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July 26, 2026 6:41 PM

PM Modi hails Dr. Ronaldo Laishram, says astrophysicist’s achievement has brought global recognition to Manipur’s Loktak Lake

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised Manipur-born astrophysicist Dr. Ronaldo Laishram for his contribution to astronomy, saying his decision to name a newly discovered cluster of young galaxies after Loktak Lake reflected his deep connection with his roots despite achieving global recognition. Addressing the nation during the 136th episode of his monthly radio programme, Mann Ki Baat, the Prime Minister said Dr. Laishram's achievement was a matter of pride for the entire country and a...

August 15, 2025 3:09 PM

New type of supernova detected as black hole causes star to explode

Astronomers have observed the calamitous result of a star that picked the wrong dance partner. They have documented what appears to be a new type of supernova, as stellar explosions are known, that occurred when a massive star tried to swallow a black hole with which it had engaged in a lengthy pas de deux. The star, which was at least 10 times as massive as our sun, and the black hole, which had a similar mass, were gravitationally bound to one another in what is called a binary system. But as...

May 20, 2025 5:56 PM

PM Modi condoles the demise of renowned astrophysicist Dr. Jayant Narlikar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed deep condolences on the passing of Dr. Jayant Narlikar, one of India’s most distinguished astrophysicists. In a heartfelt post on X, the Prime Minister wrote: “The passing of Dr. Jayant Narlikar is a monumental loss to the scientific community. He was a luminary, especially in the field of astrophysics. His pioneering works, especially key theoretical frameworks will be valued by generations of researchers. He made a mark as an institution ...