Highlights / News Headlines, December 11
·3 months ago·3 min read
Key Points
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that India has cut carbon dioxide emissions by 736 lakh metric tonnes through 20 percent ethanol blending in petrol.
ISRO will launch the 6.5-tonne BlueBird-6 communications satellite of US-based AST SpaceMobile on December 15.
ISRO will launch the 6.5-tonne BlueBird-6 communications satellite of US-based AST SpaceMobile on December 15.
Ethanol Blend Impact
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that India has cut carbon dioxide emissions by 736 lakh metric tonnes through 20 percent ethanol blending in petrol, marking a significant achievement in the country’s sustainable energy and green mobility drive.
DGCA summons IndiGo CEO
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has summoned IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers following widespread flight cancellations and delays, seeking explanations on operational disruptions and passenger inconvenience impacting India’s busiest airline routes this week.
ISRO to launch BlueBird-6 satellite
ISRO will launch the 6.5-tonne BlueBird-6 communications satellite of US-based AST SpaceMobile on December 15, using India’s most powerful rocket LVM3, marking another milestone in India’s growing global space collaboration.
37,916 Jobs Created
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced that his government has created 37,916 jobs in 17 months of BJP rule. He also distributed appointment letters to newly recruited candidates at the 13th Employment Fair on Thursday.
SI Scam Investigation
The CBI has obtained two-day custody of four prime accused in the Odisha Police SI recruitment scam, after a Bhubaneswar court granted remand to enable detailed questioning on their alleged roles in exam manipulation.
Special Court for Maoist leader
The Odisha government has set up a special court to fast-track over 35 pending cases against jailed Maoist leader Dunna Kesava Rao, alias Azad, who has been lodged in Odisha prison since June 2011.
Explosives Loot Case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against 11 accused linked to the CPI (Maoist) for looting nearly 4,000 kg of explosives during transport to a stone quarry in Odisha’s Sundargarh district.
Fog Alert Issued
The IMD has issued a two-day yellow warning for Odisha, forecasting dense fog in Sundargarh and Koraput, cold wave conditions in Jharsuguda and Angul, and shallow to moderate fog across several districts amid dry weather.
Ashalata for AFC Dream XI
Indian football star Ashalata Devi has been nominated as a defender for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup all-time Dream XI. Fans can cast their votes through the Asian Football Confederation’s official website or AFC LIVE app.
India Vs SA 2nd T20
India will take on South Africa in the second T20 clash at Mullanpur’s Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium today. The men-in-blue are looking forward to extending their 1-0 lead after a dominant win in Cuttack.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that India has cut carbon dioxide emissions by 736 lakh metric tonnes through 20 percent ethanol blending in petrol, marking a significant achievement in the country’s sustainable energy and green mobility drive.
DGCA summons IndiGo CEO
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has summoned IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers following widespread flight cancellations and delays, seeking explanations on operational disruptions and passenger inconvenience impacting India’s busiest airline routes this week.
ISRO to launch BlueBird-6 satellite
ISRO will launch the 6.5-tonne BlueBird-6 communications satellite of US-based AST SpaceMobile on December 15, using India’s most powerful rocket LVM3, marking another milestone in India’s growing global space collaboration.
37,916 Jobs Created
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced that his government has created 37,916 jobs in 17 months of BJP rule. He also distributed appointment letters to newly recruited candidates at the 13th Employment Fair on Thursday.
SI Scam Investigation
The CBI has obtained two-day custody of four prime accused in the Odisha Police SI recruitment scam, after a Bhubaneswar court granted remand to enable detailed questioning on their alleged roles in exam manipulation.
Special Court for Maoist leader
The Odisha government has set up a special court to fast-track over 35 pending cases against jailed Maoist leader Dunna Kesava Rao, alias Azad, who has been lodged in Odisha prison since June 2011.
Explosives Loot Case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against 11 accused linked to the CPI (Maoist) for looting nearly 4,000 kg of explosives during transport to a stone quarry in Odisha’s Sundargarh district.
Fog Alert Issued
The IMD has issued a two-day yellow warning for Odisha, forecasting dense fog in Sundargarh and Koraput, cold wave conditions in Jharsuguda and Angul, and shallow to moderate fog across several districts amid dry weather.
Ashalata for AFC Dream XI
Indian football star Ashalata Devi has been nominated as a defender for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup all-time Dream XI. Fans can cast their votes through the Asian Football Confederation’s official website or AFC LIVE app.
India Vs SA 2nd T20
India will take on South Africa in the second T20 clash at Mullanpur’s Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium today. The men-in-blue are looking forward to extending their 1-0 lead after a dominant win in Cuttack.
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