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This leaves US space agency to use Russia's Soyuz capsules to take crews to the space station

India’s first State-run digital wallet, T Wallet, has completed eight years with over 16 lakh users and Rs 34,991 crore in transactions. Integrated across Telangana’s service points, it enables IMPS transfers, utility payments, and seamless banking even in rural areas.

There is sufficient evidence that household mould is associated with respiratory issues attributable to their allergic effects. However, there is no strong evidence mycotoxins from household mould – and in particular black mould – are associated with substantial health issues

Shares of Elon Musk's electric vehicle maker plunged more than 14% in a stunning wipe-out as investors dumped holdings amid a bitter war of words between the President and the world's richest man

Over 80 per cent of technology firms are planning to systematically integrate AI into their products and services within the next 12 months.

OpenAI now supports 3 million business users of ChatGPT, up from 2 million in February. It announced powerful new tools including Connectors, Deep Research integrations, and Record mode to help teams access insights, boost productivity, and streamline workflows.

Dhruva Space has partnered with France-based Sodern ArianeGroup to deploy the HORUS star tracker on a 2026 mission. The collaboration will use Dhruva’s modular nanosatellite platform and marks a significant Indo-French advancement in satellite-based attitude determination technology.

Elon Musk has announced XChat, a new messaging platform offering end-to-end encryption, file sharing, and audio-video calls. Built on Rust with Bitcoin-style encryption, XChat is currently in beta testing and is expected to rival WhatsApp upon its official launch.

The 9-month-old baby, Lavanya, who suffered profound hearing loss, has successfully undergone a complex cochlear implant surgery at Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad. Baby Lavanya was born to parents Diveka Dhanraj and Satish Sakishnu of Indian origin settled in Guyana

Smartphones have radically changed our lives. So much so that most of us are rarely without them. Yet, despite their benefits, many of us are hostage to our phones and slaves to the endless scroll, unable to fully disconnect. Phone users are paying the price with a lack of sleep, weaker offline relationships and mood disorders

UPI has made everyday transactions seamless, instant, and cashless for millions of people in the country

Soket AI, Gan AI, Gnani AI selected for building indigenous foundation model, said IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Perplexity initially launched as a real-time answer engine and later introduced Deep Research (now renamed simply “Research”) to provide more comprehensive analysis. Labs is the next evolution, allowing users to move from idea to execution, thanks to a suite of powerful tools including code generation, deep web browsing, and data visualization.

Among the new features is Layout, which allows users to turn up to six photos into a customized collage using editing tools to arrange them as desired. Another key addition is More with Music, letting users create a Status entirely centered around a particular song or use a music sticker to set the right mood.

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said India leads the global digital payments landscape, with UPI going international and telecom costs among the lowest. He highlighted India's digital-first economy and rapid northeast growth as central to the Viksit Bharat vision.

If countries can limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, the study said 40-45 per cent of glacier ice in the Himalayas and the Caucasus would be preserved

Another game-changer is Flashback Capture, which ensures that no inspired moment is ever lost. This feature lets users retrieve performances — even if they forgot to hit record — capturing both MIDI and audio data.

Close-quartered collaborative efforts with Google saw the integration of real-time design feedback into One UI 8 as the UI launches alongside Android 16 for the very first time. It opens AI-powered multimodal capability, contextual UX, and suggestions for foldables.

The project, titled Space Selfie, runs under the umbrella of Rober's company CrunchLabs and was a $5 million personal investment of his. The satellite, lovably nicknamed SAT GUS, was launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 from Vandenberg Space Force Base on January 14, 2025. The mission is meant to mix in some public engagement with space tech in a fun, interactive manner.

Flow represents the evolution of Google’s earlier VideoFX experiment and is now available in the U.S. for subscribers to Google AI Pro and Google AI Ultra plans. With access to state-of-the-art generative video technology, users can produce visually stunning content that adheres closely to prompts while maintaining realism and physics.

Bringing all your favorite features to a larger screen, WhatsApp for iPad makes keeping in touch with friends and family even easier. Make video and audio calls with up to 32 people, share your screen, and use both front and back cameras.

SpaceX’s Starship launch from Texas ended in failure after the spacecraft spun out of control and disintegrated over the Indian Ocean. Despite earlier upgrades, the test missed key objectives, including satellite deployment and heat shield evaluation for future lunar missions.

DIGIPIN will enhance location accuracy across multiple sectors by providing precise geographic coordinates, ensuring accurate service delivery and reducing emergency response times.

A decade after its release, The Witcher 3 remains an unparalleled RPG, setting a benchmark in storytelling, exploration, and player choice, captivating fans and the industry alike.