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Topic: Sriharikota

ISRO launches Earth observation satellite EOS-01, 9 other satellites in 1st mission of 2020

PSLV-C49 lifted off from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota Saturday at the end of a 26-hour countdown and injected EOS-01 and 9 customer satellites into the orbit.

Indira to Rahul — Why every Gandhi loves Ashok Gehlot, the perfect Congressman

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot, unlike his deputy Sachin Pilot, played down Kota infant deaths. Instead, he preferred to praise Priyanka Gandhi’s comments on Yogi.

ISRO successfully launches another spy in the sky, boosts India’s surveillance capability

ISRO launched the RISAT-2BR1 satellite, the fourth in the RISAT radar military recon series that will help monitor terrorist activities. 

ISRO begins count down to launch of radar imaging satellite RISAT-2BR1

Wednesday's launch will mark a significant milestone for ISRO as it would be the 50th flight of the PSLV and also the 75th vehicle mission from Sriharikota.

ISRO to launch advanced GSAT-7A satellite for IAF and Army today

The GSAT-7A satellite can detect flying military aircraft and distinguish between friendly and hostile aircraft as well.

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Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.