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New technique discovered to detect fainter components of gravitational waves

Gandhinagar, May 18 (UNI) A team of researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) and Chennai Mathematical Institute (CMI) has discovered a technique to extract fainter components (higher-harmonics)/symphony of the astrophysical gravitational-wave signals from the merger of two asymmetric black holes.

According to a press release issued by the IITGN here on Monday, these gravitational waves, named as GW190412, were produced by the inspiral and merger of two black holes with distinctly different masses and were observed by the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, USA, and Virgo Collaboration, Italy.
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Workers take out march in Nashik

10 Jul 2025 | 2:09 AM

Nashik, July 9 (UNI) A grand march was taken out in Nashik city today against the implementation of the Central Government's four anti-labor labor codes and for the burning demands of the toilers, employees, and workers against the backdrop of the nationwide general strike.

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Nana Patole files breach of privilege motion in Rs 3,000 Cr toll scam case

10 Jul 2025 | 12:34 AM

Mumbai, July 9 (UNI) Congress leader and MLA Nana Patole has filed a breach of privilege motion in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly over an alleged Rs 3,000 crore toll scam involving private contractors and senior government officials.

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Maha Congress objects to granting power distribution licences to Adani Power

09 Jul 2025 | 11:10 PM

Mumbai, July 9 (UNI) The Maharashtra Congress today criticised the BJP alliance government's decision to grant Adani Power a licence for distribution of electricity in parts of the state, warning that it could seriously threaten the existence of the State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL).

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Slapping incident could be attempt to defame Fadnavis: Uddhav Thackeray

09 Jul 2025 | 10:31 PM

Mumbai, July 9 (UNI) Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray told media persons today that Eknath Shinde--led Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad's alleged slapping of an MLA Hostel canteen employee supposedly after being served "stale food" last night, could be an attempt to "defame" Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

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Cong demands Gujarat Minister's dismissal over alleged MGNREGA fund misuse

09 Jul 2025 | 10:00 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (UNI) The Congress today demanded the dismissal of the Gujarat Minister Bachubhai Maganbhai Khabad, over his alleged involvement in the "misappropriation of funds" meant to be spent under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme in the state.

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