Science
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Govt reforms, private partnerships behind Indian space industry growth in 2024: ISpA
New Delhi: Reforms made by the government coupled with private partnerships played a crucial role in the growth of India’s space industry in 2024, said the Indian Space Association (ISpA), noting that…
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NASA’s Parker Solar Probe to zoom past 6.1 mn kms from Sun on Christmas eve
New Delhi: NASA’s Parker Solar Probe is expected to make its record flyby of the Sun — just 6.1 million km — on Christmas Eve. Launched in 2018, the Parker Solar Probe…
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Kia to launch compact SUV ‘Syros’ in India next year
Seoul: Kia, South Korea’s second-biggest carmaker by sales, said on Sunday it will launch the compact SUV “Syros” in India next year to boost sales. Kia, the maker of K5 sedans and…
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SpaDeX mission to help India ace space docking technology: ISRO
New Delhi: The SpaDeX mission, expected to launch this year aboard the PSLV-C60 rocket, will propel India to the elite club of nations with space docking capabilities, said Indian Space Research Organisation…
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How Google News fought misinformation in India in 2024
New Delhi: From major elections across the globe to conflicts and crises, the year 2024 was critical for the news industry, said Google News on Wednesday. These significant events highlighted the important…
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Gaganyaan mission: ISRO starts assembling HLVM3
New Delhi: Taking a major step towards the ambitious Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Wednesday commenced the stacking of HLVM3, at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre…
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Apple Intelligence now features Image Playground, Genmoji, ChatGPT support
Cupertino: Apple on Wednesday announced the release of iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2, with a new set of Apple Intelligence features that will elevate users’ experience with iPhone, iPad,…
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India’s renewable energy capacity logs 14.2 pc growth at 213.7 GW
New Delhi: India’s total non-fossil fuel installed capacity reached 213.70 GW in November, marking an impressive 14.2 per cent growth from 187.05 GW in the same month last year, the government said…
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73,151 startups in India now have at least one woman Director: Centre
New Delhi: Nearly 73,151 startups in India now have at least one woman Director — nearly half of the 1,52,139 startups supported by the government, thus showcasing the crucial role women play…
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Over 77 pc of Earth’s land became drier in last 30 years: UN
New Delhi: Over 77 per cent of Earth’s land experienced a drier climate during the three decades leading up to 2020, compared to the previous 30-year period, according to a report released…
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Strong income growth, domestic capital inflows to help Sensex cross 1L mark
Mumbai: The Indian stock market, seen as the best performer in the emerging markets (EMs), crossed the 85,000 mark for the first time in September this year. Now, multinational investment bank and…
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ISRO’s PSLV-XL rocket to launch ESA’s Proba-3 mission on Wednesday
New Delhi: The Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) PSLV-XL rocket is all set to launch the European Space Agency (ESA) Proba-3 Sun observation mission on Wednesday. The PSLV-C59/Proba-3 mission will take flight…
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India sold more two-wheelers than China in 2023 as rural consumption surges
New Delhi: Driven by the surge in rural consumption, India sold more two-wheelers than China in 2023, as entry-level manufacturers in the country expanded their reach to the rural areas of the…
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5 carmakers to recall nearly 300,000 vehicles for faulty parts
Seoul: Hyundai Motor, BMW Korea and three other carmakers will voluntarily recall nearly 300,000 vehicles due to faulty components, the transport ministry here said on Wednesday. The five companies, including Kia, Honda…
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India to dominate oil and gas transmission pipeline additions in Asia by 2028
New Delhi: India is projected to dominate oil and gas transmission pipeline length additions in Asia by 2028, according to a new report. India is expected to account for more than 40…
