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Chandrayaan-2: Communication lost with Vikram Lander at 2.1 km from lunar surface

Bengaluru, Sep 07 (ANI): Communication was lost with Vikram Lander at 2.1 km from lunar surface, data is being analysed. ISRO Chief K Sivan has briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the status of landing of Vikram Lander on the Southern Pole of the moon. PM Modi lauded scientists' efforts and motivated them. The Vikram Lander was scheduled to land on the moon's surface at 01:53 am.

Chandrayaan-2 setback: Indians hopeful of getting positive news

Mumbai, Sep 07 (ANI): After ISRO lost its communication with Vikram Lander, the locals are disappointed but still hopeful that they will get the positive news in the morning. Speaking to ANI, one of the locals said, "Even if India won't be able to reach the south pole of the moon, they (ISRO scientists) gave it their best shot and we should never give up."

Inflation rate is under control, it hasn't increased since 2014: Nirmala Sitharaman

Kolkata, Sep 07 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Kolkata, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that inflation rate is under control and it hasn't increased since 2014. She said, "Inflation rate hasn't increased since 2014, if you want to raise the issue then you must see the inflation index between 2008-2016. No one can raise questions at our government when it comes to inflation. It is absolutely under control."

Watch: PM Modi arrives at ISRO centre to witness landing of Chandrayaan-2 on moon

Bengaluru, Sep 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at ISRO centre to witness the landing of Vikram Lander on the South Pole of the moon. The Chandrayaan-2 was launched on July 22 from Sriharikota.

Apple Music on web goes live in beta

New Delhi, Sep 07 (ANI): You can finally listen to Apple Music on the web, in any browser of your choice, instead of relying on the dedicated app. Apple has released a web-based Apple Music player in beta at beta.music.apple.com, Mashable reports. Similar to Spotify's web player, the Apple Music web player works in any browser on all platforms. The web player also syncs playlists and offers recommendations for subscribers.

Chandrayaan-2: 'Data being analysed', says ISRO Chief after losing communication with Vikram Lander

Bengaluru, Sep 07 (ANI): After ISRO lost its communication with Vikram Lander, ISRO Chief K Sivan announced the news and said that the data is being analysed. He said, "Vikram Lander descent was as planned and normal performance was observed up to an altitude of 2.1 km. Subsequently, communication from Lander to the ground stations was lost. Data is being analysed." The communication was lost with Vikram Lander at 2.1 km before it planned landing on the southern part lunar surface.

Cadets of Indian Army display equestrian, gymnastics, gatka ahead of passing out parade

Chennai, Sep 07 (ANI): A day ahead of passing out parade at Army Officers Training Academy in Chennai, the cadets, their trainers and teams from the Indian Army showcased equestrian, para-motor, gymnastics and gatka on September 06. Lieutenant General Sanjeev Kanal was chief guest of the event. The show started with equestrian display performed by the cadets and was followed by a gymnastics display. The team of Para Regiment Training Centre, Bengaluru presented the motor show. Later, Gatka martial art was also performed at the event.

Allergic diseases increase risk of adult-onset asthma: Study

New Delhi, Sep 07 (ANI): Allergies are one of the most common chronic diseases which can increase the risk of asthma in an individual if serving severely, found researchers. The number of allergic diseases increases the risk of adult-onset asthma especially in individuals born after 1940, according to a study published in the 'Allergy' journal. Approximately one in ten Finns suffer from asthma. It is one of the most common chronic illnesses in Western countries. Allergy is a risk factor in childhood asthma but its significance to adult-onset asthma is not precisely known.

Scientists gear up for soft landing of Vikram lander on South Pole region of moon

Bengaluru, Sep 07 (ANI): Scientists at ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) gear up for the soft landing of Vikram lander on the South Pole region of the moon. 60 students from across the country, who were selected through the ISRO's 'Space Quiz' competition to watch the landing along with PM Modi, also present at the ISRO centre.

President Kovind presents Swachh Bharat Awards

New Delhi, Sep 07 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind addressed the Swachh Mahotsav 2019 on September 06. At the event, he also presented the Swachh Bharat Awards in various categories. The awards were presented to people for their outstanding contribution in the journey of Swachh Bharat Mission. Union Minister of Jal Shakti Gajendra Singh Shekhawat also attended the event.

Watch: PM Modi interacts with schoolchildren at ISRO centre

Bengaluru, Sep 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with schoolchildren at ISRO centre in Bengaluru on September 07. 60 students from across the country, who were selected through ISRO's 'Space Quiz' competition, reached the centre to witness the landing of Vikram Lander on the moon along with the PM. Scientists at ISRO lost communication with the Vikram Lanader when it was about 2.1 Kms from surface of the moon.

'Hawan' performed in Patna for successful landing of Chandrayaan-2

Patna (Bihar), Sep 06 (ANI): Ahead of the launch of Chandrayaan-2, special 'Hawan' was being performed in Bihar's Patna on September 06. Chandrayaan-2 will land on the Moon between 1:30 am to 2:30 am on September 07. It will descend on to the Moon over a 15-minute time period. 'Hawan' was conducted by around 31 Brahmin children in Patna. They chanted 'Mantras' for successful launch of Chandrayaan-2. Chandrayaan-2 is India's most ambitious space mission till date.

Prez Kovind will visit Iceland, Switzerland and Slovenia from Sep 9-17: MEA

New Delhi, Sep 06 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Delhi, MEA Secretary (West), A Gitesh Sarma on September 06, said that President RamNath Kovind will be on three-nation visit from Sep 09-17. "He will visit Iceland, Switzerland and Slovenia. Kovind will visit Iceland on September 09 and then will fly for Switzerland after two days for Sep 11-15 visit, and Slovenia to Sep 15-17. He will be accompanied by high level delegation," he added.

ISRO selects 9-year-old Bushra to watch Chandrayaan-2 moon landing with PM Modi

Bardhaman (WB), Sep 06 (ANI): Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) one of the most ambitious projects, Chandrayaan-2 is going to pull off soft landing on moon's surface on September 06 midnight. Chandrayaan-2 Vikram lander will begin its final decent to pull off a soft landing on the lunar surface. ISRO has also invited students, who have been selected from all over the country to watch the soft landing. These students got selected after winning a space quiz. These students will watch the soft landing of Chandrayaan-2 along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in ISRO's Bengaluru headquarters. One of the students, Nine-year-old Bushra Alam from West Bengal's Bardhaman also got an opportunity to see the landing. A successful landing will make India the fourth country after Russia, US and China to achieve a soft landing on the moon. But it will be the first to launch a mission to the unexplored lunar South Pole. The soft landing of Chandrayaan-2 Vikram lander on lunar surface is sche

HD Kumaraswamy meets DK Shivakumar's mother at her residence in Kanakapura

Ramanagara (Karnataka), Sep 06 (ANI): Former Karnataka chief minister and JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy met Congress leader DK Shivakumar's mother at her residence in Karnataka's Kanakapura on September 06. DK Shivakumar was arrested by Enforcement Directorate (ED) under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) on September 03. DK Shivakumar is Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) of Kanakapura constituency.

Chandrayaan-2 mission is all about soft landing: Former ISRO scientist Nambi Narayanan

Bengaluru, Sep 06 (ANI): Former ISRO scientist, S Nambi Narayanan said Chandrayaan 2 mission is all about soft landing on Moon surface. "If you compare Chandrayaan 1 with Chandrayaan2, the basic difference is that we will do a soft landing. The former was carried by PSLV and for the latter we have used GSLV Mk III, meaning we have more payload capability," he said. Chandrayaan-2 Vikram lander will make a soft landing on the surface of Moon in the early hours of Saturday (September 07). The Vikram lander is scheduled to make its soft landing between 1.30 am and 2.30 am.

Here's what IIT Bombay students say about Chandrayaan-2's Moon landing

Mumbai, Sep 06 (ANI): Chandrayaan-2 Vikram lander will begin its finals decent to pull off a soft landing on the lunar surface on September 6. The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay students are very excited about the soft landing. Students in one word said that it's a moment of pride for the country and as well as for the countrymen. One of the IIT students Sanskriti Bhansali, said, "It's a moment of success not just for ISRO, India but also for the world. Giving the nature of the whole mission, it is first of its kind and this will also help space research throughout the world, we will definitely be able to collaborate with other countries over this." A successful landing will make India the fourth country after Russia, the US and China to achieve a soft landing on the moon. But it will be the first to launch a mission to the unexplored lunar South Pole. The soft landing of Chandrayaan-2 Vikram lander on lunar surface is scheduled between 1:30 am to 2:30 am on Saturday, September

NMCG gains global experiences from World Water Week 2019 to clean Ganga

New Delhi (ANI) Sept 06: The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) to seek the help of foreign experts to develop a kind of environmental flow regime for river Ganga and its tributaries. The Director General of National Mission for Clean Ganga, Rajiv Ranjan Mishra who recently returned after participating in the World Water Week 2019 in Stockholm, Sweden said he had interacted with many experts who have shown interest in visiting India and contributing for conservation of holy Ganga and its tributaries. NMCG set up a pavilion in the World Water Week 2019 during August 25 to 30, 2019 and successfully projected the massive size and diverse achievements and potential areas of collaboration and investment of the Namami Gange' mission. The pavilion displayed NMCG's vision and works on the Ganga River Basin Management Plan for the visiting delegates, experts, researchers, academicians, policy makers, technology providers and water industry leaders.

Delhi Police busts car theft gang, arrests 3 in Dwarka

New Delhi, Sep 06 (ANI): Dwarka District Police arrested three people after busting a network of car thieves. Sagar, Sandeep and Amit are the members of the gang which was involved in car robberies in Dwarka. The trio used to target only those taxi drivers who would drive alone. They used to kidnap the driver along with the car, and after looting all the belongings from the driver, they would push him out and drive away with the car. Considering the increasing cases of robbery in the district, police initiated a detailed investigation in the case, and through the help of CCTV footage the authorities identified Amit who was arrested from his Nazafgarh house. Further, through the information extracted from Amit, police later arrested Sagar and Sandeep.

Delhi Police Commissioner inaugurates new building at Usmanpur Police Station

New Delhi, Sep 06 (ANI): Delhi's Commissioner of Police, Amulya Patnaik, inaugurated a new building at Usmanpur Police Station on September 06. He also flagged off a women patrolling team of 24 personnel on scooters for three districts. While speaking to ANI, Patnaik, said, "Today we have inaugurated two important programs. Usmanpur Police Station new building provides good facilities to the police. All women bike patrolling is a good initiative."