Last Updated: August 27, 2023, 17:11 IST
India’s Moon mission Chandrayaan-3 touched down on the lunar south pole at 6.04 pm on Wednesday. (Images released by ISRO)
We are also covering: How Russia Silences Putin’s Critics: A List of Dissidents Mysteriously Killed, Poisoned, Shot, Arjun Kapoor, Malaika Arora SHUT DOWN Break-Up, Kusha Kapila Rumours With Lunch Date; Watch Video among other latest stories
Hello, readers! In today’s evening digest, News18 brings to you the latest updates on Chandrayaan-3, fire at Mumbai hotel and other stories.
Chandrayaan-3: ISRO Shares ‘First Observations’ Made By ChaSTE Onboard Vikram Lander on Moon Surface
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) on Sunday shared “first observations from the ChaSTE payload onboard Vikram Lander” on the surface of the Moon. READ MORE
Mumbai: At Least 3 Dead In Fire At Santacruz Hotel
At least three people were killed after a fire broke out at a hotel in the Santacruz area of Maharashtra’s Mumbai. READ MORE
Rice Export Ban: Govt Decides Not To Allow Basmati Exports Below $1,200 Per Tonne
The government has decided not to allow exports of basmati rice below $1,200 per tonne to restrict possible “illegal” shipment of white non-basmati rice in the garb of premium basmati rice. In a statement, the commerce ministry on Sunday said it has directed trade promotion body APEDA not to register contracts below $1,200 per tonne. READ MORE
How Russia Silences Putin’s Critics: A List of Dissidents Mysteriously Killed, Poisoned, Shot
Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin’s death has put rife speculations about Kremlin’s involvement in the plane crash that killed the mercenary head who led a mutiny against Russian President Vladimir Putin two months back in June. READ MORE
Arjun Kapoor, Malaika Arora SHUT DOWN Break-Up, Kusha Kapila Rumours With Lunch Date; Watch Video
Arjun Kapoor and Malaika Arora shut down break-up rumours by stepping out for a lunch date on Sunday afternoon. The couple was spotted leaving a restaurant in Mumbai together. This also marked their first appearance since it was claimed that Arjun and Malaika have broken up and Arjun was dating Kusha Kapila, the Masaba Masaba 2 star and social media influencer. READ MORE
AUS Legend’s Surprise Pick: No Place for Kuldeep, Chahal & Tilak Varma in India’s World Cup Squad
With the World Cup coming up very soon, fans and experts alike have been pitching their thoughts on what the Indian squad should be like. During the announcement of the Asia Cup 2023 squad for Team India, chief selector, Ajit Agarkar mentioned in a press conference that the World Cup squad would be more or less similar to that of the Asia Cup squads. READ MORE
