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ISRO-developed transponders to be installed on 1 lakh fishing vessels under ₹364 crore rollout

The Centre has approved the nationwide VCSS rollout under PMMSY to enhance fishermen's safety, enable real-time vessel tracking, issue weather alerts, and prevent accidental border crossings.

US Senate sounds alarm over AI scams targeting senior citizens

PM Modi praises Skyroot Aerospace, says private space sector reflects India’s innovation spirit

EU fines Google €890 million for breaching Digital Markets Act

India’s first private orbital rocket Vikram-1 set for historic space debut

Skyroot Aerospace’s Mission Aagaman marks a new era for India’s commercial space ambitions with first privately built orbital launch vehicle.

Centre tightens ISRO exit rules after over 100 scientists resign or seek voluntary retirement from key missions

A new Department of Space directive requires resignation and voluntary retirement requests from scientists associated with Gaganyaan and other critical projects to be reviewed centrally, following a surge in departures from ISRO.

INS Sudarshini showcases India’s maritime legacy at SAIL Boston 250

Indian Navy tall ship marks historic SAIL Boston 250 participation, highlights indigenous shipbuilding strength and growing India-US maritime partnership.

Indian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon begins first mission to the ISS

The physician and engineer, whose family traces its roots to Kerala's Palakkad district, will spend about eight months aboard the International Space Station conducting scientific and medical research.

Samsung fast-tracks first Yongin chip plant, targets 2029 launch as AI demand surges

Early rollout of the first fab aims to meet surging global AI chip demand as South Korea accelerates its semiconductor expansion strategy.

WhatsApp submits reply to govt as scrutiny of proposed username feature begins

Government reviews Meta-owned platform's response after raising concerns over potential risks of online fraud, phishing, impersonation and digital scams.