echochronicle.com Tharman Shanmugaratnam Takes Office as Singapore’s Ninth President In a historic moment for Singapore, Tharman Shanmugaratnam has assumed the esteemed role of the nation’s ninth president. This milestone marks the third instance in Singapore’s history where an individual of Indian descent has held this prestigious position. Tharman brings with him a stellar reputation as a … Read more
In a disappointing turn of events, Roscosmos revealed on Sunday afternoon that Luna-25 had crash-landed on the Moon’s surface. Meanwhile, Chandrayaan-3 is gearing up for its descent, scheduled for around 6.04 pm IST on Wednesday. Russia’s Luna-25 experienced a crash on the surface of the Moon, as announced by the country’s space agency on Sunday. … Read more
The McDougall Creek wildfire blazes along the mountainside adjacent to a lakeside residence in West Kelowna, British Columbia, on Friday, August 18, 2023. (Image Credit: The Canadian Press) In Kelowna, Canada, a grave situation is unfolding. Approximately 30,000 individuals have received orders to vacate their residences due to an impending wildfire that is approaching the … Read more
Chandrayaan-3 represents India’s third and latest lunar exploration venture orchestrated by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). This mission is a significant addition to the ongoing Chandrayaan programme. Comprising a lander named Vikram and a rover named Pragyan, Chandrayaan-3 closely resembles its predecessor, Chandrayaan-2. Notably, its propulsion module operates akin to an Orbiter, serving as … Read more
US President Joe Biden has faced criticism for his ‘no comment’ response when asked about the increasing death toll caused by recent wildfires in Maui county, Hawaii. These wildfires have resulted in a devastating disaster, claiming the lives of 96 people, making it the deadliest wildfire in the country in over a hundred years. During … Read more
In Kyiv, Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky executed the removal of officials accountable for military conscription in each region of the nation on Friday. The rationale behind this decision was grounded in corruption allegations, which Zelensky remarked could conceivably be classified as treason. This declaration was communicated through a post on social media by Zelensky, subsequent … Read more