Space startup GalaxEye successfully tested its SyncFusion Imaging System in the extreme environment of the South Atlantic Anomaly. The system merges Synthetic Aperture Radar and optical imagery, enabling real-time, actionable insights for various applications such as defence, agriculture, and disaster management.
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Three private firms in South India have been shortlisted to develop 31 satellites for India's space-based surveillance programme. This is a significant step as private industry partners will produce satellites for strategic needs, enhancing India's space surveillance capabilities alongside 21 satellites developed by Isro.
The RSS played a pivotal role in the BJP’s sweeping victory in the Delhi Assembly elections with a discreet voter outreach campaign. Through numerous small meetings, they discussed key issues like governance, cleanliness, and healthcare while countering AAP’s promises and addressing illegal immigration. This strategic mobilization significantly contributed to BJP’s success in capturing 48 out of 70 seats.
The Karnataka cabinet approved amendments to strengthen penalties against cooperative societies and pawnbrokers charging excessive interest rates, following concerns by the state governor. The changes, related to a recent microfinance regulatory ordinance, increase imprisonment terms and fines. The cabinet also discussed the transfer of development rights dispute involving the Mysuru royal family, after a Supreme Court ruling.
Nutty Village, a startup in Unnao, will introduce coffee and barbeque flavored peanut butters to honor late US President Jimmy Carter's support of peanut farming and rural development. The company works with local farmers and women's self-help groups to improve livelihoods.
The Maharashtra government has formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate irregularities in delayed birth and death certificate applications, amid concerns of Bangladeshi immigrants. The decision follows allegations by BJP leader Kirit Somaiya about a large-scale birth certificate scam and the arrest of a Bangladeshi national in Mumbai.
The DG-level talks between the BSF and BGB will address the issue of India's construction of a single-row fence along the Indo-Bangladesh border. BSF had halted construction in West Bengal after BGB objections. Despite prior approvals, BGB seeks to revisit agreements following a regime change. Additional concerns include border tensions unrelated to the fence and the recent killing of a suspected smuggler.
Union home minister Amit Shah revealed that 7% of India's population is involved in illegal drug use. He highlighted the government's efforts to eliminate this menace, reporting record drug seizures and the destruction of narcotics to demonstrate their commitment to eradicating drug abuse.
A medium intensity earthquake of 4.1 magnitude shook southern Meghalaya on Tuesday, with the epicenter located in South West Khasi Hills district at a depth of 10 km. Occurring around 12:30 pm, the tremor was felt statewide. No casualties or property damage were reported. Officials confirmed Meghalaya lies in Seismic Zone V, indicating high earthquake risk.
A tribal woman from Arunachal Pradesh, working at IIT Kanpur, has accused her colleague of raping her under the pretense of marriage. The police have filed an FIR and the institution has set up a committee to investigate. The alleged perpetrator is from Indore and has not yet been arrested.