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January 29, 2024 1:40 PM

Japan’s SLIM regains power, resumes lunar exploration

Japan's SLIM spacecraft, which achieved a precise lunar landing, has successfully restored power after a week-long hiatus due to solar panel misalignment. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) regained communication with the Smart Lander for ...

January 26, 2024 6:38 PM

India-Safran Shakti jet engines deal focused on advanced tech transfer

In ongoing discussions between India and Safran concerning the Shakti jet engine deal, the primary focus is on achieving advanced technology transfer that aligns with India's future fighter jet requirements, according to Ambassador of India to France...

January 24, 2024 2:04 PM

DRDO to showcase Nari Shakti & indigenous technologies during Republic Day Parade

Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) is set to showcase several systems and technologies during the 75th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path on January 26. This year's DRDO tableau carries the theme "Women power in protecting the ...

January 21, 2024 10:31 AM

“India looks forward to cooperation”: PM Modi on Japan’s soft landing on Moon

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for JAXA's first soft Moon landing. PM Modi said that the India Space Research Organisation (ISRO) looks forward to cooperating with the Japan Aerospa...

January 20, 2024 3:04 PM

Japan’s moon landing achieved, but solar power threatens short mission

Japan marked a momentous occasion on Saturday, becoming the fifth nation to land a spacecraft on the Moon. However, the success was tempered by concerns about the lander's solar panels, which were not generating electricity, potentially cutting short...

January 18, 2024 2:45 PM

India embarks on AI journey to empower farmers and boost agriculture

In a move to accelerate the AI-driven transformation in agriculture, the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has forged a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Farmers’ Welfare Programme Implementation Society, th...

January 17, 2024 5:29 PM

Japan’s SLIM set for historic moon landing on Jan 20

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has confirmed that its Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) is in the final stages of preparation for a historic landing scheduled on January 20. JAXA transitioned to the landing descent phase on J...

January 17, 2024 12:48 PM

Government to unveil revised IT rules to combat deepfakes

Responding to the increasing threat of deepfake incidents, Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar has announced that the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) will release revised IT rules within the next week. The announcement foll...

January 17, 2024 11:18 AM

IISF 2023 to showcase India’s scientific advances

The India International Science Festival (IISF) 2023 is set to commence on Wednesday, organized by the Department of Science and Technology (DST). Running until January 20, the event will celebrate India's achievements in science and technology. Coo...

January 17, 2024 9:18 AM

PM Modi to inaugurate three major infrastructure projects worth over Rs 4,000 crore in Kerala

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate to the nation three major infrastructure projects worth over 4,000 crore rupees at a function to be held at the Wellingdon Island in Kochi, Kerala on 17 Jan 2024. With the commissioning of these projects, ...

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