Why tanks still matter in modern warfare
The article discusses the continued relevance of tanks in modern warfare, emphasizing that ground presence is crucial for territorial control despite advancements in drones and ...
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05 July 2026
04 July 2026
Centre orders blocking of battery management apps used to turn off e-rickshaws
The Union government has ordered the blocking of certain battery management apps, primarily developed by Chinese firms, after they were found to be exploited to remotely shut do...
03 July 2026
Indian team discovers rare ‘bow and arrow’ radio galaxy two billion light years from Earth
An Indian-led team of researchers has discovered a rare, bow-and-arrow shaped radio galaxy, named RAD-BAARG, approximately two billion light-years from Earth. This unique struct...
22 June 2026
Laser strums atoms trillions of times in search for better computers
Researchers have discovered a new method to induce terahertz (THz) frequency vibrations in a superlattice of platinum and copper atoms using laser pulses. This 'strain engineeri...
19 June 2026
IRDAI forms working group on AI
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has established a seven-member working group on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to develop governance frameworks...
27 May 2026
Canada imposes Ebola-related travel ban, Bahamas to increase screening
Canada imposed a temporary travel ban on residents from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan due to an Ebola outbreak, following a similar ban by the US. Th...
K9 warriors and robotic dogs steal spotlight at Exercise PRAGATI 2026
Exercise PRAGATI 2026, a multinational military training involving India and 12 friendly nations, showcased the Indian Army's K9 warriors (military dogs, including indigenous Ra...
24 May 2026
China to send astronaut on year-long space mission as it eyes 2030 moon landing
China is launching its Shenzhou-23 mission, sending an astronaut for a record year-long stay on the Tiangong space station to study long-duration human physiology in space. This...
23 May 2026
U.S. extends Ebola travel ban to Green Card holders
The United States has temporarily extended its Ebola travel ban to include lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders) who have been in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uga...
SpaceX launches its biggest, most beefed-up Starship yet on test flight
SpaceX successfully launched its upgraded Starship V3, the largest and most powerful version yet, on a test flight from Texas. This mega-rocket is crucial for NASA's Artemis pro...
22 May 2026
Centre issues State alerts after WHO declares Ebola emergency
The Centre has issued alerts to all States and Union Territories to strengthen surveillance, hospital preparedness, and rapid response systems following the World Health Organiz...