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ISRO's heaviest rocket LVM3-M2 lifts-off from a launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, in Sriharikota, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. The rocket successfully placed 36 broadband communication satellites of OneWeb, on ISRO's maiden commercial mission. (PTI /R Senthil Kumar)

ISRO scripts history with successful commercial mission LVM3-M2

With Sunday's success, ISRO put behind the anomaly experienced in its August 7 Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) mission

23 Oct 2022 10:25 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi bowed his head before successor of Mallu Dora, who was follower of freedom fighter Alluru Seetharama Raju, during the Alluri's 125th birth anniversary celebrations at Peda Amiram in Bhimavaram of West Godavari district on Monday. From Left, Actor Chiranjeevi, Union Minister of Tourism G.Kishan Reddy, AP Governor B.Harichandan and Chief Minister Y.S.Jaganmohan Reddy are seen. (Photo: By Arrangement)

Let's build India freedom fighters dreamt, says Modi

Says freedom struggle not confined to a few families

05 Jul 2022 7:33 AM

ISRO's PSLV-C53/DS-EO and 2 other co-passenger satellites being launched from the second launch pad, at Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. This was the second dedicated commercial mission of the space agency's commercial arm NewSpace India Limited (NSIL). (PTI Photo)

ISRO launches 3 Singapore satellites in dedicated commercial mission

With this successful mission on Thursday, the PSLV rocket has launched 345 foreign satellites belonging to 36 countries since 1999

30 Jun 2022 11:30 PM

Women walk under umbrellas during rains due to Cyclone Asani, in Kolkata, Monday, May 9, 2022. As per India Metrological Department the Cyclone Asani will reach the Andhra Pradesh-Odisha coast by Tuesday but unlikely to make landfall. (PTI Photo)

Cyclone Asani to recurve in next 24 hours; rain, winds likely in AP, Odisha, WB

Met department predicted light to moderate rainfall at a few places with heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places over coastal AP

10 May 2022 10:55 AM

Outgoing Ministers M Sankara Narayana, Gummanuru Jayaram, Perni Venkatramaiah (Nani), Seediri Appalaraju, Balineni Srinivasa Reddy, Muttamsetti Srinivas, Kodali Sri Venkateswara Rao (Nani) coming out of the Cabinet meeting after resigning their posts at Secretariat on Thursday. (C. Narayanara Rao/DC)

All 24 mantris of AP Cabinet resign, some to reatin berths

According to informed sources, the swearing-in of the 26 new ministers will be held at 11.31 am on April 11

08 Apr 2022 7:39 AM

President Ram Nath Kovind with First Lady Savita Kovind, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R. Hari Kumar during Presidential Fleet Review-2022, in Visakhapatnam. (PTI Photo)

Navy showcases latest indigenous acquisitions during Fleet Review

The president said it was a matter of pride that India was marching ahead with indigenization of its military systems

22 Feb 2022 8:59 AM

The PSLV-C52 rocket. (Photo: Twitter/@isro)

ISRO successfully launches PSLV-C52 carrying earth observation, 2 small satellites

The launch marked the first mission of ISRO in 2022

14 Feb 2022 9:16 AM

After the launch, ISRO Chairman, Dr Somanath announced that the mission is successful and congratulated the entire ISRO team (ISRO)

PSLV-C52 successfully launches EOS-04 and two small satellites

The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C52) lifted off at 5.59 am from the first launch pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota

14 Feb 2022 8:25 AM

The launch of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, PSLV-C52 is scheduled at 05:59 hours on February 14, 2022 from the First Launch Pad of Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. (Photo:ISRO)

ISRO FEAT: All set for launch of PSLV-C52 with EOS-04 and two small satellites today

This will be the first launch for ISRO in 2022 and the first launch after senior scientist Dr S Somanath took charge of ISRO as its chairman

13 Feb 2022 11:35 PM

ISRO all set for PSLV-C52 launch tomorrow

PSLV will carry an Earth Observation Satellite (EOS-04) and two small satellites as co-passengers

12 Feb 2022 11:23 PM

Shortage of cottages, rooms and also the high cost for accommodation facilities at some luxury hotels and resorts are cited as reasons for growing demand for tents. (DC)

Tents sheltering tourists trending in tourist spots in Vizag

The demand for tents has grown after Visakhapatnam has started recording shivering temperature to as low as below 15 degrees Celsius

16 Dec 2021 1:09 PM

The launch, which was originally scheduled for March 5, 2020 was postponed due to technical glitches then. (Image credit: Twitter/@isro)

Anomaly in cryogenic stage fails ISRO’s GSLV-F10/EOS-03 Mission

The mission couldn't be accomplished as intended because of a technical anomaly observed in the cryogenic stage, said Dr K Sivan

12 Aug 2021 11:06 AM

Those interested can apply for it to the village or ward secretariat office on or before June 22. (Representational image)

Loans on offer to COVID-19-affected Schedule Castes and Backward Class families

The money will be paid through the NBCFDC and the NSFDC

18 Jun 2021 10:22 AM

Airport staff wait to screen air passengers at the Ganavaram Airport near Vijayawada. (Photo: PTI/File)

Vande Bharat phase 2: First flight from Dubai to land today at Vijayawada airport

Airport Director said as many as 490 international flights had landed at Vijayawada Airport in phase one of the Vande Bharat mission

02 Jun 2021 2:02 PM

Satellite image of low pressure area formed over East-Central Bay of Bengal on Saturday. (By arrangement)

Cyclone Yaas forming in Bay of Bengal: IMD

A private weather forecaster, Skymet, said environmental conditions were favourable for its rapid growth after 24 hours

23 May 2021 8:31 AM

Maintaining emotional equanimity and staying strong is as important as medication and treatment. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Emotional immunity also key to recovery

Staying mentally strong helps overall immunity system fight off virus

14 May 2021 12:00 AM

Many people are starting to take unnecessary typhoid tests and mistaking Covid for typhoid, they are not getting themselves treated until it is too late. — Representational image/PTI

Gap of six weeks ideal for vax after recovery

At least 4 weeks wait recommended for even infected to get jab

07 May 2021 1:16 AM

Justice NV Ramana, high court judges trying to destabilise my government: Jagan

In the letter, Reddy has listed several instances of hostile stances taken by the high court over several government decisions

11 Oct 2020 2:25 AM

Though the AP govt has announced financial incentives to plasma donors, there is no clarity as to who will release that amount to the donor. (Representaional Image: AFP)

Now the COVID poor are selling their plasma to survive

Meanwhile, patients are seeking the intervention of government to stop misuse of plasma donation by some middlemen for monetary gain

16 Sep 2020 1:53 PM

Nine people killed in Srisailam hydroelectric plant after overnight fire accident

Nagarkurnool district Collector said three fire engines were engaged in extinguishing the huge smoke emanating from the plant's premises.

21 Aug 2020 1:46 PM

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