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ISRO Set to Ring in 2024 with XPoSat Launch on January 1

India is gearing up for a spectacular start to the New Year as the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) plans to launch the X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) along with 10 other payloads on Monday (January 1, 2024). The 25-hour countdown for the launch of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-DL (PSLV-DL) commenced smoothly on Sunday at 8.10 a.m., according to ISRO officials cited by news agency IANS.

The PSLV-DL variant, designated PSLV-C58, towering 44.4 metres tall and weighing 260 tonnes, is scheduled to take off at 9.10 a.m. from the first launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. The spacecraft will carry the XPoSat and 10 scientific payloads, all fixed to the PSLV Orbital Platform.

ISRO officials expressed confidence in the mission's progress, marking a promising start to the year's space exploration endeavours.

Himachal Pradesh: No Diesel or Petrol Vehicles for Government Departments from today

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has issued a directive instructing government departments not to acquire diesel and petrol vehicles starting today. The move aims to encourage the use of electric vehicles, aligning with the state's commitment to achieving a 'Green and Clean Himachal.' Any department intending to purchase a diesel or petrol vehicle will now require approval from the state cabinet, news agency PTI reported.

Chief Minister Sukhu highlighted the success of the government's efforts, revealing that the number of government-owned electric vehicles has reached 185, with 2,733 private electric vehicles registered in the state. The Transport Department has taken the lead by replacing its official vehicle fleet with electric vehicles, setting an example for other departments to follow.

Rajasthan to Offer LPG Cylinders at Rs 450 to BPL and Ujjwala Beneficiaries from Jan 1

In Rajasthan, LPG cylinders will be available for Rs 450 from today as a subsidy amount will be directly transferred to the accounts of eligible women under the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category and the Ujjwala scheme, as per CM Bhajan Lal Sharma.

Under the 'Rasai Gas Cylinder Subsidy Scheme,' beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana and selected BPL families can avail of 12 cylinders per year by registering at the Vikas Bharat Sankalp Yatra camps, he informed, PTI reported.

23:39 PM (IST)  •  01 Jan 2024

Breaking News LIVE: 11 Held For Raping Minor Migrant Girl In Vizag

Eleven men were arrested for allegedly raping a minor girl hailing from Odisha on different occasions in Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, police said on Monday. Under the pretext of celebrating the girl's birthday on December 17, 2023, a migrant labourer from Jharkhand, with whom the girl got closer, took her to a room where she was raped, said an official.

"He brought his friend who also sexually assaulted the girl," Visakhapatnam Zone-1 Deputy Commissioner of Police K Srinivas Rao told PTI.

Unable to bear the mental trauma, she went to the R K Beach in the port city to end her life. However, a local man who ekes out a living taking photographs of tourists entered into a conversation with her. He then took her to a lodge and sexually assaulted her. Later, she was taken to another room, where eight to nine of the photographer's friends raped her, the official said. The girl managed to escape from their (photographer and friends) clutches and left the city.

Following a missing complaint lodged by the girl's parents, she was found in Odisha and was brought back to the city here on December 25, police said. Police said that the girl was raped by the photographer and his friends on December 20, 21 and 22. They are also probing whether she was sexually assaulted on December 18 and 19 also.

Rao said police altered the missing case into a rape (IPC Section 376) and added the Protection of Children from Sexual Offence Act (POCSO). (PTI Inputs)

23:05 PM (IST)  •  01 Jan 2024

Breaking News LIVE: Indian Army And NDRF Successfully Rescue Toddler From Borewell In Gujarat's Ran Village

In a collaborative effort, Indian Army personnel and an NDRF team have successfully rescued a 2.5-year-old girl who fell into a borewell in Ran village, located in Kalyanpur tehsil of Dwarka district, Gujarat.

22:05 PM (IST)  •  01 Jan 2024

Breaking News LIVE: BSF Punjab Frontier Seizes Suspected Heroin Packet In Ferozepur District Operation

On January 1st evening, BSF troops conducted a search operation near Village L S Wala in Ferozepur District, leading to the discovery of a 480-gram packet believed to be heroin wrapped in yellow adhesive tape, along with an illuminating ball, in a farming field.

19:30 PM (IST)  •  01 Jan 2024

Breaking News LIVE: PM Modi To Visit TN, Lakshadweep, Kerala On Jan 2-3

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Tamil Nadu, Lakshadweep and Kerala on January 2-3, an official statement released by Prime Minister's Office said on Sunday. Prime Minister Modi will Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu where he will attend the 38th Convocation Ceremony of Bharathidasan University. PM Modi is the Chief Guest for the event.

19:11 PM (IST)  •  01 Jan 2024

Breaking News LIVE: NDRF Deploys Team To Gujarat's Ran Village In Dwarka For Rescue Operation Of Toddler In Borewell

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) dispatched a team from Gandhinagar to Ran village in Dwarka, Gujarat, to aid in the urgent rescue operation of a 2.5-year-old girl who fell into a borewell.

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