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Modi government strangulating, emasculating ISRO, says Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh
The Congress party criticises the Modi government's aggressive privatisation agenda for India's space program. They question the rationale behind weakening ISRO's capabilities and transferring its assets. Reports indicate ISRO's role in rocket development will be severely limited by this new policy. The party also notes that key ISRO professionals have recently resigned from their positions. Concerns are raised about the future of ISRO's historic spaceports under this privatisation drive.
'Bengal must now become a prime destination for investment': Suvendu Adhikari on ₹3,500 crore defence projects
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday said Bengal must emerge as a major investment destination as he highlighted the state's cooperation with the Centre in defence, infrastructure and industrial development. His remarks came as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Adhikari virtually performed the Bhumi Pujan for five GRSE and Yantra India Limited expansion projects worth around ₹3,500 crore.
- ET World Leaders Forum: PM Modi responsive to youth, shown that people can come together to better systems, says Smriti Irani
- UP assembly speaker draws ire for leaving dais during National Anthem at Unnao event
- Kashmir youth keen to join PM Modi's growth Story: Union minister Jitendra Singh
- Gujarat Congress looks to Gen Z, plans young candidates for 2027 Assembly polls
- UP CM Yogi Adityanath showcases school makeover ahead of 2027 assembly polls
- PM Modi engages BJP leaders more closely, meets new team
- Karnataka: BJP march tomorrow to demand minister Nagendra’s resignation
- Punjab leaving behind drugs: Manish Sisodia at AAP Youth Wing's 5k run in Jalandhar
CJP to review status of Centre's assurances on Monday; keeps option to launch fresh stir open- People will wipe out Samajwadi Party in next UP assembly polls: Yogi Adityanath
- Rahul Gandhi posters as 'real-life Batman' put up outside Congress HQ
- Rahul's women's empowerment pitch hypocritical, says Fadnavis; calls Congress 'directionless'
- CPI (M) condemns attack on party leaders in Kallakurichi, demands arrest of perpetrators
- Gautam Adani meets Karnataka CM, BJP attacks Congress over ‘double standard’
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Modi government strangulating, emasculating ISRO, says Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh
The Congress party criticises the Modi government's aggressive privatisation agenda for India's space program. They question the rationale behind weakening ISRO's capabilities and transferring its assets. Reports indicate ISRO's role in rocket development will be severely limited by this new policy. The party also notes that key ISRO professionals have recently resigned from their positions. Concerns are raised about the future of ISRO's historic spaceports under this privatisation drive.
After BJP exit, actor-turned politician Devan eyes Vijay's TVK
Actor-turned politician Devan is planning to join the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), headed by Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay. Devan, who recently announced his decision to quit the BJP and resign as the party’s Kerala state vice-president, citing ideological differences and disagreements with the state leadership, told TOI that two TVK functionaries had visited his house in Chalakkudy two days ago and held detailed discussions with him. He claimed that the functionaries had come with a proposal to entrust him with the task of forming the TVK’s Kerala unit and had suggested that he head the organisation. “I had a video conversation with some of the top functionaries of TVK that day,” he said.
'Bengal must now become a prime destination for investment': Suvendu Adhikari on ₹3,500 crore defence projects
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday said Bengal must emerge as a major investment destination as he highlighted the state's cooperation with the Centre in defence, infrastructure and industrial development. His remarks came as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Adhikari virtually performed the Bhumi Pujan for five GRSE and Yantra India Limited expansion projects worth around ₹3,500 crore.
ET World Leaders Forum: PM Modi responsive to youth, shown that people can come together to better systems, says Smriti Irani
BJP national general secretary Smriti Irani said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has remained responsive to youth concerns and shown that political differences can be set aside to improve government systems.
UP assembly speaker draws ire for leaving dais during National Anthem at Unnao event
Uttar Pradesh Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana has sparked outrage after footage emerged of him leaving the dais during the National Anthem. Opposition leaders have called for his apology, questioning his respect for national sentiments. In his defense, Mahana clarified that the anthem was not played at the location where he received his guard of honor. This incident unfolded during a principals' council event on Saturday.
Kashmir youth keen to join PM Modi's growth Story: Union minister Jitendra Singh
Union minister Jitendra Singh said Kashmir’s youth are highly aspirational and want to be part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s development agenda. Speaking at a two-day meeting of J&K BJP office-bearers in Srinagar, he called for greater engagement with young people to connect them with emerging education, professional and development opportunities.
Gujarat Congress looks to Gen Z, plans young candidates for 2027 Assembly polls
Gujarat Congress is considering fielding a large number of young candidates in next year’s Assembly elections, hoping to tap into the Gen Z movement after repeated electoral setbacks.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath showcases school makeover ahead of 2027 assembly polls
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday stepped up his attack on the Samajwadi Party, saying voters would “wipe it out permanently” in the 2027 Assembly elections and accusing the party of dynastic politics and neglecting the poor.
PM Modi engages BJP leaders more closely, meets new team
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stepped up his engagement with the BJP’s organisational leadership, holding an extended interaction with all 67 newly appointed national office-bearers ahead of next year’s assembly elections.
Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary distributes offer letters to candidates at Job Fair Closing Ceremony
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary with Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary during the release of a coffee table book during the distribution of appointment letters to candidates selected at a mega private-sector job fair in Patna, Bihar, on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
