00:00Let's turn to our good news today's story.
00:02Now for every student who believes one exam can define an entire future,
00:06here's a story that proves otherwise.
00:08Four years ago, Sanket Kumar from Meret misqualifying for the J.E. Advance by just two marks.
00:14Instead of giving up, he chose determination over disappointment.
00:18Through self-study and persistence, he not only secured admission to one of the country's premier space institutes,
00:24but now has been selected as a scientist at ISRO.
00:28It's our good news today's story.
00:33Missing J.E. Advance by just two marks would have shattered the dreams of many.
00:39But for Meret's Sanket Kumar, it became the motivation to work even harder.
01:08His perseverance paid off.
01:11In 2022, Sanket cracked both J.E. Main and J.E. Advance and secured admission to the Indian Institute of
01:20Space Science and Technology,
01:22where he pursued aerospace engineering.
01:50Qualifying directly for the interview based on his academic performance,
01:53Sanket impressed the ISRO panel with his technical knowledge and has now been selected as a scientist engineer.
02:01He will be posted to ISRO's propulsion complex in Mahendragiri,
02:05where rocket systems undergo critical testing before launch.
02:09His family says his journey is proof that one setback does not define success.
02:15It is a very good news story.
02:31It's important that he is a great person to work with his children.
02:55From missing J.E. advance by just two marks to earning a place at ISRO, Sanket Kumar's
03:02story is a reminder that perseverance can sometimes achieve what talent alone cannot.
03:09Bureau Report, India Today.
03:13And we wish the young man all success.
03:16Okay, let me end with the image of the day and it is an unfortunate one.
03:20Relentless monsoon rain has now unleashed widespread devastation across the northeast.
03:25Flash floods, landslides disrupting normal life in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
03:30In Assam, incessant rainfall coupled with a sudden surge in the Dikari River has inundated
03:35large areas, left more than 15 people stranded on a riverine island.
03:39The raging floodwaters even washed away a 300-meter-long bridge over the Kemi River.
03:44The situation equally grim in Arunachal Pradesh.
03:47Torrential rain, cloudbursts have caused severe flooding across several districts.
03:51Seven districts along the India-China border have been cut off after key roads were blocked
03:56or damaged. The relentless rain has even led to a massive landslide in Lower Siyang District.
04:02Residents have been advised to remain on high alert as restoration efforts continue.
04:06Our thoughts with the people of Arunachal and Assam tonight.
04:09You stay well, stay safe. Good night. Shubratri.
04:12Jai Hind.
04:13Namaskar.
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