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A study warns that pertussis (whooping cough) in infants can be life-threatening, often lacking typical symptoms. Researchers stress maternal vaccination during pregnancy as vital for newborn protection. Early antibiotic treatment and widespread immunisation remain key to preventing severe cases

NCPOR launched a direct cargo flight from Goa to Antarctica, enhancing logistics for India's polar research. Carrying 18 tons of supplies, the DROMLAN-operated aircraft supports scientific missions at Bharati and Maitri stations, via Cape Town, South Africa

After a successful 10th test, SpaceX will launch Starship’s 11th flight on October 13 from Texas. The test will trial a new Super Heavy landing burn configuration and deploy Starlink simulators, advancing the fully reusable rocket system’s development

Born in India and raised in UAE, the young astrophysicist turned a childhood fascination with the night sky into research on hidden black holes

Supergiant Games’ Hades II builds on the brilliance of the original with polished gameplay, strong characters and a gripping plot. Featuring Melinoë’s daring quest to free her family, the game blends familiar mechanics with fresh ideas to deliver a memorable roguelike experience

The upcoming APEC CEO Summit in South Korea is expected to spotlight AI, with possible participation from Nvidia’s Jensen Huang and OpenAI’s Sam Altman, as business leaders mobilise global cooperation.

Samsung unveils AI Home: Future Living, Now in India, offering a connected ecosystem with Galaxy AI, Vision AI, and Bespoke AI via SmartThings. The system delivers comfort, care, energy savings, and security, transforming homes into intuitive, efficient, and secure living spaces.

The "Suite Ride" experiment during the Axiom-4 mission has shown that diabetes monitoring tools like CGMs and insulin pens work effectively in space, potentially allowing astronauts with diabetes to undertake missions safely and advancing remote healthcare solutions on Earth

Climate change is driving marine species to migrate, with tropical fish appearing in temperate reefs like those off Sydney. Using environmental DNA (eDNA) alongside traditional surveys, scientists uncover hidden species movements, offering better insight into shifting marine biodiversity

A Bain & Company report warns that meeting global AI compute demand by 2030 will require $2 trillion in new revenue, with power and funding shortages threatening technology adoption worldwide.

Samsung India announces festive offers on Galaxy smartphones starting 22 September 2025. Discounts include up to 42% off on Galaxy A, up to 30% on M and F series, and the Galaxy S24 Ultra at Rs 71,999, making premium tech more accessible.

Amazon India launches the Great Indian Festival 2025 with exclusive early access for Prime members starting 22 September. The sale offers up to 80% off electronics, smartphones, fashion, home essentials, fast delivery, and entertainment on Prime Video and MX Player.

Xiaomi India has launched its biggest Diwali sale, offering up to 60% discounts on smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, wearables, powerbanks, and home essentials. Available from 22 September on mi.com, Amazon, Flipkart, and retail partners nationwide.

Hyperemesis gravidarum during pregnancy raises the risk of mental health issues by over 50%, including post-partum depression, psychosis, and PTSD. Severe HG can cause metabolic disturbances, underlining the importance of mental health support and specialist care.

Apple’s iPhone 17 launch sparked long queues outside flagship stores in India, with fans praising availability and new features. At Apple BKC in Mumbai, elaborate installations and midnight buyers highlighted the excitement as the Pro and Air models debuted.

IBM and BharatGen have announced a strategic partnership to advance AI adoption in India by developing sovereign multimodal and Indic Large Language Models. The collaboration will focus on education, agriculture, healthcare, and governance, while prioritising underserved Indian languages and responsible AI practices.

Zoom launches AI Companion 3.0 at Zoomtopia 2025, featuring agentic AI for personalized assistance, task management, note-taking, and research. Custom AI agents and enhanced CX tools help businesses boost productivity and collaboration.

Researchers at IISc and affiliated centres have developed a flexible, water-based aluminium battery that offers a safer and more sustainable alternative to lithium-ion technology. The battery is capable of retaining over 96% capacity after 150 cycles and functioning under extreme bends.

Nikon India has partnered with the Youth India Programme to provide media training for students across schools and universities. The initiative, launched with GIIS, will offer workshops, media labs, and real-world projects to foster creativity, storytelling, and career readiness.

Samsung has launched the Galaxy A06 5G at a festive price of Rs 9,899, with EMI options starting at ₹909. The phone features a 50MP camera, 5000mAh battery, MediaTek D6300 processor, IP54 durability, and four years of software support.

At its second Business Summit in Mumbai, WhatsApp launched new tools including in-app payments, AI-powered customer support, centralized ad campaigns, and Status ads. The platform also showcased its role in public service delivery through government chatbots in multiple states.

The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) and Amazon India have launched #ScamSmartIndia, a nationwide campaign to combat online fraud. The initiative includes awareness drives, multilingual safety tips, and AI-powered solutions to safeguard consumers ahead of the festive season.

Hyderabad’s Sankarsh Chanda, founder of Stardour Aerospace, is building Lucas — India’s first orbital transfer vehicle. Funded through his stock market success, the startup recently tested a hydrogen-oxygen propulsion engine, with a maiden space mission planned for 2027

Researchers at Nagaland University have successfully simulated natural fractal patterns in the quantum realm, offering new pathways for developing quantum devices using non-crystalline materials. Their findings could advance quantum computing, nanoelectronics, and memory technologies under India's National Quantum Mission