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8 October 2025
Ashwini Vaishnaw approves NaMo semiconductor lab at IIT Bhubaneswar to boost India’s chip mission
With India’s semiconductor market projected to surge from $38 billion in 2023 to over $100 billion by 2030, initiatives...
India’s NPCI bets big on AI with launch of fintech innovation hub NTSL
The platform now processes 645 million payments daily, accounting for 85% of India’s digital transactions and nearly half of...
NASA and ESA dismiss alien theories as interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS passes safely through solar system
First identified in July 2025 by the ATLAS survey in Chile, 3I/ATLAS is travelling at a remarkable 58 kilometres per second along a hyperbolic orbit, confirming its interstellar origin.
'Cheering for you': Anand Mahindra backs made-in-India WhatsApp called Arattai
Initially developed in 2021, Arattai, meaning “chat” in Tamil, remained under the radar until its fortunes shifted dramatically this...
Earth’s next interstellar visitor: 3I/ATLAS captivates astronomers worldwide
Preliminary data suggest that 3I/ATLAS has a nucleus under 1 kilometre wide, though some analyses propose a larger size,...

Defence

tools of warfare
India plans its biggest dam to counter China’s Himalayan megaproject
Under grey mountain skies in Arunachal Pradesh, hundreds of members of the Adi tribe assembled on a local football ground,…
End of an Era: India retires its iconic MiG-21 fighter jet
On September 26th, 2025, the Indian Air Force (IAF) will officially retire the last of its MiG-21 fighters, ending an extraordinary 62-year journey that…
What is B-21 Raider and why will it replace B-2 Bombers?
The legendary B‑2 Spirit stealth bomber is set to retire by 2030, making way for its next-generation replacement: the B‑21 Raider. While the B‑2…
Northrop’s B‑2 Spirit Bomber: Why is it America’s most iconic stealth bomber
The Northrop B‑2 Spirit, often called the “Stealth Bomber,” is one of the most remarkable aircraft in aviation history. Designed to…
‘Only 19’: Why the US operates so few B‑2 Bombers
The B‑2 Spirit stealth bomber is one of the most advanced and iconic aircraft in the U.S. Air Force, yet…

Space

News from the Cosmos

Scientists identify 63 new young asteroid families, shedding light on Solar System’s ongoing evolution

Astronomers have discovered 63 previously unknown young asteroid families, groups of space rocks that formed relatively recently through collisions,...

NASA just discovered a rare geological gem! Here’s Why It’s So Unique

NASA Captures Boston Harbor’s Ancient Glacial Landscape from Space NASA’s Earth Observatory has released a striking satellite image of...

Technology

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‘Bose’ sound speaker company has Indian roots?

After earning his doctorate, Amar celebrated by purchasing a high-end hi-fi speaker system. But he was disappointed, the sound,...

Wikipedia vs AI: Traffic holding steady but scrapers are draining its resources

Wikipedia, which hosts more than 6.6 million articles in 292 languages, is a critical source of free information for...

Accenture lays off 11,000 employees, says more cuts likely as AI reshapes business

Accenture has quietly reduced its workforce by more than 11,000 employees in just three months — and the job...

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What is B-21 Raider and why will it replace B-2 Bombers?

What is B-21 Raider and why will it replace B-2 Bombers?

The legendary B‑2 Spirit stealth bomber is set to retire by 2030, making way for its next-generation replacement: the B‑21 Raider. While the B‑2…
Northrop’s B‑2 Spirit Bomber: Why is it America’s most iconic stealth bomber

Northrop’s B‑2 Spirit Bomber: Why is it America’s most iconic stealth bomber

The Northrop B‑2 Spirit, often called the “Stealth Bomber,” is one of the most remarkable aircraft in aviation history. Designed to…
‘Only 19’: Why the US operates so few B‑2 Bombers

‘Only 19’: Why the US operates so few B‑2 Bombers

The B‑2 Spirit stealth bomber is one of the most advanced and iconic aircraft in the U.S. Air Force, yet…
NASA just discovered a rare geological gem! Here’s Why It’s So Unique

NASA just discovered a rare geological gem! Here’s Why It’s So Unique

NASA Captures Boston Harbor’s Ancient Glacial Landscape from Space NASA’s Earth Observatory has released a striking satellite image of Boston…
Accenture lays off 11,000 employees, says more cuts likely as AI reshapes business

Accenture lays off 11,000 employees, says more cuts likely as AI reshapes business

Accenture has quietly reduced its workforce by more than 11,000 employees in just three months — and the job cuts…