The police in NTR threw a skating marathon on October 5 to school folks at the Kanaka Durga temple about cyber crimes. The goal was to spread the word about stuff like honeytraps and phishing, while students got involved with fun slogans and warning signs.
The scientists over at INCOIS in Hyderabad are doing some cool stuff! They’re tracking where mackerel swim to help fishermen find the best spots to catch them. Their research shows how nutrient upwelling affects mackerel populations, which is great for fishing sustainably along India’s southwest coast. Now, fishermen can get daily tips to boost their fishing game.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is all set to go full-on local by 2047! They’re planning to have a totally indigenous inventory, meaning everything from planes to drones will be homegrown.
On October 4, 2024, an Air India Express flight headed to Muscat had to abort its take-off at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport because they spotted smoke in the plane. Luckily, all 142 passengers and crew got out safe and sound, and now the plane’s getting checked out to see if it can fly or if they’ll need to set up another flight.
India and the U.S. just teamed up and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost their critical minerals supply chains. This is a big deal because these minerals are super important for tech, clean energy, and a whole bunch of other stuff
Apple's Diwali sale for 2024 is here, and you can save up to ₹5000 on the iPhone 16 Pro models! You can trade in your old iPhones and some other smartphones for credit, plus there are cashback deals available with different bank cards.
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan swung by the India-China border to check how ready the troops are. He gave a shoutout to their hard work and even got involved in some eco-friendly projects. Meanwhile, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi raised some red flags about China's tactics and stressed the need to boost border villages.
CSIR-CCMB is setting up a new Animal BSL-3 facility to boost research on infectious diseases. Covering 6,000 sq.ft, this spot will let scientists run important experiments on small animals, helping us be ready for any future pandemics. Director Vinay Kumar Nandicoori stresses how crucial this facility is for testing vaccines and keeping the public safe.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw just revealed a cool ₹60,000 crore investment opportunity in West Bengal, but it all hinges on the state's cooperation. With 61 railway projects stuck because of land issues, he stressed the need for everyone to come together to speed up development for the public good.
Tesla just dodged a bullet with a lawsuit that claimed they were misleading folks about their self-driving tech. A judge decided there was no real basis for the shareholders' claims, and Elon Musk was quick to say, "Justice prevails." The lawsuit was all about whether drivers could safely catch some Z's while using Tesla's self-driving features.