Jitendra Singh Rana
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Jitendra Singh Rana is an Indian physician and politician who is serving as the 18th Minister of Science and Technology and Minister of Earth Sciences since 2024. For Prime Minister's Office; Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions; Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space. He was elected to 18th Lok Sabha from Udhampur with the majority of 124,373 votes.
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Union minister Jitendra Singh backs RSS call to review ‘socialist’, ‘secular’ in Preamble; Congress says Sangh 'never accepted Constitution'RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has criticized PM Modi and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, alleging a conspiracy to remove poor voters from electoral rolls through the Election Commission's special revision. He..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Opening up space and nuclear sectors most unexpected decisions of Modi government: Minister Jitendra SinghSpace Minister Jitendra Singh highlighted PM Modi's unexpected reforms, including opening the space and nuclear sectors to private investment. This shift, driven by the need to augment government..IndiaTimes - Published | |
India calls for urgent global action to protect ocean, commits to early ratification of High Seas TreatyAt the UN Ocean Conference in France, India advocated for immediate global action to protect ocean health. Minister Jitendra Singh urged investment in innovation, ratification of the ‘High Seas..IndiaTimes - Published | |
World's highest Railway bridge, Chenab Bridge, is part of THIS stretch, higher than Eiffel Tower, height is...connects Kashmir directly with...Union Minister for Department of Space, Dr Jitendra Singh, announced on Tuesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the world's highest railway bridge, the Chenab Bridge, on June 6. The..DNA - Published | |
Manned Gaganyaan mission in first quarter of 2027: Jitendra SinghIndia's Gaganyaan mission, aiming to send humans into space, is now slated for the first quarter of 2027, announced by space minister Jitendra Singh. Following successful test missions, including..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Exposure could distract astronaut-elects: Union minister Jitendra SinghIndiaTimes - Published | |
Why have Gaganyaan astronauts been kept away from public glare? Science minister Jitendra Singh respondsUnion minister Jitendra Singh said the four Gaganyaan astronauts are being kept away from the public to avoid distractions during training. These astronauts are test pilots from the Indian Air Force.IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Earth missed you': PM Modi, ministers celebrate return of 'India's daughter' Sunita Williams from spaceDefence minister Rajnath Singh and Union minister Jitendra Singh commend NASA astronaut Sunita Williams and her crew for their extraordinary achievements after safely returning from the International..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Centre resolved 490 of 531 pension complaints under pension adalat, says junior personnel minister Jitendra SinghIndiaTimes - Published | |
Terrorists killed 3 missing civilians in J&K's Kathua: Union ministerUnion minister Jitendra Singh condemned the killing of three family members in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district as a terrorist attack. Their bodies were discovered after an extensive search. Lt..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Perpetrators will be brought to book': J&K LG orders 'thorough and transparent probe' into Kathua killingsJammu and Kashmir lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha promised justice and accountability after three civilians were killed in Kathua district. A thorough and transparent investigation has been ordered...IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Deep conspiracy': Union minister Jitendra Singh on 'brutal killing' of 3 missing Kathua youthsUnion minister Jitendra Singh condemned the brutal killing of three youths in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, calling it a deeply conspiratorial act by terrorists. The incident has triggered..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Isro successfully docks satellites: Why the feat is crucial for future missionsIsro successfully completed its first satellite docking manoeuvre, marking a significant step for future missions like Chandrayaan-4 and India's space station. The manoeuvre involved two satellites..IndiaTimes - Published | Drift arrested, SpaDeX satellites under control; minister reviews Isro progressISRO successfully slows down the drift of its spacecraft to move closer for the Space Docking Experiment, assessing its attempt by January 10. Union minister Jitendra Singh discusses ISRO's 2025 goals,..IndiaTimes - Published |
4 killed, 2 missing as vehicle plunges into a J&K riverIn Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, a speeding Bolero fell into a deep gorge, causing the death of four passengers in their twenties and leaving two others, including the driver, missing. Authorities and..IndiaTimes - Published | SpaDeX mission ‘totally indigenous’, 2 satellites to dock on January 7: Jitendra SinghIndia's SpaDeX mission successfully launches, demonstrating indigenous space docking technology. Space minister Jitendra Singh announces the docking of two satellites on January 7, marking India as the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Every reason to trust PM on J&K statehood: MinisterUnion minister Jitendra Singh reiterated Prime Minister Modi's assurances of restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir at an opportune time. Singh highlighted the BJP's improved performance in J&K..IndiaTimes - Published | India has nearly doubled N-power generation in 10yrs, will triple it by 2031: Minister Jitendra SinghIndia's nuclear power capacity has doubled in the last decade, reaching 8,081 MW, and is projected to triple to 22,480 MW by 2031-32. Nine atomic power projects are under construction, with more in the..IndiaTimes - Published |
India to launch deep ocean mission by end of next year: Minister Jitendra SinghIndia aims to launch its deep-sea mission and send its first citizen to space by late 2024 or 2026. A crewed submersible, Matsya 6000, will explore the seabed at 6,000 meters, while Gaganyaan's..IndiaTimes - Published | Isro to launch EU’s Sun spacecraft in Dec first week from Sriharikota: Minister Jitendra SinghIndia will launch the European Union's Proba-3 spacecraft from Sriharikota in December, marking another milestone in their space cooperation. This mission, involving two satellites, will study the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Union Minister Jitendra Singh asks UPSC chairman to cancel advertisement related to lateral entry on directions of...In a letter, the minister said the decision comes as part of a broader reassessment of the lateral entry process within the government.DNA - Published | Union minister JP Nadda chairs meeting with BJP leaders in JammuBJP leaders including JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh meet in Jammu to discuss upcoming assembly polls. The party is reviewing and planning future programs in Jammu and Kashmir. Elections expected in..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Does not make any difference to BJP': Jitendra Singh on Priyanka Gandhi contesting from WayanadUnion Minister Jitendra Singh stated that Priyanka Gandhi's candidacy from Wayanad will not affect the Bharatiya Janata Party. He was addressing a question regarding Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi..IndiaTimes - Published | India to become sixth country to have deep sea mission: Jitendra SinghIndiaTimes - Published |
J-K: Terrorists attack house in Kathua, 1 killed in encounter, operation underwayA joint police and para-military operation is going on. One terrorist neutralised so far, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said.DNA - Published | 'J&K will soon see assembly polls and statehood will be restored', says PM Modi in UdhampurPrime Minister Narendra Modi assured a peaceful Lok Sabha election in Jammu and Kashmir, highlighting improved security conditions and the fulfillment of promises to the region's residents. He..IndiaTimes - Published |
10 killed as taxi falls into gorge in J&KTen people, including Bihar migrants, died in a J&K taxi accident. Heavy rain, poor night vision suspected. PMNRF offers Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia. Jitendra Singh monitors rescue with SDRF. Accident on..IndiaTimes - Published | Bharat Jodo Nyay yatra: Congress questions naming 'security personnel, others' in Jorhat FIRCongress criticizes FIR against Rahul Gandhi's security personnel for alleged route deviation in Jorhat town during Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Assam. Party leaders like Jitendra Singh, Jairam Ramesh,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Sun will do tilak of Ram Lalla idol every Ram Navami, top institutes provided tech: Minister Jitendra SinghBengaluru-based Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Roorkee-based CSIR-CBRI, and Optica have contributed to the Surya Tilak mechanism at Ram Mandir. The mechanism ensures that the Sun rays fall on Lord..IndiaTimes - Published | BJP weighs new J&K faces for Lok Sabha pollsBJP is considering fielding new faces in J&K in the Lok Sabha polls. The party sources indicated this after JP Nadda held talks with local leaders. The candidates for the Jammu region, Anantnag,..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Yet another landmark': PM Modi hails Aditya-L1 featPrime Minister Narendra Modi hailed Isro scientists for putting India's Aditya-L1 in the halo orbit, while President Droupadi Murmu congratulated space scientists for the mission. Project director..IndiaTimes - Published | Russia's failed moon mission cost it Rs 16K crore, our Chandrayaan-3 cost us Rs 600 crore: Space ministerIndia's space minister, Jitendra Singh, highlighted the cost-effectiveness of India's space missions compared to the Russian lunar mission Luna-25. He revealed that the unsuccessful Russian mission..IndiaTimes - Published |
India's space economy set to reach $40 billion by 2040: Union minister Jitendra SinghIndia's space economy is expected to reach USD 40 billion by 2040, with predictions of it potentially reaching USD 100 billion. The country has earned significant revenue from foreign satellite..IndiaTimes - Published | US, Russia eagerly await India sharing information of Chandrayaan-3: Jitendra SinghUnion Minister Jitendra Singh attributes the success of India's Chandrayaan-3 and Aditya L1 missions to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's policy of "unlocking the space sector" through public-private..IndiaTimes - Published |
BJP govt gave over 9 lakh jobs so far as against 6 lakh by UPA: Union minister Jitendra SinghIndiaTimes - Published | $1.8billion assets recovered from eco offenders, fugitives in 4 years: SinghUnion minister Jitendra Singh on Thursday said that assets worth more than $1.8 billion have been recovered from economic offenders and fugitives in the last four years.IndiaTimes - Published |
Team Kharge: Ahead of Rajasthan election, Sachin Pilot makes it to CWC; Anand Sharma, Tharoor also inThe apex decision-making body is packed with veterans as well as young “field politicians” across states like Sachin Pilot, Gaurav Gogoi, Jitendra Singh, Yashomati Thakur, Manickam Tagore,..IndiaTimes - Published | Adequate insurance coverage offered for nuclear incidents in India: Minister Jitendra Singh in Lok SabhaThere is adequate and sufficient insurance coverage offered for nuclear incidents in the country, minister of state for the department of atomic energy Jitendra Singh has informed the Lok Sabha. In a..IndiaTimes - Published |
9.6 lakh vacancies till March, says govt, but mum on hiringsThe Centre has told Lok Sabha on Wednesday that there were 9,64,359 vacancies for jobs in the government, till March 2022, but failed to furnish numbers on how many recruitments have been made so far,..IndiaTimes - Published | Stronger roads from steel waste along India-China border in Arunachal: Jitendra SinghIndia is using steel slag, the waste generated during steel production, to build stronger and more durable roads along the India-China border in Arunachal Pradesh, Science and Technology Minister..IndiaTimes - Published |
Chandrayaan-3 to explore possibility of human habitat on Moon: Space ministerThe Chandrayaan-3 mission, which was launched on Friday, “will take up the exploration of the Moon where India’s first lunar mission, Chandrayaan-1, left and in the process it will also look for..IndiaTimes - Published | Chandrayaan missions propelled India into a global player in space technology: Jitendra SinghCountries that have explored the Moon till now could not obtain those findings that were procured from Chandrayaan missions, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Atomic Energy and Space..IndiaTimes - Published |
India on cusp of becoming 4th nation on Moon: Minister Jitendra SinghAfter landing on Moon, the space minister said, the Chandrayaan-3 rover with six wheels will come out of the lander and is expected to work for 14 days on the lunar surface. "With the support of..IndiaTimes - Published | Civil service exam results show India moving from women’s participation to women’s leadership: Union minister Jitendra SinghIndiaTimes - Published |
It's China's loss, not India's: Union minister Jitendra Singh on Beijing skipping G20 meet in KashmirChina not attending the G20 meeting in Srinagar does not make any difference and it is their loss, not India's, Union minister Jitendra Singh said on Tuesday. Delegates of all G20 countries, barring..IndiaTimes - Published | G20 meeting in Srinagar: No takers for hartal calls in Kashmir anymore, says Union minister Jitendra SinghIndiaTimes - Published |
G20 meet in Srinagar an opportunity to showcase changes in Jammu and Kashmir: Jitendra SinghThe G20 meeting in Srinagar, beginning Monday, is an opportunity for India to showcase the changed scenario in Jammu and Kashmir which was earlier under the shadow of Pakistan-sponsored terrorism,..IndiaTimes - Published | Mallikarjun Kharge appoints observers in Karnataka ahead of Congress legislative party meetingAfter Congress registered a thumping victory in the Karnataka assembly election, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday appointed three observers in Karnataka including former Maharashtra..IndiaTimes - Published |
UP: Woman, 25, lynched by mob; here's what happenedDeoria: The family had enmity with Jitendra Singh and Raju Singh over a piece of land.DNA - Published | Modi govt scrapped 2000 obsolete rules, laws in 9 years: Jitendra SinghIndiaTimes - Published |
