Assam is in talks with Isro to launch a Rs 450-500 crore geostationary satellite to monitor illegal infiltration, provide flood warnings, and support farmers with weather data. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the plan after allocating funds in the 2025-26 budget. The proposal includes other tech initiatives such as an AI-powered anti-deepfake lab and a bamboo smart city.
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Donald Trump and Melania Trump attended a Church service at St. John’s in Washington, a tradition for presidential inaugurations. Notable tech industry leaders like Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, and Tim Cook were present, along with other prominent figures. This Inauguration ceremony is held indoors due to sub-zero temperatures, with Joe Biden greeting the incoming president.
Karnataka BJP MLC CT Ravi, arrested for allegedly using derogatory language against state minister Laxmi Hebbalkar, has been granted bail. Ravi criticized the Congress government, calling their actions dictatorial and alleging a plot to kill him using a false complaint. He also accused the police of inaction regarding his own complaints.
Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya seems to have made his romance with Jasmin Walia official. Jasmin was seen cheering for Hardik from the stands during the India vs Australia match. Hardik's performance, including smashing back-to-back sixes, helped India secure a win. The couple gained attention after Hardik's recent divorce from Natasa Stankovic.
Punjab Kings have signed Australian all-rounder Mitchell Owen as a replacement for Glenn Maxwell, who has been ruled out of the remainder of the 2025 IPL season due to a fractured finger. Owen, a 23-year-old Tasmanian, joins PBKS for Rs 3 crore, bringing his aggressive batting style and seam-bowling abilities to the team.
Wasim Bari, former PCB official, expresses joy at the return of international cricket to Pakistan with the ICC Champions Trophy after a decade-long hiatus following the 2009 attack on the Sri Lankan team. Bari highlighted the resilience of Pakistan cricket in overcoming a tragic event that once seemed to jeopardize its future.
Suniel Shetty joyfully discussed daughter Athiya Shetty’s pregnancy, while Govinda admitted regret over rejecting a Rs 100 crore project. Fans urged Anushka Sharma to motivate Virat Kohli for a crucial match. Dhanashree Verma’s cryptic post amid divorce rumors sparked curiosity, and Kiran Rao shared her parents' initial concerns about her marriage to Aamir Khan.
The legal battle between Infosys and Cognizant has intensified as Cognizant accuses Infosys of stealing trade secrets related to its TriZetto software. Infosys counters, alleging that Cognizant's CEO, Ravi Kumar, delayed the launch of Infosys Helix while negotiating for a job with Cognizant.
On February 28, all seven planets will align and be visible from Earth, a celestial event last seen in January without Mercury. This rare planetary alignment coincides with the end of the Maha Kumbh Mela, occurring once every 144 years.
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