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Atop the ISS, PM Modi hailed astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s voyage as a defining moment for India’s space ambitions. Shukla, aboard mission Axiom‑4, described life in microgravity. The interaction reinvigorates goals like Mission Gaganyaan and culminates in celebratory chants above Earth

Axiom-4 shows that India is no longer just launching payloads but also launching people and ideas into space

Gavi is a public-private partnership including WHO, UNICEF, the Gates Foundation, and the World Bank. It has paid for more than 1 billion children to be vaccinated through routine immunisation programmes, saving an estimated 18 million lives

The new spacecraft -- fifth in the Dragon series, named Grace -- achieved a soft capture with the space station at 4:01 pm IST over the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the first time an Indian astronaut has travelled to the International Space Station

A groundbreaking study reveals the earliest evidence of rice in the Pacific Islands, found in Guam’s Ritidian Beach Cave. It confirms that early seafarers from the Philippines brought domesticated rice 3,500 years ago, suggesting intentional migration and ceremonial use

Hyderabad-based Equal has been named a 2025 Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum. Recognised for its secure data-sharing platform, the company joins a global list of innovators including Google and Spotify, highlighting India’s growing influence in tech innovation

India will now be able to detect the Nipah virus within minutes as the National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune, under the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), has developed a portable 'point-of-care' test kit for detecting the virus

New NASA-led research reveals that global warming is altering wind patterns and shrinking Earth's reflective cloud zones. This change allows more sunlight to reach the surface, amplifying warming in a feedback loop where rising temperatures further disrupt cloud formations

Yashoda Hospitals hosted India’s largest AI in Healthcare conference, uniting global experts to discuss how AI can enhance clinical care. Speakers emphasised AI’s role in empowering doctors, improving surgery, and expanding quality healthcare access to rural areas across India

Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a complex, often disabling neurological illness marked by extreme fatigue and post-exertional malaise. ME/CFS predominantly affects women and demands updated diagnostic guidelines and better-informed clinical care

The IAEA confirmed no rise in radiation after US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, part of a coordinated escalation with Israel targeting Iran’s nuclear and military capabilities. Trump declared the strikes a success, sparking global alarm over potential retaliation and regional conflict. Iran vowed consequences and sought UN action

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and the Axiom-4 crew will conduct a pioneering study on glucose and insulin in microgravity. This could unlock advanced wearable tech and AI models to revolutionize diabetes care for astronauts and patients with limited mobility on Eart

ICMR has created India’s first national rare blood donor registry to aid patients with uncommon blood types. Integrated with e-Raktkosh, the platform aims to streamline access to rare blood, particularly for those with thalassemia, sickle cell disease, or high-frequency antigen antibodies

Google has launched ‘Search Live’, a new voice-based feature in its Android and iOS app for users in the AI Mode Labs experiment. It allows real-time, back-and-forth conversations with Search, with audio responses, transcripts, and interactive web links.

Israel’s Operation Rising Lion, launched on June 13, killed at least 14 Iranian nuclear scientists, aiming to disrupt Iran’s nuclear programme. The open targeting, coupled with military strikes, marks a rare, aggressive escalation in counter-proliferation strategy

During his UK visit, Union Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted India's advancements in digital infrastructure, innovation, and emerging technologies. He emphasized strengthening India-UK trade ties through the FTA and explored collaboration in fintech, sustainable finance, and SME-led growth with key UK leaders.

A SpaceX Starship rocket exploded during a test at the company’s Starbase facility in southern Texas late on Wednesday night. The explosion occurred around 11 pm as the rocket was being prepared for its tenth flight test

All of the nine nuclear-armed states, including India and Pakistan, continued intensive nuclear modernisation programmes in 2024, upgrading existing weapons and adding newer versions and continues to develop new types of nuclear delivery systems

The company during the Google India Summit unveiled Safety Charter which is built around three key goals — keeping internet users safe from scams and frauds, strengthening cybersecurity for governments and businesses and building responsible AI systems

Dopamine, a key neurotransmitter, plays a central role in how we experience pleasure, motivation, focus, and learning. It not only helps us enjoy rewarding activities like food, social media, and love, but also drives us to pursue those experiences again

Advertisements will be shown only in the app's Updates tab, which is used by as many as 1.5 billion people each day. However, they won't appear where personal chats are located, developers said.

Apple has launched the world’s first haptic movie trailer for F1: The Movie, starring Brad Pitt. The trailer vibrates in sync with racing scenes on iPhones running iOS 18.4 or later, offering an immersive 4DX-style experience in your hand.

Hot showers and baths may feel relaxing in cold weather, but they can harm your skin by raising its pH, disrupting healthy bacteria, and drying it out

In this age of hyperrealism, we must defend truth not only with facts, but also with institutions, vigilance, and above all, imagination, the imagination to picture a democracy where authenticity still matters