Rare sulphur stones discovered on Mars by NASA’s Curiosity rover

Rare sulphur stones discovered on Mars by NASA’s Curiosity rover

NASA’s Curiosity rover has completed its investigation of the Gediz Vallis channel on Mars. This marks the occasion with a breathtaking 360-degree panorama and the rover is now headed toward box work, its next destination. This exploration, conducted on the slopes of Mount Sharp, is part of Curiosity’s mission. The aim is to study Mars’ […]

ISRO and Australian Space Agency sign for cooperation in human space flight

ISRO and Australian Space Agency sign for cooperation in human space flight

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Thursday signed an Implementation Agreement (IA) with the Australian Space Agency (ASA) for further strengthening of cooperation in space activities between the two countries. This agreement will help to boost coordination between space agencies on crew and crew module recovery for the “Gangayaan” mission, which will be India’s first […]

India becomes top source of international students in US Colleges, overtakes China

India becomes top source of international students in US Colleges, overtakes China

Indian students have outnumbered all the international students in the United States. This has happened after 15 years that 29.4% of the total international student body are Indians as per a report published by Open Doors 2024 on Monday. With a student count of 331,602, India has overtaken China during the academic year 2023-24. Today, […]

UAE launches KYC platform for enhanced financial data

UAE launches KYC platform for enhanced financial data

UAE launched a new digital platform called  ‘‘Know Your Customer” (KYC) to provide accurate, comprehensive, and confidential data for smooth financial transactions. The new initiative aims to provide customers with platforms for verifying their identities and backing a safe and secure business environment and also enhance customer experience in accessing financial and banking services. The […]

Australia launches ‘landmark’ bill to ban social media for children under 16

Australia launches ‘landmark’ bill to ban social media for children under 16

The Govt. of Australia on Thursday introduced a bill in the parliament that aims to ban social media for children under 16 and introduced a fine of A$49.5 million for social media platforms for systematic breach of the rule. They also planned a trial on an age-verification system that may include biometrics or government identity […]

International Maritime Organization welcomes Saudi Arabia’s permanent representative

International Maritime Organization welcomes Saudi Arabia’s permanent representative

As per a report published by the Saudi Press Agency, the International Maritime Organization on wednesday accepted the credentials of Saudi Arabia’s new permanent representative. During an ongoing meeting in London, the IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez welcomed Kamal Bin Mohammed Al-Junaidi. Rumaih bin Mohammed Al-Rumaih, the Saudi deputy transport minister, also attended the event. The […]

Elon Musk’s Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial

Elon Musk’s Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial

Elon Musk founded a brain chip company called Neuralink that has now been approved to commence its first clinical trial in Canada. Such a trial aspires to assist paralyzed individuals when controlling digital devices to use their thoughts. The study focuses on safety and basic functionality evaluations of the Neuralink’s implant. This specifically targets individuals […]

Saudi crown prince congratulates newly elected prime minister of Mauritius

Saudi crown prince congratulates newly elected prime minister of Mauritius

Mohammed bin Salman, the Crown Prince of Saudi, sent a congratulations message to Navin Rmgoolam on Wednesday, who is now the Prime Minister of Mauritius from this month. As per the Saudi Press Agency, the prince conveyed “his sincere congratulations and best wishes” to the premier and wished “the friendly people of the Republic of […]

Saudi Arabia pursues new fuel technologies to decarbonize aviation

Saudi Arabia pursues new fuel technologies to decarbonize aviation

Saudi Arabia to pursue new fuel technology to improve efficiency and decarbonize the aviation sector. Mohommad Altayyar, the program director of the Saudi Ministry of Energy oil sustainability program, said that they stand with the opportunity to contribute to the global efforts in tackling climate change. This program focuses on the formation of strategic partnerships […]