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Opening space sector unlocked new avenues for private players, startups: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said opening up India’s space sector to private companies and startups has created new opportunities for young innovators to build rockets and launch satellites. Speaking at the inauguration of the COSMOS-Mysuru Planetarium in Mysuru, he highlighted India’s progress in space exploration, including the Chandrayaan-3 lunar landing, the Aditya-L1 solar mission and its space docking capabilities.
Karnataka: CM DK Shivakumar urges Centre to clear Mekedatu, drop Kasturirangan report and align CSR norms
Shivakumar placed three major demands before the Centre, underscoring the need for cooperative federalism to address pressing developmental challenges while speaking at the inauguration of the Centre of Space and Modern Optical Sciences (CoSMOS) in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mysuru.
Two PSLV failures, one modified rocket stage: How ISRO is trying to restore launch vehicle reliability
ISRO has tested a modified third-stage motor of its PSLV after two consecutive launch failures involving anomalies in the same stage. The changes cover the motor's nozzle, mechanical connections, sealing arrangements and quality-control procedures. The space agency will analyse the test data before deciding on further testing.
BPO jobs on a seesaw as bots call the shots
Voice AI is driving call centres even as hiring grows, but the shift towards complex tasks leaves freshers scrambling for a new career ladder.
Planning robotic surgery? Your health insurer may pay only 50% of the hospital bill: Know what to check
Robotic surgery is increasingly covered by health insurance in India, but not without complications. Despite having a high sum insured, policyholders must navigate sub-limits and exclusions that can significantly reduce payouts. Understanding these nuances before undergoing surgery is crucial to avoid unexpected out-of-pocket expenses when the final bill arrives.
India's stock market volatility since last Diwali saw 60 stocks lose up to 96%
At least 63 stocks with a market capitalisation of over Rs 1,000 crore have lost more than half their value since last Diwali, with some plunging 60-95% amid a broad-based selloff across sectors. Elitecon International was the worst performer, tumbling 96%, followed by Reliance Infrastructure, Kothari Industrial Corporation and Fischer Medical Ventures.
IIM Calcutta summer placements see 475 students secure 546 offers from 156 companies
IIM Calcutta has completed the summer placements for its 63rd MBA batch, attaining incredible success. A remarkable 475 students have secured jobs, with consulting roles leading the way, supported by offers in finance and general management. Furthermore, numerous first-time participating companies expressed their intent to hire. This success is a testament to the institute's esteemed reputation and strong connections in the industry.
India's glittering gold loan sector risks sliding into a dark zone
The gold loan market in India is on a rapid growth trajectory, fueled by true demand alongside possible financial distress among borrowers. According to the Reserve Bank of India, there's significant annual growth in gold loans issued by banks and NBFCs. Heightened competition might bring challenges in assessing borrower viability and repayment options. While regulatory changes aim to create a stable environment, they could introduce operational hurdles for lenders.
One solar eruption raced at 645 km/sec, another crawled at 145 km/sec: Bengaluru scientists uncover new clues about the Sun
A Bengaluru research team combined observations from India's Aditya-L1 and Europe's Proba-3 to study two solar eruptions. One CME travelled at 645 km per second, while the other moved at 145 km per second. The study also revealed differences in density changes and energy distribution.
IN-SPACe pushes space companies to adopt SCL’s indigenous chips
IN-SPACe, which supervises space activities by non-governmental entities (NGEs) and private startups, made the call during a webinar where SCL officials showcased its capabilities across semiconductor design, fabrication, testing, packaging, quality assurance, and failure analysis.
AMFI reshuffle: NSE may get largecap status, SBI Fund Management may become midcap in H1 CY27
Nuvama expects NSE to enter the largecap category and SBI Funds Management to become a midcap in AMFI’s H1 CY27 reshuffle. Bosch, Siemens Energy India and others may be upgraded, while several largecaps could move down. The revised classification will take effect from February 1, 2027, after H2 CY26 market-cap rankings.
Piyush Goyal to headline ET Startup Awards; The Souled Store eyes fundraise
Happy Tuesday! Meet our distinguished guest of honour for The Economic Times Startup Awards 2026. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
School Assembly News Headlines September 22: Top India, world, business and sports updates
School Assembly news headlines, 23 Septemeber: The latest news roundup covers major developments across India and abroad, including institutional changes, diplomatic engagements, education reforms, energy infrastructure, market trends and international affairs. Sports headlines feature India’s Asian Games campaign, while business updates track natural diamond prices and nuclear power activity. The collection brings together key developments shaping today’s national, global, economic, sporting and public policy landscape overall.
Aditya L1, India's first space-based solar observatory, reaches destination
Aditya L1, India's first space-based solar observatory has successfully reached an orbit around its intended destination: the Sun-Earth Lagrangian Point L1, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on microblogging platform X at 4:11 pm.
ISRO's Aditya L1 successfully performs third earth-bound manoeuvre, next boosting on Sept 15
India's Aditya L1 spacecraft, the country's first space-based mission to study the Sun, has successfully completed its third earth-bound manoeuvre. The ISRO carried out the operation, with ground stations in Mauritius, Bengaluru, SDSC-SHAR, and Port Blair tracking the satellite. The spacecraft is scheduled to undergo one more earth-bound manoeuvre before being placed in the transfer orbit towards the Lagrange point L1.
Aditya-L1 solar mission a pioneering leap to study Sun, say experts
India's Aditya-L1 mission, the country's first space-based solar study, aims to provide insights into the Sun's activities and their impact on Earth. The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) successfully launched the mission, which will place a satellite in a Halo orbit around the Lagrangian point L1, the closest point to the Sun.
First earth-bound firing to raise Aditya-L1 orbit tomorrow: ISRO
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced that the first earth-bound firing to raise the Aditya-L1 orbit is scheduled for September 3. The Aditya-L1 mission aims to study the Sun and its activities in real time. The satellite will be placed in a halo orbit around Lagrangian Point 1, 1.5 million km away from Earth in the direction of the Sun.
Aditya-L1 Mission: This is like a dream coming true, says solar mission's project director on successful launch
The director of India's first solar mission, Aditya L1, expressed her joy at the successful launch and said it felt like a dream come true. ISRO has confirmed the successful separation of the payload and the satellite's placement into its intended orbit. Aditya L1 is expected to reach its destination, the L1 point between the Earth and the Sun, in four months.
Launch successful: India's maiden solar probe Aditya-L1 well on its way to the Sun
Aditya-L1, India's first-ever solar probe to study the Sun successfully blasted off at 11:50 am on Saturday from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC-SHAR) in Andhra Pradesh's Sriharikota. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched India's first solar space observatory by the PSLV-C57. L1 is 1.5 million km away from the Earth in the direction of the sun. It is expected to cover the distance in four months' time.
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