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Rockets will be launched from Kulasekarapattinam in Tamil Nadu from 2027, ISRO chairman V Narayanan said on Thursday.India's second space-port is currently under construction in TN's Tuticorin district to handle Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) launches."Prime Minister Narendra Modi initiated the project in 2023. All work for that is progressing very well. In early 2027, rockets will be launched from there," Narayanan told reporters at the INS Kattabomman base here.Sources said Narayanan, who is also the secretary for the Department of Space and Chairman of the Space Commission, held a closed door meeting with the officials of Indian Navy's crucial Very Low Frequency (VLF) and Extremely Low Frequency (ELF) communication base.On the Gaganyaan mission, Narayanan said it is progressing "
Bank of America Securities has upgraded Swiggy to 'buy' from 'neutral', arguing that the company is now “well placed to fortify its No. 2 market share place in quick com space” after its recent fundraise and a clearer pathway to improving margins. The brokerage has raised its target price to Rs 490 from Rs 475.BofA’s call rests on three pillars: Swiggy’s strengthened balance sheet and competitive position following its US$1.1 billion capital raise; the growing cash-generating firepower of its food-delivery business; and the potential rerating opportunity as the quick-commerce segment consolidates and losses narrow.Stronger financial footing after fundraiseBofA said Swiggy’s recent capital mobilisation has materially improved its ability to defend share in the hyper-competitive qu
India has issued a travel advisory for citizens planning to visit areas near the Thailand–Cambodia border, as fighting between the two countries has escalated again. The Indian Embassy in Thailand urged travellers on Thursday to check official updates before entering border zones where security restrictions have been tightened. “In view of the situation near the Thailand-Cambodia border, Indian travellers who plan to visit these areas are advised to check updates from Thai official sources," the Embassy said.— IndiainThailand (@IndiainThailand) Thailand says travel nationwide remains normal Thailand has stepped up security along its border with Cambodia after renewed tensions, but travel and tourism in most parts of the country continue as normal, according to the Tourism Aut
