Category: Science & Technology

In a landmark legal battle challenging India’s amended IT rule, WhatsApp has issued a stern warning to the Delhi High Court. It said ‘if compelled to breach message encryption, the platform will cease operations in the country’. At the heart of the dispute lies Rule 4(2) of the Information Rules, 2021, which mandates social media intermediaries to enable the identification of message originators upon judicial order. Representing WhatsApp, Advocate Tejas Karia underscored the platform’s commitment to privacy, emphasizing its end-to-end encryption feature as a cornerstone of user trust. Recognizing the…

Renowned Indian-origin astronaut, Sunita Williams, is poised to make history once again as she prepares for her third space odyssey. Accompanied by fellow astronaut Butch Wilmore, Williams will embark on this mission aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, to the ISS, where they will spend approximately a week conducting vital research and operational tasks. The upcoming mission holds pivotal significance as part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program, serving as the inaugural crewed flight for the Starliner spacecraft. Williams was selected as an astronaut by NASA in 1998. Her previous missions, Expeditions 14/15…

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, Inc., has deferred his much-anticipated trip to India, originally planned to include a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Citing pressing commitments and heavy obligations at Tesla, Musk expressed his earnest desire to reschedule the visit for later this year. The postponed trip was expected to coincide with a significant announcement regarding Tesla’s entry into the South Asian market. Musk’s visit to India held significant promise, not only in terms of business but also in fostering bilateral ties and exploring opportunities in emerging sectors…

The DRDO has marked a significant leap forward with the successful flight-testing of the Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile (ITCM). Launched from the ITR in Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha, this test signifies a remarkable advancement in India’s missile technology capabilities. During the meticulously orchestrated test, every subsystem of the ITCM performed flawlessly, surpassing predetermined expectations. Armed with cutting-edge avionics and software, the ITCM promises enhanced performance and reliability. In recognition of this monumental achievement, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh extended his heartfelt congratulations to DRDO. In a historic feat,…

Vice Admiral Dinesh Tripathi has been appointed as the next Chief, marking a pivotal moment in the nation’s maritime leadership. Currently serving as the Vice Chief of Navy Staff, his journey to the apex of naval command has been marked by a series of significant achievements and pivotal assignments. A product of the esteemed Sainik School Rewa and the National Defence Academy, Vice Admiral Tripathi’s journey in the Indian Navy commenced in 1985. His command over Indian naval ships Vinash, Kirch, and Trishul exemplifies his ability to navigate complex operational…

National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is planning strategic discussions with various fintech startups. The aim is to counterbalance the growing market dominance of PhonePe and Google Pay. This move comes in the wake of concerns raised by legislators and industry insiders about the concentrated market share of these two platforms, which together account for nearly 86% of UPI transactions by volume. It is reported that NPCI is planning to meet executives from companies like CRED, Flipkart, Fampay, and Amazon to discuss key initiatives aimed at boosting UPI transactions on…

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted a successful flight-test of Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile (ITCM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha on April 18, 2024. During the test, all subsystems performed as per expectation. The missile performance was monitored by several Range Sensors like Radar, Electro Optical Tracking System (EOTS) and Telemetry deployed by ITR at different locations to ensure complete coverage of the flight path. The flight of the missile was also monitored from the Su-30-Mk-I aircraft of the Indian Air Force.…

The first international workshop on ‘Emerging Technologies & Challenges for Exoskeleton’ is being held in Bengaluru on April 16-17, 2024. The workshop, which has been organised by the Defence Bio-Engineering & Electromedical Laboratory of Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), was inaugurated by Secretary, Department of Defence R&D & Chairman DRDO Dr Samir V Kamat, in the presence of Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC) Lt Gen JP Mathew. In his keynote address, the DRDO Chairman emphasised the importance of the transformational exoskeleton…

iPhone users in 92 countries are reportedly impacted by the spyware Apple is set to issue a warning to iPhone users in 92 countries, including India, that they could be victims of a mercenary spyware attack. “This attack is likely targeting you specifically because of who you are or what you do. Although it’s never possible to achieve absolute certainty when detecting such attacks, Apple has high confidence in this warning — please take it seriously,” states a threat notification mail sent to some users, as cited by The Economic…

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Wednesday cautioned investors against deepfake videos of its MD and CEO Ashishkumar Chauhan giving stock recommendations. In a statement, the exchange said it has observed the use of the face or voice of Chauhan and NSE logo in a few investment and advisory audio and video clips falsely created using technology. Such videos seem to have been created using sophisticated technologies to imitate the voice and facial expressions of Chauhan, it added. “Investors are hereby cautioned not to believe in such audio and videos…