After a lengthy nine-month stay in the International Space Station, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams have returned to Earth. Originally slated for only eight days, their mission was extended due to technical concerns with Boeing's Starliner spaceship, which was deemed unsafe for their return. Their return flight took 17 hours inside a SpaceX spacecraft, which underwent a fiery re-entry before safely splashing down off the Florida coast. A recovery team lifted the capsule from the ocean, and the astronauts returned smiling alongside crew members Nick Hague and Aleksandr Gor
The UAE business jets market was valued at $44.96 million in 2023 and is expected to reach $76.36 million by 2031. The market is estimated to increase at a 6.85% CAGR between 2024 and 2031. According to DataM Intelligence, this market expansion is being driven by rising demand for private air travel among business executives, government officials, and high-net-worth individuals. The increased demand for luxury, flexibility, and faster travel options has fuelled the growth of the business aviation industry. Companies are launching strategic initiatives to improve operational efficiency, sus
Jammu & Kashmir's famed Chinar trees, known for their majesty and cultural significance, now have distinct digital identities. In an innovative conservation initiative, the J&K Forest Department, in conjunction with the J&K Forest Research Institute (JKFI), has allocated Tree Aadhaar numbers to hundreds of these ancient trees. Each tree has a digital plate inscribed with a QR code, which, when scanned, provides detailed information. The effort, which will be started in 2021, intends to monitor and protect China's declining population carefully. According to official data, 28,56
The National Competitiveness Enhancement Commission of Thailand has approved China's Sunwoda Electronic's investment of more than $1 billion in the production of electric vehicle (EV) battery cells and energy storage systems. The move is intended to greatly enhance Thailand's electric vehicle supply chain and speed the country's transition to sustainable transportation. Sunwoda Automotive Energy Technology (Thailand) will locate its cutting-edge production facility in the Eastern Economic Corridor. The first phase will involve the development of a lithium-ion battery facility in Chonburi P
Madhav National Park, in Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri district, has been formally recognised as India's 58th Tiger Reserve. This milestone highlights India's continuous commitment to wildlife conservation and tiger habitat expansion. The park covers 354.6 square kilometres and has a diversified environment of forests, grasslands, and lakes, making it a perfect habitat for tigers and other species. Historically, Madhav National Park was a hunting field for Mughal emperors and Gwalior Maharajas. Akbar captured elephants here, and the Scindia dynasty used the area extensively for hunting expedit
Bhutan is taking a significant step towards increasing its global connections by establishing a direct airline route to Dubai. This initiative, led by Drukair, the national carrier, is intended to offer up new opportunities for tourism, business, and cultural exchange. The decision reflects Bhutan's efforts to portray itself as a more accessible and appealing destination for international visitors. Recognising the importance of affordability in increasing tourism, Bhutan's government has implemented an airfare subsidy for the Dubai route. This effort attempts to make travel more affordable
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Mauritius on March 11 and 12 as the special guest for the country's National Day celebrations. The annual March 12 celebration commemorates Mauritius' independence from British sovereignty in 1968. Randhir Jaiswal, a spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, confirmed the visit, noting that an Indian Defence Forces detachment and an Indian Navy ship would attend the ceremonies. This is PM Modi's first visit to Mauritius in over a decade, having last been there in 2015. During his visit, he will meet with Mauritius' President and Prime Min
Dr. Abdulnasser Alshaali, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to India, met with Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today to discuss business potential in Himachal Pradesh. The Chief Minister extended an invitation to UAE investors, focussing on critical industries such as tourism, hospitality, renewable energy, dairy, food processing, and data storage. The Chief Minister emphasised the state's distinctive geography, saying that Himachal Pradesh has huge snow-covered areas, hills, and water bodies, making it a perfect tourist destination. To boost accessibility, the state gove
Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur (PHKL) and IMU University have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support Malaysia's medical research ecosystem. This strategic relationship will focus on biomedical science research, training, and knowledge exchange, providing students with hands-on learning opportunities while furthering research priorities. According to this MoU, IMU University will send research students to PHKL for organised training programs. These short-term research projects, which last at least three months, will expose students to real-world medical research. Join
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Post-Budget Webinar on Employment, highlighting the government's emphasis on job creation, economic growth, and innovation. He described the budget as a blueprint for India's future, including significant investments in infrastructure, industry, human resources, and technology. PM Modi emphasised investment in people, citing education, skill development, and healthcare as pillars of national growth. He noted important reforms such as the National Education Policy, AI-driven learning, and textbook digitisation in 22 languages as efforts to align In