The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has inaugurated a modern space laboratory at Mechuka Government Higher Secondary School in Arunachal Pradesh's Shi-Yomi district, a significant step towards expanding access to space science education. The facility, known as the Pasang Wangchuk Sona ISRO Space Laboratory, was officially launched by Education Minister Pasang Dorjee Sona in collaboration with the Muskaan Foundation. The laboratory has been set up to provide students with direct exposure to advanced scientific tools and hands-on experience in space science and technology. Its goal
ISRO chairman Dr Vanniyaperumal Narayanan has outlined India's ambitious space roadmap, which includes establishing a space station by 2035 and sending astronauts to the moon by 2040. Dr. Narayanan, who has over four decades of experience in rocket and spacecraft propulsion, took over ISRO in January of this year and has already overseen several major missions. He traced ISRO's history from the launch of its first sounding rocket in 1963 to the completion of over 100 missions, highlighting important successes such as the Chandrayaan missions, the Mars Orbiter Mission, and India's first sof
According to Union Minister Piyush Goyal, India's electronics industry increased its exports by 47% in the first quarter of 2025-26 compared to the same period last year. He credited the spike to the government's policy drive through Make in India and production-linked incentives schemes, which have revolutionised the sector over the last decade. From just two mobile manufacturing plants in 2014, India now boasts over 300, making it the world's second-largest mobile phone manufacturer. By FY25, electronics output increased sixfold to ₹11.3 lakh crore, while exports grew eightfold to ₹3
The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY) has provided rooftop solar installations to 16.78 lakh families in India, with over ₹9,280 crore in Central Financial Assistance disbursed to beneficiaries, according to a government report to Parliament on Tuesday. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has been implementing the project across the country since February 2024, to provide rooftop solar systems to one crore residential families by 2026-27. The effort aims to increase sustainable energy adoption, reduce reliance on conventional electricity sources, and reduce household powe
The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched the National Public Sector Solarisation Initiative (NPSSI), which will provide distributed solar power systems to public institutions nationwide. The plan, which has received an initial budget of N100 billion from the Federal Government, will power schools, hospitals, security facilities, government offices, and other critical infrastructure. The Rural Electrification Agency (REA), the Budget Office of the Federation, Infrastructure Corporation of Nigeria (InfraCorp), and the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) signed a Memorandum of Under
NASA and Google have collaborated to develop an AI-powered medical assistant to assist astronauts with health concerns on long-duration missions to the Moon and Mars. As human space exploration progresses beyond low Earth orbit, real-time contact with Earth becomes impossible, with delays of up to 20 minutes each way. Emergency evacuations could take months or years, and medical supplies will be scarce. The Crew Medical Officer Digital Assistant (CMO-DA) is designed to provide autonomous diagnosis and treatment support. It is intended for astronauts who do not have onboard doctors and has
According to the Abu Dhabi Chamber, the Artificial Intelligence sector grew by 61% between June 2023 and June 2024. The emirate presently has 673 AI companies, ranking among the greatest concentrations in the global landscape of 90,904 AI firms. This expansion solidifies Abu Dhabi's status as the fastest-growing AI hub in the Middle East and North Africa. Officials credit the expansion to effective collaboration among the government, industry leaders, and innovators. Over the last six months alone, 150 new AI companies launched, with more than 58% focusing on innovation, research, and cons
India has delivered the first batch of 10 electric buses to Mauritius, strengthening the nations' bilateral cooperation on sustainable mobility. The handover event was held at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Public Service and Innovation in Reduit and was attended by Mauritius PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam, Indian High Commissioner Anurag Srivastava, and senior government dignitaries. The project is part of the Enhanced Strategic Partnership that PM Modi agreed upon during his official visit to Mauritius in March 2025. Speaking at the ceremony, PM Ramgoolam called the e-bus program a "pa
The Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota witnessed the successful firing of the KALAM 1200 rocket motor, a significant milestone in India's developing private space sector. The motor, developed by Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace, is the first stage of the Vikram-1-1 launch vehicle and was tested in collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The KALAM 1200, which stands 11 metres tall and has a diameter of 1.7 metres, contains 30 tonnes of solid propellant and can transport hefty payloads into orbit. This test marks the first time an Indian private company has
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is advancing plans to operationalise its largest rocket launchpad by 2029. The Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, will develop a third launch pad (TLP) estimated to cost ₹3,985 crore (approximately $460 million). It will complement the two current launch pads at India's only operating spaceport. Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh confirmed to Parliament that financial approval for the project was granted in March 2025. The geotechnical surveys and topographical assessments were finished by May. Roadworks and electrical