India approved a new plan for making its fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft. India is allowing private companies to join the project along with state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. It was cleared by Defense Minister Rajnath, will speed up the jet’s development by involvement of more players.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE 5G is now priced at ₹34,999 on Flipkart, down from ₹59,999. With exchange and bank offers, the price can drop to ₹19,999. It boasts a 6.7-inch AMOLED display, Exynos 2400e processor, 50MP triple camera, and 4,700mAh battery—making it a premium pick for budget-conscious buyers.
Flipkart is offering the iPhone 15 Plus effectively at Rs 18,750 through bank offers and an exchange bonus of up to Rs 61,150. With a 6.7-inch OLED display, A16 Bionic chip, and 48MP camera, it’s a premium device at an unbeatable price. Don’t miss this rare chance to upgrade without overspending!
Google has updated its iconic ‘G’ logo for the first time since 2015. The new design features a smooth color gradient, replacing the previous solid red, yellow, green, and blue colors. This update gives the logo a more modern, dynamic look, reflecting the company’s growing focus on artificial intelligence (AI).
★International Day of the Midwife, ★Europe Day, ★National Astronaut Day in the USA, ★1818: Birth of German philosopher, economist, and sociologist Karl Marx, ★1946: Birth of Telugu top woman comedian Ramaprabha, ★1821: Death of French Emperor Napoleon, and ★2017: Death of Delhi High Court’s first female judge, Leila Seth.
Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day is observed on April 24 to honor the memory of the 1.5 million Armenians who were killed by the Ottoman Empire starting in 1915. This date marks the arrest of hundreds of Armenian intellectuals, seen as the beginning of the genocide. The day serves as a solemn reminder of the atrocities.
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has announced her plans to visit India soon. Known for her Indian roots, Williams expressed excitement about reconnecting with the country. She has long been an inspiration to aspiring astronauts in India. Her upcoming visit is expected to include interactions with students and scientists.
LawSikho CEO Ramanuj Mukherjee used AI to uncover an employee moonlighting while working from home. After confronting her with low activity data, she quit and criticized the company on LinkedIn. Later, it was revealed she faked past experience and documents. The incident has ignited online discussions on remote work ethics, accountability, and corporate vigilance.
UPI services suffered a major outage across India today, marking the third disruption in 20 days. Thousands reported failed transactions on platforms like Google Pay and Paytm. The cause remains unclear, and UPI has yet to respond. The repeated glitches have alarmed users who depend on the platform for routine digital payments and transfers.
★1961: Yuri Gagarin, a Soviet pilot and cosmonaut, became the first human to travel into space. ★1917: Birth of former Indian cricketer Vinoo Mankad. ★1962: Death anniversary of top engineer Mokshagundam Visvesvarayya. ★2006: Death of Kannada star actor Dr. Rajkumar. ★1997: Birthday of actor Akash Puri.
★World Parkinson’s Day, ★National Submarine Day, ★National Safe Motherhood Day, ★National Pet Day, ★2016: Airtel Payments Bank launched in India, ★1919: International Labour Organization founded, ★1827: Birth of Social reformer Jyotirao Phule, ★1869: Birth Anniversary of Kasturbai Gandhi, wife of Mahatma Gandhi.
Hailstorms in summer occur due to the presence of updrafts in thunderclouds. During hot weather, the air near the ground heats up, causing rapid upward movement of warm. In intense thunderstorms, the updrafts carry hailstones high enough for them to freeze before falling to the ground. These conditions make summer hailstorms possible.
In 1867, the United States purchased Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million, primarily due to strategic and economic reasons. Russia feared losing Alaska to British forces in case of war, as it was hard to defend. The U.S. saw the acquisition as an opportunity for expansion and access to resources like gold, fur, and fish.
Greek Independence Day, celebrated on March 25th, marks the anniversary of Greece’s war of independence against the Ottoman Empire, which began in 1821. The day is significant as it symbolizes Greece’s fight for freedom and sovereignty. It also coincides with the Feast of the Annunciation in the Greek Orthodox Church.
NASA confirmed astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore will return to Earth on Tuesday after being stranded on the ISS for 9 months due to Starliner’s propulsion issues. They’ll land off Florida’s coast aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon, along with astronaut Nick Hague and cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, ending their unexpected extended stay.