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  India's homegrown 'Bhargavastra' counter swarm drone system test fired successfully A new low-cost Counter Drone System in Hard Kill Mode 'Bhargavastra', has been designed and developed by Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited (SDAL) signifying a substantial leap in countering the escalating threat of drone swarms. The micro rockets used in this counter-drone system underwent rigorous testing at the Seaward Firing Range, Gopalpur achieving all designated objectives. Three trials were conducted for the rocket at Gopalpur on May 13 in presence of senior officials of Army Air Defence (AAD). Two trials were conducted by firing one rocket each. One trial was conducted by firing two rockets in salvo mode within 2 seconds. All four rockets performed as expected and achieved the required launch parameters underscoring its pioneering technology in mitigating large-scale drone attacks. A Unified Solution for Countering Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Threats: 'Bhargavastra' b...

  BSF jawan held by Pakistan returned to India, days after ‘bilateral understanding’ at border New Delhi:  The Border Security Force constable, who had been detained by Pakistan Rangers, was released and handed over to India Wednesday. Purnam Kumar Shaw was handed over to the BSF at the joint check post at the Attari border near Amritsar around 10.30 am, a BSF spokesperson said.  Shaw had been in the custody of Pakistan Rangers since 23 April, when he had inadvertently crossed the international border. The development comes days after India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire after four days of tensions at the border last week. “The handover was conducted peacefully and in accordance with established protocols,” the BSF spokesperson said. ThePrint had previously reported how Shaw had strayed beyond the international border, while accompanying a group of local farmers across the border fence as part of routine security detail. The BSF officers had maintained that it wa...

  India's Aditya-L1 mission has made a remarkable observation of the Sun, capturing a massive solar flare and a dramatic ejection of plasma using the Solar Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (SUIT). This event, recorded in the near-ultraviolet (NUV) light, marks the first time such a solar eruption has been seen in this part of the spectrum, opening new possibilities for understanding the Sun's explosive behaviour. The event was captured on December 31, 2023. The SUIT instrument recorded the flare as it erupted from the Sun's surface, launching a glowing plasma blob. Understanding these flares is crucial for protecting our technology and infrastructure. (Photo: Isro) Initially, this blob moved at about 300 kilometers per second but rapidly accelerated to 1,500 kilometers per second-a speed fast enough to circle the Earth in just 30 seconds. This rare footage shows the eruption and the plasma's journey across SUIT's field of view, with the Sun's brightness reduced in ...

  Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The Union Government on Wednesday approved India's sixth semiconductor plant, a joint venture between HCL and Foxconn, at Jewar in Uttar Pradesh. The wafers manufacturing plant will be set up at an estimated cost of Rs 3,706 crore and will manufacture display driver chips for mobile phones, laptops, automobiles, and other devices, said I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw while briefing the media on the decision taken by the Union Cabinet. "Under the India Semiconductor Mission, 5 semiconductor units have been approved so far and rapid construction is going on there. Production at one unit will begin this year. In this connection, there is one more super-advanced unit. This is a joint venture of HCL and Foxconn," the minister said. The unit will process 20,000 wafers per month and create about 2,000 jobs, a release said. Pointing out that the use of science and technology has been made in Operation Sindoor, the minister stated that technolo...

  After Punjab arrests, security guard held in Haryana for ‘leaking sensitive info’ to Pakistan handler Gurugram : The Panipat police have arrested a suspected spy for allegedly leaking sensitive information about India to a Pakistan-based handler. Nauman Ilahi, 24, originally from Kairana in Uttar Pradesh’s Shamli district, was apprehended after his mobile phone revealed that he was in touch with the Pakistani handler via WhatsApp and other social media platforms, the police said. Deputy Superintendent of Police (Headquarters), Panipat, Satish Kumar confirmed the arrest Wednesday and told The Print that the police were interrogating the suspected spy. Karnal SP Ganga Ram Punia, who also has the charge of Panipat, told The Print that initial investigations have confirmed the allegations of espionage. Ilahi has links with certain individuals in Pakistan, to whom he was sharing sensitive and important information, he said. Regarding the suspected links with terrorists, the SP st...

  Massive earthquake of 6.4 magnitude strikes Tonga An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 rocked Tonga on Wednesday (May 14), the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said, striking off the country's eastern coast. The quake hit at a depth of 243 kilometres struck at around 5:15 PM local time, it was around 137 kilometres from the closest town of Neiafu. The region is prone to earthquakes due to its low-lying archipelago which home to around 100,000 people and straddles the seismic Ring of Fire. The Ring of Fire is an arc of intense tectonic activity that stretches through Southeast Asia and across the Pacific basin.

  Supermassive black hole “ate” a star, are we next? Here’s what NASA found out Astronomers have for the first time witnessed a supermassive black hole eat a star “outside” the core of its host galaxy in a groundbreaking cosmic discovery, challenging long-held beliefs about where these entities reside. The event “AT2024tvd” was detected 600 million light-years away and marks the first "offset" tidal disruption event (TDE) ever captured by optical sky surveys.The discovery may lead to a new chapter in black hole science. “Now we can use TDEs to find them,” said Ryan Chornock, a member of the ZTF team. FAQs What is a black hole? A black hole is a region in space where gravity is so strong that nothing(not even light) can escape from it. It forms when a massive star collapses under its gravity after running out of fuel. Can we see black holes? Not directly. Since light can’t escape them, black holes are invisible. But we can "see" them indirectly by observing how they ...

  Tata Steel shares rally 5% as brokerages cheer Q4 show; should you buy, sell, or hold? Tata Group firm Tata Steel Ltd.'s shares rallied five percent during the morning trade on Wednesday, May 14, as investors digested brokerage reactions following the firm's quarterly earnings show for the January-March period. Tata Steel  reported a 117 percent jump in its consolidated profit at Rs 1,200.88 crore in the quarter ending March 31, 2025, compared to Rs 554.56 crore in the same period of the previous financial year, as the company reported declines in its input costs, especially for coking coal, as well as improved sale volumes. The profit stood at Rs 295.49 crore in the third quarter of FY25. However, despite lower material costs and sale volume improvements in both India and overseas markets, sluggish steel pricing hit the Tata Group flagship. The company’s consolidated revenue fell 4.2 percent to Rs 56,218.11 crore in the reported quarter compared to Rs 58,687.31 crore in the...

  Suzlon Energy shares have another 30% upside on attractive valuations, Motilal Oswal says Shares of Suzlon Energy Ltd. were trading with gains of as much as 3% on Wednesday, May 14. The stock has gained in three out of the last five trading sessions, while shares of Suzlon are up for the third day running. Brokerage firm Motilal Oswal has reiterated its 'Buy' rating on Suzlon Energy, with a price target of ₹75 per share. This implies an upside potential of 30% from the stock's last closing level on Tuesday. The brokerage mentioned in its note that the recent draft Revised List of Models and Manufacturers of Wind Turbines (RLMM) notification mandating local content in wind turbine manufacturing is a key medium- and long-term positive for Suzlon Energy. According to its channel checks, power project developers will likely request the government for delayed implementation of the draft notification, though there is widespread consensus that the notification being forma...

  Starting on June 15, 2025, Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) will temporarily close Runway 28/10 for 90 days to make necessary improvements that would enhance aeroplane operations in low visibility situations. As part of a strategic initiative, the runway's Instrument Landing System (ILS) is being updated to CAT III B standards, which will allow safe landings for flights even in severe fog—a regular issue during Delhi's winter months. 28/10 is of IGIA's four runways, which is crucial for handling the airport's high volume of aircraft. Therefore, the necessity to enhance its operational effectiveness and safety during inclement weather prompted the decision to upgrade its ILS to CAT III B. During foggy conditions, this improvement will drastically cut down on delays and cancellations by allowing aircraft to land with visibility as low as 50 meters. Due to significant delays in flight schedules, the initial attempt to start these upgrades in April 2...

  2,500 old DTC & cluster services’ buses to go off roads in Delhi by year-end More than 2,500 old Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and cluster services' buses will go off the road by end of the year, officials said, adding that the phasing out has started in March, and till date, 397 buses have been removed from fleet. "These buses were procured during the 2010 Commonwealth Games and many of them are being operated even after their Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) had lapsed. These buses are in a poor condition... face problems like frequent breakdowns... and with the summers here, there are chances of these buses catching fire," said a senior official. Officials said while these buses come with a shelf life of 12 years, including two years of maintenance, these usually ply for 15 years after their AMC lapse, if these remain in a good condition. "Permission to ply for more than 12 years is given after the buses are inspected," the official said. According...

  India's mega shipbuilding plans! HD Hyundai & Cochin Shipyard in talks for Rs 10,000 crore project Centre has identified strategic coastal land in Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh to establish mega shipbuilding and repair facilities, marking a major push toward making India a global shipbuilding hub. One of the first projects could be a Rs 10,000 crore mega shipyard in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, with South Korea's HD Hyundai nearing a partnership with Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), officials confirmed. "CSL and HD Hyundai are zeroing in on the location of this shipbuilding facility," a senior official told ET, with Thoothukudi emerging as the front-runner for the joint venture aimed at manufacturing large vessels for intercontinental trade. While HD Hyundai responded that "nothing has been confirmed," sources indicate that an agreement is likely to materialise soon. CSL has not commented on the development so far. The move comes as the finance min...