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NASA and JAXA Forge Ahead with XRISM Despite Instrument Glitch

NASA and JAXA Forge Ahead with XRISM Despite Instrument Glitch

NASA and the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) have decided to operate an instrument on the X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM) satellite as-is for at least the next year and a half, despite encountering an issue affecting one of its instruments. This decision showcases the agencies’ determination to push forward with this groundbreaking X-ray …

SAIL-Bhilai to Set Up Chhattisgarh’s First 15-Mw Floating Solar Plant

SAIL-Bhilai to Set Up Chhattisgarh’s First 15-Mw Floating Solar Plant

In a significant stride towards sustainable energy practices, the Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP), a key unit of the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) situated in Chhattisgarh, is set to inaugurate the state’s premier floating solar project. This venture marks a pivotal moment in Chhattisgarh’s journey towards renewable energy and underscores BSP’s commitment to reducing …

Mahindra & Mahindra Sign MoU with MSDE for 'Drone Didi' Pilot Project

Mahindra & Mahindra Sign MoU with MSDE for ‘Drone Didi’ Pilot Project

In a significant step towards empowering women in emerging technology sectors, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd to conduct two Pilot Projects under the Drone Didi Yojana. The event, attended by Secretary Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, and Group CEO & MD …

Russia's Controversial Oil and Gas Discovery in British Antarctic Territory

Russia’s Controversial Oil and Gas Discovery in British Antarctic Territory

In a development that has raised eyebrows globally, Russia has claimed to have discovered massive oil and gas reserves in the British Antarctic Territory, a region currently protected under the 1959 Antarctic Treaty. According to evidence submitted to the Commons Environment Audit Committee, the reserves uncovered by Russian research ships contain around 511 billion barrels …

India Inks 10-year Deal to Operate Iran's Chabahar Port

India Inks 10-year Deal to Operate Iran’s Chabahar Port

India and Iran have inked a significant 10-year bilateral contract aimed at enhancing the operations of the Chabahar Port. This move underscores India’s strategic interests in bolstering trade links with Central Asia and parts of Europe, leveraging the port’s strategic location on Iran’s southwestern coast. Background The Chabahar Port, strategically positioned with easy access to …

Hindustan Shipyard Limited's CMD Cmde Hemant Khatri Honored with 'PSU Samarpan Award'

Hindustan Shipyard Limited’s CMD Cmde Hemant Khatri Honored with ‘PSU Samarpan Award’

In a prestigious ceremony held in New Delhi, Cmde Hemant Khatri, the Chairman and Managing Director (C&MD) of Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), was bestowed with the esteemed ‘PSU Samarpan Award‘ by Gov Connect. The award recognizes Khatri’s outstanding leadership and his pivotal role in driving the transformation of the shipyard, inspiring countless individuals within the …

NASA Announces Plan To Build First Railway System On Moon

NASA Announces Plan To Build First Railway System On Moon

NASA has unveiled its ambitious plan to construct the first lunar railway system, known as FLOAT (Flexible Levitation on a Track), designed to revolutionize payload transport on the Moon. This innovative system aims to provide reliable, autonomous, and efficient transportation essential for the daily operations of a sustainable lunar base, aligning with NASA’s Moon to …