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Donald Trump's Golden Dome Still Shrouded In Mystery, Even For Its Builders
Donald Trump said Golden Dome will include existing systems, accelerated development of advanced technology, and ultimately new components such as space-based interceptors.
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RBI Panel Proposes Fund To Build Homegrown AI Framework For Finance Sector
A Reserve Bank of India committee has recommended a framework for developing AI capabilities for the country's financial sector, while safeguarding it against associated risks, according to a report released on Wednesday.
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IIT Roorkee Finds Breakthrough To Beat World's Most Dangerous Superbugs
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee have developed a new drug candidate that could restore the power of a critical antibiotic against one of the world's most dangerous superbugs.
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US Health Department Pulls Back $500 Million In Funding mRNA Vaccines
The US Department of Health and Human Services is ending contracts to develop vaccines using messenger RNA technology, another step in the agency's changing practices toward vaccines under Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.
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Smart Cities Start With People, Not Technology: Study
African cities are growing at an incredible pace. With this growth comes a mix of opportunity and challenge. How do we build cities that are not only smart but also fair, inclusive and resilient?
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PM Modi Meets Maldives Political Leaders, Talks Focus On Mahasagar Vision
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with members of several political parties of the Maldives on Saturday.
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'Put America First': Trump's Big Warning To Tech Firms Against Hiring Indians
US President Donald Trump has criticised American technology companies like Google, Microsoft and Apple for hiring workers from India and outsourcing manufacturing to China.
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From Spy Cockroaches To AI Robots: Germany Start-Up Plots Future Of Warfare
The former partner at McKinsey & Company says Europe may be on the cusp of a transformation in defence innovation akin to the Manhattan Project - the scientific push that saw the US rapidly develop nuclear weapons during World War Two.
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Saga Of Tejas - Fighter Jet That Will Replace The Mighty MiG-21
The mighty MiG-21, after serving the air force for 62 years, will retire and get replaced by the newer Tejas fighter jets. An idea conceived in the late 1980s, but several delays, developments and changes in technology pushed MiG-21's retirement.
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NASA Tests Modular Satellite Tech to Cut Launch Costs and Speed Missions
NASA is developing scalable, modular satellite platforms to reduce cost and accelerate science missions. The Athena EPIC spacecraft, built from eight “Satlet” modules, shares control systems among instruments, simplifying integration. Slated to launch in 2025 on a SpaceX rideshare, Athena aims to cut costs from billions to millions per mission....
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Oppo, Hasselblad Extend Partnership, Announce Co-Development of Next-Gen Mobile Imaging System
Oppo announced the extension of its strategic partnership with Swedish camera equipment manufacturer Hasselblad at a special event held in Gothenburg, Sweden on Wednesday. The two companies have long collaborated for developing imaging technologies that are integrated in Oppo Find series smartphones. Alongside the extension of this partnership, Opp...
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Weighing At 8.5 Kg, IIT Madras Launches Lightest Active Wheelchair
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras on Wednesday launched India's lightest active wheelchair -- YD One -- weighing just 8.5 kgs.
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Samsung Developing New Technologies to Bring Back S-Pen in Future Galaxy Z Fold Models: Report
Samsung has recently been moving away from the S-Pen. Its latest book-style foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold 7, misses out on S-Pen support to offer a more sleek appearance. However, a latest report coming out of South Korea has suggested that the tech giant may be again looking to incorporate support for the stylus in future versions of the Galaxy Z fo...
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Xiaomi 16 Series Could Drop Leica Branding to Prioritise Proprietary Camera Technology
Xiaomi’s long-standing partnership with Leica Camera could soon be coming to an end, according to claims by a tipster on social media. Since 2022, the China-based OEM and the German camera and lens manufacturer have collaborated to develop mobile imaging solutions for Xiaomi smartphones, seen in models like the Xiaomi 15 series. However, this is ...
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Adani Ports Unveils Steel Slag Road in Hazira, World's 1st In A Private Port
In a landmark step for green infrastructure, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) has inaugurated the world's first steel slag road at any port, setting a new global benchmark in circular economy-led development.
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Donald Trump's Golden Dome Still Shrouded In Mystery, Even For Its Builders
Donald Trump said Golden Dome will include existing systems, accelerated development of advanced technology, and ultimately new components such as space-based interceptors.
-
RBI Panel Proposes Fund To Build Homegrown AI Framework For Finance Sector
A Reserve Bank of India committee has recommended a framework for developing AI capabilities for the country's financial sector, while safeguarding it against associated risks, according to a report released on Wednesday.
-
IIT Roorkee Finds Breakthrough To Beat World's Most Dangerous Superbugs
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee have developed a new drug candidate that could restore the power of a critical antibiotic against one of the world's most dangerous superbugs.
-
US Health Department Pulls Back $500 Million In Funding mRNA Vaccines
The US Department of Health and Human Services is ending contracts to develop vaccines using messenger RNA technology, another step in the agency's changing practices toward vaccines under Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.
-
Smart Cities Start With People, Not Technology: Study
African cities are growing at an incredible pace. With this growth comes a mix of opportunity and challenge. How do we build cities that are not only smart but also fair, inclusive and resilient?
-
PM Modi Meets Maldives Political Leaders, Talks Focus On Mahasagar Vision
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with members of several political parties of the Maldives on Saturday.
-
'Put America First': Trump's Big Warning To Tech Firms Against Hiring Indians
US President Donald Trump has criticised American technology companies like Google, Microsoft and Apple for hiring workers from India and outsourcing manufacturing to China.
-
From Spy Cockroaches To AI Robots: Germany Start-Up Plots Future Of Warfare
The former partner at McKinsey & Company says Europe may be on the cusp of a transformation in defence innovation akin to the Manhattan Project - the scientific push that saw the US rapidly develop nuclear weapons during World War Two.
-
Saga Of Tejas - Fighter Jet That Will Replace The Mighty MiG-21
The mighty MiG-21, after serving the air force for 62 years, will retire and get replaced by the newer Tejas fighter jets. An idea conceived in the late 1980s, but several delays, developments and changes in technology pushed MiG-21's retirement.
-
NASA Tests Modular Satellite Tech to Cut Launch Costs and Speed Missions
NASA is developing scalable, modular satellite platforms to reduce cost and accelerate science missions. The Athena EPIC spacecraft, built from eight “Satlet” modules, shares control systems among instruments, simplifying integration. Slated to launch in 2025 on a SpaceX rideshare, Athena aims to cut costs from billions to millions per mission....
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Oppo, Hasselblad Extend Partnership, Announce Co-Development of Next-Gen Mobile Imaging System
Oppo announced the extension of its strategic partnership with Swedish camera equipment manufacturer Hasselblad at a special event held in Gothenburg, Sweden on Wednesday. The two companies have long collaborated for developing imaging technologies that are integrated in Oppo Find series smartphones. Alongside the extension of this partnership, Opp...
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Weighing At 8.5 Kg, IIT Madras Launches Lightest Active Wheelchair
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras on Wednesday launched India's lightest active wheelchair -- YD One -- weighing just 8.5 kgs.
-
Samsung Developing New Technologies to Bring Back S-Pen in Future Galaxy Z Fold Models: Report
Samsung has recently been moving away from the S-Pen. Its latest book-style foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold 7, misses out on S-Pen support to offer a more sleek appearance. However, a latest report coming out of South Korea has suggested that the tech giant may be again looking to incorporate support for the stylus in future versions of the Galaxy Z fo...
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Xiaomi 16 Series Could Drop Leica Branding to Prioritise Proprietary Camera Technology
Xiaomi’s long-standing partnership with Leica Camera could soon be coming to an end, according to claims by a tipster on social media. Since 2022, the China-based OEM and the German camera and lens manufacturer have collaborated to develop mobile imaging solutions for Xiaomi smartphones, seen in models like the Xiaomi 15 series. However, this is ...
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Adani Ports Unveils Steel Slag Road in Hazira, World's 1st In A Private Port
In a landmark step for green infrastructure, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) has inaugurated the world's first steel slag road at any port, setting a new global benchmark in circular economy-led development.
