Author: News Desk
India is preparing for a major leap in aerospace technology with a ₹65,400 crore ($7.44 billion) plan to design and produce fighter jet engines by 2035. The goal is simple, build engines at home, reduce imports, and make India self-reliant in one of defence’s most complex areas, aircraft propulsion. This project is central to India’s long-term vision of powering its future fleet, from the advanced Tejas Mk2 and the stealth AMCA to upgraded fighters and unmanned combat aircraft. In the next decade, about 1,100 engines are expected to roll out under this mission. At the heart of this effort is…
OpenAI is giving its Indian users a major boost by making the ChatGPT Go plan free for one year starting November 4. The offer, now live on the web and Android, gives access to the latest GPT 5 model with faster responses, longer chats, file uploads, and image generation, all at no cost. iOS users will get the update soon. ChatGPT Go usually costs about 400 rupees per month and sits between the free and Pro versions. It allows users to create images, analyze documents, and enjoy ten times higher usage limits. It also remembers previous conversations, making interactions feel…
India is moving closer to developing its first hypersonic cruise missile, with strong progress reported on the scramjet engine that will power it. Senior government officials said early results have been encouraging, marking a major step toward building a missile that can reach speeds of Mach 8, or nearly 10,000 kilometers per hour. At such speeds, the missile would be almost impossible to stop with existing defense systems. The project, called Project Vishnu, is now before the Cabinet Committee on Security led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Although much groundwork has been completed, scientists at the Defence Research and Development Organisation…
On November 2, India’s women’s cricket team made history by winning their first World Cup. The country erupted in celebration, social media flooded with edits, reels and proud messages. But one post stood out. It came from someone who had seen the struggle long before it became a headline. Mandira Bedi’s support for women’s cricket did not start after the victory. She was part of the fight when the game was barely alive. When she walked into a man’s world In the early 2000s, cricket on television in India was almost completely dominated by men. The commentary boxes, studio panels…
A hacker arrested recently in Pathanamthitta has left even the police shocked with the scale of his activities, according to reports. The 23-year-old identified as Joel worked as an agent for a private detective agency based in Hyderabad. He is accused of stealing call records, live locations, and other sensitive data using advanced hacking tools. Several clients are said to have paid him to spy on their partners using his hacking skills. Despite being only 23, police say Joel’s data stealing techniques were sophisticated enough to surprise even experienced cyber experts. All someone had to do was give him a…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in celebrating India’s first ever ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup title, calling it a historic win that will inspire generations to come. He said the team’s performance showed great skill and confidence and that the victory would motivate future champions to take up sports. His message came soon after India’s 52 run triumph over South Africa in Navi Mumbai. As celebrations spread across the country, the impact of the win reached far beyond the field. India’s women cricketers have become some of the most sought after names in the branding world. Endorsement deals…
Pranav Mohanlal’s latest film Dies Irae has struck gold at the box office, earning ₹20 crore within just four days of release. The psychological horror thriller, directed by Rahul Sadasivan, has already overtaken the opening weekend figures of the filmmaker’s earlier hit Bramayugam. Early estimates show that Dies Irae collected around ₹3.25 crore on Monday, bringing its total India net to ₹20 crore. By comparison, Sadasivan’s Bramayugam, starring Mammootty, made ₹12.75 crore over the same period. Steady Occupancy Across Theaters As per Sacnilk data, the film recorded an overall 33.29 percent Malayalam occupancy on Monday, November 3, 2025. Audience turnout remained steady throughout the day, peaking…
OpenAI has introduced new policies for ChatGPT to improve user safety and reduce misuse. As reported by Nexta, the update bans AI-based facial or personal recognition without consent and blocks any activity that could lead to academic dishonesty. The company says the goal is to protect users and prevent people from relying on the system for things it was not designed to handle. AI’s new role as a learning tool Under the new rules, ChatGPT will focus on explaining concepts, outlining general methods, and guiding users to qualified professionals. It will no longer mention specific medicines or dosages, prepare legal…
Kerala’s logistics sector, Avigna Group has launched its new logistics park at Puliyanam, Parakkadavu near Angamaly. Built with an investment of ₹150 crore, the park was inaugurated by Industries Minister P. Rajeev. The minister said the government will support skill development programs for local self-help groups such as Kudumbashree as new logistics parks come up, helping residents find employment within their own communities. He added that the government aims to ensure at least one job per household. Regulations have also been amended to encourage small businesses around large industries — allowing up to 50% of a house’s area to be…
ISRO has released a mission roadmap that outlines three major launches slated for the final quarter of 2025, signaling an aggressive push toward expanding India’s space capabilities and restoring full launch rhythm after a brief technical setback earlier in the year. The first mission, scheduled for 2 November 2025, is the LVM3-M5 flight carrying the CMS-03 satellite, expected to be ISRO’s heaviest and most advanced communication satellite to date. Designed to enhance broad-area communications, secure connectivity, and national-level digital infrastructure, CMS-03 marks another leap forward in India’s satellite communication program. The mission underscores the growing reliability and strategic importance of the LVM3, India’s…