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India bets on startups for Earth observation as Pixxel consortium signs IN-SPACe deal

New Delhi, 21 Jan (UNI) Boosting India’s planetary intelligence ambitions, a group of private space start-ups, led by Pixxel Space, on Wednesday announced the signing of a pact with the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (INSPACe) to design, build, own, and operate our nation's Earth Observation Satellite (EOS) system.
PierSight, SatSure Analytics India, and Dhruva Space were the other partners that signed the agreement to build and deploy the 12-satellite constellation, which is due to launch a set of the first four satellites by next year.
Applauding the government’s support, Awais Ahmed, Founder and CEO of Pixxel, said, “By entrusting this Rs 1,200 crore national project to a consortium of Indian startups, the government validates the country's private space ecosystem and its ability to deliver infrastructure on a global scale.”
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TMC alleges double standards over status of rebel MPs, targets Centre

18 Jul 2026 | 11:25 PM

New Delhi, Jul 18 (UNI) The Trinamool Congress on Saturday accused the BJP-led Centre of adopting contradictory positions on the status of rebel party MPs, with party leader Derek O'Brien alleging that the government was "mocking" India's democratic processes amid the political turmoil following the party's defeat in the recently concluded West Bengal Assembly elections.

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Sonam Wangchuk stable but showing signs of dehydration, says Safdarjung Hospital

18 Jul 2026 | 10:01 PM

New Delhi, Jul 18 (UNI) Activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was taken to Safdarjung Hospital and Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC) by Delhi Police earlier this morning, remains conscious and haemodynamically stable, according to a health bulletin issued by the hospital on Saturday evening.

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Delhi: CBI arrests Sub- registrar & a private person in a bribery case

18 Jul 2026 | 9:13 PM

New Delhi, July 18 (UNI) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested the Sub-Registrar, Punjabi Bagh, Nangloi in Delhi, along with a private person in a bribery case. .

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72nd National Film Awards: Article 370 Wins Best Film; Yami Gautam, Kartik Aaryan and Mammootty Take Top Acting Honours

18 Jul 2026 | 9:06 PM

New Delhi, July 18 (UNI) The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Saturday announced the winners of the 72nd National Film Awards at the National Media Centre in New Delhi, honouring the finest achievements in Indian cinema for films certified by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) between January 1 and December 31, 2024.

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Delhi BJP chief joins protest against Congress spokesperson's alleged remarks on Maharishi Valmiki

18 Jul 2026 | 8:32 PM

New Delhi, Jul 18 (UNI) Delhi BJP president Harsh Malhotra on Saturday joined a peaceful protest organized against the alleged derogatory remarks made by Congress spokesperson Deepak Jha about Maharishi Bhagwan Valmiki during a debate on a private television channel. .

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