Defence ministry invites firms to design, develop airship-based high-altitude pseudo sats under Rs 15,000cr program

NEW DELHI: The defence ministry has invited domestic aerospace firms to design and develop Airship-based High Altitude Pseudo Satellites (AS-HAPS) under a Rs 15,000-crore program for the Indian Air Force to provide persistent intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) at significantly lower cost than satellites.HAPS are pseudo satellites that hover in the stratosphere at 20 km…

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Draft framework for power data sharing released | India News

NEW DELHI: The government has proposed a national framework to standardise the sharing of electricity sector data, paving the way for easier access to information on power generation, transmission, distribution, demand and renewable energy, while putting in place safeguards for consumer privacy and critical infrastructure.The draft National Electricity Data Sharing Framework seeks to create a…

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How To Clean Stainless Steel Sink: No more stains! How to make your stainless steel sink shine like new in minutes

Even after you have spent nearly half an hour scrubbing your stainless steel sink, those water spots and streaks refuse to disappear. You have done everything you can think of, but once it dries, you see smudges, mineral deposits, and grime. That’s when you start to wonder if stainless steel sinks are really worth the…

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Oetzi The Iceman: 5,300-year-old yeast from Oetzi the Iceman’s body makes delicious sourdough bread, while brewing beer remains on the list!

Scientists found living yeast inside Oetzi the Iceman, a man frozen for over 5,300 years. This ancient microbe survived for millennia. Researchers successfully reproduced the yeast and used it to bake sourdough bread. The discovery highlights the resilience of ancient microbes and offers a glimpse into the past. Brewing beer with the yeast is also…

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OFFSIDE | Messi magic and tactical panic: How England engineered their own downfall against Argentina in World Cup semi-final | Football News

Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) reacts during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between England and Argentina in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough) The British are responsible for many terrible things. Eating something called beans on toast, reminiscent of utilitarian culinary behaviour whose peculiarity is acceptable only when one is being bombed from…

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Toronto Maple Leafs rookie Gavin McKenna tipped to match Matvei Michkov’s impressive debut season | NHL News

Gavin McKenna has been widely regarded as the top prospect in the 2026 class for several years (Image via Getty Images) The Toronto Maple Leafs’ top overall pick, Kevin McKenna, is yet to play his first NHL game, but there are expectations that he could be playing on the top line this season alongside Auston…

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Watch: Malik Tillman’s stunning free-kick after Folarin Balogun’s red card sends USA into FIFA World Cup Round of 16 | Football News

United States’ Malik Tillman (17) celebrates after scoring on a free kick. (AP Photo) The United States booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 in dramatic fashion as Malik Tillman produced a sensational free-kick to seal a 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina after Folarin Balogun’s controversial red card had…

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ICC unveils all-female officiating panel for Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 | Cricket News

Representative image (Pic credit: ICC) The International Cricket Council has announced an all-female panel of match officials for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, marking the third consecutive edition of the tournament to feature only women officials.The marquee tournament, scheduled to begin in England and Wales from June 12, will see 14 umpires and…

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Pollution fight: Cabinet approves scheme worth Rs 5,041 crore to replace old trucks and buses in Delhi-NCR

In a major clean-air initiative aimed at reducing vehicular pollution in the National Capital Region, the Union Cabinet has approved a Rs 5,041 crore scheme to replace older trucks and buses in Delhi-NCR with cleaner BS-VI and electric vehicles, backed by a package of financial incentives for vehicle owners, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on…

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‘Selectors have to look ahead’: Ex-India cricketer’s blunt verdict on Suryakumar Yadav’s India future | Cricket News

Suryakumar Yadav (ANI Photo) Former India cricketer and selector Saba Karim believes India’s T20 setup could undergo another major transition ahead of the 2028 T20 World Cup, with incumbent captain Suryakumar Yadav among the players whose place in the side could come under scrutiny.Suryakumar has struggled to replicate the consistency that once made him one…

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