to decide rights, entitlements of persons in queer unions: CJI.

11:43 AM

A look at some observations made by CJI while hearing same-sex marriage pleas

Law cannot assume that only heterosexual couples can be good parents as it would amount to discrimination against queer couples: CJI

 

States, UTs to ensure that inter-sex children are not allowed sex-change operation at age when they cannot fully comprehend consequence, says CJI

 

Same-sex marriage: Centre, states, UTs to take steps to sensitise public about queer rights, says CJI Chandrachud

 

CJI directs police to conduct preliminary enquiry before registering FIR against queer couple over their relationship

11:39 AM

Transgender persons in heterosexual relationships have the right to marry, CJI states