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Telecom giant Bharti Airtel has cleared significant spectrum dues. On Thursday, the company announced that it paid ₹3,626 crore to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) for the 2016 spectrum, settling all related dues. This payment is expected to freeing up funds to accelerate the expansion of the 5G network across the country.
Indore’s Devi Ahilyabai Airport is set to become India’s first zero-waste airport on December 22. This initiative will implement a comprehensive waste management system, recycling waste from aircraft and airport facilities while converting wet waste into fertilizer. The airport aims to generate revenue from waste management. A new 3,000-square-foot recycling facility will also be in...
Ukraine has unveiled an advanced laser weapon named ‘Tryzub’, capable of neutralizing aerial targets over 2 kilometers away. Vadym Sukharevskyi, commander of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces, confirmed its operational status, stating, “It truly works, it truly exists.” While specific details remain undisclosed, experts believe the development of such directed-ener...
The Vivo X200 series, including the X200 and X200 Pro, is now available for purchase in India, starting at ₹65,999. Powered by MediaTek Dimensity 9400 chipsets and Zeiss-backed triple cameras, the phones offer up to 16GB RAM and Android 15. Launch offers include no-cost EMIs, cashback, extended warranties, and discounts on accessories. Available in multiple […]
Assam’s first-ever tagging of the iconic Ganges River Dolphin, found in Ganga River, has been conducted. It helps to understand the seasonal & migratory patterns, range, distribution & habitat use of dolphins, particularly in fragmented systems. Wildlife Institute of India, in collaboration with the Assam Forest Department & Aranyak, tagged a healthy male river dolphin […]
NASA announced another delay in bringing back the two US astronauts, who were stranded on ISS for months. They will remain there at least until late March. Veteran astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams reached ISS in June aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. They were supposed to spend just eight days there.
Nvidia launched the Jetson Orin Nano Super, a compact AI supercomputer priced at $249 (roughly ₹21,150), offering improved performance, software upgrades, and lower costs than its predecessor. It delivers a 1.7x boost in generative AI inference and a 70% performance increase. Ideal for developers and students, it excels in AI inferences, robotics, and large language […]
The US H-1B visa issuance process is set to become easier with a new policy introduced for skilled workers coming to work in US companies. This policy simplifies the conversion of F-1 student visas to H-1B visas. The rule change, implemented by the Biden administration, is expected to benefit thousands of Indian tech professionals.
The NDA govt’s efforts to boost investment in Andhra Pradesh are yielding results, as Japanese Daikin Industries has announced a Rs. 1000 crore investment in AP. The air conditioners and refrigeration manufacturer will establish a compressors manufacturing unit in Sricity. The 75-acre factory will be the largest of its kind in Southeast Asia.
➢World Arabic Language Day, ➢International Migrants Day, ➢Minority Rights Day, ➢1971: Bangladesh separated from Pakistan and became a separate country, ➢1824: Birth of Bengal journalist Lal Behari Dey, ➢1970: Birth of Famous producer Dil Raju, ➢1948: Death of Marxist Katragadda Balakrishna, and ➢1952: Death of freedom fighter Garimella Satyanarayana.
Starlink is set to launch in India, offering satellite internet with speeds over 100 Mbps, as reported in countries like Kenya and Malaysia. However, users note latency of 20-70 ms, which is fine for videos but not ideal for gaming. Service interruptions may occur due to weather or obstacles. The installation cost is high, potentially […]
NASA successfully integrated the telescope and instruments for the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope at Goddard Space Flight Center. Key components include the Wide Field Instrument, Optical Telescope Assembly, and Coronagraph Instrument. This milestone keeps the mission on track for a May 2027 launch, aiming to study dark energy, dark matter, and exoplanets through expansive […]
After the COVID-19 pandemic, monkeypox has caused a stir, and the vaccine developed by the Bavarian Nordic Vaccine Company of Denmark is now being manufactured in India. The MVA-BN vaccine, produced by this company, will be manufactured at the Serum Institute of India in Pune. A deal between the two companies was signed on Monday.
➢ Bhutan National Day, ➢ Pensioners’ Day, ➢ Wright Brothers’ Day, ➢ 1903: An airplane made by the Wright Brothers flies for the first time, ➢ 1778: Birth of Sir Humphrey Davy, chemist, ➢ 1959: Birth of Telugu actress Jayasudha, ➢ 1959: Death of Bhogaraju Pattabhi Sitaramaiah, founder of Andhra Bank, and ➢ 1996: Death […]
The AP Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) reported that the Electricity Consumers’ Grievance Redressal Forum received 295 complaints in 2022-23, of which 266 have been resolved. As a result of these complaints, APEPDCL was fined ₹33,500. Also, the Electricity Ombudsman received 29 complaints, out of which 28 have been resolved.