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23 Jun

Confusion Grows as Telegram Remains Unavailable for Many Users Across India

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Technology, TrendingTelegram

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Telegram users across India continued to report access problems on June 23, with many saying the messaging platform remained largely unusable despite expectations that temporary restrictions linked to the NEET-UG re-examination process would have ended. From the early hours of Monday, social media platforms witnessed a surge of posts from users questioning why Telegram services had not been fully restored. Several individuals claimed they were unable to exchange messages, while others reported difficulties accessing the platform's website and downloading the application through official channels. The ongoing disruption has led to widespread uncertainty, particularly among students, professionals…

23 Jun

Alberta Strengthens Security Measures Ahead of Calgary Stampede

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TechnologyAlberta, Calgary, Calgary Stampede Parade 2025, Stampede

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta authorities are introducing enhanced security arrangements for this year’s Calgary Stampede, with provincial and municipal law enforcement agencies joining forces to improve public safety during one of Canada’s largest annual events. The initiative will see members of the Alberta Sheriffs and the Calgary Police Service working together under a newly established cooperation framework aimed at supporting crowd management and maintaining order throughout the festival period. Officials said the partnership marks a significant step in coordinating resources during the Stampede, which attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors from across Canada and around the world each year. Dedicated…

22 Jun

ISRO invites proposals from Indian researchers to access advanced XPoSat mission data

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsTechnologyAstronomy, Black Holes, Cosmic Radiation, ISRO, Space Research, XPoSat Mission

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)—The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) issued an Announcement of Opportunity on Monday, inviting research proposals from the domestic astronomical community to utilize data from the X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) mission. The advanced space observatory is specifically designed to study bright astronomical X-ray sources operating under extreme cosmic conditions. Launched on January 1, 2024, the satellite currently operates in a near-equatorial orbit at an altitude of 650 kilometres above Earth. The satellite is equipped with two sophisticated scientific payloads engineered to investigate the complex X-ray emission mechanisms of cosmic phenomena, including black holes, neutron stars, and active…

20 Jun

Prime Minister Narendra Modi To Commission Three Indigenous Warships in Kolkata

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Technology

Kolkata (Gurpreet Singh): The Indian Navy’s maritime capabilities are set for a major enhancement as Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in West Bengal to preside over a historic triple-induction ceremony at the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port in Kolkata. Scheduled for Sunday morning, the commissioning of INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak, and INS Agray marks a critical milestone in India's pursuit of defense self-reliance, with the Prime Minister slated to address the naval gathering immediately following the official induction. Designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau and constructed by the Kolkata-based Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers, the three vessels have been…

19 Jun

Ambani Unveils Technology Playbook for Sovereign AI Compute and Satellite Broadband Expansion

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsTechnologyJamnagar data centre, Jio AI, Reliance, Satellite broadband, Sovereign computing

Gurpreet Singh: In a major move to transform India's digital landscape, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) Chairman Mukesh Ambani and Jio Chairman Akash Ambani have unveiled a comprehensive technology strategy at the company's 49th Annual General Meeting. The ambitious plan outlines a massive expansion into sovereign artificial intelligence infrastructure and space-based internet connectivity, signalling a significant evolution from traditional terrestrial telecommunications to an independent, cloud-based computing and satellite ecosystem. Central to this digital push is the "Reliance Intelligence" initiative, designed to address the critical shortage and high cost of advanced computing power within the country. The cornerstone of this project is…

29 May

Global ChatGPT Outage Leaves Users Frustrated as AI Tool Faces Technical Glitch

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Technology, TrendingChatGPT

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Users of ChatGPT across multiple countries faced unexpected service interruptions on Friday after the AI platform began experiencing technical problems, preventing many from accessing responses or continuing conversations. The issue quickly gained attention online as thousands of users reported failed prompts, delayed replies, and sudden error messages while using the chatbot. Complaints surged throughout the day, especially from people relying on the service for office work, studies, research, and content creation. Many users said the chatbot became unusually slow before eventually stopping altogether. Others encountered messages indicating server or network problems whenever they attempted to send…

09 May

India Achieves Strategic Milestone with Successful Agni MIRV Missile Test

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, TechnologyAgni missile, DRDO test, Indian defence, MIRV technology, Odisha launch, strategic deterrence

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): India has successfully executed a critical flight test of an advanced Agni missile equipped with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology, marking a significant leap in the nation's strategic defence capabilities. The test was conducted on Friday, May 8, 2026, from the APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha, according to an official statement from the Defence Ministry. This advanced system allows a single missile to deploy multiple warheads to different locations, a capability that significantly enhances the effectiveness of India's nuclear deterrence and its ability to bypass complex missile defence systems. During…

01 Mar

Canadian-Led Team Discovers “Ghost Galaxy” 250 Million Light-Years Away

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TechnologyAstrostatistics, CDG-2, Dark Galaxy, Dark Matter, David Li, Euclid, Hubble Space Telescope, University of Toronto

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma)— A Canadian-led team of astronomers has identified a nearly invisible "dark galaxy," nicknamed a "ghost galaxy," located roughly 250 million light-years from Earth. The discovery of CDG-2 (Candidate Dark Galaxy-2) highlights how much of the universe remains a mystery, as the galaxy is thought to be composed of 99.9% dark matter. "Yeah, it’s pretty much invisible," said David Li, a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Toronto and lead researcher on the project. Li, a specialist in the burgeoning field of astrostatistics, used advanced statistical tools to identify patterns in space that traditional observation might miss. The…

24 Dec

India’s LVM3 Rocket Delivers Record-Breaking Commercial Satellite to Orbit

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Technology, TrendingISRO

Sriharikota (Rajeev Sharma): In a major boost to India’s commercial space launch profile, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Tuesday successfully placed the heaviest foreign satellite ever launched from Indian territory into orbit using its LVM3 rocket. The payload, BlueBird Block-2, tipped the scales at around 6,100 kilograms and was carried into Low Earth Orbit during the LVM3-M6 mission. Built by US-based AST SpaceMobile, the satellite is designed to provide direct space-based cellular broadband services to conventional mobile phones, a technology aimed at expanding connectivity beyond traditional ground networks. This mission was undertaken as a fully commercial launch, highlighting…

08 Dec

Haryana Governor Praises Sports Science and Training Excellence at Sports University Convocation in Rai

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryana, TechnologyAseem Kumar Ghosh, convocation ceremony, Haryana Governor, Sports University Rai

Chandigarh, December 8 — Haryana Governor and Chancellor Prof. Aseem Kumar Ghosh attended the convocation ceremony of Haryana Sports University in Rai, Sonepat on Sunday, where he awarded degrees to 205 graduating students and commended their outstanding achievements.First Lady Mitra Ghosh, Vice Chancellor Ashok Kumar, MLA Krishna Gehlawat, Deputy Commissioner Sushil Sarwan, Panchjanya editor Hitesh Shankar, Registrar Jaswinder Singh and several distinguished guests were present at the event.Addressing the ceremony, Prof. Ghosh said that excellence in sports today is not limited to physical ability but is the result of science-based training, psychological strength, nutrition, sports psychology and modern technology. He…