NASA Rover Uncovers Signs of Possible Ancient Life on Mars NASA’s Perseverance rover has uncovered a rock sample on Mars that may hold signs of ancient microbial life. The discovery was made in Jezero Crater, where the rover has been exploring since 2021. Scientists believe the rock, which dates back 3.2 to 3.8 billion years, may contain a “potential biosignature”. The rock, found in an area once covered by water, contains minerals typically linked to biological processes on Earth. These include vivianite and greigite, both formed through reactions involving organic material. Although the findings are promising, researchers say nonbiological explanations…
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OpenAI to Retain More Revenue as Microsoft Share Drops OpenAI is expected to significantly reduce the share of its revenue going to commercial partners like Microsoft by the end of the decade. According to a report from The Information, OpenAI currently shares about 20% of its revenue with Microsoft. However, this figure is projected to drop to just 8% over the coming years. The difference between the current and projected revenue-sharing models could result in more than $50 billion in additional revenue retained by OpenAI. The report did not clarify whether that amount reflects annual or cumulative revenue gains. OpenAI…
TikTok Hits 200 Million Monthly Users in Europe Amid Regulatory Scrutiny TikTok has surpassed 200 million monthly users across Europe, the company announced on Friday. The figure means roughly one in three people on the continent now use the short video platform each month, underscoring its growing popularity, especially among teenagers. Rapid Growth Across the Region The latest milestone represents a sharp rise from 175 million users in 2024, covering audiences across 32 European countries. Globally, TikTok, owned by Chinese tech giant ByteDance, now has more than 1 billion monthly active users, according to a company spokesperson. This surge highlights…
Apple Watch Gains FDA Approval for Hypertension Detection Feature Apple will introduce a hypertension detection feature on its smartwatch next week, following clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Bloomberg News reported on Thursday. Apple Expands Health Monitoring Capabilities The new feature builds on growing focus on health technology. It was first previewed during the company’s September 9 event, where Apple also unveiled its latest iPhone lineup, including the slimmer iPhone Air, and a refreshed Apple Watch range with built-in blood pressure monitoring capabilities. The hypertension tool will not diagnose every case of high blood pressure but could…
TCIL Partners with PNB to Boost Digital Banking with IT Solutions Telecommunications Consultants India Limited (TCIL), a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Communications, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Punjab National Bank (PNB). The agreement, signed on 3 September 2025, aims to strengthen PNB’s IT infrastructure and speed up its digital transformation. The partnership is designed to offer faster, more secure, and customer-focused banking services across India. A Step Forward in Digital Innovation The signing ceremony was held at TCIL’s headquarters in New Delhi. TCIL was represented by its Chairman and Managing Director, Shri Sanjeev…
Indian Railways Starts Apple Parcel Services from Kashmir to Delhi Kashmir’s apple growers received a major boost today as Indian Railways began loading fresh apples onto two parcel vans, each consisting of eight wagons. The move will allow apples from the valley to reach the Delhi market quickly and efficiently. Each parcel van will carry 23 metric tonnes of apples, ensuring that growers have a reliable transport option for their produce. Indian Railways has also assured that more wagons will be added if demand increases. Daily Parcel Train from Badgam to Delhi To further support fruit growers, Indian Railways will…
Apple Unveils iPhone Air in Bold Move to Revitalise Product Line Apple CEO Tim Cook channelled the spirit of Steve Jobs as he introduced the iPhone Air, marking the biggest shift in the iPhone lineup in eight years. Speaking at Apple’s annual launch event in Cupertino, California, Cook opened with a quote from Jobs: “For us, design goes beyond just how something looks or feels. Design is also how it works.” The iPhone Air stands out as Apple’s slimmest handset yet, measuring only 5.6 mm thick. This makes it even thinner than Samsung’s S25 Edge, which comes in at 5.8…
Arm Unveils Lumex Chips Optimised for AI on Mobile Devices Arm Holdings announced on Tuesday the launch of its next-generation Lumex chip designs, built to power artificial intelligence directly on mobile devices. The new designs aim to handle advanced AI tasks on smartphones, watches, and other wearables without relying on cloud computing. Four Variants for Different Devices The Lumex series includes four design types tailored for a range of devices. Some prioritise energy efficiency for smartwatches and smaller wearables, while others maximise performance for high-end smartphones. The peak performance version is designed to run large AI models locally, enabling tasks…
DialogueNEXT 2025 in New Delhi Unites Global Leaders to Tackle Food Security Challenges Leaders in agriculture from around the world have gathered in New Delhi for DialogueNEXT 2025, a two-day conference aimed at driving innovation to combat global hunger. Held from 8 to 9 September at the ICAR Convention Centre in PUSA Campus, the event focuses on getting breakthrough solutions into the hands of farmers, especially in the Global South. The event, hosted by the World Food Prize Foundation in partnership with ICAR, CIMMYT, and the Borlaug Institute for South Asia, carries the theme “Take it to the Farmer.” It…
India’s Space Vision for 2040: Aims for Moon Landing by 2040 and Space Station by 2035 India is accelerating its space ambitions with bold plans to build a Bharatiya Space Station by 2035 and send an Indian astronaut to the Moon by 2040. Speaking at the International Conference on Space 2025, Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, highlighted these goals while underlining India’s commitment to global progress through space technology. Addressing the conference virtually, Dr. Singh spoke on the theme “Harnessing Space for Global Progress: Innovation, Policy, and Growth.” He noted that recent milestones, such…
