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September 10, 2025 2:28 PM

Apple launches slim iPhone 17 Air, new AirPods and Watch in holiday refresh

Apple unveiled a new generation of the iPhone, including a sleek model dubbed iPhone 17 Air, and several other devices on Tuesday, as it looks to drive upgrades and spur sales ahead of the holiday shopping season. The Cupertino, California-based com...

September 10, 2025 1:11 PM

Australia to spend $1.1 billion on Anduril undersea drone fleet

Australia said it will spend A$1.7 billion ($1.1 billion) on a fleet of "Ghost Shark" autonomous undersea vehicles, developed by its defence force and U.S. startup Anduril Industries, for surveillance and strikes. Defence Minister Richard Marles tol...

September 9, 2025 7:51 PM

India achieves nine world records in space missions, more to follow: ISRO Chief

India has secured nine major world records in space exploration and is on track to add 8–10 more in the coming years, ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan said on Tuesday. Addressing the All-India Management Association’s 52nd National Management Conventi...

September 9, 2025 3:52 PM

Apple event expected to feature a slimmer iPhone as pricing, AI questions linger

Apple on Tuesday is expected to unveil a new lineup of iPhones, including a thinner "Air" model that could be a precursor to a folding phone next year. The slimmed phone, which analysts said is likely to be slotted in the middle of Apple's handset l...

September 9, 2025 1:27 PM

Spaceflight accelerates the aging of human blood-forming stem cells

New research has identified yet another way that spaceflight tampers with the human body. A study involving samples flown on four SpaceX resupply missions to the International Space Station has revealed that space travel accelerates the aging of bloo...

September 9, 2025 11:58 AM

Sanchar Saathi app hits 50 lakh downloads

The Sanchar Saathi mobile app has crossed 50 lakh downloads as on August 2025 since its launch on 17th January 2025, according to a report. Over 37.28 lakh stolen/lost mobile devices have been successfully blocked and more than 22.76 lakh devices hav...

September 8, 2025 12:23 PM

Access to X, YouTube other online platforms restricted in Turkey, internet monitor says

Netblocks, a global internet monitor, said on Monday that access to online platforms including X, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and WhatsApp has been restricted in Turkey on multiple networks. Netblocks said the access blockage came as the ma...

September 7, 2025 6:32 PM

Undersea cable cuts in Red Sea disrupt internet in Asia and Middle East

Cuts to undersea cables in the Red Sea disrupted internet access in parts of Asia and the Middle East on Sunday, though the cause of the incident remains unclear. The disruptions affected major subsea systems, including the South East Asia–Middle ...

September 5, 2025 4:19 PM

Maharashtra Transport Minister becomes first Tesla Model Y owner in India, vows to raise awareness about EVs

Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Friday became the first official Tesla Model Y owner in India, marking a symbolic step towards promoting electric vehicles (EVs) in the state. Sarnaik, who purchased the car just a day after the compan...

September 4, 2025 6:24 PM

Indian scientists discover protein p47’s role as mechanical chaperone, paving way for new treatments

A groundbreaking study has uncovered the role of a lesser-known protein, p47, in protecting cells from mechanical stress, potentially opening new avenues for treating diseases like heart muscle disorders and laminopathies, where protein stability und...

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