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The Consulate General of India in Boston has warned the Indian diaspora about a rise in scam calls from fraudsters impersonating diplomatic and law enforcement officials. The mission advised people not to share personal information, make payments or respond to threats.

Indian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon safely arrived at the International Space Station aboard Russia's Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft, beginning his first eight-month mission. He will conduct scientific research and technology demonstrations aimed at advancing space exploration, artificial intelligence, medicine and future Moon and Mars missions.

Indian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon blasted off aboard the Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft on his first mission to the International Space Station. During the eight-month expedition, he will conduct research on human health, artificial intelligence, semiconductor manufacturing and technologies for future deep-space exploration

The James Webb Space Telescope's groundbreaking observations are reshaping our understanding of the cosmos, challenging long-held theories, and opening exciting new frontiers in the search for extraterrestrial life

The Digital Threat Report 2025-26 warns that India’s banking and financial services sector faces a radically new cyber threat environment. Traditional centralized security models are inadequate for today’s interconnected platforms, AI-driven decision-making, and real-time payments.

Meta has withdrawn a controversial feature in its newly launched Muse AI image generator that allowed users to create images by referencing public Instagram accounts. The move follows widespread criticism over data privacy, image scraping, and consent.

Apple has sued OpenAI, alleging it orchestrated a campaign to obtain confidential information about unreleased products through former employees. The lawsuit seeks the destruction of allegedly misappropriated materials and accuses OpenAI of encouraging employees to retain sensitive company information.

Apple has signed a landmark $30 billion multi-year agreement with Broadcom, its largest US manufacturing commitment to date, aimed at boosting domestic semiconductor production.

Thirty years after Dolly the sheep became the first cloned mammal, cloning has evolved from a sci-fi idea into a biotechnology tool. Scientists now use cloning for disease research, conservation and agriculture, while challenges remain in efficiency, ethics, extinct species revival and human cloning

An exploration of popcorn's journey from an ancient snack to the world's favourite cinema treat traces its rise alongside the film industry. The article also highlights regional movie snacks, including choc tops in Australasia and roasted ants in Colombia

Researchers at CSIR-Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research have developed India's first mobile Smart Algal Liquid Tree, an algae-based air purification system that absorbs carbon dioxide, releases oxygen and helps improve air quality in crowded urban spaces with limited greenery

Microsoft is cutting 4,800 jobs globally, including 1,600 in its Xbox gaming division, as part of a broader restructuring. The company cited business challenges and competitive pressures, while clarifying that the layoffs are not driven by artificial intelligence replacing employees.

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says electricity, rather than AI chips, has become the biggest obstacle to artificial intelligence development. He urged the United States to modernise its ageing power grid, warning that inadequate infrastructure could hinder innovation and limit wider adoption of AI technologies.

More than 2.5 lakh residents updated their email IDs through the Aadhaar App within two days of the launch of the free facility. The government said the initiative supports Digital India by enabling secure, convenient Aadhaar updates without visiting enrolment centres.

Odisha will install four more Doppler weather radars to enhance forecasting of cyclones, floods and heavy rainfall. The government also reviewed disaster mitigation projects, flood and cyclone shelters, heatwave centres, and El Niño preparedness to strengthen the state's disaster management capabilities

Astronomers have identified TOI-2155b, a rare celestial object about 80.6 times Jupiter’s mass, lying on the boundary between a brown dwarf and a star. Its study could improve understanding of how stars ignite and where the stellar mass threshold begins

Skyroot Aerospace has announced the launch window for the maiden test flight of Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed orbital-class rocket, from Sriharikota between July 12 and August 4. The mission, named Aagaman, aims to capture in-flight performance data and marks a significant milestone for India’s private space sector.

Hyderabad-based start-up Acubiosys, incubated at the Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD), has launched AI-driven, nanotechnology-enabled plant-based medicines for psoriasis and diabetic inflammation.

Anthropic has restored access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models after the US lifted export controls imposed over security concerns. The company introduced stronger safeguards and is working with the US government to expand access while preventing AI jailbreaks

The Finance Ministry’s Expenditure Finance Committee has cleared an outlay of Rs 1.25 lakh crore for India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0, a major expansion from ISM 1.0’s Rs 76,000 crore. The proposal aims to strengthen India’s semiconductor ecosystem, reduce import dependence, and meet up to 75 pc of domestic chip demand by 2030.

IndiGo's Airbus A320 has successfully completed India's first commercial jet landing using the indigenous GAGAN satellite navigation system. The DGCA-supervised demonstration is expected to accelerate the adoption of satellite-based precision approaches, improving safety, efficiency and accessibility across the country's expanding airport network

An Anthropic report analysing 9,700 Claude user interactions found that 93 per cent of AI conversations produced tangible outcomes. Most users reported improvements in productivity, learning and work quality, while frequent AI users also expressed greater optimism about their future careers.

Seconds before the earthquake in Venezuela, millions of Android users received an alert, raising a vital question: Can the smartphone in your pocket save lives?

India and the United States are accelerating cooperation in semiconductors, artificial intelligence, quantum technologies and critical minerals. Senior officials from both countries said the partnership is progressing from policy discussions to concrete projects aimed at strengthening resilient supply chains and technology ecosystems.