Indian team's satellite internet concept wins NASA's 2025 Space Apps Challenge

Indian team's satellite internet concept wins NASA's 2025 Space Apps Challenge

The Chennai-based team, Photonics Odyssey, won the Most Inspirational Award for reimagining satellite internet as a national public infrastructure rather than a private service. The project aims to reduce ground dependency and help connect more than 700 million people in India who currently lack access to broadband connectivity. 15 days ago
Bharti Airtel appoints Shashwat Sharma as Airtel India MD & CEO

Bharti Airtel appoints Shashwat Sharma as Airtel India MD & CEO

Sharma's appointment will come into effect from January 1, 2026, the telecom firms said in an exchange filing. Currently the CEO-designate, he will assume the role for a five-year term, subject to shareholder approval, and will be designated as a key managerial personnel of the company. 15 days ago
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22 safety violations, 21 in-flight engine shutdowns by Indian airlines in 2024: Minister

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has established comprehensive Civil Aviation Regulations to ensure the safe operation and maintenance of aircraft. These regulations are continuously updated and aligned with international standards, including those of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), the minister added. 16 days ago
Home Minister G. Parameshwara sought a vote on the Bill, and Speaker U.T. Khader, after putting it to a vote, declared that a majority of members in the House were in favour of the Bill and that it stood passed.

Karnataka Assembly clears Hate Speech Regulation Bill

Home Minister G. Parameshwara sought a vote on the Bill, and Speaker U.T. Khader, after putting it to a vote, declared that a majority of members in the House were in favour of the Bill and that it stood passed. 16 days ago