APJ ABDUL KALAM

Amit ​​Shah said, "Under PM Modi's leadership opportunities in space science for our students, youth and their startups are open. APJ Abdul Kalam's dream of achievements in space science will be accomplished by PM Modi's innovations and new initiatives. And I believe that India will lead the entire world in the field of space science."

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, India's 11th President and a brilliant scientist, played a vital role in India's missile technology, designing the Agni and Prithvi ballistic missiles, and developing India's maiden indigenous satellite launch vehicle, the SLV-III. He passed away on July 27, 2015, leaving behind a legacy of inspiring quotes and teachings, emphasizing determination, single-minded devotion to goals, and the importance of dreaming and working hard to achieve success.

Old videos of a burnt woman have resurfaced, as reported by TOI and other media outlets, adding to the horror of the events that have unfolded over the past few months in the strife-torn state. In a state already plagued by violence, another distressing incident has resurfaced through an old video circulating on social media. The footage, initially disseminated on May 19 and covered by several media sources, captures the aftermath of the brutal attack in Pheitaiching village, located in the Kangpokpi district, on May 6.

The Council also accorded its approval and sanctioned expenditure of approximately Rs 25 crore for the work of desilting and rehabilitation of bigger sewer lines. "The sewerage system of the NDMC area is more than 80 years old, it has outlived its useful life and these are grossly inadequate to cater to the present and future needs," Upadhyay said.

DRDO has successfully test-flown its new ballistic missile 'Agni Prime' from off the coast of Odisha. The flight test demonstrated that all objectives of the missile were met, in what was the first pre-induction night launch by the users, validating the system's accuracy and reliability.

In the last two decades, India has been focusing on enhancing its strategic deterrent capability by developing various ballistic missiles, precision-guided munitions and related platforms. India has developed various variants of the Agni series of missiles. In December last, India successfully test-fired nuclear-capable ballistic missile Agni-V that can strike targets at ranges up to 5,000 km.

Rising from humble beginnings to become the country's President, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam has had a long-lasting impact on everyone's mind and heart. Dr Kalam was the driving force behind scientific breakthroughs that strengthened our country. He also published books with messages for our people that addressed every critical issue India faced. Here are seven of his books that every Indian should read.

The 85-year-old artiste was among the four persons from the state who were selected for the coveted award, the three others being noted litterateur Antaryami Mishra, Sambalpuri folk singer Krishna Patel and conservationist Priyabrat Sahu.

India on Thursday had successfully carried out night trials of the Agni-5 nuclear-capable ballistic missile at its full range of 5400 kms. The test was carried out to validate new technologies and equipment on the missile which is now lighter than before.In October last year, India carried out the successful launch of the surface-to-surface ballistic missile, Agni-5 from APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha.

BJP Chief JP Nadda on Sunday said it is the government's responsibility to keep a check on anti-national forces just like "antibodies keep a check on bad cells." The remark from Nadda came ​​as he batted for an anti-radicalisation cell announced by his party in its Gujarat assembly polls manifesto.

One of India's leading scientists, Kalam wrote some bestselling books and was widely popular, especially among the younger generation, for his efforts to mentor them and hold frequent interactions with them across the country.

IIM Shillong as a Research and Policy Knowledge Partner by signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Mizoram Youth Council (MYC), the Government of Mizoram, aims to support Mizoram's human resource development, assist the government of Mizoram and MYC in particular in identifying skill gaps, offer capacity-building programs for government employees, and support Mizoram's economic development by encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship in promising industries.

It would be cynical, but not incorrect to say that with the right boxes ticked, a letterbox could well be POROI, and then provided the right trappings to make him or her worthy of being POROI. The value of the job gives the job-holder his or her value, not the other way around.

For the past few months, the BJP and other Hindu organisations have been demanding that the historic Jinnah Tower be renamed but the Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy government paid no heed.

"Popularly known as 'People's President', the eminent scientist will always be remembered for his invaluable contribution to strengthening India's defence and space capabilities, said Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu as he paid tribute to former President APJ Abdul Kalam on his 90th birth anniversary.

"Tributes to former president Dr APJ Abdul Kalam ji, known as the 'Missile Man', on his birth anniversary. He dedicated his life in making India strong, prosperous and capable. He will always remain a source of inspiration for the people of the country," Modi said in a tweet in Hindi.

Former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam was born on October 15, 1931. He was both a great President and scientist who in his numerous ways has contributed to the development of the country in various spheres. He successfully led the development of Agni and Prithvi, the indigenous guided missiles. Let's take a look at his five other major scientific offerings to India.

Known as the Missile Man of India, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam contributed not only to science but also served as the 11th President of India and was widely regarded as the 'People's President'. As an aerospace scientist, Kalam worked with India's two major space research organisations--Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). He often spoke to children and the country's youth — inspiring them to think big in life; he also penned a number of books. Here are some of his most inspiring quotes