China’s space station gets new crew as Beijing advances President Xi’s “space dream”

China’s space station gets new crew as Beijing advances President Xi’s “space dream”

Three Chinese astronauts including the country’s only woman spaceflight engineer entered the Tiangong space station Wednesday morning following an early morning launch into orbit. The Shenzhou-19 mission took off with its trio of space explorers from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, state news agency Xinhua and state broadcaster CCTV reported. Among the…

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Diwali 2024 bank holidays: Are banks closed on October 31 or November 1? Full state-wise Diwali bank holiday list

Diwali 2024 bank holidays: Are banks closed on October 31 or November 1? Full state-wise Diwali bank holiday list

On October 31 (Thursday), banks will be closed in… Diwali 2024 bank holidays full list: The diverse traditions and customs in India lead to varying bank holidays during Diwali (Deepawali) across different states. Understanding the bank closure dates for Diwali in 2024 is essential for individuals, businesses, and tourists to effectively plan their financial transactions…

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BAE systems fire: Emergency crews respond to blaze at UK nuclear submarine facility, two rushed to hospital

BAE systems fire: Emergency crews respond to blaze at UK nuclear submarine facility, two rushed to hospital

Emergency services rushed to a nuclear submarine shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, following reports of a significant fire that erupted in the early hours of this morning.Dramatic footage circulating online reveals thick smoke and flames rising from the BAE Systems facility, with locals reporting that the building is engulfed in fire. The incident appears to be…

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India’s gold reserve hike to 855 metric tonnes despite global economic slowdown

India’s gold reserve hike to 855 metric tonnes despite global economic slowdown

India’s overall gold reserves, managed by the Reserve Bank of India, stood at 854.73 metric tonnes as per the apex bank’s latest half-yearly report on the country’s foreign exchange reserves.The report, released on Tuesday, revealed that a major portion of the gold reserve, amounting to 510.46 metric tonnes, is stored domestically within India while the…

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