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Japan Retrieves Rare Earth Mud From Seabed For First Time In Test Mission
Japan's government said on Monday that it has successfully retrieved rare-earth-rich seabed mud for the first time from depths of around 6 km (4 miles) during a test mission.
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NASA Finds Ammonia Compounds On The Surface Of Jupiter's Moon Europa
NASA's Galileo mission launched in 1989 and was operated by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California.
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Budget 2026: 5 Major Tech Announcements by FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Budget 2026: On Sunday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026. This is the minister’s ninth consecutive budget speech, and the first budget to be presented on a Sunday. Unlike experts' forecasts, this year's Budget did not include any major consumer electronics announcements. However, the Finance Minister announced t...
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Rs 40,000 Crore For SemiConductor Push, Says Nirmala Sitharaman
Presenting the Union Budget 2026 today, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a Rs 40,000 crore outlay for semiconductors.
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NASA Finds a Crucial Life-Building Chemical on Jupiter’s Moon
Scientists studying archival Galileo spacecraft data have identified ammonia-bearing compounds on Europa for the first time. The ammonia appears along surface cracks, indicating recent transport from the moon’s subsurface ocean. Because ammonia contains nitrogen and degrades quickly under radiation, its presence strengthens Europa’s status as a...
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Rocket Lab Successfully Launches NEONSAT-1A on Bridging the Swarm Mission
Rocket Lab successfully launched South Korea’s NEONSAT-1A satellite on January 29, 2026, completing the delayed Bridging the Swarm mission from New Zealand. Deployed into a 540-kilometer orbit, the Earth-observation spacecraft will deliver near-real-time imagery to monitor natural disasters across the Korean Peninsula. The launch marked Rocket La...
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Leprosy-Free India Mission: Government To Ensure Free Screening And Treatment Nationwide
Free diagnosis and multi-drug treatment at public health hospitals is ensuring that India remains leprosy-free, said the government on Friday.
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India's Space Achievements Takes Centre Stage In Google's Republic Day Doodle
Republic Day 2026: The doodle celebrates the achievements of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) following a successful year of space missions.
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NASA Evaluates Early Liftoff for SpaceX Crew-12 Following Rare ISS Medical Evacuation
NASA has announced a pair of news conferences on Jan. 30 to discuss final preparations for the SpaceX Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station. The four-astronaut flight, launching aboard a Falcon 9 rocket in February 2026, is part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program and will support ongoing research and station maintenance during a month...
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Space Gen: Chandrayaan Now Streaming on JioHotstar: What You Need to Know About Nakuul Mehta and Shriya Saran Starrer
Space Gen–Chandrayaan is a professional drama that traces India’s moon mission through the eyes of ISRO scientists. Set against failures, budget cuts, political pressure, and COVID-19 disruptions, the series follows Arjun, Yamini, Ramaiah, and Mohanty as they work towards Chandrayaan-3 after the setback of Chandrayaan-2. Space Gen- Chandrayaan ...
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Giant Ancient Collision May Have ‘Flipped’ the Moon’s Interior, Study Suggests
Scientists analyzing lunar samples from China’s Chang’e-6 mission have uncovered evidence of a colossal ancient asteroid impact. Elevated levels of heavy potassium isotopes suggest extreme heating that drove lighter elements into space, potentially explaining why the Moon’s far side lacks dark volcanic plains seen on the near side.
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The Rookie Season 8 Now Available for Streaming Online: Where to Watch Nathan Fillion-Starrer Cop Drama Online?
The Rookie Season 8 is now streaming in India, following its global premiere. This season features a high-stakes storyline where the team travels to Prague to dismantle an international arms syndicate. The Rookie Season 8 is out on Moviesphere Plus, which is offered as an add-on service on Amazon Prime Video.
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Samantha Ruth Prabhu Had 'Fun' Taking On The Push-Up Challenge
"Nothing beats a woman on a mission," says Samantha Ruth Prabhu as she takes on the push-up challenge
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Sunita Williams Ends 27-Year NASA Career: A Look At Her Pension And Post-Retirement Benefits
Sunita Williams won't receive a pension directly from NASA after retirement. Instead, she'll be eligible for a pension under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).
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After 27 Years, 3 Missions, 608 Days In Space, Sunita Williams Retires
The retirement, announced by NASA on Tuesday, came into effect just after last Christmas, on December 27, 2025.
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Japan Retrieves Rare Earth Mud From Seabed For First Time In Test Mission
Japan's government said on Monday that it has successfully retrieved rare-earth-rich seabed mud for the first time from depths of around 6 km (4 miles) during a test mission.
-
NASA Finds Ammonia Compounds On The Surface Of Jupiter's Moon Europa
NASA's Galileo mission launched in 1989 and was operated by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California.
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Budget 2026: 5 Major Tech Announcements by FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Budget 2026: On Sunday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026. This is the minister’s ninth consecutive budget speech, and the first budget to be presented on a Sunday. Unlike experts' forecasts, this year's Budget did not include any major consumer electronics announcements. However, the Finance Minister announced t...
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Rs 40,000 Crore For SemiConductor Push, Says Nirmala Sitharaman
Presenting the Union Budget 2026 today, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a Rs 40,000 crore outlay for semiconductors.
-
NASA Finds a Crucial Life-Building Chemical on Jupiter’s Moon
Scientists studying archival Galileo spacecraft data have identified ammonia-bearing compounds on Europa for the first time. The ammonia appears along surface cracks, indicating recent transport from the moon’s subsurface ocean. Because ammonia contains nitrogen and degrades quickly under radiation, its presence strengthens Europa’s status as a...
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Rocket Lab Successfully Launches NEONSAT-1A on Bridging the Swarm Mission
Rocket Lab successfully launched South Korea’s NEONSAT-1A satellite on January 29, 2026, completing the delayed Bridging the Swarm mission from New Zealand. Deployed into a 540-kilometer orbit, the Earth-observation spacecraft will deliver near-real-time imagery to monitor natural disasters across the Korean Peninsula. The launch marked Rocket La...
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Leprosy-Free India Mission: Government To Ensure Free Screening And Treatment Nationwide
Free diagnosis and multi-drug treatment at public health hospitals is ensuring that India remains leprosy-free, said the government on Friday.
-
India's Space Achievements Takes Centre Stage In Google's Republic Day Doodle
Republic Day 2026: The doodle celebrates the achievements of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) following a successful year of space missions.
-
NASA Evaluates Early Liftoff for SpaceX Crew-12 Following Rare ISS Medical Evacuation
NASA has announced a pair of news conferences on Jan. 30 to discuss final preparations for the SpaceX Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station. The four-astronaut flight, launching aboard a Falcon 9 rocket in February 2026, is part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program and will support ongoing research and station maintenance during a month...
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Space Gen: Chandrayaan Now Streaming on JioHotstar: What You Need to Know About Nakuul Mehta and Shriya Saran Starrer
Space Gen–Chandrayaan is a professional drama that traces India’s moon mission through the eyes of ISRO scientists. Set against failures, budget cuts, political pressure, and COVID-19 disruptions, the series follows Arjun, Yamini, Ramaiah, and Mohanty as they work towards Chandrayaan-3 after the setback of Chandrayaan-2. Space Gen- Chandrayaan ...
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Giant Ancient Collision May Have ‘Flipped’ the Moon’s Interior, Study Suggests
Scientists analyzing lunar samples from China’s Chang’e-6 mission have uncovered evidence of a colossal ancient asteroid impact. Elevated levels of heavy potassium isotopes suggest extreme heating that drove lighter elements into space, potentially explaining why the Moon’s far side lacks dark volcanic plains seen on the near side.
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The Rookie Season 8 Now Available for Streaming Online: Where to Watch Nathan Fillion-Starrer Cop Drama Online?
The Rookie Season 8 is now streaming in India, following its global premiere. This season features a high-stakes storyline where the team travels to Prague to dismantle an international arms syndicate. The Rookie Season 8 is out on Moviesphere Plus, which is offered as an add-on service on Amazon Prime Video.
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Samantha Ruth Prabhu Had 'Fun' Taking On The Push-Up Challenge
"Nothing beats a woman on a mission," says Samantha Ruth Prabhu as she takes on the push-up challenge
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Sunita Williams Ends 27-Year NASA Career: A Look At Her Pension And Post-Retirement Benefits
Sunita Williams won't receive a pension directly from NASA after retirement. Instead, she'll be eligible for a pension under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).
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After 27 Years, 3 Missions, 608 Days In Space, Sunita Williams Retires
The retirement, announced by NASA on Tuesday, came into effect just after last Christmas, on December 27, 2025.
