The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has made a key announcement on UPI Lite. The wallet limit for UPI Lite has been increased from Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 5,000. Also, the per transaction limit has been raised from Rs. 500 to Rs. 1,000. The RBI stated that this increase in limits is aimed at further […]
DOT has sought feedback from Trai on norms for allocating satellite spectrum, as informed in Parliament. Govt will allocate spectrum for satellite services through an administrative mechanism, while telecom operators will acquire radiowaves through auctions. Minister Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar confirmed that administratively assigned spectrum will be chargeable & contribute to revenue.
Saturn, the second-largest planet in our solar system, is unique for its ability to float on water due to its low density of approximately 0.7 grams per cubic centimeter, which is less than that of water at 1 gram per cubic centimeter. This gaseous giant, primarily composed of hydrogen and helium, would remain buoyant if […]
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) rescheduled the launch of the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Proba-3 Sun observation mission to Thursday due to an undisclosed anomaly detected after the countdown progressed smoothly. The PSLV-XL rocket was initially set to launch the mission on Wednesday but will now take off on Thursday at 4:12 pm from Sriharikota.
NASA has reestablished contact with Voyager 1 after a weeks-long blackout caused by a power issue. In October 2024, the spacecraft switched to a weaker S-band radio transmitter due to reduced power. Now operating normally, Voyager 1, the farthest spacecraft from Earth, is exploring uncharted space nearly 15.4 billion miles (24.9 billion km) away.
Research from the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), Guwahati, suggests that the traditional medicinal plant Subabul (Leucaena leucocephala) may help manage insulin resistance related to type 2 diabetes. A fast-growing leguminous tree found in tropical regions, its leaves and immature seeds are consumed in soups or salads, offering rich protein and […]
The countdown for ISRO’s Proba-3 mission, in collaboration with ESA, has begun. Launching today at 4:08 PM IST from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, the mission features two satellites, the Coronagraph and the Occulter, designed to fly 150 meters apart. Proba-3 will demonstrate advanced satellite formation flying and enable detailed observations of the Sun’s corona.
➢ Indian Navy Day, ➢ International Cheetah Day, ➢ International Day of Banks, ➢ 1829: Sati Sahagamana crime banned, ➢ 1910: Birth anniversary of former President of India R. Venkatraman, ➢ 1919: Birth anniversary of IK Gujral, 13th PM of India, ➢ 1977: Birthday of former Indian cricketer Ajit Agarkar, ➢ 1981: Birthday of actress […]
Proba-3, a foreign satellite, is all set for launch under the auspices of the ISRO. All arrangements have been completed for the launch of the satellite of the European Space Agency by the PSLV-C59 rocket. ISRO will launch the satellite on Wednesday at 4:08 PM from the first launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space […]
The iQOO 13, launched in India, features Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, a 6.82-inch 2K AMOLED display with 144Hz refresh rate, and a triple 50MP rear camera setup. It includes a 6,000mAh battery with 120W charging, IP68/IP69 ratings, and runs on Android 15. Prices start at ₹54,999, available December 11 on Amazon and iQOO e-store […]
➢ International Day of Persons with Disabilities, ➢ World Trick Shot Day, ➢ 2007: Kevin Rudd sworn in as Australia’s 26th PM ➢ 1984: Bhopal gas disaster kills 2200, ➢ 1884: Birth anniversary of India’s first President Babu Rajendra Prasad, ➢ 1979: Death of Indian hockey player Dhyan Chand, and ➢ 2009: Death of Kasoju […]
iQOO 13, launching in India today features a Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, a Q2 gaming chipset, and a 2K Q10 AMOLED 144Hz display. It offers a triple 50MP rear camera setup, a 50MP front camera, and a 6,150mAh battery with 120W fast charging. Running on FuntouchOS 15, it includes the Halo Light feature and IP68/IP69 […]
ISRO will launch the PSLV-C59/PROBA-3 mission on December 4 at 4:06 p.m. from Sriharikota. Carrying ESA’s 550 kg PROBA-3 satellites, the mission aims to demonstrate precise formation flying with Coronagraph and Occulter spacecraft in a highly elliptical orbit. This marks PSLV’s 61st flight, showcasing ISRO-ESA collaboration. PROBA-3 will study the Sun’s corona, advancing solar...
WhatsApp is testing a new feature that allows users to join channels instantly via QR codes, simplifying the process. Users can scan a channel’s unique QR code and directly join. This feature is expected to benefit businesses by enhancing engagement. Additionally, WhatsApp is updating its typing indicator to appear as a chat bubble within conversations. […]
iQOO 13, launching in India on Dec 3, features a Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, Q2 gaming chipset, and a 2K Q10 AMOLED 144Hz display. It offers a triple 50MP rear camera setup, 50MP front camera, and 6,150mAh battery with 120W fast charging. Running on FuntouchOS 15, it includes the Halo Light feature and IP68/IP69 protection. […]