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Indian Flag Hoisted On Seattle's Iconic Space Needle For First Time
In a landmark and historic first in Seattle, the flag of India was raised on top of the Space Needle today in honour of India's 79th Independence Day celebrations.
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Nisarga Art Hub: Kerala's Hidden Gem Where Music And Architecture Blend On Its Roof
Nisarga Art Hub in Angamaly is a hidden gem in Kerala that transforms its roof into an amphitheatre seating and a pool into a stage, showcasing a perfect mix of music and culture.
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ISRO To Launch 6,500 Kg Communication Satellite Built By US
After marking a humble beginning in the Indian space programme with a tiny rocket supplied by the United States, ISRO would launch a 6,500 kg communication satellite built by the US in the next couple of months, V Narayanan said.
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NASA's TRACERS Satellites Begin Solar Wind Study Despite SV1 Glitch
NASA launched its twin TRACERS satellites on July 23, 2025, to study how solar wind causes magnetic reconnection in Earth's magnetosphere. However, a power issue on one spacecraft, SV1, has caused intermittent communication. Engineers believe the issue relates to sunlight availability on its solar panels and plan recovery efforts in August. Meanwhi...
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'Queer And Friends' Cafe Becomes Target Of Hate In Berlin, Endures 45 Attacks In 18 Months
Attacks against LGBTQ+ people and gay-friendly establishments are rising across Germany, including in Berlin, a city that has historically embraced the community, members of which often use the word queer to describe themselves.
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NASA to Live Stream SpaceX Crew-11 Launch Docking, Know How to Watch Online
On July 25, 2025, Russia launched two Ionosfera-M satellites and Iran’s Nahid-2 communication satellite aboard a Soyuz-2.1b rocket from Vostochny. The new Ionosfera-M probes expand Russia’s space weather tracking constellation, while Nahid-2 reflects Iran’s space ambitions. The joint launch highlights deepening space collaboration between Mos...
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Madras High Court's Big Order On Party Flagpoles In Public Spaces In Tamil Nadu
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has ordered the maintenance of status quo on the removal of political flagpoles from public spaces, in a major relief to political parties, caste and community organisations across Tamil Nadu.
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"Smartphone In Space": All About Dror-1, Israel's 'Next Gen' Satellite
Israel has launched its first fully government-funded and domestically built communications satellite, Dror-1 from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Dror-1 is the most advanced satellite ever developed by Israel.
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Mars Dust Devils May Spark Lightning, Might Pose Risks to Rovers: Study
A new computer-modeling study reveals that dust devils on Mars—swirling columns of dust and air—may become electrically charged enough to spark lightning-like discharges. Led by researcher Varun Sheel, the study simulates how dry Martian conditions and frictional collisions between dust grains can generate strong electric fields inside these vo...
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Indian Ham Radio Operator Will Connect With Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla
In a unique space to Earth Communications Bridge, India's orbiting Gaganyatri Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will hold a conversation with a special audience at ISRO's UR Rao Satellite Center in Bengaluru.
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Overtourism Sparks Protests In Europe, Is Australia Next?
A media frenzy erupted over the recent Jeff Bezos "wedding of the century" in Venice.
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Baidu to Open-Source Ernie AI Model Starting Today, Could Make It China’s 2nd DeepSeek Moment
Baidu, the Chinese tech giant, is making its Ernie artificial intelligence (AI) model open-source on Monday. The company announced the move in February, and has already made its chatbot free to use. This is being viewed as a watershed moment in China’s AI space, as this is the first time a major AI player has decided to release its proprietary te...
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Traffic Jam In Space: How Phones, WiFi Are Blocking Signals From Black Holes
The scientists who precisely measure the position of Earth are in a bit of trouble. Their measurements are essential for the satellites we use for navigation, communication and Earth observation every day.
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Mysterious "Dead" Satellite Sends Powerful Signal to Earth After Decades
The radio pulse was blasted from a defunct satellite, Relay 2, which was an experimental communications satellite launched in 1964.
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Massive X-Class Solar Flare Erupts, Causing Widespread Pacific Radio Blackouts
A powerful X1.9-class solar flare from sunspot 4114 erupted on June 19, disrupting shortwave radio signals across the Pacific, including Hawaii. While it caused significant atmospheric ionisation, no coronal mass ejection (CME) followed. The event highlights rising solar activity and hints at more eruptions ahead, potentially impacting communicatio...
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Indian Flag Hoisted On Seattle's Iconic Space Needle For First Time
In a landmark and historic first in Seattle, the flag of India was raised on top of the Space Needle today in honour of India's 79th Independence Day celebrations.
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Nisarga Art Hub: Kerala's Hidden Gem Where Music And Architecture Blend On Its Roof
Nisarga Art Hub in Angamaly is a hidden gem in Kerala that transforms its roof into an amphitheatre seating and a pool into a stage, showcasing a perfect mix of music and culture.
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ISRO To Launch 6,500 Kg Communication Satellite Built By US
After marking a humble beginning in the Indian space programme with a tiny rocket supplied by the United States, ISRO would launch a 6,500 kg communication satellite built by the US in the next couple of months, V Narayanan said.
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NASA's TRACERS Satellites Begin Solar Wind Study Despite SV1 Glitch
NASA launched its twin TRACERS satellites on July 23, 2025, to study how solar wind causes magnetic reconnection in Earth's magnetosphere. However, a power issue on one spacecraft, SV1, has caused intermittent communication. Engineers believe the issue relates to sunlight availability on its solar panels and plan recovery efforts in August. Meanwhi...
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'Queer And Friends' Cafe Becomes Target Of Hate In Berlin, Endures 45 Attacks In 18 Months
Attacks against LGBTQ+ people and gay-friendly establishments are rising across Germany, including in Berlin, a city that has historically embraced the community, members of which often use the word queer to describe themselves.
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NASA to Live Stream SpaceX Crew-11 Launch Docking, Know How to Watch Online
On July 25, 2025, Russia launched two Ionosfera-M satellites and Iran’s Nahid-2 communication satellite aboard a Soyuz-2.1b rocket from Vostochny. The new Ionosfera-M probes expand Russia’s space weather tracking constellation, while Nahid-2 reflects Iran’s space ambitions. The joint launch highlights deepening space collaboration between Mos...
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Madras High Court's Big Order On Party Flagpoles In Public Spaces In Tamil Nadu
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has ordered the maintenance of status quo on the removal of political flagpoles from public spaces, in a major relief to political parties, caste and community organisations across Tamil Nadu.
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"Smartphone In Space": All About Dror-1, Israel's 'Next Gen' Satellite
Israel has launched its first fully government-funded and domestically built communications satellite, Dror-1 from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Dror-1 is the most advanced satellite ever developed by Israel.
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Mars Dust Devils May Spark Lightning, Might Pose Risks to Rovers: Study
A new computer-modeling study reveals that dust devils on Mars—swirling columns of dust and air—may become electrically charged enough to spark lightning-like discharges. Led by researcher Varun Sheel, the study simulates how dry Martian conditions and frictional collisions between dust grains can generate strong electric fields inside these vo...
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Indian Ham Radio Operator Will Connect With Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla
In a unique space to Earth Communications Bridge, India's orbiting Gaganyatri Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will hold a conversation with a special audience at ISRO's UR Rao Satellite Center in Bengaluru.
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Overtourism Sparks Protests In Europe, Is Australia Next?
A media frenzy erupted over the recent Jeff Bezos "wedding of the century" in Venice.
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Baidu to Open-Source Ernie AI Model Starting Today, Could Make It China’s 2nd DeepSeek Moment
Baidu, the Chinese tech giant, is making its Ernie artificial intelligence (AI) model open-source on Monday. The company announced the move in February, and has already made its chatbot free to use. This is being viewed as a watershed moment in China’s AI space, as this is the first time a major AI player has decided to release its proprietary te...
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Traffic Jam In Space: How Phones, WiFi Are Blocking Signals From Black Holes
The scientists who precisely measure the position of Earth are in a bit of trouble. Their measurements are essential for the satellites we use for navigation, communication and Earth observation every day.
-
Mysterious "Dead" Satellite Sends Powerful Signal to Earth After Decades
The radio pulse was blasted from a defunct satellite, Relay 2, which was an experimental communications satellite launched in 1964.
-
Massive X-Class Solar Flare Erupts, Causing Widespread Pacific Radio Blackouts
A powerful X1.9-class solar flare from sunspot 4114 erupted on June 19, disrupting shortwave radio signals across the Pacific, including Hawaii. While it caused significant atmospheric ionisation, no coronal mass ejection (CME) followed. The event highlights rising solar activity and hints at more eruptions ahead, potentially impacting communicatio...
