Tipu Sultan was source of motivation for India to stand equally in the world: ISRO former chairman
Dharwad: The main reason for India to stand equally with the developed nations is Rocket Technology. Tipu Sultan was a source of inspiration for this, stated Padmashree Dr. AS Kiran Kumar, former president of ISRO.
He was delivering a talk at the 'Science and Technology in Kannada' conference held at the Golden Cultural Center in collaboration with the Dharwad Regional Science Center, Karnataka Science and Technology Academy.
Westerners conducted more research on the rocket technology used by Tipu during wars and then sent satellite and humans into space. In 1963, India also developed a rocket with its own capability. As a result, the cryogenic rocket engine has developed today.
Pro-tem Chairman Basavaraj Horatti, KVV Chancellor Prof. Pramod Gai, MP Prahlad Joshi, Padma Shri, academy President SK Sivakumar, Director of Dharwad Regional Science Center Prof. KB Gudasi, Dr. HR. Krishnamurthy, Director of Higher Education Academy Prof. SM Shivaprasad and others were present.
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Congress targets Maharashtra govt over acid attack on minor girl
Mumbai, Mar 18 (PTI): An alleged acid attack on a Class 6 girl student in Sangamner prompted the Congress to slam the Maharashtra government in the legislative assembly on Wednesday, alleging deterioration in law and order in the state.
Calling the alleged incident in Ahilyanagar district “extremely disturbing”, Congress legislature party leader Vijay Wadettiwar accused the government of failing to curb crimes against women and minor girls.
Raising the issue through an adjournment motion, Wadettiwar demanded an immediate discussion, claiming that the minor is in a serious condition and the accused are yet to be arrested.
He questioned how the accused managed to flee after committing such a serious offence. The Congress leader also criticised the functioning of the local police, alleging inefficiency and corruption, and said such lapses embolden criminals.
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Wadettiwar further claimed that incidents of atrocities against minor girls have increased in the state, and the government has failed to take effective action.
Speaker Rahul Narwekar took note of the issue and directed the government to present a detailed statement in the house on the incident at the earliest.
Congress member Nana Patole demanded that the girl be brought to Mumbai and given better medical care for free.
He said the girl has suffered serious facial injuries that could affect her future. The incident reflects poorly on the administration, he said.
Failure to apprehend the culprit has heightened anxiety among citizens and the victim’s family, he added.
