ESA ScaleUp Invest Supports New Partnership between ASRO and Ethereal Space ASRO – Aboa Space Research Oy and Ethereal Space, Inc. have announced a strategic partnership to strengthen global space weather monitoring. Supported by the European Space Agency’s (ESA) ScaleUp Invest programme, the collaboration aims to combine advanced instrumentation with next-generation satellite technology to improve forecasts and resilience against solar activity. The agreement will see ASRO’s expertise in energetic particle instrumentation integrated with Ethereal Space’s satellite constellation. This approach is designed to deliver continuous, real-time data critical for operational space weather forecasting and nowcasting. Protecting Infrastructure Through Better Forecasts “Space…
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Flowserve US and CORE Energy Unite to Localise Nuclear Pump Manufacturing in India India has achieved a major milestone in its nuclear journey. CORE Energy Systems Ltd. and Flowserve US Corporation have joined hands in a strategic collaboration to manufacture Primary Coolant Pumps (PCPs) in India. This marks the first time PCP technology has been transferred to India under the US–India Civil Nuclear Cooperation framework. This development boosts India’s ability to build and operate nuclear power plants independently. It also strengthens the U.S.–India 123 Civil Nuclear Agreement, enhancing bilateral ties and advancing shared clean energy goals. Technology Transfer Marks a…
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) held a high-level meeting to assess progress on major infrastructure projects in the southern States of Karnataka, Kerala, and Telangana. The meeting, chaired by DPIIT Secretary Shri Amardeep Singh Bhatia, aimed to accelerate issue resolution and improve coordination among stakeholders. Focus on Timely Project Implementation The review covered projects valued at over INR 10,000 crore. In Karnataka, five major projects worth INR 3,658 crore were examined. Kerala had two projects under review, totalling INR 5,002 crore. Telangana’s review involved three projects with a combined cost of INR 1,934 crore. Officials…
Alibaba Cloud Business Sees Strong Growth Boosted by AI Alibaba has reported strong growth in its cloud computing segment, driven by major advances in artificial intelligence (AI). The Chinese tech giant said AI is now central to its strategy for expanding the cloud business. Revenue from the cloud unit jumped 26% to 33.40 billion yuan (around $4.67 billion), significantly ahead of the forecasted 18.4% rise. Despite this, the company’s overall quarterly revenue fell short of expectations. Alibaba’s broader operations posted total revenue of 247.65 billion yuan for the quarter ending 30 June, missing the market estimate of 252.92 billion yuan.…
Marvell Shares Slide as Data Centre Outlook Misses Expectations Shares of Marvell Technology dropped by 11.3% in premarket trading on Friday. This decline came after the chipmaker’s forecast for data centre demand fell short of investor expectations. Many had hoped for strong growth in Marvell’s custom chips, which support AI workloads for major cloud firms like Microsoft and Amazon. Cooling Sentiment in AI Chip Market Investor optimism around AI-focused chipmakers has been high, but recent trends suggest the market may be cooling. While Nvidia’s recent results exceeded forecasts, its data centre growth slowed, and its share price dropped after the…
FAA Headquarters Staff to Relocate Under US Transportation Department Plan The US Transportation Department has announced plans to relocate Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) headquarters staff from their current Washington, D.C. offices. The move aims to streamline operations, consolidate systems, and modernise infrastructure as part of a broader departmental initiative. Staff to Move into Transportation Headquarters According to an internal memo seen by Reuters, FAA personnel currently based at their own headquarters will be shifted into the building that already houses the US Transportation Department (USDOT). The department has not yet confirmed how many employees will be affected by the change,…
State Websites and Phone Lines Hit by Widespread Outage Government operations in the US state of Nevada faced major disruptions on Monday due to a network security incident. Several state offices were forced to close, while numerous websites and phone lines went offline or became unreliable. Governor Joe Lombardo’s office posted a message on X (formerly Twitter), confirming the incident. The message warned that “some state websites or phone lines may be slow or briefly unavailable during recovery.” It did not detail the cause of the problem. Attempts to access the governor’s website and other Nevada state portals late Monday…
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways of India Sarbananda Sonowal has said the government will explore launching a dedicated satellite and acquire a transponder to boost India’s maritime governance and port management. Addressing officials on National Space Day, Sonowal said the system would give India exclusive space-based coverage of its coastline, inland waterways and ports. It would integrate with national maritime databases to enable real-time ship tracking, congestion alerts, improved navigational safety, and better port operations. “It will also improve preparedness for search-and-rescue, pollution control and disaster management, while reducing dependence on foreign navigation systems and supporting Atmanirbhar Bharat…
“The Wizard of Oz” Transformed with AI at Las Vegas Sphere When “The Wizard of Oz at Sphere” opens on 28 August in Las Vegas, audiences will step inside a cinematic world unlike anything created in 1939. The experience surrounds viewers with the film’s iconic scenes on a 160,000-square-foot LED wall, 22 stories high, while wind machines, flying props, and other effects bring the story to life. Tickets, starting at $104, offer much more than a simple screening. The project marks one of Hollywood’s most ambitious uses of artificial intelligence to enhance a classic film, merging original performances with state-of-the-art…
Rapido Fined ₹10 Lakh for Misleading Advertisements, Ordered to Compensate Consumers Rapido Fined ₹10 Lakh, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a penalty of ₹10 lakh on Rapido, the online ride-hailing platform operated by Roppen Transportation Services Pvt. Ltd., for publishing misleading advertisements and engaging in unfair trade practices. False Promises and Consumer Misleading The penalty follows an investigation into Rapido’s advertisements that claimed “AUTO IN 5 MIN OR GET ₹50” and “Guaranteed Auto”. CCPA found these claims to be misleading, deceptive, and unfair to consumers. The platform has been directed to immediately discontinue such misleading ads. Further,…