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DRDO) has successfully conducted high-altitude trials of an indigenous life support system for pilots onboard Tejas light combat aircraft. The defence ministry said cutting-edge life support systems have been designed to generate and regulate breathable oxygen for pilots during flight, eliminating dependence on traditional cylinder-based oxygen. The trials were conducted on Tuesday. With appropriate modifications, the system can also be adapted for use in MiG-29K and other aircraft, the ministry said.

China has signaled plans for a hydropower project in Tibet along one of the region’s main rivers, fanning speculation of a mega-dam that would test its engineering and diplomatic nous. The country will undertake the construction of a dam on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet, and a power transmission project from Tibet to the Hong Kong area, the National Development and Reform Commission said in its annual report to the National People’s Congress on Wednesday. The Yarlung Tsangpo has long been mooted as a site for a mega-dam. In 2020, a state media report cited the head of government-owned Power Construction Corp. of China as saying the lower reaches of the river had a huge gorge with potential for 70 gigawatts of electricity generating capacity — more than triple that of the Three Gorges Dam, the largest in the world.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Nifty 50 extended its losing streak for the 10th consecutive session on Tuesday despite a strong recovery from its early losses. Tracking global market cues, the index had a gap-down opening at 21,974 but quickly rebounded from the day's low, reclaiming 22,000 within the first hour of trading.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. After years of hype and panic over how many jobs AI will extinguish or replace, it’s clear the technology is bringing some big changes to the coding workforce. AI coding tools, which can automate large portions of code development, emerged as an early generative AI use case, driving double digit percentage efficiency gains and helping more code get written faster.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Nifty 50, India’s benchmark index, ended the session on a flat note at 22,119 despite strong global cues. The index opened on a positive note at 22,194 and surged to an intraday high of 22,260 before swiftly erasing its gains.

It follows the earlier test in January, which ended with the vehicle exploding mid-flight. But that demonstration did build on a key success—in the January test, it became the first time a Super Heavy booster returned to the launch pad.

New Delhi: The differences between Mayawati and her nephew Akash Anand continued to play out in the open, with the latter stating on Monday that though he humbly accepts her decision, his detractors should not see this as the end of his political career, leading the former UP CM and BSP chief to expel him from the party. In a series of posts on X, Akash said, «Every decision of Mayawati is marked in stone for me. I respect every decision taken by her and stand firm by them… Her decision to relieve me from all posts is an emotional one for me but at the same time it is a big challenge.

resilience and determination that defined her fight against the disease. In 2021, life seemed to be at its peak for her. Her career was flourishing; she had successfully completed multiple marathons, and she felt healthier than ever. However, a single morning changed everything. Upon waking up, she discovered a lump in her left breast, roughly the size of a tennis ball. Concerned, she sought medical attention, and initial tests revealed that it was a benign tumor. Relieved but proactive, she quickly scheduled a procedure to have it removed within a week. Ten days later, her world was turned upside down when her doctor delivered an unexpected diagnosis—breast cancer. Stunned, she initially refused to believe the results, hoping there had been some mistake. The daunting question of “Why me?” lingered in her mind, but she soon realized that she had two choices: succumb to despair or fight with unwavering determination. She chose the latter, embracing her battle with a courageous smile.

It will not be a straightforward task, though, as the Aussies are a resilient beast in global tournaments even without their lead cast of Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc. Their stunning chase of 352 against England at Lahore a few days back validates the thought.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Bluntly speaking, power is defined as the ability to bend others to one’s will. The limits of America’s are being tested, as evident in Friday’s showdown at the White House between Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump (along with Vice-President J.D.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. On 25 February, the Avishkar Hyperloop student team from IIT-Madras and the railway ministry along with ArcelorMittal, Hindalco and Larsen & Toubro unveiled the Hyperloop test track. Once commissioned, it could cut Delhi-Jaipur travel (250km) to 30 minutes compared with 1 hour by air and 4–5 hours by road.

Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for undergraduate admissions will take place from May 8 to June 1, 2025, the National Testing Agency (NTA) announced on Saturday. However, officials noted that these dates are tentative, and a detailed schedule will be shared later.

non-alcoholic whiskey, please. An oxymoron has entered the bar. Who, indeed, wants a tipple minus the tipsiness? Ruchi Nagrecha did.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The U.S. economy has proved pessimists wrong so many times, it’s tempting to think nothing can stop it.

Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 65, were discovered dead in their Santa Fe, New Mexico home on 26 February 2025. Their bodies were found by maintenance workers, leading to a growing mystery surrounding their deaths. Authorities believe Hackman may have died on or around 17 February, based on readings from his pacemaker, though the exact cause remains undetermined.

Japan Airlines flight traveling from Hokkaido in northern Japan arrived at Haneda Airport just as a Japanese Coast Guard plane, en route to assist with earthquake relief in western Japan, was about to land on the same runway. Shortly after, the two aircraft collided and caught fire. Thanks to the crew's expertise and some luck, all 367 passengers and 12 crew members on the Japan Airlines flight managed to evacuate safely. ALSO READ: Have travel anxiety? These seats on an aircraft have the highest fatality rate As per aviation experts, this successful evacuation was a combination of advanced aviation technology, a resilient aircraft build and hands-on implementation of textbook evacuation protocol that drove hundreds of passengers to safety off the tarmac in under 20 minutes after the first lick of flame.

Tesla Inc. is seeking approval to offer ride-hailing services in California, a key step by Elon Musk’s company to begin carrying paying customers while its traditional car-selling business falters.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge cooled in January, if economists’ forecasts are right. The Bureau of Economic Analysis is scheduled to release the latest reading for the personal consumption expenditures, or PCE, price index on Friday, Feb.

Kernex Microsystems shares will be in focus on Friday after the company announced that South Eastern Railway has issued a letter of acceptance (LoA) to the Kernex-MRT consortium for a Rs 325.33-crore contract to supply, install, test, and commission the Kavach safety system across 688 RKM in the Kharagpur and Chakradharpur divisions. «We would like to inform you that 'South Eastern Railways, Kolkata' has issued a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) to the KERNEX-MRT CONSORTIUM for the project, namely, the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of Kavach on GO & GO routes (688 RKM), including associated works in sections of the Kharagpur and Chakradharpur divisions of South Eastern Railway,» the company said in an exchange filing.

Infosys has not violated any labour laws, according to an interim report by the Karnataka labour department submitted to the state government reviewing the recent terminations by the company. The department is expected to file its final report in about a week, along with a copy to the Union labour department.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Nifty 50, India’s benchmark index, ended flat on Thursday, 27 February, in a lacklustre session amid volatility. After opening at 22,568.95, the index traded within a narrow range of 22,500–22,613 before closing flat on the monthly F&O expiry day, forming another Doji candle on the daily chart.