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December 27, 2024 4:26 PM

NASA confirms Parker Solar Probe safe after record-breaking solar flyby

NASA confirmed on Friday that its Parker Solar Probe is "safe" after becoming the first human-made object in history to fly dangerously close to the Sun. The US space agency stated that the probe, which made its record-setting close approach of just...

December 27, 2024 2:34 PM

Four chip manufacturing units, three supercomputers in 2024 strengthen India’s global tech position

The year 2024 marked significant strides for India in the technology sector with the establishment of four new semiconductor manufacturing units and the commissioning of three ‘Param Rudra’ supercomputers, among several other initiatives aimed at...

December 26, 2024 1:01 PM

AI can help identify and manage atopic dermatitis: report

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is emerging as a valuable tool in the diagnosis and management of atopic dermatitis, a chronic skin condition. AI can enable more accurate, early, and standardized identification, optimizing patient outcomes, according to...

December 26, 2024 10:35 AM

Cyberattack disrupts Japan airlines operations, delays flights and halts ticket sales

Japan Airlines (JAL) suffered a major cyberattack on Thursday, resulting in widespread flight delays and the suspension of ticket sales. At least 14 domestic flights were delayed by up to an hour, with disruptions also affecting some international se...

December 24, 2024 10:51 PM

NASA spacecraft attempts closest-ever approach to the sun

NASA's Parker Solar Probe was expected to make history on Tuesday by flying into the sun's outer atmosphere called the corona on a mission to help scientists learn more about Earth's closest star. “No human-made object has ever passed this close t...

December 24, 2024 9:06 PM

Iran lifts ban on WhatsApp and Google Play, state media says

Iranian authorities have lifted a ban on Meta's instant messaging platform WhatsApp and Google Play as a first step to scale back internet restrictions, Iranian state media reported on Tuesday. The Islamic Republic has some of the strictest controls...

December 24, 2024 6:39 PM

Quantum tech, ANRF, women scientists rule Indian science sector in 2024: Centre

Quantum technology, the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), and women scientists were key highlights of the Indian science sector in 2024, according to the Union government. India's global rankings in science and technology saw improveme...

December 24, 2024 4:32 PM

India Achieves Major Milestones in Science and Technology Advancements in 2024

India continues its rise as a global science and technology powerhouse, achieving remarkable milestones across diverse domains. Here are the key highlights for 2024. India secured the 39th position in the Global Innovation Index 2024, affirming its ...

December 24, 2024 3:14 PM

Amit Shah directs NCRB to create data-rich platform for criminal justice system

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has directed the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) to develop a data-intensive platform to assist investigation officers and enhance the functioning of the criminal justice system. The directive came during a review m...

December 23, 2024 2:30 PM

India’s data centre capacity to more than double by fiscal 2027: Crisil report

The capacity of India's data centre industry is poised to more than double to 2-2.3 GW by fiscal 2027, driven by accelerating digitalisation across the economy, according to a recent Crisil Ratings report. This growth is largely attributed to enterpr...

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