Days after the drone attack on merchant vessel MV Chem Pluto on Dec 23, the vessel safely reached Mumbai on Dec 25. Soon the vessel reached Mumbai, latest images emerging from the vessel showed the damage caused by the drone attack. The merchant ship, MV Chem Pluto reached Mumbai for damage assessment, repair, and maintenance. Analysis was carried out by Indian Navy’s Explosive Ordnance Team followed by a joint investigation by various agencies. MV Chem Pluto, with 20 Indian and one Vietnamese crew member on Dec 23 caught fire after it was attacked by a suspected drone. The merchant vessel commenced its voyage from the UAE on Dec 19 and was bound for New Mangalore port with an arrival date of Dec 25. Soon after the India drone attack, the Indian Navy deployed multiple Guided Missile Destroyers in various areas of the Arabian Sea. Indian Navy deployed INS Mormugao, INS Kochi, and INS Kolkata to maintain deterrence. Meanwhile, MV Chem Pluto has been cleared for further operation by its company-in-charge in Mumbai. Houthi forces in Yemen have been targeting commercial ships in the Red Sea, claiming the attacks as revenge against Israel. Meanwhile, India, a strong advocate for the free movement of commercial shipping, is monitoring these attacks.
26 December,2023 11:30 AM IST
Pakistan's former prime minister Nawaz Sharif has once again lauded India during an address in Islamabad. Nawaz Sharif was addressing the Pakistan Muslim League_ Nawaz (PML-N) cadre in Islamabad on Dec 20. While praising India, Nawaz Sharif said that the countries around us have reached the moon. Pointing out the dire economic situation, Nawaz Sharif said that Pakistan has still 'not risen' from earth. Pakistan Muslim League_ Nawaz (PML-N) supremo asserted that Pakistan is responsible for its downfall. India became the fourth country to land on the moon’s surface and the first on the South Pole. The ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 successfully touched down on the south pole of the lunar surface on Aug 23.
22 December,2023 03:35 PM IST | Mumbai
ISRO successfully brought back Chandrayaan-3 Propulsion Module to the Earth orbit. It was brought back to the Earth’s orbit after exceeding its lunar mission objectives. It also demonstrated India's ability to not only launch objects to the Moon but also bring them back. This accomplishment shows that ISRO can restart engines on the moon and operate equipment. The primary objective of Chandrayaan-3 was to demonstrate a soft landing near lunar south-polar region. The spacecraft was launched on July 14, 2023, on board the LVM3-M4 vehicle from SDSC, SHAR. Chandrayaan-3 Vikram Lander made its historic touchdown on the Moon on August 23. The scientific instruments in the lander and rover were operated continuously for 1 lunar day. According to ISRO, the mission objectives of Chandrayaan-3 have been completely met. The initial plan was to operate this payload for about three months during the mission life of PM. Currently, Propulsion Module orbiting Earth, crossed its first perigee on Nov 22 with an altitude of 1.54 lakhs km. According to ISRO, the orbit period is nearly 13 days with a 27-degree inclination.
05 December,2023 03:09 PM IST
Amid ongoing war, IDF on Oct 16 said that terrorist group's willingness to commit war crimes visible from outer space. Israel Defence Forces posted satellite images to show how Israel looked before and after Hamas' attacks on Oct 7. Taking to X, the IDF stated, "The lengths Hamas willing to go in order to commit war crimes visible even from outer space".
16 October,2023 03:36 PM IST | Mumbai
Shocking satellite images have emerged showing devastation in the war-hit areas of Israel and Gaza. Satellite images by European Union Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite showed dozens of fires near border between Gaza Strip, Israel. Notably, this attack by Hamas was the deadliest incursion into Israel since the Yom Kippur War 50 years ago. Immediately after the attack, Israel retaliated furiously and attacked several hideouts of Hamas officials. Israeli air strikes hit housing blocks, tunnels, a mosque, and homes of Hamas officials in Gaza on October 8. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu clearly said that Israel did not start the war, but will finish it. Earlier, Hamas terrorists fired rockets into the southern and central parts of Israel. Hundreds of Israelis were taken as hostages in Gaza, the Times of Israel reported citing officials.
10 October,2023 11:51 AM IST | Mumbai
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Oct 03 shared breathtaking images of luxurious Vande Bharat's Sleeper Coaches. With wider and more comfortable berths, the modern train is nothing but a state-of-the-art. The Train also offers a brighter interior; the sleeper coaches is all set to mesmerize travellers. Taking to his X handle, the Union Minister said, Concept train – Vande Bharat (sleeper version) Coming soon early 2024.
04 October,2023 11:49 AM IST | Mumbai
Days after the successful soft landing of Chandaryaan 3, Pragyan rover has traversed over 100 meters. Taking to X, ISRO shared the information and said the rover traversed over 100 meters and continuing. Earlier on August 31, rover was seen rotating in search of a safe route on the surface of the moon. ISRO shared the first observation from the ChaSTE payload onboard Vikram Lander. ChaSTE measured the temp profile of lunar topsoil around the pole, to understand the thermal behaviour of moon’s surface. Notably, ISRO also launched its maiden solar mission ‘Aditya-L1’ from Sriharikota on September 02. ‘Aditya-L1’ is India’s first space-based Indian observatory mission to study the Sun. Spacecraft is carrying 7 payloads to observe the photosphere, chromosphere, and outermost layers of Sun. The total travel time from the launch pad to L1 will take about four months for ‘Aditya-L1’.
02 September,2023 04:43 PM IST | Mumbai
India finally made it to the moon with success of its third lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 on August 23. It has become the first country in the world to land its spacecraft on the south pole of the moon. In a historic feat, the nation is also the fourth country in history to land on Earth’s natural satellite. Vikram Lander of Chandrayaan-3 successfully managed a soft landing on the moon’s surface. Adding a feather to India’s success, the Ch-3 Rover ramped down from the Lander and took a walk on the moon. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended congratulations on the momentous occasion. Elated by ISRO’s achievement, people across India were in the festive mood.
24 August,2023 11:26 AM IST | Mumbai
After the historic success of Chandrayaan-3 as its Lander Module landed on the Moon’s south pole on August 23, ISRO released new images taken by the Lander Horizontal Velocity Camera of Chandrayaan-3 during the descent. It was a giant leap for India on Wednesday evening as the Chandrayaan-3 lander module successfully landed on the moon’s South Pole, making it the first country to have achieved the historic feat and bringing to an end the disappointment over the crash landing of the Chandrayaan-2, four years ago. Officials at India's space agency ISRO headquarters in Bengaluru broke into applause after the Vikram began its powered vertical descent towards its landing site.
24 August,2023 11:10 AM IST | Mumbai
The countdown began for India’s ambitious lunar mission ‘Chandrayaan-3’ as the spacecraft is now just mere hours from Moon’s South Pole. Fresh images released by ISRO of the moon captured by a LPDC from an altitude of about 70 km, on August 19. ISRO is bidding to make a successful soft landing on the moon making India the only 4th country in the world to achieve the feat. If successful, India will be the first country in the world to land Moon’s unexplored South Pole. As per ISRO, Chandrayaan-3 is set to land on the moon on August 23 around 18:04 hrs.
22 August,2023 05:09 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
