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IN-SPACe leads space-tech delegation to Italy, firms announce deals

TazaPulseMay 17, 2026

BENGALURU: India’s space regulator-cum-promoter the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) led a delegation of space-tech companies to the Space Meetings Veneto 2026 held in Venice, Italy, where several Indian firms announced partnerships with European companies.The event, organised by Advanced Business Events and supported by the Italian Trade Agency and Agenzia Spaziale Italiana,...

‘Why haven’t you sacked education minister?’ Rahul Gandhi slams PM Modi over NEET-UG paper leak

TazaPulseMay 17, 2026

NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday upped the ante against Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and questioned why Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan had not been removed from office.In a post on X, Rahul compared the handling of the 2024 and 2026 NEET paper...

Congress writes to Rajnath Singh flagging environmental concerns over Great Nicobar project

TazaPulseMay 17, 2026

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Sunday wrote to defence minister Rajnath Singh opposing the Great Nicobar Island Project, calling it a “recipe for ecological disaster” and urging the government to consider alternative defence infrastructure proposals with lower environmental costs.In his letter, Ramesh argued that while strengthening India’s strategic and military capabilities was essential,...

Raay Neo Pharma launches Lucknow operations, expanding access to healthcare in Uttar Pradesh

TazaPulseMay 17, 2026

Raay Neo Pharma on Saturday announced the launch of its operations in Lucknow as part of its expansion strategy focused on Uttar Pradesh and other fast-growing healthcare markets in north and central India.The pharmaceutical company said it plans to strengthen access to affordable medicines and healthcare delivery across Tier II and Tier III cities, positioning...

PM Modi after bilateral talks with Dutch PM Rob Jetten

TazaPulseMay 17, 2026

Prime minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the recent outcomes of his visit to the Netherlands, saying they reflected the expanding scope of bilateral ties across sectors of long-term strategic and economic importance.In a post on X, PM Modi said the wide-ranging outcomes would impart fresh momentum to India-Netherlands relations and contribute to the growth...

captagon drug used by is operatives seized in delhi

Inside Rs 182 crore ‘jihadi drug’ seizure linked to Middle East networks

TazaPulseMay 17, 2026

NEW DELHI: Captagon, widely known as the ‘jihadi drug’ for its rampant use by extremist networks active in the conflict zones across the Middle East/West Asia, enables its users to remain awake for extended periods, suppress fear and exhaustion, increase aggression and risk-taking behaviour, thus sustaining prolonged combat-like activity under stressful conditions.According to sources in...

Sack education minister for NEET fiascos: Congress

TazaPulseMay 17, 2026

NEW DELHI: Keeping up his party’s attack on BJP over repeated NEET fiascos, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said education minister Dharmendra Pradhan should be sacked for the paper leaks that “destroyed the hard work and future of crores of students” under Modi govt.Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said PM Narendra Modi should hold “paper...

President Murmu approves increase in Supreme Court judge strength to 38

TazaPulseMay 17, 2026

NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday approved the Union Cabinet’s decision to increase the sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court from 33 to 38 judges, including the Chief Justice of India. In a post on X, Meghwal said the ordinance amended the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956, raising the number of judges...

India’s rise as semiconductor hub can help build resilient global ecosystem: Dutch foreign minister

TazaPulseMay 17, 2026

With PM Narendra Modi in The Hague, Dutch foreign minister Tom Berendsen decodes the new India-Netherlands strategic partnership, semiconductor focus and the geopolitical imperative for trust-based ties in an exclusive interview to Sachin Parashar.This is the second visit by PM Modi to the Netherlands and the first since the India-EU FTA was announced. What are...

Pre-arrest bail for Vadra in Haryana land deal-linked laundering probe

TazaPulseMay 17, 2026

NEW DELHI: A Delhi court granted Saturday pre-arrest bail to businessman Robert Vadra in a money laundering case tied to a land deal in Haryana, ruling that his “detention in judicial custody is neither necessary nor warranted” after ED chose not to arrest him during its investigation. Special judge Sushant Changotra of Rouse Avenue Courts...