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NASA Releases a 360-degree Panorama of Mars by Perseverance Rover Made from 142 Photos

NASA has released the first high-definition panoramic view of its Mars rover Perseverance's landing site at Jezero Crater.

Feb 26, 2021

After lifting green card, visa ban, Biden settles down to ensure high-skill immigration

President Joe Biden, who has ordered an end to his predecessor Donald Trump's ban on issuing green cards and work visas, is committed to ensuring that highly skilled workers can get permanent residence, according to his Spokesperson Jen Psaki.

Feb 26, 2021

India's TRIPS waiver proposal on Covid vaccine gets wider WTO support but US, Japan, UK oppose

India initiated proposal seeking a temporary waiver of global intellectual property rights rules in view of the pandemic has got wider support with 57 WTO members joining the initiative as co-sponsors.

Feb 25, 2021

NSE trading down; technical glitch halts intra-day trading in all segments [Update]

The glitch occurred as rates on NSE stopped updating at 10.08 a.m. which led to the closure of the F&O segment by 11.40 a.m. and the Cash market by 11.43 a.m.

Feb 24, 2021

HAL's Indian Multi-Role Helicopter vs Mi-17; see improvements, specs & more [Details]

Air attack, air transport, VIP transport, combat logistics such as troop transport, combat search & rescue, and casualty evacuation operations will be included in the IMRH's expected roles.

Feb 24, 2021

India signs trade deal, $100 million defence agreement with Mauritius | Details inside

India and Mauritius have signed a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement (CECPA) that provides an institutional mechanism to encourage and improve trade between the two countries.

Feb 23, 2021

Mars landing: NASA releases new video and audio from Perseverance rover

NASA on Monday released the first high-quality video of a spacecraft landing on Mars, a three-minute trailer showing the enormous orange and white parachute hurtling open and the red dust kicking up as rocket engines lowered the rover to the surface.

Feb 23, 2021

What if NASA succeeds in finding concrete proof of alien life on Mars

A top NASA scientist had previously predicted that alien life, at least in its microbial form, will be discovered on Mars in 2021

Feb 22, 2021

Puducherry floor test: CM Narayanasamy fails to prove majority; steps down

The Congress government in Puducherry has collapsed after losing its majority and Chief Minister V Narayanasamy will resign.

Feb 22, 2021

COVID-19 vaccines of India decoded

With a lot of doubts and misinformation surrounding COVID-19 vaccines, here's a detailed look at what vaccines are available and to be made available in India. Dr Jagadish Hiremath helps understand the different vaccines of India.

Feb 20, 2021

China exposed: Even COVID didn't stop CCP's mass surveillance, abuse of biometric data [details]

The invasive usage of biometric data has particularly been heightened since the onset of coronavirus pandemic a year ago when Beijing initiated the use of drones with facial recognition to monitor people outside their homes during lockdowns.

Feb 20, 2021

Apple fortifies platform security for billions of its devices

All modern iPhone, iPad and Mac computers with a T2 chip include a dedicated AES hardware engine to power line-speed encryption as files are written or read.

Feb 19, 2021

Shivaji Jayanti 2021: History, significance as Maharashtra celebrates; All you need to know

Shivaji Jayanti this year marks the 391st birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji. People all over the country are going to celebrate the Shiv Jayanti today (February 19). The day is celebrated with enthusiasm, especially in Maharashtra.

Feb 19, 2021

Foreign envoys visit J&K to assess ground situation

The real J&K: 24 foreign envoys witness ground reality of prevailing normalcy [details]

A group of 24 foreign Heads of Missions visited the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir to assess the ground situation and witness the prevailing normalcy and democratic process in the region.

Feb 18, 2021

World No Tobacco Day, cigarette, smoking, health,

Curb tobacco sale near schools, demand Karnataka children | Details

The Consortium for Tobacco Free Karnataka (CFTFK) has demanded the Karnataka government to expedite the process to introduce a vendor licensing system to sell tobacco products in the state.