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Unis Ahmad Dar

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Centre names new CBFC board; Preity Zinta, Pankaj Tripathi join panel

The Centre has reconstituted the CBFC with an 18-member panel featuring actors, filmmakers, musicians, writers and theatre personalities, including Preity Zinta, Pankaj Tripathi and Priyadarshan

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Isro set to end seven-month launch freeze with GISAT-1A in September

Isro is preparing to launch GISAT-1A in September, ending a nearly seven-month gap in launches after its first mission of 2026 failed

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Astronomers discover cosmic monster that is neither star nor black hole

James Webb Space Telescope observations reveal a mysterious object from the early universe that may be a black hole wrapped in a vast, star-like envelope of gas

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SpaceX rocket set to crash into Moon; astronomers prepare for rare event

Discarded Falcon 9 upper stage will strike the lunar surface on August 5, helping researchers study impact physics and future risks from space debris

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NavIC explained: Why India's own navigation system needs four satellites

NavIC can no longer provide standalone navigation services after the number of operational satellites fell below the minimum required. Here's what happened and why it matters

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China's Gravity-1 sea launch marks new milestone for private space sector

Orienspace's Gravity-1 mission showcases China's growing private launch capability, offshore launch ambitions and expanding private space ecosystem

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Alphabet raises AI spending target to $205 billion as cloud demand surges

Tech giant lifts 2026 capital expenditure guidance by up to $15 billion after reporting robust cloud growth, signalling an even bigger bet on AI infrastructure

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Nasa's Curiosity rover finds mysterious honeycomb-like structures on Mars

Scientists are investigating how the unusual polygon-shaped ridges formed and whether nearby dark rocks are Martian debris or meteorites

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What is SALT, India's first mobile 'liquid tree' to fight pollution?

Developed by CSIR-CIMFR, the mobile algae-based system uses photosynthesis to absorb carbon dioxide, release oxygen and reduce dust in crowded urban spaces

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Vikram-1 nears launch: Who's building India's next gen private rockets?

As Skyroot Aerospace prepares for Vikram-1, startups and defence giants alike are positioning themselves for India's growing commercial launch opportunity

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