NASA unveils Roman Space Telescope to hunt exoplanets and decode dark universe

New Delhi: NASA has introduced the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, a next-generation wide-field observatory designed to explore planets beyond our solar system and unlock the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.

Speaking at the Goddard…

Microplastics May Be an Emerging Risk Factor for Liver Disease, Study Warns

New Delhi — Exposure to microplastics and nanoplastics could play a role in the development of serious liver conditions, according to researchers, who say these particles may trigger biological changes similar to advanced liver disease in humans.

OpenAI Launches ‘Images 2.0’ in ChatGPT with Smarter, More Realistic Visuals

New Delhi — OpenAI has introduced ‘Images 2.0’, a next-generation image generation model now integrated into ChatGPT, bringing notable improvements in realism, accuracy, and reasoning.

The upgraded model is designed to better…

India leads global adoption of AI in healthcare: Report

Mumbai: India has emerged as the global frontrunner in adopting artificial intelligence for personal healthcare, with an impressive 85 per cent of consumers already using AI-powered tools—far ahead of major developed nations, according to a…

India Moves Closer to Expanding Nuclear Fuel Base: Report

New Delhi — India appears to be edging closer to long-term nuclear self-reliance after achieving a significant milestone in its ambitious three-stage nuclear programme, according to a report.

An article in Vietnam Times describes the…

BHIM app now lets users check CIBIL score with latest update

New Delhi — The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)-backed BHIM app has rolled out a new feature that allows users to check their CIBIL score directly within the app, marking a step beyond basic digital payments.

The feature…

MeitY Sets Up Expert Panel to Shape India’s AI Governance Framework

New Delhi — The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has constituted a Technology and Policy Expert Committee (TPEC) to strengthen India’s evolving approach to artificial intelligence governance.

The newly…

India’s first chip fabrication plant gets SEZ status at Dholera

New Delhi — The Centre has officially notified a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) for setting up India’s first semiconductor fabrication plant at Dholera in Gujarat, marking a major step in building the country’s chip manufacturing capabilities.

Tiny Galaxies May Harbor Black Holes, Say Indian Scientists

A recent study by Indian researchers suggests that even some of the smallest galaxies in the universe—known as dwarf spheroidal galaxies—could host black holes. These faint galaxies orbit the Milky Way and have long been difficult to study…

Deadly Chhattisgarh blast puts Vedanta’s safety record under fresh scrutiny

A fatal boiler explosion at a power plant operated by Vedanta Limited in Chhattisgarh has once again raised serious concerns over the company’s industrial safety standards. The incident claimed at least 14 lives, while several workers remain…