Category: Science & Technology
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Modi To Launch 91 Radio Transmitters, Boost Coverage At Borders
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate 91 FM transmitters of 100 Watt tomorrow which will give a boost to radio connectivity in the country. “The government has been committed to enhancing FM connectivity in the country. The 91 new 100 Watt FM transmitters have been installed in 84 districts across 18 States and…
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship rocket explodes mid-flight after launch
SpaceX’s giant new rocket blasted off on its first test flight Thursday but exploded minutes after rising from the launch pad and crashed into the Gulf of Mexico. Elon Musk’s company was aiming to send the nearly 400-foot (120-meter) Starship rocket on a round-the-world trip from the southern tip of Texas, near the Mexican border.…
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We Share Your Vision Of “Positive Impact Technology”: Tim Cook Meets Modi
India: Ahead of Apple’s second store launch in Delhi, CEO Tim Cook met Prime Minister Narendra Modi this evening, underscoring that the company shares his vision of “positive impact technology” and is committed to investing across the country. “An absolute delight to meet you, @tim_cook! Glad to exchange views on diverse topics and highlight the…
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SpaceX Postpones Test Flight Of Starship, World’s Biggest Rocket
SpaceX on Monday postponed the first test flight of Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built, designed to send astronauts to the Moon and Mars and beyond. Liftoff of the giant rocket was called off just minutes ahead of the scheduled launch time because of a pressurization issue in the booster stage, SpaceX officials said.…
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New Technique to help in early Diagnosis of Parkinson’s: Research
Researchers in the United States (US) have claimed they have found a method that could aid in the early detection of disease before symptoms start to show, allowing for timely treatment. Scientists in the US are hopeful they have found a new technique to help “pinpoint disease” before symptoms appear allowing them the ability to…
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War In Space A Possibility: Chief Of Defence Staff
India: Highlighting the intense race towards militarisation of space, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Anil Chauhan today made a strong pitch for developing dual-use platforms with a special focus on incorporating cutting-edge technology in the space domain. Inaugurating a three-day Indian DefSpace Symposium organised by Indian Space Association (ISpA), Gen Chauhan said the steady…
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TikTok introduces a new way to refresh For You feed recommendations
Pakistan, 03 April 2023: Popular short-video platform TikTok has announced a new feature that allows users to refresh their For You feed if they feel that their recommendations are no longer relevant. This new feature is part of TikTok’s ongoing efforts to ensure an enjoyable viewing experience for its users while also enabling self-expression. The…
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Astronaut Christina Koch to be first woman to go to Moon
Astronaut Christina Hammock Koch will become the first woman to go around the Moon ever since humanity began exploring the lunar world. US space agency Nasa announced that Koch will be the mission specialist when four humans board the Orion spacecraft for a trip around the Moon. So far, only male astronauts have been to…
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US Engineer Who Invented Mobile Phone Made The First Call 50 Years Ago Today
Needless to say, phones have become a necessity in today’s age. Not just for calling people, but for using tons of various features and services that it provides. But do you know when and where it all started? The first mobile phone call was made 50 years today, on April 3, 1973, by Motorola employee…
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Why Whatsapp banned 4.3 million accounts? Read Reasons
WhatsApp, the Meta-owned instant messaging platform, banned over 4.5 million accounts in India in February. This number is considerably higher than the number of accounts that were barred in the previous month, according to the messaging platform’s monthly report in India. WhatsApp banned 2.9 million Indian accounts in January, 3.6 million accounts in December 2022,…