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World must now be searching for Indian startups: PM Modi to Space Startup CEOs

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New Delhi, Aug 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently interacted with CEOs and founders of 20 Indian space startups at Seva Teerth and praised the country’s rise in the private space sector, while calling for greater collaboration to position India as a global hub for space technology.

During the interaction, he encouraged space companies to explore new applications of their technologies and focus on how these can make people’s lives easier.

The interaction, held on Friday, brought together leaders of startups working across a wide range of areas, including rocket and reusable semi-cryogenic launch vehicle development, avionics, satellites, advanced propulsion systems, space and defence intelligence, space debris removal, and AI-powered hyperlocal weather and climate intelligence.

The startup founders highlighted the rapid progress made by India’s private space sector and shared their vision for its future.

They said their companies had invested significant time and effort in developing capabilities and technologies indigenously, while expressing gratitude for the support extended by the Prime Minister and the government.

In the video of the interaction, released on Sunday, Prime Minister Modi can be heard expressing gratitude to the startups for placing their trust in the Central government.

“The biggest thing is that you placed your trust in the word of the government. It has always been my view that whatever decision we take, we must remain consistent in it, so that even if someone wants to take a risk they do that without fear,” PM Modi said.

Interacting with the CEOs, the Prime Minister said, “The world must now be searching for Indian startups, wondering, ‘Who are the players in this?’ Because whenever a breakthrough occurs, people’s attention turns to it immediately.”

“We need to bring more people together. People who had gone abroad are now returning. I believe we should create such an aura that across the world, people in this sector feel, ‘If you want to build a career, go to India.’ Connect with Indian startups. Connect with Indian space agencies. I firmly believe that because of you all, we can pull the entire global talent pool like a magnet,” he mentioned.

PM Modi said that in terms of cost, India is “highly competitive”.

“When it comes to talent, there is no question at all. And the risk-taking capacity of our countrymen is naturally quite high. Because of that, we can establish our position very rapidly,” he said.

The founders recalled that the decision to open the space sector to private participation had generated significant enthusiasm and created new opportunities for Indian industry. They also noted that several companies are now showing interest in adopting and leveraging technologies developed by the emerging private space industry.

The industry leaders also underlined the strong ecosystem being created through government support and collaboration among companies. They said their teams were highly motivated and working with determination to achieve ambitious goals in the space sector.

PM Modi also encouraged space companies to explore new applications of their technologies and focus on developing solutions that can make people’s lives easier. The Prime Minister called for greater collaboration between space startups and companies operating in other sectors.

The Prime Minister suggested that companies working on space debris could collaborate with environmental organisations to expand the use of their technologies. Similarly, space technology companies working in agriculture could partner with agricultural universities and government departments to help farmers make better-informed decisions and improve productivity.

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Delhi Police registers 3 FIRs over anti-CEC Gyanesh Kumar protests

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New Delhi, Oct 3: The Delhi Police registered at least three FIRs in connection with protests held in the national Capital demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, officials said.

Two of the FIRs were registered at the Parliament Street Police Station, while another case was registered at the Connaught Place Police Station, according to officials.

They added that the cases have been registered under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which pertains to disobedience of an order duly promulgated by a public servant.

No individual or organisation has been specifically named as an accused in any of the FIRs, officials said. However, they added that the details of the organisers as well as organisations that had proposed or participated in the demonstrations have been included in the contents of the cases.

The FIRs were registered following a day of protests across central Delhi, where Opposition activists, students and members of youth organisations attempted to march towards Jantar Mantar to raise their demands.

Police detained over 1,000 protesters as they tried to cross barricades and make their way towards the designated protest site, according to officials. Those detained from the streets were taken away in buses arranged by the Delhi Police and transported to different police stations across the city.

Among those detained were former Delhi Chief Minister and senior Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi, AISA president Neha Bora and Swaraj India leader Yogendra Yadav. The detainees also included several AAP leaders, civil society activists, members of Left-backed student organisations and workers associated with the Congress’ youth wing.

The protests were organised amid demands for accountability over alleged irregularities in the SIR exercise and calls for the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar.

The Delhi Police had earlier said that permission had not been granted for the proposed demonstration at Jantar Mantar and had put extensive security arrangements in place across central Delhi.

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Noida shocker: Youth jumps to death from 43rd floor of Supernova building

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Noida, Oct 3: In a horrific incident, a young man committed suicide on Saturday by jumping from the 43rd floor of the posh Supernova building in Uttar Pradesh’s Noida.

The incident took place at the Aspire Tower of the Supernova society in Noida Sector 94.

The impact of the fall was such that the victim’s body was severed into two pieces.

A sound resembling a bomb blast was reportedly heard in the complex due to the impact of the fall.

According to reports, the young man who committed suicide was staying at Supernova’s AIR BNB.

Meanwhile, a video showing the man jumping from the building has gone viral on social media.

The identity and reason for the suicide have not yet been revealed. Police are currently investigating the matter.

However, according to media reports quoting an AC mechanic who tried to stop the man from jumping, the youth allegedly committed suicide after saying that he was depressed.

However, this has not been independently verified.

The video of the suicide that was taken by the horrified residents below, has gone viral.

In another case of suicide reported last month, a first-year MCA student hanged himself in his room in Sector Alpha-2, under the jurisdiction of the Beta-2 Police Station in Greater Noida.

Upon receiving information about the incident, police reached the spot, took possession of the body, and sent it for a post-mortem examination.

Police officials, along with a team from the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), inspected the scene. The reason behind the suicide was unknown at the time of filing the report.

According to police, the deceased was identified as Abhishek, son of Umesh Chandra, a resident of Nagla Khago under the Patyali Police Station area of UP’s Kasganj district. Abhishek had been living at House No. 364, Block H, Sector Alpha-2.

He had reportedly moved to Noida about a month prior to the incident and was pursuing his first-year MCA course through online classes.

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Man found dead inside car in Patna, police probe gunshot angle

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Patna, Oct 3: Panic spread in Patna Rajiv Nagar area after the body of a man was found inside a car parked outside Jamuna Palace on Friends Colony Road No. 4 on Saturday, officials said.

Preliminary information reveals that the man may have lost his life due to a gunshot injury. According to initial reports, a firearm and a spent cartridge were also found inside the car.

However, police have not yet officially determined whether the incident was a case of suicide, homicide, murder, or an accidental discharge.

After receiving information about the incident, police reached the spot and recovered the body from the vehicle. The area was secured as investigators began collecting evidence.

Police are examining the firearm and cartridge to determine whether they are linked to the death. Investigators are also trying to establish whether anyone else was present in the vehicle and reconstruct the sequence of events leading up to the incident.

Police are expected to examine CCTV footage from the surrounding area to determine who was near the vehicle before the incident.

The identity and background of the deceased, along with his mobile phone, call records, and recent contacts, are also likely to form part of the investigation. Police are also establishing contact with the family members of the deceased.

Forensic examination of the vehicle, report of the firearm, and other evidence could provide further clues about how the shooting occurred, police said.

Despite reports of a gunshot injury and the recovery of a weapon and spent cartridge, police have not yet officially classified the incident as murder or suicide. The circumstances surrounding the death are expected to become clearer after the postmortem examination and forensic analysis.

Police are investigating all possible angles and have yet to issue a detailed statement on the incident.

The discovery of the body attracted a crowd in the densely populated Rajiv Nagar area, while police continued their investigation at the scene.

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