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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY - September 2016

Sep 2016

Nov 08, 2025

Telangana Establishes Artificial Intelligence Innovation Hub

In a decisive move to position itself at the forefront of emerging technologies, the Government of Telangana announced the creation of the Telangana Artificial Intelligence Innovation Hub (TAIH) in Hyderabad. Spearheaded by the IT & Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu, the hub is envisaged as the central platform for AI�'based innovation, research and partnerships across academia, industry and start-ups. The goal: to secure a place among the top 20 AI hubs globally by 2035.

Nov 07, 2025

IndQA: OpenAI's First Cultural Benchmark Begins with Indian Languages

OpenAI introduced 'IndQA', a pioneering benchmark designed to test how effectively artificial intelligence (AI) systems comprehend India's diverse languages, cultural nuances, and contexts. The initiative marks a major step in enhancing AI's multilingual and multicultural understanding, beginning with one of the world's most linguistically rich regions.
Developed in collaboration with 261 domain experts across India, IndQA comprises 2,278 questions spanning 12 Indian languages and 10 cultural domains, including literature, food, history, spirituality, and daily life. Unlike conventional benchmarks such as MMMLU and MGSM, IndQA's content is "natively written" — not translated — ensuring authenticity in phrasing, intent, and cultural context.

Nov 06, 2025

Maharashtra Signs Landmark Deal with Starlink to Boost Rural Internet

The Maharashtra government signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Starlink, the satellite internet company led by Elon Musk, to deploy satellite-based internet services across the state. This move makes Maharashtra the first state in India to officially collaborate with the US-based internet provider.
Under this agreement, the state will work with Starlink to deliver reliable internet connectivity to government institutions, rural communities, and key public infrastructure. The project particularly targets remote and underserved districts like Gadchiroli, Nandurbar, Washim, and Dharashiv — areas often left behind in traditional network coverage.

Nov 04, 2025

SpaceX Launches Satellite Haven, Paving Way for World's First Private Space Station

In a step toward the future of commercial space exploration, SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 18 satellites into orbit. The mission, called Bandwagon-4, took off from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, marking yet another milestone for Elon Musk's aerospace company.
One of the 18 satellites was Haven Demo, and developed by the American space company Vast Space.
The mission's purpose is to test the performance of its key systems in space, such as its flight computer and navigation system.
This test is a significant step toward the company's upcoming major plan, the launch of the private space station "Haven-1" in mid-2026.
If successful, Haven-1 will be the world's first commercial space station, capable of housing four astronauts at a time. This achievement will mark a historic milestone for the United States in the field of space commercialisation.

Nov 03, 2025

Prime Minister Congratulates ISRO on the Successful Launch of India's Heaviest Communication Sate...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on the successful launch of the nation's heaviest communication satellite, CMS-03, also known as Bahubali.

China's Shenzhou-21 Mission Sends Youngest Astronaut and Lab Mice to Tiangong Space Station

China successfully launched the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in the Gobi Desert, marking another achievement in its expanding space programme. The mission lifted off aboard a Long March-2F rocket and docked with the Tiangong Space Station within a few hours. The crew includes Commander Zhang Lu, Engineer Wu Fei, and Specialist Zhang Hongzhang, who will stay in orbit for six months conducting research and maintenance work.
Among the crew, Wu Fei, aged 32, made history as China's youngest astronaut to enter orbit. His participation symbolises the next generation of Chinese space explorers, showing the nation's commitment to nurturing young talent for future lunar and planetary missions.
The Shenzhou-21 mission carries a unique scientific payload — four laboratory mice, two male and two female, marking China's first in-orbit biological experiment involving rodents.

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