A BJP delegation that visited China recently has conveyed to the Communist Party leaders that trade relations between the two countries may be affected if the neighbouring country does not change its stand on issues "sensitive" to India.

During their visit to various provinces of China, the 10-member delegation of Bharatiya Janata Party had conveyed to the Communist Party leaders the need for checking the narrative that China stands with Pakistan on issues sensitive to India.&nbsp;

Speaking to ANI, Arun Singh, National General Secretary of BJP said that extensive discussions from trade to party ideologies took place.&nbsp;

However, the most vital among them was China`s stated affinity towards Pakistan.

"We told them when we use their products at home we become emotionally attached to them as well. But if the sentiment that you stand with the neighbouring country on issues sensitive to us prevails, then eventually it is bound to hurt the trade relations between two countries. If we see you siding with the neighbouring country, it hurts the sentiment of country and the trade between the two countries." he said.

Besides Singh, the delegation comprised foreign cell in-charge Vijay Chauthaiwale, Gopal Krishan Aggarwal, spokesperson, -Shiv Kumar Udasi, Suresh Pujari, Mahesh Poddar, Ramesh Shejwalkar and Raksha Khadse (all MPs) and some other party members.

They also discussed export of agricultural product especially soya, rice and sugar by China.

The BJP delegation also raised concerns about fiscal deficit and said it is a challenge.

"There are ways to cover this deficit through technology transfer, integrating MSME through the supply chain. FDI, transfer of technology and development of MSME and integrate into Chinese global chain. We raised concerns about visa norms and China`s stand on terrorism. As a political dispensation, we need to raise public concerns as well, " Aggarwal said.&nbsp;

Earlier, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had visited China where the concerns about territorial claims of Aksai Chin were addressed.&nbsp;

A BJP delegation that visited China recently has conveyed to the Communist Party leaders that trade relations between the two countries may be affected if the neighbouring country does not change its stand on issues "sensitive" to India.

A BJP delegation that visited China recently has conveyed to the Communist Party leaders that trade relations between the two countries may be affected if the neighbouring country does not change its stand on issues "sensitive" to India. During their visit to various provinces of China, the 10-member delegation of Bharatiya Janata Party had conveyed to the Communist Party leaders the need for checking the narrative that China stands with Pakistan on issues sensitive to India. Speaking to ANI, Arun Singh, National General Secretary of BJP said that extensive discussions from trade to party ideologies took place. However, the most vital among them was China`s stated affinity towards Pakistan. "We told them when we use their products at home we become emotionally attached to them as well. But if the sentiment that you stand with the neighbouring country on issues sensitive to us prevails, then eventually it is bound to hurt the trade relations between two countries. If we see you siding with the neighbouring country, it hurts the sentiment of country and the trade between the two countries." he said. Besides Singh, the delegation comprised foreign cell in-charge Vijay Chauthaiwale, Gopal Krishan Aggarwal, spokesperson, -Shiv Kumar Udasi, Suresh Pujari, Mahesh Poddar, Ramesh Shejwalkar and Raksha Khadse (all MPs) and some other party members. They also discussed export of agricultural product especially soya, rice and sugar by China. The BJP delegation also raised concerns about fiscal deficit and said it is a challenge. "There are ways to cover this deficit through technology transfer, integrating MSME through the supply chain. FDI, transfer of technology and development of MSME and integrate into Chinese global chain. We raised concerns about visa norms and China`s stand on terrorism. As a political dispensation, we need to raise public concerns as well, " Aggarwal said. Earlier, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had visited China where the concerns about territorial claims of Aksai Chin were addressed.

China's stand on Pakistan may affect trade relations: BJP tells Chinese leaders

Chandrayaan 2, India`s second<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/we-are-landing-where-no-one-has-gone-before-isro-chief-on-chandrayaan-2-248051"> moon mission</a>, is slated to create history early Saturday when its `Vikram` module makes a soft landing on moon`s south polar region.

It is first time that a country is attempting to land on the south pole area of the moon.

Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft is a composite module mission consisting of orbiter, lander and rover.

Watch: Chandrayaan-2 captures first image of Moon

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Here is a timeline of the historic mission.

September 18, 2008- The then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh`s Cabinet approved the Chandrayaan-2 lunar mission. The subsequent years went into mission planning and execution with home-grown technology used for the expedition.

July 15, 2019- The launch of Chandrayaan 2 was called off about an hour before the launch due to technical snag.

July 22, 2019- ISRO successfully launched Chandrayaan-2 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

July 24, 2019- First earthbound orbit-raising manoeuvre for Chandryaan-2 spacecraft performed successfully.

July 26,2019- &nbsp;Second earthbound orbit-raising manoeuvre for Chandryaan-2 spacecraft performed.

July 28,2019- Third orbit-raising manoeuvre performed.

August 3, 2019- ISRO released the first set of earth pictures captured by Chandrayaan 2.

August 6, 2019- Fifth and the last orbit-raising manoeuvre performed.

August 14, 2019- After revolving around the earth`s orbit for nearly 23 days, the spacecraft entered the Lunar Transfer Trajectory.

August 20, 2019- Chandrayaan-2 successfully inserted into lunar orbit.

August 22,2019- ISRO released first moon image captured by Chandrayaan-2`s LI4 Camera.

September 1, 2019- The fifth and lunar manoeuvre executed successfully.

September 3, 2019- The first de-orbiting manoeuvre performed successfully in four seconds.

September 4, 2019- The second de-orbiting manoeuvre executed in nine seconds.

September 7, 2019- The Vikram lander of Chandrayaan 2 scheduled to soft-land on moon between 1.30 am and 2.30 am on Saturday.

It will be followed by the rollout of rover `Pragyan` between 5.30 a.m and 6.30 a.m.&nbsp; 
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Chandrayaan 2, India`s second moon mission, is slated to create history early Saturday when its `Vikram` module makes a soft landing on moon`s south polar region.

Chandrayaan 2, India`s second moon mission, is slated to create history early Saturday when its `Vikram` module makes a soft landing on moon`s south polar region. It is first time that a country is attempting to land on the south pole area of the moon. Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft is a composite module mission consisting of orbiter, lander and rover. Watch: Chandrayaan-2 captures first image of Moon × Here is a timeline of the historic mission. September 18, 2008- The then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh`s Cabinet approved the Chandrayaan-2 lunar mission. The subsequent years went into mission planning and execution with home-grown technology used for the expedition. July 15, 2019- The launch of Chandrayaan 2 was called off about an hour before the launch due to technical snag. July 22, 2019- ISRO successfully launched Chandrayaan-2 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. July 24, 2019- First earthbound orbit-raising manoeuvre for Chandryaan-2 spacecraft performed successfully. July 26,2019- Second earthbound orbit-raising manoeuvre for Chandryaan-2 spacecraft performed. July 28,2019- Third orbit-raising manoeuvre performed. August 3, 2019- ISRO released the first set of earth pictures captured by Chandrayaan 2. August 6, 2019- Fifth and the last orbit-raising manoeuvre performed. August 14, 2019- After revolving around the earth`s orbit for nearly 23 days, the spacecraft entered the Lunar Transfer Trajectory. August 20, 2019- Chandrayaan-2 successfully inserted into lunar orbit. August 22,2019- ISRO released first moon image captured by Chandrayaan-2`s LI4 Camera. September 1, 2019- The fifth and lunar manoeuvre executed successfully. September 3, 2019- The first de-orbiting manoeuvre performed successfully in four seconds. September 4, 2019- The second de-orbiting manoeuvre executed in nine seconds. September 7, 2019- The Vikram lander of Chandrayaan 2 scheduled to soft-land on moon between 1.30 am and 2.30 am on Saturday. It will be followed by the rollout of rover `Pragyan` between 5.30 a.m and 6.30 a.m.

Timeline of Chandrayaan 2: India's second moon mission

A joint military exercise, Yudh Abhyas, between India and the US has commenced at Joint Base Lewis McChord near Washington DC.

Yudh Abhyas 2019, which started on Thursday, will continue till September 18.

"The exercise is one of the biggest joint military exercise and defence corporation endeavours between India and the USA," an Army spokesperson said.

This is the 15th edition of `Yudh Abhyas`, which is hosted alternately between the two countries.The 14th edition of the exercise, Yudh Abhyas 2018, was hosted by India in Uttarakhand.&nbsp;

A joint military exercise, Yudh Abhyas, between India and the US has commenced at Joint Base Lewis McChord near Washington DC. Yudh Abhyas 2019, which started on Thursday, will continue till September 18.

A joint military exercise, Yudh Abhyas, between India and the US has commenced at Joint Base Lewis McChord near Washington DC. Yudh Abhyas 2019, which started on Thursday, will continue till September 18. "The exercise is one of the biggest joint military exercise and defence corporation endeavours between India and the USA," an Army spokesperson said. This is the 15th edition of `Yudh Abhyas`, which is hosted alternately between the two countries.The 14th edition of the exercise, Yudh Abhyas 2018, was hosted by India in Uttarakhand.

Yudh Abhyas 2019: India-USA begin joint military exercise

A "secretive" peace deal between the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/taliban-supporters-cheer-us-withdrawal-plans-247894">United States and the Taliban</a> could face wide resistance in Afghanistan if it opens the door to the insurgents` hardline regime, said the son of Ahmad Shah Massoud, the slain hero of the anti-Soviet resistance.

Ahmad Massoud, who was 12 years old when his father was assassinated days before September 11, 2001, attacks on the United States, is among several Afghan politicians critical of the accord reached with the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/taliban-attack-afghan-province-as-violence-overshadows-peace-deal-247972">Taliban</a> this week.

While he is still relatively new to Afghan politics, the aura of his father`s name adds weight to his words in a country where the habits of dynastic politics remain deeply ingrained.

"It`s very secretive. It has happened behind closed doors," Massoud told Reuters in an interview. "We see the peace deal as a great opportunity but how it has been managed is unfortunately disappointing," Massoud said. "We want to see clarity, we want to see people from all over the country involved in it."

Speaking after some 10,000 supporters rallied at his father`s mausoleum in the Panjshir Valley on Thursday, Massoud`s comments reflect the deep suspicion many Afghans have of a deal reached without their involvement.

The accord would see thousands of US troops withdrawn in exchange for the Taliban promises not to let Afghanistan be used as a base for future attacks on the United States and its allies.

It is intended as a first step to a peace deal between the Taliban and wider Afghan society but it remains unclear what will happen next. The insurgents have refused to negotiate directly with the Afghan government, which they consider an illegitimate "puppet" regime and mistrust abounds.

President Ashraf Ghani`s spokesman said this week the government had serious concerns and wanted further clarification from Washington.

Although details have not been made public, the fact that the accord appears to acknowledge the Taliban`s self-described status as the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has aroused particular anger.

'Red line'

Many Taliban officials have said the country`s constitutional status should revert to the Islamic Emirate, but opponents see the term as a direct challenge to the internationally recognised Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, the state formed after the fall of the Taliban in 2001.

"For us, the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan is our red line," Massoud said, adding that any change to the country`s status could only come through a referendum.

Opposition to the deal has been deepened by the Taliban`s recent escalation of attacks, heightening fears that it may be impossible to reach a stable settlement once US forces leave.

Many have worried about a fracture along ethnic and regional lines, with Persian-speaking Tajiks and Hazaras from the north and west against southern and eastern Pashtuns, the group that has supplied most of Afghanistan`s rulers and where the Taliban draw most support. Memories of the 1990s civil war are vivid.

"We do not want to see another war break out," Massoud said. "This peace must end war all at once."

The aggressive displays by supporters on the September 9 anniversary of the death of Massoud`s father, when armed bands drive through the streets of Kabul firing into the air, have led many to suspect that the old Mujahideen Northern Alliance could reform to oppose the Taliban.

However, Massoud insists that only a political settlement will be effective and that only government forces should be armed. 
"After the peace process, no political group but the government should have guns," he said. 
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A "secretive" peace deal between the United States and the Taliban could face wide resistance in Afghanistan if it opens the door to the insurgents` hardline regime, said the son of Ahmad Shah Massoud, the slain hero of the anti-Soviet resistance.

A "secretive" peace deal between the United States and the Taliban could face wide resistance in Afghanistan if it opens the door to the insurgents` hardline regime, said the son of Ahmad Shah Massoud, the slain hero of the anti-Soviet resistance. Ahmad Massoud, who was 12 years old when his father was assassinated days before September 11, 2001, attacks on the United States, is among several Afghan politicians critical of the accord reached with the Taliban this week. While he is still relatively new to Afghan politics, the aura of his father`s name adds weight to his words in a country where the habits of dynastic politics remain deeply ingrained. "It`s very secretive. It has happened behind closed doors," Massoud told Reuters in an interview. "We see the peace deal as a great opportunity but how it has been managed is unfortunately disappointing," Massoud said. "We want to see clarity, we want to see people from all over the country involved in it." Speaking after some 10,000 supporters rallied at his father`s mausoleum in the Panjshir Valley on Thursday, Massoud`s comments reflect the deep suspicion many Afghans have of a deal reached without their involvement. The accord would see thousands of US troops withdrawn in exchange for the Taliban promises not to let Afghanistan be used as a base for future attacks on the United States and its allies. It is intended as a first step to a peace deal between the Taliban and wider Afghan society but it remains unclear what will happen next. The insurgents have refused to negotiate directly with the Afghan government, which they consider an illegitimate "puppet" regime and mistrust abounds. President Ashraf Ghani`s spokesman said this week the government had serious concerns and wanted further clarification from Washington. Although details have not been made public, the fact that the accord appears to acknowledge the Taliban`s self-described status as the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has aroused particular anger. 'Red line' Many Taliban officials have said the country`s constitutional status should revert to the Islamic Emirate, but opponents see the term as a direct challenge to the internationally recognised Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, the state formed after the fall of the Taliban in 2001. "For us, the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan is our red line," Massoud said, adding that any change to the country`s status could only come through a referendum. Opposition to the deal has been deepened by the Taliban`s recent escalation of attacks, heightening fears that it may be impossible to reach a stable settlement once US forces leave. Many have worried about a fracture along ethnic and regional lines, with Persian-speaking Tajiks and Hazaras from the north and west against southern and eastern Pashtuns, the group that has supplied most of Afghanistan`s rulers and where the Taliban draw most support. Memories of the 1990s civil war are vivid. "We do not want to see another war break out," Massoud said. "This peace must end war all at once." The aggressive displays by supporters on the September 9 anniversary of the death of Massoud`s father, when armed bands drive through the streets of Kabul firing into the air, have led many to suspect that the old Mujahideen Northern Alliance could reform to oppose the Taliban. However, Massoud insists that only a political settlement will be effective and that only government forces should be armed. "After the peace process, no political group but the government should have guns," he said.

Son of Afghan resistance hero criticises 'secretive' United state: Taliban deal

Hours before the landing of India's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/all-eyes-on-indias-ambitious-lunar-mission-chandrayaan-2-touch-down-tonight-247882">lunar mission Chandrayaan-2 </a>on the surface of the Moon, ISRO chief K Sivan praised the efforts of the organisation and said the Vikram module of Chandrayaan-2 will reach the Moon at a place where "no one else has ever gone before."

India is all set to script history during the intervening night of Friday-Saturday with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/how-is-chandrayaan-2-different-from-chandrayaan-1-248002">Chandrayaan-2</a> scheduled to land on the region of the Moon which has not yet been explored by any country.

The region remains unexplored and discoveries made from can increase our understanding of space.

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"Evidence for water molecules discovered by Chandrayaan-1, requires further studies on the extent of water molecule distribution on the surface, below the surface and in the tenuous lunar exosphere to address the origin of water on Moon," ISRO's website read, adding that "there is a possibility of the presence of water in permanently shadowed areas around it".

Watch-- Chandrayaan-2 completes second maneuver, Vikram lander ready for descent

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Expressing confidence about the soft landing of the mission, ISRO chief Sivan said, "We're going to land at a place where no one else has gone before. We're confident about the soft landing. We're waiting for tonight."

"We have done our jobs very well, now we are waiting for tonight's result. This would be a big event as Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also be coming tonight to watch the final descent of Chandrayaan-2," he added.&nbsp;

Once the 'Vikram' module of Chandrayaan 2 makes a soft landing on the Moon early Saturday, India will become the fourth country after the US, Russia, and China to achieve the feat.

After revolving around the Earth's orbit for nearly 23 days, the craft began its journey to the Moon on August 14. The mission had taken off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on July 22.

(With inputs from ANI)

Hours before the landing of India's lunar mission Chandrayaan-2 on the surface of the Moon, ISRO chief K Sivan praised the efforts of the organisation and said the Vikram module of Chandrayaan-2 will reach the Moon at a place where "no one else has ever gone before.

Hours before the landing of India's lunar mission Chandrayaan-2 on the surface of the Moon, ISRO chief K Sivan praised the efforts of the organisation and said the Vikram module of Chandrayaan-2 will reach the Moon at a place where "no one else has ever gone before." India is all set to script history during the intervening night of Friday-Saturday with Chandrayaan-2 scheduled to land on the region of the Moon which has not yet been explored by any country. The region remains unexplored and discoveries made from can increase our understanding of space. Also read: Chandrayaan-2: What is 'soft landing' on the Moon? "Evidence for water molecules discovered by Chandrayaan-1, requires further studies on the extent of water molecule distribution on the surface, below the surface and in the tenuous lunar exosphere to address the origin of water on Moon," ISRO's website read, adding that "there is a possibility of the presence of water in permanently shadowed areas around it". Watch-- Chandrayaan-2 completes second maneuver, Vikram lander ready for descent × Expressing confidence about the soft landing of the mission, ISRO chief Sivan said, "We're going to land at a place where no one else has gone before. We're confident about the soft landing. We're waiting for tonight." "We have done our jobs very well, now we are waiting for tonight's result. This would be a big event as Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also be coming tonight to watch the final descent of Chandrayaan-2," he added. Once the 'Vikram' module of Chandrayaan 2 makes a soft landing on the Moon early Saturday, India will become the fourth country after the US, Russia, and China to achieve the feat. After revolving around the Earth's orbit for nearly 23 days, the craft began its journey to the Moon on August 14. The mission had taken off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on July 22. (With inputs from ANI)

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India's ambitious lunar mission Chandrayaan-2&nbsp;is scheduled to make a soft landing on the surface of the moon on the intervening night of Friday and Saturday between 1:30 am to 2:30 am.

We are landing where no one has gone before: ISRO chief Sivan on Chandrayaan-2 landing India is all set to script history during the intervening night of Friday-Saturday with Chandrayaan-2 scheduled to land on the region of the Moon which has not yet been explored by any country.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/chandrayaan-2-a-milestone-for-the-entire-world-former-nasa-astronaut-247874">India's ambitious lunar mission Chandrayaan-2</a>&nbsp;is scheduled to make a "soft landing"&nbsp;on the surface of the Moon on the intervening night of Friday and Saturday between 1:30 am to 2:30 am(IST).

This will be followed by the Rover roll out between 5:30 am to 6:30 am, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) stated.

A 'soft landing' takes place when&nbsp;a spacecraft lands intact on the lunar surface and does not, intentionally or otherwise, crash.&nbsp;The&nbsp;Moon Lander Vikram which separated from its orbiting mothership has already performed two manoeuvres to lower its altitude for a perfect touchdown.

It&nbsp;will carry out research on the surface of the Moon by mapping its resources looking for the presence of water and clicking high-resolution images.

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On April 11, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-spacecraft-crashes-during-moon-landing-mission-control-209706">Israel attempted a soft landing </a>near the lunar South Pole of the Moon. The Israeli craft, however, faced problems during its landing and crashed on the Moon.

Israel's attempt at a Moon landing failed at the last minute when the craft suffered an engine failure as it prepared to land and crashed onto the lunar surface.

During the broadcast, control staff could be heard saying that engines meant to slow the craft's descent and allow a soft landing had failed and contact with it had been lost.

Till now only Russia, the United States and China have made the 384,000-kilometre (239,000-mile) journey and landed safely on the Moon.

India hopes to become the next lunar country with its<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/how-is-chandrayaan-2-different-from-chandrayaan-1-248002"> Chandrayaan-2 mission</a>&nbsp;and to put a craft with a Rover onto the Moon's surface to collect data.

India's ambitious lunar mission Chandrayaan-2 is scheduled to make a "soft landing" on the surface of the Moon on the intervening night of Friday and Saturday between 1:30 am to 2:30 am(IST).

India's ambitious lunar mission Chandrayaan-2 is scheduled to make a "soft landing" on the surface of the Moon on the intervening night of Friday and Saturday between 1:30 am to 2:30 am(IST). This will be followed by the Rover roll out between 5:30 am to 6:30 am, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) stated. A 'soft landing' takes place when a spacecraft lands intact on the lunar surface and does not, intentionally or otherwise, crash. The Moon Lander Vikram which separated from its orbiting mothership has already performed two manoeuvres to lower its altitude for a perfect touchdown. It will carry out research on the surface of the Moon by mapping its resources looking for the presence of water and clicking high-resolution images. Watch Video: On April 11, Israel attempted a soft landing near the lunar South Pole of the Moon. The Israeli craft, however, faced problems during its landing and crashed on the Moon. Israel's attempt at a Moon landing failed at the last minute when the craft suffered an engine failure as it prepared to land and crashed onto the lunar surface. During the broadcast, control staff could be heard saying that engines meant to slow the craft's descent and allow a soft landing had failed and contact with it had been lost. Till now only Russia, the United States and China have made the 384,000-kilometre (239,000-mile) journey and landed safely on the Moon. India hopes to become the next lunar country with its Chandrayaan-2 mission and to put a craft with a Rover onto the Moon's surface to collect data.

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The Supreme Court on Friday came down heavily on AAP government in Delhi for its decision to give free metro rides to women in the national capital, asserting that it would make Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) an "unprofitable venture".

"Why you (Delhi government) are trying to give a free ride to women in metro trains? If you give a free ride to women, the DMRC will become an unprofitable venture," said a bench of Justices Arun Mishra and Deepak Gupta.

In June earlier this year, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had proposed free ride for women on all DTC buses, cluster buses and Delhi Metro trains. He had said that the proposal will be implemented within two to three months based on the feedback and suggestions from the public.

The Delhi Cabinet is yet to give its assent to the scheme.

The bench told the state government to properly use public money and refrain from giving free sops to people.

The apex court`s observation came on a petition filed by advocate M C Mehta with respect to the expansion of the fourth phase of the metro project in the state.

Taking cognizance of the petition, the court directed the Central and Delhi government to work out modalities and release Rs 2,447.19 crore of land cost for Phase IV metro within a week. It also asked the Centre to bear 50 per cent of the cost of the land for this purpose.

On March 8 earlier this year, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi had approved three of the six corridors proposed under Phase-IV of the Delhi Metro.

The Phase-IV project consists of six corridors -- Aerocity to Tughlakabad, Inderlok to Indraprastha, Lajpat Nagar to Saket G Block, Mukundpur to Maujpur, Janakpuri West to R K Ashram and Rithala to Bawana and Narela, with a total length of 103.93 kilometres.

After the completion of Phase-IV, the total length of Delhi`s mass rapid transit system in the Delhi-NCR region would be approximately 453.58 kilometres.&nbsp;

The Supreme Court on Friday came down heavily on AAP government in Delhi for its decision to give free metro rides to women in the national capital, asserting that it would make Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) an "unprofitable venture".

The Supreme Court on Friday came down heavily on AAP government in Delhi for its decision to give free metro rides to women in the national capital, asserting that it would make Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) an "unprofitable venture". "Why you (Delhi government) are trying to give a free ride to women in metro trains? If you give a free ride to women, the DMRC will become an unprofitable venture," said a bench of Justices Arun Mishra and Deepak Gupta. In June earlier this year, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had proposed free ride for women on all DTC buses, cluster buses and Delhi Metro trains. He had said that the proposal will be implemented within two to three months based on the feedback and suggestions from the public. The Delhi Cabinet is yet to give its assent to the scheme. The bench told the state government to properly use public money and refrain from giving free sops to people. The apex court`s observation came on a petition filed by advocate M C Mehta with respect to the expansion of the fourth phase of the metro project in the state. Taking cognizance of the petition, the court directed the Central and Delhi government to work out modalities and release Rs 2,447.19 crore of land cost for Phase IV metro within a week. It also asked the Centre to bear 50 per cent of the cost of the land for this purpose. On March 8 earlier this year, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi had approved three of the six corridors proposed under Phase-IV of the Delhi Metro. The Phase-IV project consists of six corridors -- Aerocity to Tughlakabad, Inderlok to Indraprastha, Lajpat Nagar to Saket G Block, Mukundpur to Maujpur, Janakpuri West to R K Ashram and Rithala to Bawana and Narela, with a total length of 103.93 kilometres. After the completion of Phase-IV, the total length of Delhi`s mass rapid transit system in the Delhi-NCR region would be approximately 453.58 kilometres.

Supreme Court slams Delhi government over its decision to provide free rides to women in metro

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani will travel to Washington on September 7 for talks with US President Donald Trump, a source in Ghani's administration told Sputnik on Friday.

According to the source, a 13-member delegation will accompany the Afghan leader.

The visit will come as Washington and the Taliban movement are making attempts to agree on a peace deal, under which US forces will withdraw from the country, while all the parties involved have concerns.

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani will travel to Washington on September 7 for talks with US President Donald Trump, a source in Ghani's administration told Sputnik on Friday.

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani will travel to Washington on September 7 for talks with US President Donald Trump, a source in Ghani's administration told Sputnik on Friday. According to the source, a 13-member delegation will accompany the Afghan leader. The visit will come as Washington and the Taliban movement are making attempts to agree on a peace deal, under which US forces will withdraw from the country, while all the parties involved have concerns.

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani to hold talks with Trump on September 7 in Washington: Report

Indian shares closed higher on Friday as investors cheered the government`s assurance for the ailing domestic auto sector, amid easing US-China trade tensions.&nbsp;

The broader NSE Nifty ended 0.91% higher at 10,946.20, while the benchmark BSE Sensex closed up 0.92% at 36,981.77.

However, weak economic data left both indexes in the red for the week, with the NSE Nifty and BSE Sensex finishing down 0.75% and 0.94%, respectively.

Autos led gains on Friday for the second straight session, and the index closed up 2.61%.

India`s junior finance minister Anurag Thakur said the government was open to taking car-makers` requests for lower taxes to the tax council, a day after industry bosses urged New Delhi to revive the sector plagued by plunging sales and job losses.

Eicher Motors was the top gainer on the NSE Nifty, ending 4.15% higher, while Indiabulls Housing Finance, down 4.97%, was the top loser.

Indian shares closed higher on Friday as investors cheered the government`s assurance for the ailing domestic auto sector, amid easing US-China trade tensions. The broader NSE Nifty ended 0.

Indian shares closed higher on Friday as investors cheered the government`s assurance for the ailing domestic auto sector, amid easing US-China trade tensions. The broader NSE Nifty ended 0.91% higher at 10,946.20, while the benchmark BSE Sensex closed up 0.92% at 36,981.77. However, weak economic data left both indexes in the red for the week, with the NSE Nifty and BSE Sensex finishing down 0.75% and 0.94%, respectively. Autos led gains on Friday for the second straight session, and the index closed up 2.61%. India`s junior finance minister Anurag Thakur said the government was open to taking car-makers` requests for lower taxes to the tax council, a day after industry bosses urged New Delhi to revive the sector plagued by plunging sales and job losses. Eicher Motors was the top gainer on the NSE Nifty, ending 4.15% higher, while Indiabulls Housing Finance, down 4.97%, was the top loser.

Nifty, Sensex end higher; autos lead gains

Indian Air force (IAF) was on Friday announced the completion of the Level-1 selection of Indian astronauts for mission Gaganyaan, country`s first human mission to space.

Taking to Twitter, the IAF said, "Completed Level-1 of Indian Astronaut selection at Institute of Aerospace Medicine. Selected Test Pilots underwent extensive physical exercise tests, lab investigations, radiological tests, clinical tests and evaluation on various facets of psychology. #MissionGaganyaan."

In May this year, the IAF signed an agreement with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for crew selection and training for the Gaganyaan mission.

Under the programme, aimed to be launched by 2021, a three-member crew will spend a minimum of seven days in the space.&nbsp;

A human-rated GSLV Mk-lll will be used to carry the orbital module, which will have necessary provisions for sustaining a three-member crew for the duration of the mission.

Gaganyaan was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last year during his Independence Day speech from the ramparts of Red Fort in New Delhi.&nbsp;

The mission worth Rs. 10,000 crore is expected to be launched in December 2021 and was approved by the Union Cabinet last year.&nbsp;

Indian Air force (IAF) was on Friday announced the completion of the Level-1 selection of Indian astronauts for mission Gaganyaan, country`s first human mission to space.

Indian Air force (IAF) was on Friday announced the completion of the Level-1 selection of Indian astronauts for mission Gaganyaan, country`s first human mission to space. Taking to Twitter, the IAF said, "Completed Level-1 of Indian Astronaut selection at Institute of Aerospace Medicine. Selected Test Pilots underwent extensive physical exercise tests, lab investigations, radiological tests, clinical tests and evaluation on various facets of psychology. #MissionGaganyaan." In May this year, the IAF signed an agreement with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for crew selection and training for the Gaganyaan mission. Under the programme, aimed to be launched by 2021, a three-member crew will spend a minimum of seven days in the space. A human-rated GSLV Mk-lll will be used to carry the orbital module, which will have necessary provisions for sustaining a three-member crew for the duration of the mission. Gaganyaan was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last year during his Independence Day speech from the ramparts of Red Fort in New Delhi. The mission worth Rs. 10,000 crore is expected to be launched in December 2021 and was approved by the Union Cabinet last year.

IAF completes Level-1 selection of Indian astronauts for Gaganyaan mission

India and the world await Chandrayaan-2's soft-landing on the moon which is <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/world-will-see-exemplary-prowess-of-our-space-scientists-pm-modi-tweets-ahead-of-chandrayaan-2-touchdown-247976">scheduled for Saturday between 1:30 am to 2:30 am</a>, followed by the Rover (Pragyan) roll out between 5:30 am to 6:30 am.

Comparing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/chandrayaan-2-touchdown-tonight-heres-why-isro-went-after-moons-unexplored-south-pole-247971">Chandrayaan-2</a> with Chandrayaan-1, former ISRO scientist Nambi Narayanan said, "The basic difference between the two is that in Chandrayaan-2 we are doing soft landing."&nbsp;

He further added that the former was done by PSLV while in Chandrayaan-1 the scientists were using GSLV Mk III, meaning the current had more payload capability.

A total number of 38 soft landing attempts on the moon have been made by the space agencies so far with a success rate of 52 per cent.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/all-eyes-on-indias-ambitious-lunar-mission-chandrayaan-2-touch-down-tonight-247882">Chandrayaan-2</a> is India's first attempt at soft-landing on the surface of the moon. This mission will make India the fourth country after the US, Russia, and China to conduct a soft landing on the moon.

Here is how Chandrayaan-2 is different from Chandrayaan-1.

Earlier, India had conducted a moon mission in 2008 with Chandrayaan-1. According to ISRO website, Chandrayaan-1 was launched by India's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, PSLV-C11 on October 22, 2008, from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh`s Sriharikota.&nbsp;

The spacecraft made more than 3400 orbits around the moon. Chandrayaan-1 was operational for 312 days till August 29, 2009. The lift-off mass of Chandrayaan-1 was 1380 kg while Chandrayaan-2 weighs 3850 kg.

Chandrayaan-1 conclusively discovered traces of water on the moon. This was a path-breaking discovery. Chandrayaan-1 also discovered water ice in the North polar region of the Moon. It also detected Magnesium, Aluminium and Silicon on the lunar surface. Global imaging of the moon was another achievement of this mission.

On the other hand, the Chandryaan-2 is different from the earlier moon mission because it will attempt to soft-land its Vikram module on the lunar surface and deploy a six-wheeled Rover, Pragyaan on the moon to carry out several scientific experiments.

Chandrayaan-2 aims to widen the scientific objectives of Chandrayaan-1 by way of soft landing on the Moon and deploying a rover to study the lunar surface.The mission life of Orbiter will be one year whereas the mission life of lander (Vikram) and rover (Pragyan) will be one Lunar day which is equal to fourteen earth days.

After revolving around the Earth`s orbit for nearly 23 days, the craft began its journey to the moon on August 14. The mission took off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on July 22.

India's second mission to the moon was approved by the cabinet in September 2008, just before the launch of Chandrayaan 1.

If the mission is successful, it will be yet another feather in the cap for ISRO whose reputation in this field has grown exponentially.

(With inputs from ANI)

India and the world await Chandrayaan-2's soft-landing on the moon which is scheduled for Saturday between 1:30 am to 2:30 am, followed by the Rover (Pragyan) roll out between 5:30 am to 6:30 am.

India and the world await Chandrayaan-2's soft-landing on the moon which is scheduled for Saturday between 1:30 am to 2:30 am, followed by the Rover (Pragyan) roll out between 5:30 am to 6:30 am. Comparing Chandrayaan-2 with Chandrayaan-1, former ISRO scientist Nambi Narayanan said, "The basic difference between the two is that in Chandrayaan-2 we are doing soft landing." He further added that the former was done by PSLV while in Chandrayaan-1 the scientists were using GSLV Mk III, meaning the current had more payload capability. A total number of 38 soft landing attempts on the moon have been made by the space agencies so far with a success rate of 52 per cent. Chandrayaan-2 is India's first attempt at soft-landing on the surface of the moon. This mission will make India the fourth country after the US, Russia, and China to conduct a soft landing on the moon. Here is how Chandrayaan-2 is different from Chandrayaan-1. Earlier, India had conducted a moon mission in 2008 with Chandrayaan-1. According to ISRO website, Chandrayaan-1 was launched by India's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, PSLV-C11 on October 22, 2008, from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh`s Sriharikota. The spacecraft made more than 3400 orbits around the moon. Chandrayaan-1 was operational for 312 days till August 29, 2009. The lift-off mass of Chandrayaan-1 was 1380 kg while Chandrayaan-2 weighs 3850 kg. Chandrayaan-1 conclusively discovered traces of water on the moon. This was a path-breaking discovery. Chandrayaan-1 also discovered water ice in the North polar region of the Moon. It also detected Magnesium, Aluminium and Silicon on the lunar surface. Global imaging of the moon was another achievement of this mission. On the other hand, the Chandryaan-2 is different from the earlier moon mission because it will attempt to soft-land its Vikram module on the lunar surface and deploy a six-wheeled Rover, Pragyaan on the moon to carry out several scientific experiments. Chandrayaan-2 aims to widen the scientific objectives of Chandrayaan-1 by way of soft landing on the Moon and deploying a rover to study the lunar surface.The mission life of Orbiter will be one year whereas the mission life of lander (Vikram) and rover (Pragyan) will be one Lunar day which is equal to fourteen earth days. After revolving around the Earth`s orbit for nearly 23 days, the craft began its journey to the moon on August 14. The mission took off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on July 22. India's second mission to the moon was approved by the cabinet in September 2008, just before the launch of Chandrayaan 1. If the mission is successful, it will be yet another feather in the cap for ISRO whose reputation in this field has grown exponentially. (With inputs from ANI)

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