South Asia

Pakistan launches first home-made observation satellite

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan successfully launched its first home-made observation satellite, PRSC-EO1, on Friday from China’s Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre. The Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) announced the satellite’s launch, highlighting its transformative potential. According to SUPARCO, PRSC-EO1 is designed to enhance Pakistan’s capacity to monitor and manage natural resources, respond effectively to disasters, and […]

ISRO India achieves first successful space docking, paving the way for future missions

BENGALURU: India’s space agency ISRO has made history by successfully conducting its first-ever space docking, joining two small spacecraft in orbit. This landmark achievement is crucial for India’s ambitions to develop its own space station and eventually send humans to the Moon. The mission, named SpaDeX, was launched from Sriharikota on December 30, with two […]

India opens doors to 100% foreign investment in food and beverage sector

NEW DELHI: In a landmark decision, India now permits 100% foreign investment in the food and beverage sector, allowing full foreign ownership and management of enterprises, announced Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal. “The government will ensure speedy and hassle-free work permits for those setting up or working in foreign-owned food and beverage businesses […]

India to launch two subsidiaries for green energy and sustainability

NEW DELHI: The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA), a government-backed non-banking financial institution, has announced plans to establish two groundbreaking subsidiaries to accelerate India’s green energy transition. One subsidiary will focus on promoting Green Hydrogen and the manufacturing of renewable energy equipment, supported by foreign currency financing. This initiative aims to strengthen India’s […]

Indian chemical firms charged with fentanyl trafficking conspiracy in US

NEW YORK: Two Indian chemical companies, Athos Chemicals and Raxuter Chemicals, based in Gujarat, are facing fentanyl trafficking charges in the United States. The U.S. Department of Justice announced their indictment on Monday for allegedly supplying precursor chemicals used in the production of the highly addictive opioid fentanyl. Raxuter’s senior executive, Bhavesh Lathiya, 36, was […]

Aster Volunteers Launch 50th Mobile Clinic in North India

Aster Volunteers Mobile Clinics through its global network of 50 units across India, the Middle East, and Africa, can benefit at least 1 million people annually getting free health support services. Dubai: Aster Volunteers, the global CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) arm of Aster DM Healthcare, launched two IoT-enhanced Mobile Medical Clinics with Tele-Medicine Services to […]

India experienced its warmest year in 2024

NEW DELHI: India witnessed a scorching 2024, breaking records as the warmest year since 1901. The average minimum temperature was 0.90°C higher than the long-term norm, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, IMD Director General, shared this at a virtual briefing, noting the annual mean land surface air temperature was 0.65°C above […]

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