In 1981, when ISRO carried its APPLE on bullock cart for just Rs 150, the world laughed; Today, the same story is hailed as a masterstroke of innovationIndia's space journey began with innovation. In 1981, the APPLE satellite mission highlighted ISRO's resourcefulness. Engineers used a bull...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
In 1973, Motorola's Martin Cooper called his AT&T rival from a Manhattan sidewalk on a 2.5-pound brick; 50 years later, that phone lives in 7 billion pocketsIn 1973, the world witnessed a groundbreaking moment when Martin Cooper made the very first call on a handheld cellular phone. This pivotal...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.23 PM IST
UAE announces social media ban for under-15s, joining growing trendThe United Arab Emirates has implemented a social media ban for children under 15, requiring platforms to monitor and disable underage acco...
18 Jun, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
$15 billion game-changer: Reliance Jio readies for a big bang in spaceReliance Jio is reportedly planning a massive 1,600-satellite low Earth orbit constellation, aiming for direct-to-device connectivity and e...
18 Jun, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
Reliance Jio plans 1,650-satellite LEO network for broadband servicesReliance Jio is planning to build its own low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation of around 1,600-1,650 satellites at an altitude of ...
18 Jun, 2026, 07.23 AM IST
Europe is finally, slowly getting its act togetherEurope stands on the brink of a pivotal transformation, launching a set of ambitious reforms aimed at revitalizing its economy and global f...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
Charting 6G Road Map: Talks soon with focus on desi tech and patentsIndia is initiating plans for a 6G mobile communication transition. Discussions will focus on developing local technology and fostering res...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
Elon Musk's Starlink India launch hits security roadblock ahead of SpaceX IPOIndia has halted approvals for Elon Musk's Starlink internet service. Security agencies are concerned about Starlink terminals being used i...
10 Jun, 2026, 07.15 PM IST
Russian military satellites, designed to detect nuclear explosions are jamming GPS signals across Europe; incidents go back to 2019, new study warnsMysterious GPS disruptions across Europe, affecting vast areas for years, are now linked to a Russian military satellite network. A new stu...
08 Jun, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
PM Modi’s high stakes push for sovereign AI faces reality checkIndia is striving to build its own artificial intelligence capabilities, aiming for self-reliance and global export. However, the nation fa...
03 Jun, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
Red Balloon Aerospace launches India's first indigenous super-pressure balloonRed Balloon Aerospace launched India's first indigenous super-pressure balloon, VISTA. This high-altitude balloon carried payloads from sev...
27 May, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
Apple flags handset modification hurdles for satellite D2D rollout in IndiaApple advises against hardware changes for direct-to-device satellite links in India. The company prioritizes current mobile networks. Othe...
17 May, 2026, 06.50 AM IST
India to solidify partnership with Africa at high-stakes summitIndia is set to host a significant summit on May 31 to strengthen its partnership with African nations. The meeting will focus on enhancing...
09 May, 2026, 09.14 PM IST
Ram Shriram's Sherpalo Ventures to lead $60 million funding round in Skyroot; valuation hits $1.1 billionGIC, of Singapore, BlackRock, Greenko Group founders take part in round along with Sun Pharma founder Dilip Shanghvi family office as the 9...
08 May, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
Reliance Industries shares in focus as Mukesh Ambani eyes satellite foray to take on StarlinkReliance Industries is evaluating a multi-billion-dollar entry into satellite communications, focusing on low Earth orbit networks under Ji...
06 May, 2026, 08.54 AM IST
Reliance eyes billions in LEO satellites to build India's answer to StarlinkReliance Industries is set to make a significant entry into satellite communications. The company plans a multi-billion dollar investment i...
06 May, 2026, 08.50 AM IST
Pixxel, Sarvam plan orbital data centre after Agnikul Cosmos-Neev CloudIndian space company Pixxel and AI firm Sarvam are collaborating on a groundbreaking orbital data centre satellite. This satellite, named P...
04 May, 2026, 06.03 PM IST