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ozone layer may be depleted by internet satellite networks like Elon Musk's Starlink. According to researchers from the University of Southern California, the ozone layer may be harmed by the large amount of aluminum oxide gas that SpaceX's Starlink satellites emit into the atmosphere. Because it shields humans from the Sun's harmful UV radiation, which can cause skin cancer and hurt crops and food supply, the ozone layer is essential. As per the reports of NDTV, there are more than 8,000 internet satellites in low-Earth orbit. New concerns about satellite impact

₹76,220 crore port in Maharashtra that will boost cross-border trade and a ₹2,869.65 crore expansion of the airport at Varanasi—Prime Minister Narendra Modi's parliamentary constituency. It also decided to increase the minimum support price for kharif crops and approved funds for a forensic university, Information and Broadcasting minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told reporters after the meeting.Read Also: In 100-day agenda, food processing ministry to incorporate reduction of food wastage in supply chainVaishnaw said the proposed “all-weather greenfield deepdraft major port" at Vadhavan in Maharashtra will be one of the top 10 ports in the world.The project will be carried out by Vadhavan Port Project Ltd (VPPL), a company set up by the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) and Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) with a shareholding of 74% and 26%, respectively.The project cost includes land acquisition and infrastructure building.

India's health system preparedness and capacity to respond to future pandemics. The Strengthened and Measurable Actions for Resilient and Transformative Health Systems will support the government's National Health Policy 2017, which aims to provide quality health care services to all, ADB said in a statement. This policy-based loan will help fill the gaps in policy, legislative, and institutional governance and structures and contribute to India's goal of providing universal access to quality and affordable healthcare services to strengthen pandemic preparedness and response, it said. The programme will strengthen disease surveillance systems to effectively respond to public health threats, it said.

Semiconductor companies in India are accelerating their focus on campus engagement and building up fresh talent, even as the industry struggles with a lack of skilled professionals. Companies like Intel India, AMD, Applied Materials and Tessolve are teaming up students and employees to work on real-life projects, establishing labs in institutes like IIT-Bombay, driving industry-academia partnerships to conduct research in core design and AI training and sponsoring students pursuing research. Last month, AMD India launched a summer scholar programme for engineering graduates, under which 14 students from the Indian Institute of Science and the IITs of Madras, Bombay, Hyderabad, Kharagpur and Delhi are undergoing a 6-to-8-week residency programme at the company’s India R&D centres.

forensic infrastructure in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a new scheme 'Central Sector Scheme “National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme” (N.F.l.E.S.)' with financial outlay of Rs.2254.43 crore. The Cabinet has approved the following components under this Scheme:

Nalanda University's Chancellor Arvind Panagariya expressed gratitude as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new campus of the university on Wednesday and said that he has started working on the direction to increase the number of students and professors in the University. Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a plaque at the new campus of Nalanda University in Bihar's Rajgir as he inaugurated the campus on Wednesday morning. While speaking to ANI, Arvind Panagariya said that soon the number of regular students in the University is going to reach 1,000.

The project aims to explore a multi-central bank digital currency (CBDC) platform shared among participating central banks and commercial banks, built on distributed ledger technology (DLT) to enable instant cross-border payments and settlement. It is the result of extensive collaboration starting in 2021 between the BIS Innovation Hub, the Bank of Thailand, the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates, the Digital Currency Institute of the People's Bank of China and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.

Also Read: Indian banks well placed with strong balance sheets, cheap valuations, says CLSAWhile operating profit growth in FY25 is expected to be superior for PSU banks compared to private banks, the brokerage sees more valuation comfort in private bank multiples versus those of PSU peers. Large-cap private banks like Kotak and HDFC Bank and mid-cap banks like IndusInd Bank are trading at valuation discounts to historical trends due to near-term idiosyncratic concerns.

NEW DELHI:Aditya Birla Group’s fashion and lifestyle venture TMRW has invested ₹125 crore for a 16% stake in Universal Sportsbiz Pvt. Ltd (USPL), the Accel and Virat Kohli-backed parent of clothing brand Wrogn.The minority investment comes with “an option for a path to majority stake acquisition" later, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd said in an exchange filing on Wednesday.

Starlink satellites launched by Elon Musk's SpaceX could significantly deplete Earth's ozone layer. With 6,000 of the 8,100 objects currently in low Earth orbit belonging to Starlink, the environmental impact of these satellites is raising concerns among scientists. Joseph Wang, a researcher in astronautics at the University of Southern California and the corresponding author of the study, said, «Only in recent years have people started to think this might become a problem. We were one of the first teams to look at what the implication of these facts might be.» SpaceX has already received permission to launch an additional 12,000 satellites, with plans for up to 42,000. Other companies, including Amazon, are also planning to launch large constellations of satellites ranging from 3,000 to 13,000.

British scientists have discovered a new planet near Earth that could potentially support human life, reports 'Sky News'. It is interesting to note that its temperature is around 42C which means it could be liveable. It is one of the few known planets where humans could theoretically survive. Talking to the news outlet, Larissa Palethorpe from the University of Edinburgh said that liquid water could exist on the surface of the planet, which in this case it could. Palethorpe led a team of scientists from around the world and used NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite, known as TESS. With the help of this, they spotted the planet orbiting around its star. They calculated its size, temperature and how it moves in a year.

James Gunn, co-head of DC Studios, reassures fans about the progress of 'The Batman Part II.' The sequel, starring Robert Pattinson, is on track despite previous delays and rumors, a Collider report said.

South Korean officials issued return-to-work orders for doctors participating in a one-day walkout as part of a protracted strike against a government plan to sharply boost medical school admissions

Apple Original Films has announced that Brad Pitt's Formula 1 movie will be released in theaters on June 27, 2025. The film will feature intense racing sequences and a star-studded cast.

Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) is a government-mandated scheme in India for most salaried workers, widely favoured for retirement planning across private and public sectors. Both employees and employers contribute a fixed percentage of the employee's salary to the EPF account regularly.Withdrawals from the EPF are permitted under certain conditions such as retirement, changing jobs, or specific life events like marriage or illness.Here’s how you can check your EPF balance via SMS provided your Universal Account Number (UAN) is activated and your mobile number is registered with the EPFO:Step 1: Launch your messaging app and create a new message.Step 2: In the message, type: EPFOHO UAN ENG (Replace UAN with your 12-digit UAN); ENG signifies English, the default language for responses.Step 3: Send the SMS to 7738299899.To receive SMS in languages other than English, append the first three characters of your preferred language after “UAN".

NCERT says teaching about Gujarat riots, Babri masjid demolition ‘can create violent, depressed citizens’"The NCERT has decided to replace Babri Masjid with the words ‘three domed structure.’ It has also decided to call the Ayodhya judgement an example of 'consensus.' India’s children should know that the Supreme Court called the demolition of Babri Masjid an egregious criminal act," Owaisi said.He also added that the children should know that a functioning masjid was "desecrated" in 1949 and then demolished by a mob in 1992. "They should not grow up glorifying criminal acts."Also read: NCERT omits some references to ‘Gujarat riots, Babri Masjid’ from Class 12 syllabus.

study abroad to demonstrate their readiness for academic success in English-speaking environments. Almost all universities in popular overseas education countries such as the US, UK, Australia & Canada, and even in emerging destination markets such as Germany, France, Singapore, Dubai among others requires an English Proficiency Test and accepts TOEFL iBT test scores for the same. The fear of taking an English proficiency test is often higher in aspirants who have studied in vernacular languages, as opposed to those who have had their education with English as a medium of instruction. However, with the right preparation and learning resources, aspiring Indian students can easily get the requisite scores for TOEFL test. The TOEFL iBT test is a crucial step for Indian students aiming to study in any domain across undergraduate, graduate or post graduate programs in English-speaking countries or enroll in English-taught programs globally. The test evaluates proficiency in English and the learner’s ability to understand and use it in an academic context. The TOEFL iBT assesses your English language proficiency across reading, listening, speaking, and writing.

Thailand has tried for years to deal with its pollution problem

Nifty embarks on the first principle of trend following as the uptrend is likely to continue. Post a dramatic wave of volatility comes a time of complacency, as Vix cools off, and investors readjust to all the sentiments that were out during the last two weeks. The breadth looks positive with more than 70% of stocks in the broader universe above their key short-term and mid-term Moving averages pointing to upside bias while the Advance decline percent has seen a thrust above 75 indicating strong momentum.

Erin Fox has tracked drug shortages for more than 20 years, and she sees no easy solutions for what has become a record run

Hollywood and are interested in catching their favorite stars in an interview may be familiar with the show ‘Access Hollywood’. There is good news in store for the fans. This show will now be extended till 2026. NBC Universal has now decided to extend this show for another two years. This entertainment show and its companion show ‘Access Daily with Mario &Kit’ will run through all NBC owned stations and other local station groups till 2026. There will be an additional two seasons. This has been reported by ‘The Hollywood Reporter’.