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ISRO is preparing for a busy phase with seven additional launches scheduled this financial year. Chairman V. Narayanan confirmed that India’s first human spaceflight mission remains on track for 2027. He added that the agency is rapidly scaling its scientific and industrial capabilities to meet expanding national space ambitions in the coming decade.
★National Press Day, ★International Day of Tolerance, ★1923: Birth of famous Telugu film actor Kanta Rao, ★1966: Establishment of the Press Council of India (PCI), ★1973: Birthday of Telugu and Tamil film actress Aamani, ★1973: Birth of famous badminton player Pullela Gopichand, and ★1983: Birthday of music composer and playback singer S. Thaman.
The State Bank of India has announced the discontinuation of its ‘M-Cash’ digital payment service. The service will cease to be available after November 30. SBI advised customers to use alternative payment methods such as UPI, IMPS, NEFT, and RTGS to continue seamless transactions, ensuring a smooth transition.
★Brazil’s Republic Day, ★National Philanthropy Day, ★1935: Birth of Telugu novelist Tenneti Hemalatha, ★1949: Death of Nathuram Godse, ★1982: Death of Indian freedom fighter and Gandhian Vinoba Bhave, ★1986: Birth of Indian tennis star Sania Mirza, ★2000: Jharkhand is carved out of Bihar as a separate state, and ★2022: Death of Tollywood superstar Krishna.
Ukraine has begun mass-producing its new interceptor drones to strengthen air defence amid escalating Russian drone attacks. Three manufacturers have started production, with 11 more preparing lines. Built on the Octopus system, the drones have proven effective in combat. President Zelenskyy aims for 1,000 units daily as Russia expands long-range drone use.
Matter Motor Works has launched its flagship electric bike, the Aera 5000+, featuring a 5kWh liquid-cooled battery, 172km range and a 4-speed manual gearbox. Priced at ₹1.93 lakh, it offers a 7-inch touchscreen, fast charging, ABS, dual disc brakes, and multiple ride modes, along with Android 11 support.
OpenAI launched its ATLAS browser and acquired a team of ex-Apple employees behind the Shortcuts app. This move aims to deeply integrate AI into operating systems, allowing computers to perform tasks autonomously via natural language commands. This shift challenges Google’s dominance and could fundamentally change how we interact with our devices.
Elon Musk dismissed reports that his AI startup XAI raised $15 billion in a Series E round, calling them false. The firm is expanding data centers and building a Colossus supercomputer to compete with ChatGPT and Claude. XAI continues heavy investments in AI infrastructure amid strong investor interest and high valuations.
The European Commission is investigating whether Google unfairly demotes news publishers in search results under its anti-spam policy, potentially violating the Digital Markets Act. Google defends the rules as protecting users from scams and low-quality content. The probe could lead to fines exceeding 10% of Alphabet’s global revenue or even business.
Just hours before the OnePlus 15 launch, Vijay Sales slashed the OnePlus 13 (256GB) price to ₹65,999. With an IDFC Bank EMI offer, buyers can get it for ₹55,999—saving ₹14,000. The flagship features Snapdragon 8 Elite, 6000mAh battery, 100W charging, and a 50MP triple camera setup.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh will launch a two-day public conclave named Cohort Connect 2025 on longitudinal cohort studies in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The aim of the meeting is to strengthen collaboration and integration within India’s health cohort ecosystem. Researchers, policymakers, and institutions will participate in the event.
★World Kindness Day, ★1780: Birth of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, founder of the Sikh Empire, ★1925: Birth of Tanguturi Suryakumari, legendary Telugu film actress and singer, ★1967: Birthday of Bollywood actress Juhi Chawla, ★1969: Birth of Telugu film actor Rajiv Kanakala, and ★2002: Death of People’s Poet and Padma Vibhushan recipient Kaloji Narayana Rao.
OpenAI asked a federal judge to reverse an order requiring the release of 20 million anonymized ChatGPT logs in a copyright case with The New York Times. The company argues this would expose private user conversations unrelated to the case. OpenAI claims the release would amount to a “speculative fishing expedition.”
SoftBank’s $5.8 billion sale of its Nvidia stake rocked global markets, fueling concerns that the AI boom may have reached its peak. The Japanese tech giant sold 32.1 million Nvidia shares to fund CEO Masayoshi Son’s ambitious AI initiatives. It includes the $500 billion Stargate project to expand US data centers and up to $40 […]
Today, Google Doodle celebrates mathematics by honoring the quadratic equation, a fundamental concept used across fields from engineering to economics. The special doodle features the Google logo in blue and yellow, creatively highlighting this important mathematical principle. Google Doodles are known for commemorating historical events and notable figures.