The Cabinet has approved significant green energy investments, raising NTPC's limit to Rs 20,000 crore and allowing NLC India to invest Rs 7,000 crore. These decisions aim to boost renewable energy capacity, with NTPC targeting 60GW by 2032. India has already achieved 50% non-fossil fuel electricity capacity, advancing its goals for 500GW by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2070.
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Isro has successfully completed qualification tests for the Gaganyaan Service Module Propulsion System, a crucial step for India's first human spaceflight mission. The 350-second hot test validated the system's performance during emergency scenarios, ensuring astronaut safety. This achievement brings India closer to becoming the fourth nation to independently send humans into space, including Shubhanshu Shukla, currently on the ISS.
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Bengaluru police arrested 26-year-old Gurdeep Singh on Tuesday for allegedly managing an Instagram account that shared unauthorized photos and videos of women. The Banashankari police reported that Singh's account featured content captured in public areas like cafes and streets, often without the women's awareness or consent. The accused is now facing legal repercussions for violating the privacy of numerous women.
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