Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Space startup Agnikul launches India’s second privately built rocket

Agnikul Cosmos launched its Agnibaan rocket for the first time on Thursday, powered by the only Indian rocket engine to use both gas and liquid fuel in the country's second flight of a privately built rocket. The Agnibaan's first flight had been called off four times in the last two months because of technical issues. The most recent cancellation was Tuesday, when launch was aborted five seconds before lift-off. "A major milestone, as the first-ever controlled flight of a semi-cryogenic liquid...

March 28, 2024 4:56 PM

“8.3% growth for three continuous quarters”, says Finance Minister Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman expressed confidence in India's economic growth momentum by citing three consecutive quarters with growth rates exceeding 8 percent, with the third quarter registering a remarkable 8.3 percent growth. This occurred during a parliament election convention organized by Thiruvananthapuram BJP candidate Rajeev Chandrasekhar. Sitharaman said, "Three continuous quarters, we have had more than 8 per cent growth. 8.3 was quarter three." Further added that, "If...