Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to conduct key scientific experiments in space: Minister

IANS | June 3, 2025 8:58 PM

New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) It is a matter of national pride that an Indian astronaut is an active participant with defined scientific responsibilities in an international mission, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology (Independent Charge) Dr Jitendra Singh said on Tuesday, as he announced that Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will carry out a series of crucial scientific experiments in space.

A quarter of our school-going children are sleep-deprived: VK Paul

IANS | June 2, 2025 5:37 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) A quarter of our school children are deprived of proper sleep, increasing their risk of mental and physical health issues, said Dr. (Prof.) V.K. Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog, while releasing a study on sleep deficit in the national capital on Monday.