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The rocket was visible from the Earth for a minute after the launch. Every stage of the rocket separation was celebrated with loud cheers by the scientists in the mission control room.

Satellite in orbit 17 mins after launch

A significant milestone, Isro's rocket has injected GSAT-29 precisely into orbit.

15 Nov 2018 12:53 AM IST

The rocket can carry 4,000-kg satellites. The GSAT-20, meant to provide communications to remote areas in the Northeast and Jammu and Kashmir, weighed 3,423 kg.

GSLV launch boost to Chandrayaan

With two successful developmental flights behind it, the GSLV Mk-III was declared operational.

15 Nov 2018 12:50 AM IST

The 27-hour countdown for the launch began at 2.50pm Tuesday and the rocket blasted off at 5.08 pm from the spaceport at Sriharikota. (Photo: ANI)

Watch: ISRO launches communication satellite from Sriharikota

The GSLV-MkIII-D2 blasted off on Wednesday carrying India's latest communication satellite GSAT-29 onboard.

14 Nov 2018 5:49 PM IST

The new life size statue is made of bronze and weighs around 800 kg, a little more than the earlier one, party sources said. (Photo: Twitter | @AIADMKOfficial)

New life-size statue of Amma replaces the one that barely resembled...

The new statue is placed near that of AIADMK founder and former CM MG Ramachandran at entrance of party headquarters.

14 Nov 2018 2:44 PM IST

Over five lakh devotees witnessed the Soorasamharam event on the sixth day of the Kanda Sashti festival on Tuesday at Tiruchendur - the second abode of Lord Muruga. Image: DC

Tirunelveli: Over 5 lakh devotees witness Soorasamharam

After defeating Soorapadman, Lord Jeyanthinathar was taken to the Santhosha Mandapam', where special Abishegam' was...

14 Nov 2018 6:42 AM IST

Women taking training in producing paper and jute bags at RSETI of IOB at Thanjavur. DC

Women's groups take charge of war against plastics in Thanjavur

SHG members learn to use alternate materials as January 1 ban deadline on one-time-use plastics draws nearer.

14 Nov 2018 6:40 AM IST

Earlier this year, Rachakonda Police arrested 22-year-old K Sai Kiran, and 19-year-old B Arun Kumar for snatching mobile phones from people in colonies. (Representional Image)

GPS helps cops nab waylaying gang in Kovai

Manohar came down to Pollachi on November 11 night after loading the lorry with 10.5 tonnes of coconuts at...

14 Nov 2018 6:37 AM IST

To manage diabetes, patients need to follow four mantras of diet modification, regular exercise, regular medication as per doctors advice, and regular blood testing, the doctors recommended.

Diabetes cases on rise in Tamil Nadu

Doctors offer tips to roll back rise.

14 Nov 2018 6:35 AM IST

On receiving a complaint form Perumal, city crime branch police have launched a search for Kulasekaran who is on the run. (Representational Images)

Coimbatore: Man issues fake govt job order to youth, on run

Racket in govt jobs busted in Coimbatore.

14 Nov 2018 4:24 AM IST

TN minsters inspect equipment including electric saw, suction machine ahead of Cyclone Gaja. Image: DC

NDRF in Cuddalore to tackle Gaja fury

During landfall, wind speeds are expected to be as high as 115 kmph along and off TN and Puducherry coasts.

14 Nov 2018 4:12 AM IST

CPI state secretary R. Mutharasan

CPI to hold 3-day farmers conference in Salem

Mr. Mutharasan said his information was that the AIADMK was afraid that DMK would win most of the seats.

14 Nov 2018 4:09 AM IST

Forest minister Dindigul C. Srinivasan

AIADMK members wrangle before minister

Most influenced got postings, claims a section.

14 Nov 2018 4:06 AM IST