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05 Jun

India to Manufacture Rafale Fuselages Under Landmark Tata-Dassault Deal

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TechnologyMake in India defence, Rafale fuselage India, Tata Dassault agreement

Hyderabad, June 5, 2025 — In a major boost to India’s defence manufacturing sector, Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and French aerospace giant Dassault Aviation have signed a landmark agreement to produce complete fuselages for Rafale fighter jets in India. This is the first time in the Rafale program's history that such production will take place outside France.As part of the agreement, TASL will set up a dedicated, state-of-the-art production facility in Hyderabad to manufacture key structural components of the Rafale aircraft. This includes the front section, central fuselage, complete rear section, and lateral shells. The facility is expected to…

20 May

Airtel Partners with Google to Offer 100GB Free Cloud Storage for Six Months to Postpaid, Wi-Fi Users

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTechnology100GB free, Airtel, cloud storage, Google One

New Delhi, May 20, 2025: Bharti Airtel and Google have announced a strategic partnership to offer 100GB of Google One cloud storage free for six months to Airtel’s postpaid and Wi-Fi customers. The initiative targets the growing challenge of storage limitations on smartphones, offering users a seamless backup option for their data. The offer allows Airtel users to store photos, videos, documents, and even WhatsApp chats (on Android) via Google One. The storage can be shared with up to five additional people and is available for both Android and iOS platforms. After the complimentary six-month period, users will be automatically…

18 May

ISRO’s Earth Observation Mission Fails After PSLV Anomaly, Third Such Setback Since 1993

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTechnologyEarth Observation Satellite, EOS-09, ISRO, PSLV-C61

Sriharikota, May 18, 2025: India’s trusted space workhorse, the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), suffered a rare failure on Sunday when ISRO’s PSLV-C61 mission carrying the Earth Observation Satellite EOS-09 failed to reach orbit. The launch, which took place at 5:59 AM IST from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, ended prematurely due to an anomaly during the third stage of flight—marking the third failure for PSLV in over three decades.ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan confirmed that the issue stemmed from a sudden drop in chamber pressure in the third stage, causing the vehicle to deviate from its trajectory. Preliminary analysis suggests…

04 May

India to Launch Chip-Enabled Biometric E-Passports Nationwide in May 2025

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TechnologyBiometric Passport India, E-passport, RFID Chip Passport

National Times Bureau, May 4, 2025: India is set to introduce chip-embedded biometric e-passports across the country starting May 2025. This move aims to revolutionize travel security, cut immigration wait times, and modernize identification systems.Each new e-passport will feature a secure RFID chip that stores the holder's personal details, including fingerprints and facial recognition data. These passports conform to international standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), ensuring global acceptance and smoother travel for Indian citizens.According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the chip is encrypted to prevent tampering and unauthorized access. This leap in technology is expected…

22 Apr

Israeli Scientists Introduce Eco-Friendly Alternative to Harmful Chemical Pesticides

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTechnologyEco-friendly Pesticide, Israel Scientists, Sustainable Agriculture

Tel Aviv, April 22, 2025: In a major breakthrough that could reshape the future of farming, Israeli scientists have unveiled a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to chemical pesticides. This new solution offers a way to protect crops without damaging soil health or endangering biodiversity.Developed after years of research, the product mimics the behavior of naturally occurring microorganisms that act as pest deterrents. Scientists say it targets harmful pests while leaving beneficial insects unharmed, making it safer for both ecosystems and consumers.With increasing awareness of the health risks and environmental damage caused by synthetic pesticides, the new formula is being welcomed…

07 Apr

WhatsApp Tests New Call Features for Android Users in Beta Rollout

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTechnologyAndroid features, WhatsApp beta update

Washington, April 7, 2025 — WhatsApp has begun testing a set of upgraded audio and video call features for Android users, signaling a significant evolution in the messaging platform’s voice and video communication experience.According to details reported by GSM Arena, the updates were spotted in the beta version 2.25.10.16 of WhatsApp for Android. Among the standout additions is a mute button for incoming voice calls, which appears directly in the notification panel. This lets users answer calls while muting their microphone—potentially useful in noisy surroundings or situations requiring privacy.Another anticipated feature gives users the ability to switch off their camera…

25 Feb

Mystery Data Scientist Backed by Elon Musk Estimates Over $100 Billion in Government Waste

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTechnology, World NewsDataRepublican, Elon Musk, government waste, taxpayer money

February 25, 2025 – A data scientist known as "DataRepublican" has claimed that more than $100 billion in taxpayer money is either being stolen or wasted. In an interview with NewsNation's Brian Entin, she shared her findings on alleged government inefficiencies, using artificial intelligence to analyze financial discrepancies. Unmasking Government Waste with AI While keeping her identity secret due to security concerns, DataRepublican explained how she uses AI to uncover fraud, waste, and abuse in government spending. Her work has gained attention on X (formerly Twitter), where billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk frequently shares her findings.Asked to estimate the total taxpayer…

25 Feb

Google to Replace SMS Authentication Codes with QR-Based Verification for Gmail

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTechnologyGmail security, Google, QR code verification, SMS authentication

February 25, 2025 – Google is reportedly set to phase out SMS-based authentication codes for Gmail, replacing them with QR code verification later this year. According to Forbes, which cited “privileged conversations with Google insiders,” the company plans to move away from text-based security measures in favor of a more secure authentication method.Ross Richendrfer, Google’s head of security and privacy public relations, confirmed the change in a statement to CNET. He explained that the company is rethinking how it verifies phone numbers and will introduce QR code scanning as a more secure alternative. This method would eliminate the need for…

24 Feb

Meta Boosts Executive Bonuses Amid Layoffs, Plans New India Campus

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTechnologyExecutive Bonuses, Facebook, Layoffs, Meta

(National Times Bureau), February 24, 2025: Meta is under fire after announcing higher bonuses for executives while simultaneously laying off 3,600 employees. In a corporate filing on February 20, the tech giant revealed it had approved an increase in the target bonus percentage for its top executives. Double the Bonus for Executives Previously, Meta’s executive officers had a target bonus of 75% of their base salary. Under the new plan, they can now receive up to 200% of their salary, as reported by CNBC. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is not included in this new bonus structure. Layoffs Despite Growth The…