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Apr 09, 2025

NASA Welcomes Bangladesh as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory

Bangladesh officially became the 54th nation to sign the Artemis Accords, a set of guidelines for responsible space exploration.
The signing ceremony took place in Dhaka. Ashraf Uddin, the country's Secretary of Defense, signed on behalf of the country. Charge d'Affaires Tracey Jacobson from the US Embassy in Dhaka participated in the event.

Apr 07, 2025

Meta Launches Llama-4 AI Suite

Meta, led by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, intensified its efforts in the competitive artificial intelligence landscape and launched its next-generation Llama-4 (Large Language Model) suite. The suite includes three powerful AI models – Scout, Maverick, and Behemoth – each tailored to different multimodal and reasoning capabilities. This strategic release positions Meta to directly compete with leading AI platforms like OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini, while also responding to emerging global players like China's DeepSeek.

Apr 05, 2025

Mumbai Has Slowest Fixed Broadband among Indian Cities as Per Ookla

According to Ookla's Speedtest Global Index for February 2025, Mumbai recorded the lowest fixed broadband speed among Indian cities, with a global rank of 123. Despite being a commercial hub, the city lagged significantly behind Delhi, which ranked 89.
This performance contributed to India's overall slip in global broadband rankings.

Apr 04, 2025

Microsoft Celebrates 50 Years

Microsoft, one of the most influential technology companies in the world, celebrated its 50th anniversary on April 4, 2025. Over the past half-century, the company has shaped the landscape of personal computing, cloud computing, and enterprise software. As it marks this milestone, Microsoft is now positioning itself as a leader in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence (AI) to drive future growth.
Microsoft was founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in Albuquerque, New Mexico with the vision of making computers accessible to individuals and businesses. Originally named "Micro-Soft", the company played a crucial role in the PC revolution, developing operating systems and productivity tools that became industry standards.

Mar 31, 2025

SpaceX Launches Private Astronauts on First Crewed Polar Orbit

SpaceX launched the first human spaceflight directly over Earth's polar regions — a days-long, privately funded orbital mission involving four astronauts.
Named "Fram2" after the famed Norwegian ship built in the 19th century for Arctic and Antarctic expeditions, the mission featured a range of experiments including taking the first X-ray in space and growing mushrooms in microgravity.

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