American Consumers Spend Big on Cyber Week Despite Rising Prices U.S. consumers defied higher prices and tariffs this Cyber Week, spending heavily online despite tighter budgets. Data from Adobe Analytics showed that shoppers spent $14.25 billion on Cyber Monday, pushing total online sales for the Thanksgiving weekend to $44.2 billion. This marked a 7.7% increase from the same period last year, when spending rose 8.2% to $41.1 billion. Bargain hunters took advantage of deals on electronics, fashion, and household essentials, giving retailers a strong start to the holiday season. Shoppers Focus on Value and Incentives Mary Epner, adjunct professor at…
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A multi-faceted professional with a diverse range of skills and experiences. He currently works as a Producer, Digital Marketer, and Journalist for several well-known media outlets, namely StratNewsGlobal, BharatShakti, and Interstellar. With a passion for storytelling and a keen eye for detail, Aditya has covered a wide range of topics and events across India, bringing a unique perspective to his work.When he's not busy producing content, Aditya enjoys exploring new places and cuisines, having traveled extensively throughout India. He's also an avid writer and poet, often penning his thoughts and musings in his free time. And when he wants to unwind and relax, Aditya spends time with his two loyal companions, Zorro and Pablo, his beloved dogs.Aditya's dynamic personality and varied interests make him a unique individual, always eager to learn and experience new things.
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India’s Mandatory Sanchar Saathi App Order Triggers Privacy and Political Uproar India’s directive requiring smartphone makers to preload a state-run cyber safety app on all new devices has sparked a fierce national debate over privacy, surveillance, and digital freedom. The move, affecting major brands such as Apple, Samsung, and Xiaomi, mandates the installation of the Sanchar Saathi (“Communication Partner”) app within 90 days, raising concerns among companies and citizens alike. What the Sanchar Saathi App Does Promoted by the government as a “citizen-centric safety tool,” Sanchar Saathi allows users to track and block lost or stolen phones through their International…
Apple to Resist India’s Order to Preload State Cyber Safety App Apple has decided not to comply with an Indian government directive requiring smartphone makers to preload a state-owned cyber safety app on all new devices, three sources told Reuters. The company plans to raise privacy and security concerns directly with officials in New Delhi. India’s Directive Sparks Privacy Backlash India’s confidential directive, issued to Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi, and other manufacturers, mandates that all smartphones be preloaded with the government’s Sanchar Saathi app — or “Communication Partner” — within 90 days. The app is designed to track and block stolen…
Why 2026 Will Be a Landmark Year for India’s Aditya-L1 Sun Mission For India’s first solar observatory, Aditya-L1, the year 2026 will mark an extraordinary phase. It will be the first time the spacecraft observes the Sun during its peak activity cycle — a rare opportunity that occurs roughly every 11 years when the Sun’s magnetic poles reverse. This period, known as the solar maximum, transforms the Sun from calm to turbulent, creating powerful solar storms and vast coronal mass ejections (CMEs). A Year of Intense Solar Activity During this cycle, the Sun’s outer layer, or corona, releases massive bubbles…
Lightning Detected on Mars for the First Time, Say Scientists For the first time, scientists believe they have recorded electrical activity in Mars’ atmosphere, suggesting the planet may experience lightning. The discovery offers fresh insights into the Red Planet’s climate and potential habitability. Perseverance Rover Records “Mini Lightning” NASA’s Perseverance rover, which landed on Mars in 2021, has spent four years exploring the Jezero Crater. Its main mission is to search for signs of ancient life, but it has now made another remarkable finding. Using its SuperCam instrument, the rover detected electrical discharges nicknamed “mini lightning” through audio and electromagnetic…
Ancient Structures Hidden Beneath the Surface Two giant, mysterious structures buried deep within Earth’s mantle may hold vital clues about how our planet formed and became capable of supporting life. The continent-sized “lava puddles” lie nearly 1,800 miles (2,900 kilometres) beneath the surface, resting above the boundary between the mantle and the core. Researchers have long been puzzled by these vast formations, located beneath the Pacific Ocean and the African continent. Known as large low-shear-velocity provinces (LLSVPs) and ultra-low-velocity zones (ULVZs), they slow down seismic waves that pass through them — a sign that their composition differs from the surrounding…
Successful Launch from Baikonur Cosmodrome A Russian Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft lifted off successfully on Thursday from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, carrying two Russian cosmonauts and one NASA astronaut to the International Space Station (ISS). The Soyuz 2.1a rocket launched at 12:28 pm Moscow time (0928 GMT), marking another step in ongoing international cooperation aboard the ISS. The crew consists of Russian commander Sergei Kud-Sverchkov, embarking on his second mission, fellow cosmonaut Sergei Mikayev, and NASA astronaut Christopher Williams, both making their first flights into space. Journey to the International Space Station Following its lift-off, the Soyuz spacecraft was scheduled…
A New Era for European Air Defence Italy’s defence and aerospace company Leonardo has unveiled plans for a new advanced air defence system named the “Michelangelo Dome.” The system aims to enhance Europe’s ability to counter modern aerial threats as regional security concerns rise amid tensions with Russia and other global risks. Presented in Rome on Thursday, the “Michelangelo Dome” is designed to protect critical infrastructure and strategic areas by integrating various defence assets operating in space, air, land, and sea. Leonardo said the system can detect, track, intercept, and neutralise threats such as rockets, missiles, and drones before they…
Loggerhead Turtle ‘Molly’ Released After Miraculous Recovery in Florida Keys A loggerhead sea turtle named Molly, who captured hearts worldwide during her recovery, has been safely released back into the ocean in the Florida Keys. The emotional release took place on a Key West beach on Wednesday (November 26), attracting hundreds of spectators eager to witness her return to the sea. From Rescue to Recovery Molly, a 170-pound loggerhead turtle, was rescued several months ago after becoming entangled in a crab trap line. When found, she was also suffering from a massive tumour that left her weak and covered in…
Intel Rejects TSMC’s Allegations of Trade Secret Leak by Executive Wei-Jen Lo Intel has firmly denied allegations made by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) that one of its executives, Wei-Jen Lo, leaked trade secrets after leaving the Taiwanese chipmaker. The US company said it found no basis for the claims and stressed its commitment to protecting intellectual property. Intel Dismisses Trade Secret Claims “Based on everything we know, we have no reason to believe there is any merit to the allegations involving Mr Lo,” Intel said in an emailed statement. The company added that it enforces strict internal controls and…