Indonesia showed interest in purchasing the BrahMos supersonic missile system shortly after India finished the first batch at its new integration and testing facility in Lucknow. According to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Indonesia has formally requested missiles manufactured at the Uttar Pradesh facility. He announced the update while speaking to party workers in Lucknow. The first batch was launched on October 18 by Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The enhanced facility, which opened on May 11, is now fully operational. Built at a cost of Rs 300 crore, the facili
Colombia has enhanced its clean energy landscape with the opening of the Shangri-La Solar Plant, one of the country's largest solar installations. Atlas Renewable Energy developed the 201 MWp project in Ibagué, Tolima, which is the company's first solar endeavour in Colombia and a significant milestone in the country's push for sustainable power. The project is planned to generate 403.7 GWh of power annually, providing over 214,000 homes and reducing roughly 161,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions yearly—equivalent to removing approximately 34,000 cars from the road. Atlas Renewable Energy
The United Arab Emirates has reached a landmark moment in its digital finance journey by conducting the first government transaction with the Digital Dirham. The UAE Central Bank launched this new digital money as part of its efforts to modernise the country's financial system. The transaction was completed using the government-backed mBridge platform. It was completed in less than two minutes, highlighting the speed and reliability of the country's expanding digital infrastructure. The Ministry of Finance and the Dubai Department of Finance collaborated to complete this first transaction.
South Korea has made another significant step towards growing its renewable energy portfolio, launching a 47 MW floating solar project at Imha Dam, east of Andong. The facility is currently fully operational and represents the country's largest floating photovoltaic installation on a multipurpose dam. It adds a layer of clean electricity generation to the site, which already has a 50 MW hydropower plant. Together, the two technologies ensure a consistent supply of power, with solar energy feeding the grid during the day and hydropower providing output after sunset. The project is the re
Indian travellers to Malaysia will soon find it easier to make payments, as Malaysia plans to enable transactions using India's Unified Payments Interface. Razorpay's Malaysian entity, Curlec, recently formed a new agreement with NPCI International Payments Limited, the global arm of the National Payments Corporation of India. The agreement was officially signed during the Global Fintech Fest 2025, which is a significant step towards growing India's digital payment footprint internationally. Once the system is operational, tourists from India will be able to pay directly in Malaysian Ringg
The United Arab Emirates has taken a significant step towards the future of communication technology by launching a nationwide 6G plan. The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) unveiled the program at the 6G Committee's inaugural meeting, which included representatives from government bodies, telecom carriers, universities, research centres, and prominent global technology firms. The initiative reflects the UAE's desire to remain a global leader in innovation and digital transformation. TDRA described the 6G approach as forward-thinking, research-driven, an
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) completed another major milestone in its Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission by successfully testing the crew module's main parachutes at the Babina Field Firing Range in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. The trial was part of the ongoing Integrated Main Parachute Airdrop Tests (IMAT), which aimed to validate the parachute system for the upcoming mission. The crew module's parachute system includes ten parachutes of four different varieties. The descent sequence starts with two apex cover separation parachutes, followed by two drogue parachutes to stabili
The United Arab Emirates is intensifying efforts to combat water scarcity through cloud seeding, a technique in which aircraft deposit salt particles into clouds to increase rainfall. When dark clouds gather over the desert mountains, pilots take off in specially equipped planes, aiming to transform vapour into vital rain. The effort, which costs millions every year, is part of the UAE's larger climate adaptation strategy. The technology, which uses potassium chloride to stimulate droplet formation, seeks to supplement freshwater supplies in a country that receives less than 100 millimetre
A delegation from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) visited Mauritius for three days, marking another milestone in the two countries' developing space technology and research collaboration. The visit was part of the ongoing India-Mauritius Joint Satellite Initiative, which aims to strengthen bilateral collaboration in satellite development and related applications. During the visit, ISRO personnel held thorough technical discussions with the Mauritius Research and Innovation Council (MRIC) and attended the 4th Joint Working Group meeting. A half-day collaborative workshop on th
Electric and hybrid vehicle sales in Australia are climbing to record highs, indicating a substantial shift in the country's automotive market. According to the Australian Automobile Association's most recent quarterly data, internal combustion engine vehicles have fallen below 70% of total market share for the first time. Electric vehicles accounted for 9.7% of all new car sales in the three months to September, the highest proportion ever recorded. A total of 29,298 battery-electric vehicles were sold, slightly up from the previous quarter's record. Hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles als