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SonaSPEED motors power NASA–ISRO synthetic aperture radar mission

SonaSPEED motors power NASA–ISRO synthetic aperture radar mission

Bengaluru/Salem: When the GSLV-F16 lifted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on the evening of July 30, scores of researchers at the SonaSPEED laboratories in Salem and Bengaluru rejoiced, as the Simplex Permanent Magnet Stepper Motors developed and built by them had successfully powered the first ISRO–NASA Earth Observation Mission.

IBNSAug 01, 2025
Tsunami waves hit coasts of Japan, US after 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Russia

Tsunami waves hit coasts of Japan, US after 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Russia

Strong tsunami waves hit across the Pacific Ocean in Japan and Hawaii following the 8.8 magnitude that struck Russia's Far East early Wednesday, media reports said.

IBNSJul 30, 2025
India-US space collaboration: ISRO successfully launches NISAR

India-US space collaboration: ISRO successfully launches NISAR

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Wednesday launched the NISAR satellite, marking the Indian space research organisation's maiden collaboration with NASA.

IBNSJul 30, 2025
India-US space collaboration: ISRO successfully launches NISAR

India-US space collaboration: ISRO successfully launches NISAR

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Wednesday launched the NISAR satellite, marking the Indian space research organisation's maiden collaboration with NASA.

IBNSJul 30, 2025
Tsunami hits Japan, Russia after strong 8.8 magnitude earthquake strikes Pacific

Tsunami hits Japan, Russia after strong 8.8 magnitude earthquake strikes Pacific

An earthquake measuring 8.8 on the Richter Scale, one of the strongest recorded in recent times, hit Russia's Far East on Wednesday, triggering a tsunami in the northern Pacific region.

IBNSJul 30, 2025
NASA to lose 20 percent of its workforce amid federal workers' layoffs under Trump administration's DRP move

NASA to lose 20 percent of its workforce amid federal workers' layoffs under Trump administration's DRP move

The American space agency NASA is expected to lose around 20 percent of its workforce after it accepted the President Donald Trump-led administration's "deferred resignation" (DRP) option, media reports said.

IBNSJul 27, 2025
New study finds aiming for 7,000 daily steps can reduce risk of chronic diseases, cognitive decline, and death

New study finds aiming for 7,000 daily steps can reduce risk of chronic diseases, cognitive decline, and death

A comprehensive new study analysing data from over 160,000 adults finds that walking approximately 7,000 steps per day is associated with reductions in the risk of several serious health outcomes, including all-cause mortality.

IBNSJul 26, 2025
Pakistan: Monsoon-related incidents leave 13 people, mostly children, dead in KP

Pakistan: Monsoon-related incidents leave 13 people, mostly children, dead in KP

Severe monsoon-related incidents in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region have left at least 13 people, including nine children, dead in the past 48 hours, media reports said.

IBNSJul 23, 2025
Droughts are causing record devastation worldwide, reveals UN-backed report

Droughts are causing record devastation worldwide, reveals UN-backed report

Worldwide, some of the most widespread and damaging drought events in recorded history have occurred in recent years due to climate change and resource depletion.

IBNSJul 22, 2025
Scientists create new mRNA vaccine that can boost fight against cancer

Scientists create new mRNA vaccine that can boost fight against cancer

An experimental mRNA vaccine boosted the tumour-fighting effects of immunotherapy in a mouse-model study, bringing researchers one step closer to their goal of developing a universal vaccine to “wake up” the immune system against cancer.

IBNSJul 19, 2025
Ayurveda offers holistic relief for irregular periods and PCOS, says Parampara Ayurved Founder Debabrata Sen

Ayurveda offers holistic relief for irregular periods and PCOS, says Parampara Ayurved Founder Debabrata Sen

Kolkata/IBNS: Irregular periods are a growing concern among women, often caused by hormonal imbalances, stress, poor lifestyle, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), or the onset of menopause.

IBNSJul 17, 2025
Indian Cabinet commends Shubhanshu Shukla's successful space mission

Indian Cabinet commends Shubhanshu Shukla's successful space mission

The Indian Cabinet on Wednesday 'welcomed' the return of astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to Earth after his 18-day stay in the International Space Station.

IBNSJul 16, 2025
Over 14 million infants remain unvaccinated in 2024: WHO

Over 14 million infants remain unvaccinated in 2024: WHO

In 2024, 89% of infants globally – about 115 million – received at least one dose of the diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP)-containing vaccine, and 85% – roughly 109 million – completed all three doses, according to new national immunization coverage data released today by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF.

IBNSJul 15, 2025
Shubhanshu Shukla returns to Earth after his 18-day mission to space

Shubhanshu Shukla returns to Earth after his 18-day mission to space

Writing a glorious chapter in India's space odyssey, astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla splashed down off California with Ax-4 crew members on Tuesday.

IBNSJul 15, 2025
Dragon spacecraft undocks from ISS, Shubhanshu Shukla's journey to Earth commences

Dragon spacecraft undocks from ISS, Shubhanshu Shukla's journey to Earth commences

Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and the Axiom-4 mission (Ax-4) crew members resumed their journey towards Earth after their Dragon spacecraft undocked from the International Space Station on Monday.

IBNSJul 14, 2025
Shubhanshu Shukla, other Axiom-4 crew members enter Dragon spacecraft, undocking from ISS soon

Shubhanshu Shukla, other Axiom-4 crew members enter Dragon spacecraft, undocking from ISS soon

Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and the crew for the Axiom-4 mission (Ax-4) will depart from the International Space Station shortly.

IBNSJul 14, 2025
India still looks 'sare jahan se accha' from space, says Shubhanshu Shukla in his farewell speech

India still looks 'sare jahan se accha' from space, says Shubhanshu Shukla in his farewell speech

Astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who is part of the Axiom-4 mission, referred to the words of Rakesh Sharma and said India still looked 'sare jahan se accha' (the best place in the world) from space.

IBNSJul 13, 2025
Ayush innovations features in WHO’s landmark brief on AI in traditional medicine

Ayush innovations features in WHO’s landmark brief on AI in traditional medicine

In a significant milestone for global healthcare innovation, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released a technical brief titled "Mapping the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Traditional Medicine", acknowledging India’s pioneering efforts in integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) with traditional medicine systems, particularly Ayush systems.

IBNSJul 12, 2025
Study reveals vaccine campaigns cut deaths by nearly 60 per cent

Study reveals vaccine campaigns cut deaths by nearly 60 per cent

Emergency vaccination campaigns have slashed deaths from major infectious disease outbreaks by nearly 60 per cent since 2000, according to a new study published this week.

IBNSJul 12, 2025
3.7 magnitude earthquake hits  near Haryana’s Jhajjar, tremors felt in Delhi-NCR

3.7 magnitude earthquake hits near Haryana’s Jhajjar, tremors felt in Delhi-NCR

An earthquake measuring 3.7 on the Richter Scale struck near Jhajjar in Haryana on Friday evening, sending tremors across parts of Delhi-NCR, the National Centre for Seismology said.

IBNSJul 11, 2025
Nine die after flash flood devastates Nepal-China border, road to border port reopens

Nine die after flash flood devastates Nepal-China border, road to border port reopens

The section of the National Highway 216 leading to Gyirong Port in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, which was damaged due to the flash flood which hit the region on Thursday, was reopened on Friday.

IBNSJul 11, 2025
Funding disruption can lead to 6 million more HIV infections by 2029, alerts UN

Funding disruption can lead to 6 million more HIV infections by 2029, alerts UN

Devastating funding cuts from international donors are hitting countries hardest affected by HIV — but many are showing remarkable resilience and determination to keep progress alive.

IBNSJul 11, 2025
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, other Axiom 4 crew to undock from space station on July 14: NASA

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, other Axiom 4 crew to undock from space station on July 14: NASA

Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and three other crew members of Axiom 4 will begin their return journey to Earth on July 14, NASA has announced.

IBNSJul 10, 2025
Tremors felt in Delhi-NCR after earthquake of 4.4 magnitude strikes Haryana's Jhajjar

Tremors felt in Delhi-NCR after earthquake of 4.4 magnitude strikes Haryana's Jhajjar

New Delhi/IBNS: Strong tremors were felt in the Delhi-NCR region after an Earthquake of 4.4 magnitude struck Haryana's Jhajjar on Thursday morning, media reports said.

IBNSJul 10, 2025
Anaemia threatens women’s health and economic futures in South Asia, warns UN agencies

Anaemia threatens women’s health and economic futures in South Asia, warns UN agencies

Anaemia remains one of South Asia’s quietest but most pervasive health crises, disproportionately affecting the region’s poorest women and girls – and with 18 million more cases projected by 2030, experts say urgent, unified action is critical.

IBNSJul 09, 2025
SBI employees, family members donate over 89,000 units of blood nationwide as part of 70th Foundation Day

SBI employees, family members donate over 89,000 units of blood nationwide as part of 70th Foundation Day

Public sector lender State Bank of India commemorated its 70th foundation day with a nationwide blood-donation drive.

IBNSJul 07, 2025
Caffeine has potential to slow cellular ageing: Study

Caffeine has potential to slow cellular ageing: Study

Caffeine has long been linked to potential health benefits, including reduced risk of age-related diseases, a new study said.

IBNSJul 06, 2025
Shubhanshu Shukla enters iconic cupola inside ISS

Shubhanshu Shukla enters iconic cupola inside ISS

Indian Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who made history by reaching the International Space Station (ISS), was clicked in the iconic cupola, a moment the countrymen will cherish forever.

IBNSJul 06, 2025
ICMR-AIIMS conducted study finds no link between COVID-19 vaccination and sudden deaths

ICMR-AIIMS conducted study finds no link between COVID-19 vaccination and sudden deaths

Studies conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and AIIMS found that there is no direct link between COVID-19 vaccination and the reports of sudden deaths in the country.

IBNSJul 02, 2025
How green is my city

How green is my city

According to a new research paper, there are associated health benefits to adding more nature in cities, but where you add it matters. More green spaces in densely populated areas save the most human lives, followed by green spaces in areas with the least amount of nature. The study included five Indian cities, where increasing green spaces by just 1% could prevent at least 875 deaths, comparable to the annual death toll in Bengaluru due to road accidents. Mongabay India writer Nikhil Sreekandan reports

IBNSJul 01, 2025

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