Indonesia has opened the world's first seamless immigration corridor powered by artificial intelligence, allowing passengers to pass through immigration without stopping. This technology is part of the government's "All Indonesia" initiative, which aims to reduce wait times and simplify arrival procedures for international travellers. The system is being deployed in Jakarta's airport, with an additional corridor planned for Surabaya, representing a significant shift in how passengers enter the country. Senior citizens and those with disabilities will have priority access during the initial
Uttar Pradesh has climbed to third place in India's solar energy production, driven by the rapidly expanding rooftop solar scheme, which has transformed household participation in clean electricity. The state has deployed more than 2.8 lakh rooftop systems, adding approximately 976 MW to its renewable capacity. Rising adoption shows how families are reducing their electricity expenditures while supporting sustainable energy goals. Daily generation from these sites has surpassed 4 million units, increasing power supply and easing pressure on traditional sources. This transition has also result
ISRO is ready to launch BlueBird-6, the heaviest US commercial satellite, on December 15. The 6.5-tonne communication satellite, built by AST SpaceMobile, arrived in India on October 19 and is preparing to launch from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre on the LVM3 rocket. ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan said that the launch vehicle is being assembled, and the Prime Minister will announce the final date. The mission follows the successful NISAR launch earlier this year, and it represents another milestone in India-US space collaboration. Narayanan further praised the Gaganyaan Mission's steady p
NASA and SpaceX have collaborated once more to launch a new ocean-monitoring satellite into orbit, marking a significant milestone in global efforts to better understand Earth's changing climate. The launch took place at the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, where SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched the Sentinel-6B satellite into space. The mission reflects the broad US-European collaboration aimed at collecting precise data on the world's oceans. The satellite is part of an international collaboration that includes NASA, the European Space Agency, EUMETSAT, and the US
The Indian Space Research Organisation is preparing for a big milestone: the PSLV-N1 mission, which is scheduled for January 2026. This launch is expected to mark a fundamental shift in India's space program. It would be the first time a launch vehicle has been completely manufactured by private industry under ISRO supervision. The rocket was created by a large-scale partnership between New Space India Limited, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, and Larsen & Toubro. Their deal, signed in September 2022 at the Bengaluru Space Expo, called for the manufacturing of five PSLV rockets. The rema
At the Dubai Airshow 2025, India highlighted its developing defence manufacturing capabilities by hosting a global industry roundtable aimed at improving collaboration. The summit brought together approximately 50 companies from India, the UAE, the US, the UK, Australia, Brazil, and Italy. Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth chaired the meetings, which were attended by Ambassador Deepak Mittal and Joint Secretary Amit Satija, reflecting India's commitment to developing long-term international alliances. The discussion focused on strengthening joint production, advancing technical coo
Solar Steel has reached a significant growth milestone in Peru, accounting for more than 30% of the country's solar-tracker industry. CEO Christopher Atassi Morales confirmed the achievement during the Future Energy Summit (FES) in Peru. He stated that Peru has now become the company's third-largest global market, indicating over a decade of consistent effort in the region. The corporation started a presence in Peru in 2012. Its initial involvement was through key solar projects like Tacna and Panamericana, which helped introduce large-scale trackers to the country. Solar Steel supplied 40
Sharjah has taken a significant step towards transforming its fisheries sector by introducing the region's first entirely digital system for tracking all stages of local fishing operations. The new QR-based technology enables authorities and consumers to instantly verify the origin, type, and quantity of each catch, establishing a modern and transparent method that supports national food security. Sharjah Asset Management and Seafood Souq started the program in Souq Al Jubail. Each vessel is assigned a unique QR code, allowing for end-to-end monitoring from the minute the boat leaves the s
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