The Nasa-Isro Synthetic Aperture Radar (Nisar) satellite is scheduled to launch on July 30 aboard the GSLV-F16 rocket from Sriharikota. Following launch, a meticulous deployment sequence will unfold over several weeks, including the deployment of a massive 12-meter radar antenna. After a 90-day commissioning phase, Nisar will commence its science operations, capturing crucial data on Earth's surface changes using its L-band and S-band frequencies.
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Indian Army para commandos neutralized Suleiman, the lead perpetrator of the Pahalgam massacre where 26 civilians were killed. The operation, named 'Mahadev', took place in the Dachigam forest area near Srinagar, resulting in the deaths of two more Pakistani terrorists linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba. Suleiman, a former Pakistani special forces commando, was also involved in the 2023 Poonch attack on an Army truck.
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar defended India's global outreach following the Pahalgam attack, asserting overwhelming international support and dismissing claims of policy failure. He highlighted backing from Quad, Brics, and the UNSC, emphasizing India's right to defend against cross-border terrorism. Jaishankar also criticized past Congress actions and defended his China visit for de-escalation talks.
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An Air India flight, AI 2744, arriving from Kochi, skidded off Mumbai airport's main runway amidst heavy monsoon rains on Monday. The Airbus A320 lost control during deceleration after touchdown, veering onto a taxiway. While all passengers and crew are safe, three tyres burst during the incident. Runway 27 was temporarily closed, and the secondary runway was activated.
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