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The Green Bank Telescope recently captured a groundbreaking image of NASA's Artemis 2 spacecraft orbiting the Moon, marking a significant advancement in deep-space human exploration. This achievement demonstrates the power of radio astronomy to precisely track spacecraft, providing crucial situational awareness for future lunar missions and highlighting a new era of cosmic transparency.

India's Anu-sandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) is urging global industries and philanthropists to invest in R&D using CSR funds. This marks the first time a government agency has officially sought private collaboration for high-impact, translational research projects, aiming to drive innovation into real-world applications.

Gautam Adani launched two major eye care institutions in Bihar's Saran district, pledging Rs 150 crore through the Adani Foundation. These facilities, attached to Akhand Jyoti Eye Hospital, will perform 3.3 lakh surgeries annually and train 1,000 professionals. Adani also personally committed Rs 500 crore to the Akhand Jyoti Foundation, aiming to expand affordable vision care nationwide.

Telangana's booming food sector, encompassing processing, agri-tech, and exports, has spurred demand for skilled professionals. The state's higher education council has launched a new BBA in Food Technology, Food Security, and Agriculture, integrating science, business, and policy. This interdisciplinary program aims to equip graduates for evolving industry needs, bridging the gap between academic knowledge and practical market demands.

CBSE class 12th topper Sonakshi Goyal's study notes are surprising students. She bound her handwritten notes directly with her NCERT books. This created an all-in-one revision system. Goyal's method kept all notes in one place for easier revision. She also revised topics daily and focused on NCERT. Practicing previous papers boosted her confidence. Conceptual clarity was key to her success.

Pope Leo XIV unveiled his encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas,” addressing human dignity in the AI era. This historic document, presented with an AI pioneer, marks the Catholic Church's continued engagement with contemporary challenges through its ancient tradition of papal letters. The encyclical joins a lineage of influential papal teachings on critical social issues.

Odisha's CBSE schools are largely unaffected by the new three-language policy due to low demand for foreign languages. Most students already follow a combination of English, Odia, and Hindi or Sanskrit, minimizing academic disruption. While some adjustments are needed for students studying foreign languages, CBSE offers support for the transition.

The gulf between Trump’s actions and Gabbard’s worldview made the latter’s position untenable. Perhaps her fate was sealed last June when, less than two weeks before Operation Midnight Hammer, she posted a video in which she said “political elite warmongers are carelessly fomenting fear and tensions between nuclear powers”. The post appeared shortly before the US struck Iran’s nuclear sites in an operation almost borrowed from the plot of Top Gun: Maverick.

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When technology can fabricate faces, voices, entire events, the state must ensure that authenticity remains visible & deception traceable – this is the core rationale of India’s 2026 amendments to IT Rules

Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) and Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) are revolutionizing naval operations and civilian sectors with their stealth, persistence, and risk reduction capabilities. Navies are investing heavily in these platforms for surveillance, mine warfare, and reconnaissance, while also finding dual-use applications in disaster response and oceanographic research.

The practice of drawing plants in minute, scientific detail is resurging in India, and a growing breed of enthusiasts, on the cusp of art and science, are helping document our flora, deepen observation and support conservation efforts

A concerning outbreak of a unique Bundibugyo Ebola strain has emerged in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with reports of cases now reaching Uganda. In the absence of an effective vaccine or treatment, public health leaders are mobilizing international efforts to combat the crisis.

Fifty-two years ago, India detonated a nuclear device in Rajasthan's Thar desert, codenamed 'Smiling Buddha'. This event, coinciding with Buddha Purnima, marked India's entry into the nuclear club. Despite being officially termed a 'peaceful nuclear explosion', the test ignited debate and reshaped India's global standing, demonstrating scientific self-reliance and announcing strategic intent.

Bees are vital pollinators, crucial for global food security and ecosystems, yet face severe threats from climate change, pesticides, and habitat loss. Their declining populations, particularly in India, signal a critical ecological crisis. Urgent action is needed from farmers and citizens to protect these essential insects.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang inspired Carnegie Mellon graduates, urging them to seize the AI revolution's immense potential. He highlighted AI's transformative power, likening it to a new industrial era that will reshape every sector. Huang emphasized responsible AI development and CMU's legacy, encouraging graduates to dedicate their hearts to meaningful work.