Category: Science & Technology

Rajnath Singh assumes charge as Raksha Mantri for the second consecutive term RM chairs review meeting on first 100 days’ Action Plan with focus on ex-servicemen welfare; Instructs officers to strive hard & fulfill the plan Shri Rajnath Singh assumed charge as the Raksha Mantri for the second consecutive term on June 13, 2024. He was welcomed at South Block, New Delhi by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth, who was accompanied by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan; Chief of the Army Staff General Manoj Pande; Chief of…

According to an exclusive report by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX, faced accusations of engaging in sexual relationships with three female colleagues, one of whom he subsequently appointed to his executive team. The Journal’s probe, involving interviews with 48 individuals and backed by texts, emails, and documents, exposes a culture of harassment at SpaceX. Compounding the scandal is the involvement of SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell, who reportedly intervened in the aftermath of the allegations, exacerbating tensions within the company. Moreover, these revelations come amid…

Lt General Upendra Dwivedi to take charge as Army chief on June 30 Commissioned in 1984, he has experience of over 39 years in the military service He served as deputy chief at Army HQ, headed 9th Corps in Himachal Pradesh born on July 1, 1964, he boasts academic Excellence and Professional Credentials His carrier marked by a series of illustrious appointments and commendable achievements Lt. Gen. Dwivedi provided strategic guidance and operational oversight for missions along the northern and western borders. Lt. Gen. Upendra Dwivedi’s exemplary service to the…

Elon Musk has ignited a firestorm in the tech world with his decision to ban the use of Apple devices within his companies’ premises. This bold move comes in response to Apple’s recent announcement regarding the integration of OpenAI technology into its operating systems, a decision Musk views as a grave security risk. Apple announced the integration of a variety of new AI features into iOS devices and other product lines, showcasing the debut of Apple Intelligence, a substantial upgrade to Siri that underscores the company’s commitment to advancing AI…

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has released stunning images of the Sun captured by the Aditya L1 satellite during a major geomagnetic storm in May. The two remote sensing payloads, namely the Solar UltraViolet Imaging Telescope (SUIT) and the Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC), along with other payloads, captured these images from the Lagrange point in space. The images released by ISRO clearly show magnetically active regions with large solar flares on the Sun’s surface. The solar emissions depict the relative brightness of sunspots, umbra, penumbra, and plages. ISRO states…

Ashok Elluswamy, an Indian-origin engineer, stands at the forefront of revolutionizing autonomous driving technology at Tesla. His remarkable journey to leading all AI/Autopilot software development has earned him accolades from Tesla’s visionary CEO Elon Musk. Elluswamy recalls, Musk’s indomitable spirit and relentless pursuit of ambitious goals in lane-keeping, lane-changing, and vehicle control served as a guiding force. Musk lauds Elluswamy for his leadership in steering the AI/Autopilot team to its current standing, emphasizing Tesla’s distinctive position as a pioneer in autonomous technology. His tenure at Tesla, preceded by roles at…

Keith Enright, Google’s chief privacy officer, is poised to bid farewell this fall, capping off a remarkable 13-year journey, as confirmed by a spokesperson for Alphabet-owned Google. Enright’s impending departure arrives amidst a period of introspection and evolution for Google’s legal and regulatory strategies. Enright assumed leadership responsibilities when the company faced intensified scrutiny from governmental bodies and regulatory authorities over data privacy concerns. Enright’s exit forms part of a broader reorganization initiative within Google’s privacy teams. Beyond his contributions to Google, Enright’s professional footprint extends to board-level engagements and…

Indian-Origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, along with Butch Wilmore, have become the first to fly to space aboard the Boeing Starliner’s in the first-ever crewed mission. The 59-year-old Williams created history by becoming the first woman to fly on the maiden mission of a new human-rated spacecraft. The crew was launched yesterday to fly aboard the United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V rocket from the Space Launch Complex-41 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The flight comes after several delays over the years. The first human flight was…

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in collaboration with the  United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) South Asia Regional Office hosted a Workshop on Safe, Trusted and Ethical Artificial Intelligence in New Delhi on Wednesday (5th June 2024). Speaking on the occasion, Additional Secretary, MeitY, Abhishek Singh elucidated that building a safe and trusted AI which will not result in user harm and will ensure a framework that will promote innovation is necessary. In his address, Principal Scientific Advisor, Professor Ajay Kumar Sood said that India aims to…

The release of the latest QS World University Rankings edition brings promising news for India’s higher education sector, with significant strides made by several Indian universities. 61 percent of Indian universities have improved their rankings IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi are both in top 150 list in the QS World University Rankings 2025 IIT Kharagpur secured the fourth position among Indian institutes, surging from 271st to 222nd in the global rankings. Similarly, IIT Madras witnessed a remarkable leap from 285th to 227th, ascending by 58 ranks. Noteworthy progress was also…