India’s indigenous NavIC satellite navigation system currently lacks the minimum four operational satellites required for standalone positioning services, the government has informed Parliament. While timing services remain functional and users are not immediately vulnerable due to multi-constellation use, ISRO is expediting new launches to restore full capability and strengthen the network.

A maritime historian, Nick Collins, is challenging the long-held belief that Mesopotamia was the cradle of civilization. Drawing on decades of research into ancient trade networks, Collins argues that the Indian subcontinent, particularly the Indus-Sarasvati civilization, predates and significantly influenced early global development, presenting a compelling re-evaluation of world history.

A 75-million-year-old snake fossil, Tametara mirim, discovered in Brazil, offers an unprecedented look into early snake evolution. Its remarkably preserved skull reveals that ancient snakes experimented with diverse lifestyles, including burrowing, much earlier than previously thought, challenging long-held theories about their evolutionary path.

Indian-origin Nasa astronaut Anil Menon has launched on an eight-month mission to the International Space Station. He will conduct critical experiments on AI-assisted medical diagnostics, advanced semiconductor manufacturing, and bioprinting in microgravity, paving the way for future deep-space exploration to the Moon and Mars while benefiting Earth-based technologies.

Meta has swiftly removed its new AI image generation feature, Muse Image, from Instagram following widespread user backlash over privacy and copyright concerns. The move underscores the growing scrutiny on AI ethics and user data, impacting millions of Indian Instagram users.

Scientists are astounded by the Andean leaf-eared mouse, found thriving at over 6,700 meters in the Andes. This tiny mammal, the highest-living on Earth, endures extreme cold and low oxygen, offering crucial insights into survival mechanisms that could revolutionize human health treatments for conditions like heart disease and cancer.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has sparked debate by comparing his child’s first two-word phrase to GPT 5.6 ‘discovering new math.’ This unusual analogy highlights the advanced capabilities of OpenAI’s latest AI models, Sol, Terra, and Luna, currently in restricted preview, and sets high expectations for their potential breakthroughs in artificial intelligence.

A massive 14,500 km Kelvin wave detected by NASA’s Sentinel-6 satellite signals the official return of El Niño. NOAA predicts a 63% chance of a very strong event by winter 2026, potentially impacting India’s crucial southwest monsoon. Learn what this means for weather patterns and water resources across the nation, including Telangana.

A 14,500 km Kelvin wave detected by NASA’s Sentinel-6 satellite signals a potentially ‘very strong’ El Nino for 2026. NOAA forecasts a 63% chance of severe warming, raising concerns for India’s crucial southwest monsoon. This climate event could significantly impact agriculture and water resources across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, peaking by winter.

LG has introduced its new XBOOM Bounce and XBOOM Grab AI Bluetooth speakers in India, featuring advanced AI sound and lighting capabilities. These portable devices boast impressive battery life, with the Bounce model offering up to 30 hours on a single charge, alongside robust IP67 water and dust resistance.