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Around 20 million people in India's capital woke up on Wednesday breathing the most polluted air of any major city in the world, a day after celebrations for the Diwali festival, during which revelers typically set off fireworks and firecrackers. As of Wednesday, New Delhi's PM 2.5 concentration - a measure of pollutants in the air - was more than 40 times the World Health Organization's annualized guideline level, according to Swiss air quality monitoring company IQAir. New Delhi grapples wit ...Read More >
Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Wednesday said the Telangana government will provide a supportive policy environment, incubation support and world-class infrastructure for deep-tech ventures. Inviting global research institutions, investors and innovators to Hyderabad, the Deputy CM who was addressing the two-day Bioinspired Frontiers 2025 conference that got under way here, said the State has emerged as a model of innovation. Startups are thriving on the foundation laid by pub ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka said Hyderabad has long been a hub of science and innovation and was now emerging as a global centre for system design. Speaking at the Bioinspired Frontiers 2025 International Conference on Space Economy, Biomimicry and Extraterrestrial Resources on Wednesday, he invited global research institutions, investors and innovators to collaborate with Telangana, assuring world-class infrastructure and a supportive ecosystem under Chief Minister ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) As the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS moves through the inner Solar System, a new research paper by an Indian astrobiologist has proposed a systematic way to test whether such visitors could show signs of artificial activity. 3I/ATLAS is the third known object from outside our solar system to be discovered from outside our solar system, after 'Oumuamua' (in 2017) and 2I/Borisov (in 2019). Published as a preprint on Zenodo, the research proposed an eight-point oper ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Oct 18: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences; and Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh, today called on President of India, Draupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan to exchange Diwali greetings and brief her about recent developments and forthcoming Government initiatives under his Ministries. During the meeting, D ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 18 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday dedicated to the nation a Titanium and Superalloy Materials Plant at PTC Industries' Strategic Materials Technology Complex in Lucknow here. Spread over 50 acres, the Strategic Materials Technology Complex has been established with an investment of Rs 1,000 crore. With a production capacity of over 6,000 tonnes per annum, this plant enables India to produce aviation-grade Titanium and Superalloys from ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh, said on Friday that reducing import dependence, and boosting domestic capacity in various sectors such as life sciences and fuel is crucial for the country to become an 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'. He was speaking at the launch of the curtain raiser for the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2025. The festival, scheduled to be held from December 6 to 9, at the Panjab University in Chandigar ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Oct 17: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh today launched the curtain raiser for the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2025, describing it as a "celebration of science" that complements the country's growing spirit of scientific inquiry and innovation. Addressing the gathering, Dr. ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 17 (PTI) Bringing science to the masses, the Panjab University will host the India International Science Festival from December 6-9 in Chandigarh. Earth Sciences Minister Jitendra Singh said the festival will serve as a platform to showcase India's scientific achievements and inspire greater public participation in science-driven progress. The four-day event will bring together scientists, researchers, innovators, and students to showcase India's progress in science, technology, ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Indian stargazers can embrace themselves this October to witness the Orionid meteor shower in the night sky. This annual celestial event will be at its peak on the night of October 21 to the early morning of October 22, as per Indian Standard Time. The peak timing for nightwatchers in the US is on the night of October 20 to the early morning of October 21. In the clear dark skies and with a bit of patience, skywatchers can witness up to 20 meteors per hour and enjoy this astronomical ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 16 (PTI) Around 15 million people in India were affected due to wildfires in 2024-25, with Uttar Pradesh being the most impacted region, a global study has estimated. Uttar Pradesh was also found to have experienced its most severe wildfire season on record, which researchers said was driven by crop burning, heatwaves and dry fuel accumulation. Regional fires contributed to severe haze episodes in New Delhi in November 2024, with PM2.5 levels reaching 13 times the daily standard ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 16 (UNI) The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Mumbai stood at 124 this morning (October 16), placing it in the 'moderate' category for the second consecutive day. According to the Ministry of Earth Sciences, the city's AQI showed a slight dip from 138 yesterday and 143 on October 14. The highest AQI was recorded at Bandra (216), closely followed by Chembur (206), both falling under the "poor" category. As per current trends, air quality in Mumbai is likely to deteriorate in the coming m ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 16 (UNI) The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Mumbai is 124 this morning (October 16), which falls under the 'moderate' category and has been in the same category for two consecutive days. As reported by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, the city AQI marks a slight dip from Wednesday morning at 138 and 143 on Tuesday. The highest AQI was recorded at Bandra (216), closely followed by Chembur at 206, both of which fall under the 'poor' category. According to trends, the air quality in Mumba ...Read More >
GalaxEye will launch Mission Drishti, the world's first multi-sensor Earth observation satellite, in early next year. This marks the start of a satellite constellation planned over four years. The satellite offers advanced geospatial analysis for various sectors. Mission Drishti is India's largest privately built satellite and the highest resolution developed in the country. Space-tech start-up GalaxEye on Monday said it will launch the world's first multi-sensor Earth observation (EO) satellit ...Read More >
(Also read: 'India's very beautiful': NASA astronaut recalls nighttime view of Mumbai and Delhi from space) NASA astronaut Don Pettit shared a remarkable photograph on his X (formerly Twitter) account, taken from the International Space Station (ISS). The image showcases the snow-covered summit of Mount Everest surrounded by Nepal's dramatic terrain, offering a humbling reminder of Earth's beauty from above. Pettit captioned the post, "Orbiting the Himalayas mountain range. Mount Everest is in ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Oct 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Expressing concern over incidents of tiger and elephant killings in the state, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday issued a stern warning that strict action will be taken against those who kill wildlife, as he emphasised that forests have no value without animals. In his remarks after presenting the Chief Minister's Medal to environmental and forest conservation officers at the valedictory function of the 71st Wildlife Week held at the Banquet Ha ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Spacetech startup Agnikul Cosmos has announced plans to build fully reusable rockets, committing to ensure that no part of its vehicles is expended or left behind. The declaration came at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 2025 in Sydney, which is themed "Sustainable Space: Resilient Earth."The Chennai-based start-up said its reusability push builds on a set of recent patents in the US, Europe, and India, covering multi-purpose and recovery technologies. "A key focus is it ...Read More >
PRNewswire New Delhi [India], September 30: Delhi sparkled brighter than ever as Forevermark Diamond Jewellery from De Beers Group, the world's leading diamond company, officially launched as a jewellery brand. Marking a landmark brand debut, Forevermark has chosen India as its lead market with the opening of its flagship store in New Delhi. The opening of the flagship New Delhi store marks a significant milestone in Forevermark's journey of bringing its global heritage, modern design sensibili ...Read More >
Chennai - Spacetech pioneer Agnikul Cosmos today announced its commitment to full rocket reusability, aiming to ensure that no part of its rockets are fully expended or left behind. The announcement was made at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 2025 in Sydney, Australia aligning with the event's theme of "Sustainable Space: Resilient Earth". Backed by multiple patents secured in the US, Europe, and India for Agnikul's proprietary multi-purpose and reusability technologies, the compa ...Read More >
PNNNew Delhi [India], September 29: It's been ten long years. Ten years through which the Earth Titanium Project became not just another stalled construction site, but a wound in the lives of hundreds of families. You can imagine the scene-elderly couples pouring in retirement savings, parents setting aside what little they could for their children's future, everyone chasing the dream of a better tomorrow. But instead, month after month, they were left looking at empty land, at broken promises, ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 29: It's been ten long years. Ten years through which the Earth Titanium Project became not just another stalled construction site, but a wound in the lives of hundreds of families. You can imagine the scene--elderly couples pouring in retirement savings, parents setting aside what little they could for their children's future, everyone chasing the dream of a better tomorrow. But instead, month after month, they were left looking at empty land, at broken promises, at ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 29: It been ten long years. Ten years through which the Earth Titanium Project became not just another stalled construction site, but a wound in the lives of hundreds of families. You can imagine the scene--elderly couples pouring in retirement savings, parents setting aside what little they could for their children future, everyone chasing the dream of a better tomorrow. But instead, month after month, they were left looking at empty land, at broken promises, at hop ...Read More >
Lieutenant Commander Dilna K and Lieutenant Commander Roopa A, passed through Point Nemo. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised the Indian Navy officers, Lieutenant Commander Dilna and Lieutenant Commander Roopa, who embarked on 'Navika Sagar Parikrama' and travelled a distance of 50,000 kilometres, and congratulated them for the "thrilling" journey. Addressing the 126th episode of his monthly radio programme, 'Mann Ki Baat', PM Modi said, "During this time of Navratri, we ...Read More >
New Delhi, September 28: A video circulating online claims to show a mysterious object hitting the Moon in broad daylight. According to the narrative, the object could be a space rock or something more unusual drifting through space. The footage depicts the object approaching the Moon at high speed and striking its surface, leaving a visible crater almost instantly. It emphasizes that because the Moon has no atmosphere, meteors and asteroids do not burn up like they do on Earth. The claims also ...Read More >
Mumbai, September 26: NASA scientists are preparing for a potential lunar threat from Asteroid 2024 YR4, a 60-meter-wide "city killer" space rock that could strike the Moon in 2032. While the asteroid poses little danger to Earth, a Moon impact could send debris toward satellites and the International Space Station. To counter this, experts have proposed using a nuclear bomb to destroy the asteroid. The plan represents a bold escalation in planetary defence strategies, combining lessons from pas ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sept 25: As a part of nationwide Shramdaan "Ek Din Ek Gantha Ek Saath" with a pledge call to citizens for joining hands for the Nations cleanliness under Swachhata Hi Seva 2025 campaign, Krishi Vigyan Kendra -Srinagar, SKUAST-K organised the mega Swachhata Service drive (National Shramdaan) today on 25 Sept 2025 in collaboration with the higher Secondary education Institutions in vicinity of the Kendra at Aspire World School (AWS), Humhama Srinagar. According to a statement issued her ...Read More >
India is developing 'bodyguard satellites' to protect its spacecraft from potential threats, prompted by a near miss with a satellite from a neighboring country in mid-2024. This initiative is part of a larger plan to enhance India's space security, including deploying surveillance satellites and collaborating with startups for advanced tracking solutions. India is developing a plan to improve its ability to protect satellites from attacks, people familiar with the matter said, after a near mis ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 24 (ANI): Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh, on Wednesday, inaugurated the Dental Technology Innovation Hub at the Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences (MAIDS), New Delhi, a release from the Ministry of Science & Technology said. The Hub has been supported by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). Addressing the gathering, Jitendra Singh said that th ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 15 (PTI) Whether democracy retains its global relevance or recedes into a western and elite preoccupation depends significantly on the trajectories unfolding in South Asia, former chief election commissioner S Y Quraishi said on Monday. Speaking at the launch of his book 'Democracy's Heartland: Inside the battle for power in South Asia', published by Juggernaut Books, Quraishi said it is important to learn from the smaller countries of South Asia in strengthening democracy as wel ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): Animal rescue and rehabilitation centre Vantara has welcomed the findings of the Special Investigation Team (SIT), appointed by the Supreme Court and noted that SIT's report and the apex court order have made it clear that the doubts and allegations raised against Vantara's animal welfare mission "were without any basis". Team Vantara said in a statement that the "validation of the truth" by the SIT is "not just a relief for everyone at Vantara but also a ...Read More >
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