ISRO Chairman V Narayanan hailed the successful launch of the BlueBird Block-2 satellite, calling it the heaviest satellite ever lifted from Indian soil by an Indian launcher. He said the spacecraft was injected into its intended orbit with extreme precision, marking a pivotal milestone for India’s growing commercial space capabilities sector today.
Former ISRO scientist Nambi Narayanan praised the ISRO team after the successful launch of the BlueBird Block-2 satellite. He commended the scientists for their dedication, technical expertise, and contribution to India’s growing space capabilities. Narayanan highlighted that such achievements reinforce India’s position in global space research.
ISRO successfully launched the LVM3-M6 mission today deploying the BlueBird Block-2 satellite into orbit. Conducted as a dedicated commercial mission for US-based AST SpaceMobile, this launch represents a historic milestone in satellite communications, showcasing India’s growing capabilities in global space technology and commercial satellite deployment.
ISRO is set to achieve a historic milestone with its 100th launch today at 8:54 AM. The LVM3-M6 rocket will lift off from Sriharikota, carrying the American BlueBird satellite into orbit. The mission marks a major commercial step, with scientists completing all preparations for the landmark flight and reinforcing India’s growing role in global space […]
Instagram allows users to auto-scroll through Reels, enabling the next video to play automatically. To activate this feature, open any Reel, click the three dots on the right, and turn on the “Auto Scroll” option. While YouTube videos have an autoplay feature, Shorts do not; PC users need a browser extension to access this functionality.
Huawei launched the Nova 15 series in China with three models: Nova 15, Pro, and Ultra. They run HarmonyOS 6.0 and use Kirin chips. Pro and Ultra offer 6.84-inch OLED displays, 6500mAh batteries, and 100W charging. Prices start at CNY 2,699. Cameras reach up to 50MP. The standard model has a 6000mAh battery with charging.
With 2025 ending, Amazon offers big deals on 55-inch 4K smart TVs under ₹35,000. Models from Acerpure, Black+Decker, Xiaomi, Acer and Sansui feature UHD LED panels, 60–120Hz refresh rates, Dolby audio, Google TV support and no-cost EMI options. Bank card discounts and cashback add extra savings for year-end shoppers seeking large screens at affordable prices
Google announced in an internal newsletter that starting 2026, it will expedite the green card sponsorship process for employees on H-1B visas. This move is expected to significantly benefit thousands of foreign workers, especially Indians. The faster process will make obtaining permanent residency in the US much smoother and quicker.
★1902: Birth of Chaudhary Charan Singh, 5th PM of India, ★1998: Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna, ★1933: Birthday of former Japanese Emperor Akihito, ★2004: Death of PV Narasimha Rao, the 9th PM, ★1987: Birthday of Tollywood Hero Aadi Saikumar, ★2022: Death of film actor Kaikala Satyanarayana, and ★National Farmers’ Day.
The Centre has dismissed rumours claiming the Income Tax department will gain access to individuals’ social media accounts and emails. It clarified that reports suggesting such powers would be implemented from the next financial year are incorrect. No authority has been granted to the IT dept in this regard, the PIB Fact Check issuing a […]
Apple warns iPhone users to stop using Google Chrome. It advises using Safari instead for better privacy protection. A new report supports this, ranking Chrome as the worst mainstream browser for tracking. Safari scored much better in privacy tests. This warning comes as Apple updates iOS with enhanced anti-fingerprinting features.
Delhi government may unveil a new EV policy in early January, offering ₹35,000–40,000 subsidies for petrol-to-electric two-wheelers, incentives for three-wheelers and cars up to ₹20 lakh. The plan includes stricter ₹10,000 PUC fines, no waivers, new e-rickshaw rules, rationalised DTC routes, and talks with Ola-Uber to reduce congestion and curb pollution.
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A nationwide quality audit by the CDSCO, along with state drug regulators, has flagged serious concerns over medicine standards. In a drug alert issued recently, 205 samples were declared not of standard quality (NSQ). Himachal Pradesh emerged at the top of the list, recording the highest number of substandard medicines, raising questions over manufacturing.
★Unity Day of Zimbabwe, ★National Mathematics Day, ★1666: Birth of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth guru of Sikhism, ★1853: Birth of Sharada Devi, wife of the famous spiritual master Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, popularly known as Sharada Mata, ★1887: Birth of legendary mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan, and ★1947: Birth of former Indian cricketer Dilip Doshi.