Former ISRO Chairman Dr K Kasturirangan Leaves Lasting Legacy Dr K Kasturirangan, former chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), passed away in Bengaluru on 25 April at the age of 84. ISRO confirmed his passing in a statement, noting that he died at 10:43 a.m. at his residence. His body will lie in state at the Raman Research Institute (RRI) in Bengaluru on Sunday, 27 April, from 10:00 to 12:00 hrs for the public to pay their respects. Dr Kasturirangan led ISRO as its fifth chairman from 1994 to 2003 and served as Secretary of the Department of…
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Crackdown on Cyber-Scam Centres Faces Satellite Internet Challenge Joint Operation Frees Thousands in Myanmar In a rare joint effort in February, Thai and Myanmar authorities disrupted operations at cyber-scam centres by cutting electricity and internet access. This move freed around 7,000 trafficking victims from 29 different countries who had been forced to work in Myanmar. However, experts have questioned the long-term effectiveness of such actions. They warn that satellite internet technology, like Starlink, China’s SpaceSail, and Eutelsat from Europe, could soon make these blackouts obsolete. Satellite Internet Raises New Concerns Starlink, operated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, offers portable, high-speed internet…
DeepSeek User Information Sent Abroad Without Consent South Korea’s data protection watchdog has taken issue with Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek. The agency claims DeepSeek transferred user data and prompt content overseas without user consent. This happened when the app was available for download in South Korea earlier this year. According to the Personal Information Protection Commission, the AI startup failed to gain proper approval from users before sharing their data. This information was reportedly sent to companies based in China and the US during the app’s launch phase in January. App Suspended Following Privacy Concerns In February, South Korea’s…
China’s Lunar Chief Accuses US of Obstructing International Lunar Collaboration China’s lunar chief has accused the United States of hindering its efforts to engage in joint space programmes with international partners. Wu Weiren, chief designer of China’s lunar exploration programme, made the statement on Wednesday, highlighting growing tensions over space diplomacy. Claims of US Interference in Global Space Cooperation Speaking to Reuters, Wu alleged that the US has repeatedly interfered in China’s attempts to work with European and other foreign space agencies. He stated that while China promotes an open approach to international cooperation, the US has taken steps to…
Disintegrating Exoplanet Offers Rare Glimpse Into Exoplanet Geology Astronomers have discovered a rocky, disintegrating exoplanet that is slowly disintegrating as it orbits dangerously close to its star. The intense stellar heat is vaporising its surface, forming a long tail of mineral dust that stretches up to 5.6 million miles (9 million kilometres) behind it. A Rare Planetary Phenomenon Named BD+05 4868 Ab, the planet is one of only four known exoplanets observed to be breaking apart while in orbit. It is the closest of its kind to our solar system, located around 140 light years away in the Pegasus constellation.…
China Sees Record Growth in Software Copyright Registrations, Fuelled by AI and Emerging Tech China achieved a record high in computer software copyright registrations in 2024, with the number surpassing 2.8 million, according to the China Copyright Protection Center. The figures highlight rapid technological development and growing innovation across various sectors. Software Registrations Reach 2.827 Million In 2024, China registered a total of 2.827 million computer software copyrights—an increase of 330,000 compared to the previous year. This represents a 13 percent year-on-year rise and marks the highest number ever recorded. Among the most notable areas of growth were voice recognition,…
Global Spread of Asian Cyberscam Syndicates Fuels Rise in Cyberscams Asian cyberscam syndicates behind the multibillion-dollar industry are expanding their reach far beyond Southeast Asia. According to a United Nations report released on Monday, these groups are now active in South America, Africa, and Eastern Europe, despite crackdowns in their original bases. Crime Networks Evolve Into Global Operations Initially rooted in Southeast Asia, criminal networks have built massive compounds that house tens of thousands of workers. Many of these individuals are trafficked and forced into running online scams targeting victims worldwide. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)…
CATL Naxtra to enter production by year-end China’s CATL, one of the world’s leading battery manufacturers, has announced the launch of its new sodium-ion battery brand, Naxtra. The company said production would begin in December 2025. It also introduced the second generation of its fast-charging battery technology designed for electric vehicles (EVs). CATL, which first introduced sodium-ion battery technology in 2021, is the first major battery maker to do so. Sodium, unlike lithium, is widely available and more affordable. It also poses a lower fire risk, making it a safer option for EVs and energy storage. The Naxtra battery will…
Major brands gather to display over 100 new vehicles More than 70 automotive brands, including Chinese and international names, will present over 100 new or updated models at the Shanghai auto show this week. The Shanghai Auto Show underscores the intense competition in the world’s largest market for electric and hybrid vehicles. Top Chinese players like BYD and Geely are expected to dominate the spotlight from 23 April to 2 May. However, foreign brands such as Volkswagen, Nissan, Toyota and Cadillac (by General Motors) are also set to compete for consumer attention. As a prolonged price war continues in China,…
Soyuz MS-26 Returns Safely After 220 Days in Space At 9:20 p.m. EDT on Saturday, April 19 (6:20 a.m. local time on Sunday, April 20), the Soyuz MS-26 spacecraft safely landed with the help of parachutes. The touchdown occurred on the steppe of Kazakhstan, southeast of the town of Dzhezkazgan. A Long Journey Around Earth NASA astronaut Don Pettit and Roscosmos cosmonauts Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Vagner spent 220 days aboard the International Space Station. During their mission, they circled the Earth 3,520 times and travelled approximately 93.3 million miles. Their journey began when the Soyuz MS-26 launched and docked…