Parkin Company and charge&go by e& have announced a ten-year cooperation to modernise Dubai's electric vehicle infrastructure. The agreement will result in the implementation of 200 ultra-fast direct current chargers across the emirate. The charging network will be strategically located in residential districts and prominent retail and leisure destinations. The system's design aims to shorten EV charging duration to less than thirty minutes. The project's initial phase includes the installation of twenty charging stations. Over the next twelve months, the network will expand to inc
Sharjah continues to strengthen its reputation as a leader in sustainable tourism with the unveiling of its newest project, Nomad, which is set to open in late 2025. The retreat will feature 20 specially designed solar-powered trailers set in Kalba's mountain valleys, providing tourists with an off-grid vacation that is deeply connected to nature. The project is part of the Sharjah Collection, which is a hospitality portfolio maintained by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority. Unlike traditional resorts, Nomad has implemented a no-Wi-Fi, no-lights policy to reduce environmental
The Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) in Varanasi has set a historic milestone by installing India's first removable solar panel system between railway tracks. On Independence Day, General Manager Naresh Pal Singh formally inaugurated the project, which was commissioned on Line 19 of the BLW Workshop. The pilot installation covers 70 metres of track and has a total capacity of 15 kWp, powered by 28 solar panels. Each panel, weighing approximately 32 kilogrammes, is intended for maximum efficiency and includes bifacial cells to enhance energy output. Officials stated that the system has a powe
ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan has stated that India's progress in space research now stands par with developed nations, reflecting decades of dedicated scientific efforts. Speaking at the Osmania University convocation in Hyderabad, he stated that the agency is developing a new launch vehicle as tall as a 40-story building and capable of placing a 75-tonne cargo into low Earth orbit. This ambitious project represents a significant leap from the early launch vehicles, which could only deliver 35 kg into orbit. Mr. Narayanan emphasised that ISRO's rise from humble beginnings to major space miss
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