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Space

1st Manned Mission 'Gaganyaan' will use ISRO GSLV Mk III, crew training in Russia: MoS Space
India, Bhutan sign MoU on outer space co-operation [File Photo]
Government Space World 

Cabinet okays India-Bhutan MoU on outer space co-op; To make ISRO, DoS working group

December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

This MoU is on cooperation in the fields of remote sensing of the earth, satellite communication & navigation, and space science.

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IISER-Mohali, ISRO, IIA scientists find clues on rare binary star system called symbiotic recurrent nova
Space 

IISER-Mohali, ISRO, IIA scientists find clues on rare binary star system called symbiotic recurrent nova

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

Symbiotic stars are binary stars that interact over a long period and consist of an evolved giant providing mass to a hot, compact object.

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IIT-Hyd Prof Sharma develops Metal-CO2 battery for improved feasibility of Indian Mars Mission
Science Space Tech 

IIT-Hyd Prof Sharma develops Metal-CO2 battery for improved feasibility of Indian Mars Mission

December 16, 2020December 16, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

The Mars Mission may soon be more feasible due to an indigenously developed Metal-CO2 battery.

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Everything You Wanted To Know About The First Ever Image of a Black Hole
First ever image of a black hole [File Photo]
Science Space 

IIA, DST scientists develop model to map plasma motion around black holes to probe light variations

December 16, 2020December 16, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

The model that can help probe the nature of plasma processes in black hole systems that could include powerful jets.

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PM Modi interacts with space sector leaders | indusdictum
PM Modi interacts with space sector leaders [Pic: Narendra Modi/Twitter]
Business Space Startups 

PM Modi meets space industry leaders; Agnikul, Bharti, L&T, PIXXEL, MapmyIndia talk ISRO collab

December 15, 2020December 15, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

In June 2020 the space sector was opened up, enabling the participation of Indian private sector in space activities.

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Jupiter & Saturn in Great Conjunction | indusdictum
Jupiter and Saturn in Great Conjunction [Pic: Siraj Daily/Twitter]
Space 

Once in a lifetime: Earth, Jupiter & Saturn to align in Great Conjunction on 21 Dec, after nearly 400 yrs

December 12, 2020December 12, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

The two giant gas plants, Saturn and Jupiter, will appear so close that we will not be able to tell them apart.

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Indo-Thai meet on stellar variability & star formation held by ARIES
Space Science 

Indo-Thai meet on stellar variability & star formation held by ARIES

March 10, 2020March 10, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

The workshop deliberated on topics such as stellar variability, star formation, stellar abundance, transient events, and instrumentation with 14 talks by scientists and students from India and Thailand.

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ARIES Scientists part of study looking for signs of extraterrestrial intelligence, aliens
Space Science World 

ARIES Scientists part of study looking at missing stars for signs of alien civilisations, extraterrestrials

February 21, 2020February 21, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

Unless a star directly collapses into a black hole, there is no known physical process by which it could physically vanish. The 100 missing stars might be proof of super-advanced alien civilisations.

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All you wanted to know about the annular solar eclipse of Dec 26, visible from India
Space Science 

All you wanted to know about the annular solar eclipse of Dec 26, visible from India

December 24, 2019December 24, 2019 The ID Staff 0 Comments

The annular solar eclipse occurring on 26 December is not only the last one this year, but is also going to be very special. During the eclipse, the Sun will appear as a ‘Ring of fire’ for a brief moment.

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A star & planet get Indian names: 'Bibha' after woman scientist & 'Santamasa' in Sanskrit
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Space Science World 

A star & planet get Indian names: 'Bibha' after woman scientist & 'Santamasa' in Sanskrit

December 17, 2019December 17, 2019 The ID Staff 0 Comments

The IAU chose the name at the end of a global contest called ‘NameExoWorlds’ which was organised as part of its centenary celebrations.

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Indian startup uses AI & satellite tech to tackle stubble burning pollution, wins ESA 'Space Oscar'
Abhilasha & Kshitij Purwar
Space Agriculture Environment 

Indian startup uses AI tech & satellite data to tackle stubble burning pollution, wins ESA 'Space Oscar'

December 13, 2019December 13, 2019 The ID Staff 0 Comments

The application developed by Gurgaon-based startup Blue Sky Analytics uses satellite data for improved monitoring, supply chain and pricing analysis, as well as allocation of crop waste for use in other industries as raw material.

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NSIL enabling commercial exploitation of ISRO programs, space tech transfer: MoS Jitendra Singh
Space Business Government 

NSIL enabling commercial exploitation of ISRO programs, space tech transfer: MoS Jitendra Singh

December 13, 2019December 13, 2019 The ID Staff 0 Comments

MoS Space Jitendra Singh: NSIL has commenced its commercial business operations since its incorporation.

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ISRO launched satellites from 26 countries in last 5 years: MoS Space Jitendra Singh
Space 

ISRO launched satellites from 26 countries in last 5 years: MoS Space Jitendra Singh

December 13, 2019December 13, 2019 The ID Staff 0 Comments

Contracts with 10 countries namely; USA, United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, Singapore, The Netherlands, Japan, Malaysia, Algeria and France were signed in the last five years under commercial arrangements.

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BRICS space agencies planning satellite constellation for remote data sensing
[Pic: NASA JPL]
Space Policy World 

BRICS space agencies planning shared virtual satellite constellation for remote data sensing

December 5, 2019December 5, 2019 The ID Staff 0 Comments

The purpose of the proposed virtual constellation is to get access to satellite remote sensing data, which could be used by individual BRICS nations for various applications including natural resources & disaster management.

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ISRO set up 5 Space Tech Cells at IITs, IISc & Pune Univ: Jitendra Singh
[Pic: ISRO]
Space Education Tech 

ISRO set up 5 Space Tech Cells at IITs, IISc & Pune Univ: Jitendra Singh

December 5, 2019December 5, 2019 The ID Staff 0 Comments

ISRO desires development of high end technology in collaboration with IITs in the areas of Space Science, Space Technology and Space Applications. ISRO would fund the identified projects.

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ISRO Space Tech Incubation Centre at NIT-Trichy will cater to South India: MoS PMO
Space Education 

ISRO Space Tech Incubation Centre at NIT-Trichy will cater to South India: MoS PMO

December 5, 2019December 5, 2019 The ID Staff 0 Comments

Jitendra Singh: The centre will work with ISRO on the technical problems at hand related to future Space programs and shall provide solutions.

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Chandrayaan using infrared to identify & map minerals, water, ice on Moon: MoS Space
Space Science Tech 

Chandrayaan using infrared imaging to identify & map minerals, water on Moon: MoS Space

December 4, 2019December 4, 2019 The ID Staff 0 Comments

Jitendra Singh: Imaging Infrared Spectrometer (IIRS) aims to identify and map the location of minerals using absorption features in the reflected sunlight from the Moon’s surface.

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1st Manned Mission 'Gaganyaan' will use ISRO GSLV Mk III, crew training in Russia: MoS Space
ISRO GSLV Mk III [Pic: ISRO]
Space 

1st Manned Mission 'Gaganyaan' will use ISRO GSLV Mk III, crew training in Russia: MoS Space

December 4, 2019December 4, 2019 The ID Staff 0 Comments

ISRO’s heavy lift launcher GSLV Mk III is identified for the Mission. It has the requisite payload carrying capacity for Orbital Module in desired elliptical orbit. Process for human rating of GSLV Mk-III is progressing well.

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Proposal to set up Rocket Launching Pad in Tamil Nadu with Govt: Dept of Space
PSLV-C47 at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, Sriharikota. [Image: ISRO/Twitter]
Space 

Proposal to set up Rocket Launching Pad in Tamil Nadu with Govt: Space Min

November 28, 2019November 28, 2019 The ID Staff 0 Comments

Space Minister: Jitendra Singh said today that the Government has a proposal to set up a rocket launching pad near Kulasekarapattinam in the State of Tamil Nadu.

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ISRO transfers indigenous space-grade Li-Ion cell tech to BHEL, may sell to foreign buyers
[Image: Claus Ableiter/Wikimedia]
Space Business Tech 

ISRO transfers indigenous space-grade Li-Ion cell tech to BHEL, may sell to foreign buyers

November 28, 2019November 28, 2019 The ID Staff 0 Comments

ISRO has already provided all technical documentation for establishing the production plant as well as hands-on training in various production activities for BHEL staff at ISRO’s facilities.

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FEATURES

UP Govt, cops need to relearn Constitution: 104 retd bureaucrats write to CM Yogi over love jihad law
Politics Feature Law 

UP Govt, cops need to relearn Constitution: 104 retd bureaucrats write to CM Yogi over love jihad law

December 30, 2020December 30, 2020 The ID Staff 0

“The policemen who were responsible for allowing this must be called to account under the law, suitably investigated at a senior level.”

Lurching from one pandemic to another? From the frontlines of antibiotic resistance during Covid-19
Health Feature World 

Lurching from one pandemic to another? From the frontlines of antibiotic resistance during Covid-19

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 The ID Staff 0
antibiotic resistance (virus)
Health Feature Science 

Stories from the frontlines of anti-microbial resistance (AMR) during Covid-19

December 16, 2020December 16, 2020 The ID Staff 0

THE LATEST

DRDO foundation day
Defence Tech 

DRDO celebrates 63rd Foundation Day; Chairman Reddy calls to focus on cyber security, space, AI

January 2, 2021January 2, 2021 The ID Staff 0

Chairman Reddy called upon DRDO scientists to focus on next generation needs.

PM Modi laying foundation of Light House Project
Energy & Infra Politics Tech 

PM Modi lays foundation stone of 6 Light House Projects in 6 states

January 2, 2021January 2, 2021 The ID Staff 0
PM Modi pays tribute to Buta Singh
Politics Society 

PM Modi pays tribute to Buta Singh, former Union Home Minister & Congress leader

January 2, 2021January 2, 2021 The ID Staff 0
ADB gives $10 Mn for horticultural expansion in Himachal
Agriculture 

ADB, India sign $10 mn project financing for horticulture, irrigation in Himachal Pradesh

January 2, 2021January 2, 2021 The ID Staff 0

WORLD

Health Canada approves 1st legal 'Magic Mushroom' psychedelic therapy for Alberta terminal patient
Health World 

Health Canada approves 1st legal ‘Magic Mushroom’ psychedelic therapy for Alberta terminal patient

December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 The ID Staff 0

SYNTAC Institute is a non-profit organisation in Calgary working to bring legal psychedelic-assisted therapy to Canadians.

Cabinet approves Rs 2,500 Cr capital infusion for OICL, NICL & UIICL
Government Policy World 

Modi Cabinet approves Indian Missions in Estonia, Paraguay, Dominican Republic for trade, diplomacy

December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 The ID Staff 0
1st Manned Mission 'Gaganyaan' will use ISRO GSLV Mk III, crew training in Russia: MoS Space
Government Space World 

Cabinet okays India-Bhutan MoU on outer space co-op; To make ISRO, DoS working group

December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 The ID Staff 0
Lt Gen MM Naravane appointed Chief of Army Staff after Gen Rawat, takes over on Dec 31
World Defence 

Army Chief Gen Naravane visits South Korea to meet leaders, discuss India-Korea defence relations

December 28, 2020December 28, 2020 The ID Staff 0

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DEFENCE

DRDO foundation day
Defence Tech 

DRDO celebrates 63rd Foundation Day; Chairman Reddy calls to focus on cyber security, space, AI

January 2, 2021January 2, 2021 The ID Staff 0

Chairman Reddy called upon DRDO scientists to focus on next generation needs.

Cabinet approves 96% indigenously produced Akash missile
Policy Defence Government 

Cabinet okays Akash missile export; Creates MoD, MEA, NSA committee for defence export approval

December 30, 2020December 30, 2020 The ID Staff 0
CH-4B UAV drone
Defence Startups Tech 

Indian Army, SIDM outreach attracts 89 startups to pitch ideas on drones, robotics, AI, blockchain

December 29, 2020December 29, 2020 The ID Staff 0

AUTO

Police & traffic agencies advised to accept license, vehicle docs in electronic form: Gadkari
Policy Auto 

Driving license, RC, permit, vehicle docs’ validity extended till March 2021 in light of Covid-19

December 28, 2020December 28, 2020 The ID Staff 0

This covers all documents whose validity has expired since 1st February 2020 or would expire by 31st March 2021.

18 Lakh FASTag defaulters fined double tolls, Rs 20 Cr collected
Politics Auto Digital Policy 

18 Lakh FASTag defaulters fined double tolls, Rs 20 Cr collected

February 24, 2020February 24, 2020 The ID Staff 0
Volvo, Tech Mahindra, IISc & IIT-D part of India-Sweden alliance to increase traffic safety
Auto Government World 

Volvo, Saab, Tech Mahindra, IISc & IIT-D part of India-Sweden alliance to improve traffic safety

February 22, 2020February 22, 2020 The ID Staff 0
FASTags compulsory from Dec 1, trial runs underway
Digital Auto Policy 

FASTag to be available free of charge for 15 days

February 12, 2020February 12, 2020 The ID Staff 0

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