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India's ISRO is set to launch its inaugural Venus mission, Shukrayaan-1, aiming to explore the planet's sub-surface characteristics. Venus, once Earth-like, underwent a fiery transformation, experiencing a runaway greenhouse effect. Scorching temperatures and high pressures, make planetary exploration challenging, says Girish Linganna

ISRO has achieved a significant milestone in its Aditya L-1 mission, dedicated to studying the Sun's secrets and its impact on space weather dynamics. The Solar Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (SUIT) on Aditya L-1 successfully operated its shutter, capturing the Sun's complete disk in the 200-400 nm wavelength range. Girish Linganna explains

In the lead-up to the 2024 elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) holds a significant advantage, driven by Prime Minister Modi's enduring popularity, a robust political organization, and effective marketing strategies, as noted by Milan Vaishnav, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

As JetZero and other industry players work towards bringing the first blended wing aircraft to reality, the skies of 2030 may witness a transformative shift towards a greener and more sustainable era in aviation.

The Supreme Court'sunanimous decision upholding the Centre's move to abrogate provisions of Article 370 and directing the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmirhas a complex history that can be traced back to the early years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's political career.

DRDO introduces a 70-ton canisterized missile system, prompting speculation about its compatibility with Agni-V Mk-2 or the anticipated Agni-VI Inter Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM). The Agni-V Mk-2's modified design suggests the launcher may be intended for a missile weighing over 60-65 tonnes

As per a Wall Street Journal report, Apple, along with its suppliers, intends to manufacture over 50 million iPhones annually in India over the next two to three years, solidifying the country's role as a pivotal production center for the world's most valuable company.

Girish Linganna explains the significance of the successful capture of initial complete images of the Sun's disk by the Solar Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (SUIT) on the Aditya L-1 spacecraft. SUIT, activated on November 20, 2023. The images reveal sunspots, plage, and quiet Sun regions, offering insights into solar dynamics.

There are reports that Mossad, Israel's intelligence agency, may have activated the legendary Kidon unit for covert operations and assassinations, known for its effectiveness in combating terrorism worldwide. Girish Linganna sheds more light on Israel's elite assassins

The Kremlin intends to portray Vladimir Putin in the election campaign as the protector of Russian civilization, asserting that it is under siege from a Western agenda aiming to dismantle traditional family structures, religious convictions, and national pride.