World’s Largest Renewable Energy Park in the Making The Khavda Renewable Energy Park, located in Gujarat’s Kutch district, is set to become the world’s largest renewable energy installation. Covering an area of 538 square kilometers—nearly five times the size of Paris—the project highlights India’s commitment to sustainable energy and reducing dependence on fossil fuels. https://youtube.com/shorts/m1L0PI5ZKWM?si=vxDKLWlXagi7d1if Project Overview and Development Plans The park is being developed by Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), with a planned capacity of 30 gigawatts (GW), utilising both solar and wind energy. Key Milestones: March 2024: AGEL operationalised 1,000 megawatts (MW) of solar energy at Khavda. Upcoming…
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A Third of Assessed Fungi Species Face Extinction, Warns IUCN Nearly one-third of fungi species evaluated by a leading conservation group are at risk of extinction. This warning comes from the latest edition of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) ‘Red List’ of threatened species, published on Thursday. The key threats include deforestation, urban expansion, and intensive agriculture. The Vital Role of Fungi in Ecosystems Fungi form a vast scientific kingdom, second only in size to the animal kingdom. They are essential for many natural processes. These include breaking down organic matter, supporting forest regeneration, and aiding animal…
Boeing and Lockheed Martin’s Vulcan Rocket Approved for US National Security Launches The US Space Force has officially approved Boeing and Lockheed Martin’s Vulcan rocket for launching national security satellites. This certification allows the rocket to support the country’s most vital space missions, joining the ranks of trusted launch vehicles. Strengthening the Nation’s Space Capabilities Brigadier General Kristin Panzenhagen, the programme executive officer for assured access to space, confirmed the decision. She stated that Vulcan’s certification brings the added launch capacity, flexibility, and reliability required for safeguarding national space assets. This move broadens the options available to the US military,…
China to Lead Global Chipmaking Investments in 2025 Despite Decline China will remain the top investor in chipmaking equipment in 2025, even as its spending drops significantly from the previous year, according to a report by SEMI, an industry group. Despite a 24% decline, China’s projected $38 billion investment will still surpass spending in Taiwan and South Korea. Global Chipmaking Investments on the Rise SEMI forecasts a 2% increase in global semiconductor equipment spending in 2025, reaching $110 billion. This marks the sixth consecutive year of growth, driven by AI chip production. The impact of artificial intelligence on the semiconductor…
Signal Messaging App at the Centre of US Security Breach Top officials from the Trump administration reportedly used the encrypted messaging app Signal to share sensitive military plans, inadvertently adding a journalist to their conversation. This incident has led Democratic lawmakers to demand a congressional investigation into the security breach. Under US law, mishandling classified information can be a criminal offence. However, it remains unclear whether any legal provisions were violated in this case. How Secure Is Signal? Signal is an open-source, fully encrypted messaging service that operates on centralised servers managed by Signal Messenger. Unlike other messaging apps, Signal…
Alibaba Signals Rebound in Hiring Alibaba Group Chairman Joe Tsai announced on Tuesday that the company will restart hiring after 12 consecutive quarters of workforce reductions. The decision follows President Xi Jinping’s rare February meeting with top business leaders, including Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma, which signaled a shift in Beijing’s stance toward the tech sector. Speaking at HSBC’s Global Investment Summit in Hong Kong, Tsai described the meeting as a “very clear signal” for businesses to reinvest and expand their workforce. He emphasised that job creation would help boost consumer confidence, which has been weak due to sluggish economic growth…
China Narrows AI Gap with US China has significantly narrowed the AI gap with the US, reducing it to just three months in some areas, according to Lee Kai-fu, CEO of Chinese startup 01.AI. This progress has been driven by firms like DeepSeek, which have found ways to optimise chip usage and enhance algorithm efficiency. Lee, a respected figure in AI and former head of Google China, highlighted that DeepSeek’s advancements in infrastructure software engineering have propelled China forward. The startup made headlines in January by unveiling an AI reasoning model that was trained on less advanced chips at a…
GTC Expands as the Global Tech Stage This week, the annual GPU Technology Conference (GTC), often called the “Super Bowl of tech,” was held in San Jose. Hosted by Nvidia, the event drew global attention with groundbreaking displays in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, autonomous vehicles, and quantum computing. Since its start in 2009, GTC has grown beyond graphics processing to become a key platform for showcasing future technologies. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang noted that the event has shifted in tone and impact, reflecting the rapid pace of innovation and its far-reaching influence across industries. AI is Now a Major Economic…
Government Regains Control After Security Breach The official YouTube channel of Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves was restored on Friday evening, following a cyber attack that disrupted the account for several hours earlier that day. The breach raised concerns over digital security within government communication platforms. Experts from Multiple Sectors Collaborate A statement from the president’s office confirmed that experts from several departments, including the Ministry of Science and Technology and Google, worked jointly to regain access and secure the account. Although the platform is now back under government control, no further information was given about the source of the…
Japan’s Astroscale Partners with Indian Startups to Expand Orbital Services Japanese space debris removal company Astroscale has announced partnerships with Indian space startups Digantara and Bellatrix Aerospace. The collaboration aims to bring advanced orbital services to India, potentially launching operations within the next one to two years. Expanding to the Asia-Pacific Region This partnership marks Astroscale’s first move into the Asia-Pacific region outside Japan. Eddie Kato, President of Astroscale’s Japan unit, highlighted India’s growing role in global space activities. He described India as a top-priority market, thanks to its strong space capabilities and recent policy shifts favouring private participation. Astroscale…

