Mahatma Gandhi, Bhagat Singh, Potti Sreeramulu, Irom Sharmila, Anna Hazare - and now Sonam Wangchuk. The names and causes may differ, but the method remains strikingly similar: fasting as a form of protest and a call to be heard. From fasts lasting a few days to Irom Sharmila's extraordinary 16-year hunger strike, India's history is marked by acts of self-denial that have sought to awaken the nation's conscience and drive political and social change.
पिछले 20 दिनों से NEET परीक्षा विवाद और शिक्षा मंत्री धर्मेंद्र प्रधान के इस्तीफे की मांग को लेकर जंतर-मंतर पर भूख हड़ताल कर रहे सोनम वांगचुक को दिल्ली पुलिस ने मौके से हटा दिया है. लगातार अनशन के कारण वांगचुक जी का वजन तेजी से गिर रहा था और डॉक्टरों ने उनके गिरते स्वास्थ्य (हार्ट रेट और बीपी) को लेकर गंभीर चिंता जताई थी. आज सुबह अचानक भारी पुलिस बल और रैपिड एक्शन फोर्स (RAF) ने जंतर-मंतर पहुंचकर उन्हें एंबुलेंस के जरिए अस्पताल शिफ्ट कर दिया. पुलिस ने अपना पहला आधिकारिक बयान जारी करते हुए कहा है कि यह कदम हाई कोर्ट के निर्देशों और वांगचुक जी के बेहतर इलाज के लिए उठाया गया है.
India's space story is on the cusp of a historic milestone. For decades, access to space was the exclusive domain of national space agencies backed by governments and vast public resources. If all goes well on July 18 at 11.30 am, Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace hopes to join a small and elite group of global companies that have successfully developed and launched orbital rockets.
If all goes according to plan, Skyroot's Vikram-1 rocket will become the first privately developed Indian rocket to attempt an orbital mission, marking a defining moment not just for the company but also for India's rapidly emerging private space sector.
As Vikram-1 towers on the launch pad at Sriharikota, Skyroot Aerospace CEO and co-founder Pawan Chandana reflected on a journey that began with a handful of engineers and a bold dream.
"Years of effort by amazing people brought us here. We are soon going to lift off India's first private orbital rocket, Vikram-1, named after Dr. Vikram Sarabhai," Chandana told NDTV.
Named after the father of India's space programme, Vikram Sarabhai, the Vikram-1 vehicle represents the next step in Skyroot's ambitions after the company's successful Vikram-S suborbital mission in November 2022. That launch, called Prarambh, made Skyroot the first private Indian company to launch a rocket and demonstrated that India's startup ecosystem could build credible launch vehicles.
Sonam Wangchuk Hunger Strike: वांगचुक को जंतर-मंतर से अस्पताल ले गई पुलिस, प्रदर्शनकारियों को हटाया
A letter purportedly linked to the NCP has triggered fresh speculation of internal differences within the party. Accessed by NDTV, the document claims that Parth Pawar has been sidelined since 2019 and alleges efforts to curtail his political career. The letter also advocates a Union Cabinet berth for Parth Pawar, arguing for a larger role for the young leader.
In a video message shared at the end of the Day 20 of his fast on Friday, Wangchuk urged people to join the CJP Parliament march on July 20 in large numbers, saying public participation was the movement's biggest strength. "Yes, I am still alive. Twenty per cent of my body is gone. After fats, muscles are gone. After that, organs will go. Finally, the brain. The time has not come yet," Wangchuk said.
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Skyroot Aerospace prepares for the maiden orbital launch of Vikram-1 today. Prime Minister Modi hailed this as a historic new frontier for India. This mission marks the first time a private Indian company attempts an orbital launch. Vikram-1 is a four-stage rocket designed for rapid launch services. The launch showcases India's growing private space sector capabilities.
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Ravichandran Ashwin questions the timing of speculation about Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's ODI futures. He believes selectors should have communicated any transition plans much earlier. Ashwin stated that the experienced duo's presence is still needed for upcoming tours. Honest communication is essential when managing senior players' careers. Such discussions are surfacing late, with the next World Cup approaching.
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Maharashtra has seen a rise in Covid-19 cases, mostly mild, over recent days. Experts note the virus now follows influenza-like patterns with periodic spikes. Most positive cases were detected during physician-advised investigations or pre-operative assessments. This recent uptick is the first noticeable increase in Covid cases since around 2023. Hospitals are also observing increased cases of influenza and other infections.
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Airbnb and Anthropic are expanding their New York City operations significantly. This investment occurs despite concerns from business leaders about city policies. Airbnb purchased a building for its growing New York workforce. Anthropic will lease a large office building and double its staff. These expansions highlight continued business activity amidst policy debates.
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Lionel Messi has built a legacy as one of football's greatest players, but his business interests now stretch far beyond football. The Argentine icon has quietly developed MiM Hotels, a boutique luxury hotel collection spread across Spain and Andorra, offering everything from Mediterranean beach escapes to mountain ski retreats. Let's take a look at how Messi has transformed his hospitality venture into a growing luxury lifestyle brand.
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Written and directed by Christopher Nolan, The Odyssey is based on Homer's ancient Greek epic poem
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Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni urged fans to make the most of seeing Lionel Messi lead his team out in another World Cup final at the age of 39 as the holders aim to retain the trophy when they take on Spain this weekend.
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R Ashwin questioned the timing of the debate over Rohit Sharma's future amid speculation that the Lord's ODI match against England can be his last for the national team.
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Speculations have been rife that the third and final ODI of the ongoing series against England at Lord's on Sunday could be Rohit Sharma's last appearance in the 50-over format.
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