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Time of India
2 days ago
- Science
- Time of India
8 students from Chandigarh participate in Isro young scientist programme
1 2 Chandigarh: Eight students from Chandigarh schools participated in the two-week-long Isro's Young Scientist Programme 2025 at U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), Bengaluru, from May 19 to 30. One of the participants, Pankaj Ahuja of St John School, Sector 26, described it as an important opportunity for engaging with prominent scientists and understanding recent advances in space research and satellite technology. He noted that the programme encompassed sessions on space science, satellite applications, future missions, and practical experience with satellite systems. The annual programme attracted 350 students representing various states and union territories across India. This educational initiative aims to stimulate scientific interest among school students by providing direct engagement with space science, technology, and applications through lectures, discussions, and visits to laboratories. The Chandigarh representatives included Osheen Maleri of Carmel Convent School, Ayushmann Chathli of RIMT World School, Arshiya Thakur from Ankur School, Shreyas Shahi, a student of the PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya 3BRD, Mohammad Sahl Siddiqui of Delhi Public School, Sanat Kumar of Tender Heart High School, and Raghav of PM Shri Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya. The Young Scientist Programme represents Isro's initiative to encourage interest in STEM subjects amongst school students and identify promising talent for India's future space endeavours.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Delhi Police informs MHA after posters targeting Israeli PM surface in Delhi's Chanakyapuri
New Delhi, The Delhi Police has informed the home ministry about an embassy staffer of a Western European nation allegedly putting up "wanted" posters of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Chanakyapuri area here, an official said on Tuesday. The incident came to light at around 7.30 am on May 29, when personnel from the Chanakyapuri Police Station noticed two such posters on electricity poles near the Carmel Convent School on Malcha Marg and the American Embassy School, he said. Chanakyapuri houses several embassies and international institutions, and is under heightened surveillance. "The beat staff alerted senior officers, and instructions were issued to remove the posters," a senior police officer said. Subsequently, police teams launched an investigation and scanned CCTV footage to ascertain the identity of the person responsible. "Upon reviewing the footage, a man in a blue shirt and black trousers was seen arriving on a bicycle at around 5.30 am. He was spotted putting up a poster on an electricity pole. Further analysis led investigators to trace his movements to a residential flat located on Sardar Patel Marg," the officer said. A police team visited the residence and found that the occupant is an employee at the embassy of a Western European nation. "The individual's details were noted, but no further action was taken on account of diplomatic immunity," the officer said. Given the sensitive nature of the matter and the diplomatic status of the person concerned, the Delhi Police decided to escalate the issue. A detailed report was prepared and sent to the Ministry of Home Affairs , which is expected to coordinate with the Ministry of External Affairs to determine the appropriate course of action, police sources said. "The matter is being dealt with at the highest level. Senior officers of the New Delhi range submitted a report to police headquarters, which was subsequently communicated to the MHA last week," a source said, adding that a response from the ministry is awaited. Police have maintained that strict vigilance continues in the Chanakyapuri area to prevent any untoward incidents. Multiple calls and messages to the Delhi Police spokesperson did not elicit any response.
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Business Standard
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Meet Vikram Misri: From ad world to India's face during Pak border row
During recent tensions between India and Pakistan, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri emerged as the central figure in the Indian government's communication strategy. As the face of India's press briefings since the launch of Operation Sindoor, Misri provided updates on military actions, ceasefire negotiations, and responses to provocations from across the border. Who is Vikram Misri? Vikram Misri was born on November 7, 1964, in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, into a Kashmiri Hindu family. His schooling took him across the region, attending Burn Hall School and DAV School in Srinagar, Carmel Convent School in Udhampur, and later the Scindia School in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. For higher education, Misri pursued a degree in History from Hindu College, University of Delhi, before earning an MBA from XLRI – Xavier Labour Relations Institute in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. Before joining government service, he worked for three years in advertising with Lintas India in Mumbai and Contract Advertising in Delhi. Vikram Misri's diplomatic career Vikram Misri joined the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) in 1989. Early in his diplomatic career, he served in Indian missions in Brussels and Tunis, and later at the Ministry of External Affairs' Pakistan desk. His expertise in South Asian affairs was further honed through a series of high-profile assignments: - Private Secretary to Prime Ministers: Misri served as private secretary to three Indian prime ministers: IK Gujral, Manmohan Singh, and Narendra Modi -Ambassadorial posts: He was India's ambassador to Spain (2014–2016), Myanmar (2016–2018), and China (2019–2021). Notably, as ambassador to China during the 2020–2021 border skirmishes, Misri played a key role in diplomatic negotiations at a time of heightened tensions. -Deputy National Security Advisor: From January 2022 to July 2024, Misri served as Deputy National Security Advisor, handling strategic affairs at the highest level. Helming press briefings amid India-Pakistan tensions Last week, as foreign secretary, Vikram Misri became the face of the Indian government's communications during a period of heightened military tensions with Pakistan, particularly during 'Operation Sindoor'. - Ceasefire announcement: On May 10, Misri announced a mutual ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, following four days of cross-border drone and missile strikes that brought the region to the brink of wider conflict. He explained that the agreement was reached after a call between the Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both countries, with the ceasefire taking effect immediately. - Responding to violations: When reports emerged of ceasefire violations by Pakistan just hours after the agreement, Misri promptly addressed the media again, condemning the breaches and assuring that India's armed forces were responding appropriately. He called on Pakistan to take the agreement seriously and reiterated India's commitment to maintaining vigilance along the borders. Senior leaders such as Shashi Tharoor and Asaduddin Owaisi have publicly praised his conduct, emphasising that civil servants like Misri are responsible for implementing decisions made by the government, not for the decisions themselves. Vikram Misri is recognised for his fluency in English, Hindi, and Kashmiri, with a working knowledge of French. Misri is married to Dolly Misri and has two children.
