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Qualcomm layoffs severance package: 3 months' salary, extra payout based on years of service & one more month's pay for signing exit papers within 3 days; what employees are being offered
Qualcomm has reportedly begun laying off employees in India as part of a global workforce restructuring exercise that could affect around 1,000 staff, or 5–6% of its workforce in the country. Reports suggest affected employees may be offered three months' salary as severance, with additional compensation based on tenure and an extra month's pay for those who sign exit documents within three days. Qualcomm has not publicly confirmed the reported severance package.
NASA's Artemis II rocket punched 3,100-mile-long holes in Earth's atmosphere, disrupted GPS signals: Study
NASA's Artemis II mission created large disturbances in the ionosphere that disrupted GPS signals across the United States. These disturbances were significantly more intense than those from prior rocket launches, causing potential issues for technologies reliant on precise positioning. Researchers noted that even minor positioning errors could impact autonomous vehicles, which rely on GPS data. The mission set new records for human distance from Earth during a lunar flyby.
Voyager 1 lost? Where is NASA's spacecraft right now, and how long will it last?
As NASA's Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 traverse the vast reaches of interstellar space, they confront various power and communication obstacles. Recently, Voyager 1 encountered a setback, losing contact momentarily when its fault protection system triggered due to inactive thrusters. Thankfully, engineers swiftly restored communication and introduced power-saving strategies to prolong the mission.
‘I’ve got turbulence’: 20-year-old co-pilot of Learjet Nathalia Filgueiras’s final text to boyfriend moments before fatal crash in Florida
A heartbreaking plane crash in Florida has resulted in the loss of nine lives, including co-pilot Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras. Just before the incident, Filgueiras alerted her boyfriend to turbulence and icy conditions. Among the victims were tech entrepreneur Adam Robinson and his family, all en route to the Bahamas. The Learjet, which originated in Austin, Texas, encountered issues nearly 2 hours and 45 minutes into the flight.
Durga Puja's dhak drummers preserve Bengal's intangible cultural heritage and the rhythmic traditions behind every ritual
West Bengal's dhakis preserve a generations-old rhythmic language that accompanies every Durga Puja ritual. Their distinctive drum beats carry cultural and spiritual significance, making them vital custodians of India's intangible heritage.
Want to get paid to play GTA 6? Telecom firm offers gamers over $800 to play the game and also get a free copy: Know if you are eligible and how to apply
Virgin Media has unveiled a thrilling opportunity for gamers to make €100 an hour, totaling to nearly $890 by diving into GTA 6. Interested and eligible candidates are required to submit an application outlining why they should be selected. The winner will have the chance to play for up to eight hours and afterward provide an honest review online. Applications close on November 15, 2026.
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Rome, Milan brace for fresh protests under heavy security after last weekend’s violence
Security forces in Italy are preparing for protests set to occur in eight cities. While the demonstrations are expected to address budget cuts and cost of living concerns, heightened security measures are being enforced. Authorities aim to balance public safety with the right to protest, especially after recent violent incidents. The government is also implementing new regulations regarding protest participation and minors.
Emmanuel Macron's unpopularity deepens as far right and left vie to succeed him
Emmanuel Macron's presidency is nearing its end while France experiences significant protests and political unrest. Candidates from both the far-right and far-left are utilizing the chaos to bolster their positions. Marine Le Pen aims to capture support by criticizing the current government's failures during the protests. In contrast, Jean-Luc Melenchon expresses solidarity with the protesters while denouncing violence.
James Webb Telescope traces radio burst 11 billion light-years away — What can this ancient signal reveal about the early universe?
Astronomers have detected the most distant Fast Radio Burst ever recorded. Known as FRB 20240304B, this brief flash of radio waves traveled roughly 11 billion light-years to reach Earth. That means the signal was sent when the universe was only three billion years old. This discovery more than doubles the previous distance record for a fast radio burst. It gives scientists an unprecedented look back into deep cosmic history.
Tropical storm Hurricane Isaias: Warnings, areas affected, road blocks, safety places
Hurricane Isaias is forecasted to impact the northern Gulf Coast late Friday or early Saturday. Warnings are in place for areas from Ocean Springs, Mississippi to parts of Florida. Residents are urged to prepare for high winds, storm surge, and possible flooding in low-lying areas. Tornado risks are also expected to increase as the storm approaches.
INDIA bloc march: EC says no party requested meeting till 4 pm
The Commission said it learnt through the media that during the march of certain political parties towards the commission headquarters, some MPs wanted to meet the poll panel along with their delegation.
Rahul Gandhi takes centre stage as Opposition takes SIR fight to Delhi's streets
Opposition MPs, led by Rahul Gandhi, protested near the Election Commission office against the CEC's alleged hand in the SIR events. Gandhi sought to meet CEC Gyanesh Kumar to address allegations of vote rigging. The protest resulted in several leaders being detained by police. BJP slammed the opposition's actions.
Defence stocks: Time to change strategy in a bearish market? An ecosystem with down and upside potential of -39% to plus 37%
The current fall is both at the level of the indices and the broader market. And when the selling is this broad, almost every sector is affected. But they do not all feel it equally, and it is worth knowing why every sector behaves differently at different points of time. Stock Reports Plus, powered by Refinitiv, is a comprehensive report that evaluates five key components of 4,000+ listed stocks – earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk, and price momentum – to generate standardised scores. The simple average of the above-mentioned five component ratings is normally distributed to reach an average score.
Chinese researchers simulate lidar system that could detect US fifth-generation F-35 from over 60 km, here is how it works
Chinese researchers have used a computer simulation to examine whether a missile-mounted single-photon lidar could detect and track an F-35C stealth fighter. The model produced a maximum detection distance of 61.5 km at night and 27.7 km during the day. However, analysts questioned whether the narrow laser beam could practically locate a stealth aircraft across a wide area, while the study has not yet been validated through flight testing.
Strange radio signals detected from exoplanet almost 63 light-years from Earth
Researchers have observed unusual radio signals from Beta Pictoris b, an exoplanet located 63 light-years away. These signals, detected using the MeerKAT radio telescope, are associated with auroras produced by the planet's magnetic field. The emission identified as electron cyclotron maser radiation indicates a magnetic field strength of approximately 1.25 kG. This discovery marks the first direct localization of auroral radio activity from an exoplanet.
A planet 63 light-years away is sending repeating radio bursts, and scientists can read them for the first time. Here’s what it reveals about the alien world
Astronomers detected repeating radio bursts from exoplanet Beta Pictoris b. These emissions originate from powerful auroras on the distant world. The signals provide a rare direct measurement of the planet's magnetic field. Scientists calculated Beta Pictoris b possesses a magnetic field stronger than Earth's. This discovery offers a new method to study exoplanet magnetic environments.
India’s cab game has a new green player: A Vietnamese behemoth aiming to win fast
Green SM enters India with a controlled electric vehicle fleet, challenging the aggregator model. This Vietnamese company aims for a premium segment, unlike Uber and Ola's mass-market approach. BluSmart's prior electric fleet operations faced challenges after regulatory issues arose. Green SM's strategy is closely linked to VinFast, its parent automotive ecosystem. Success hinges on managing fleet costs and attracting customers to its premium electric service.
Australia's Christmas Island used a bridge to solve road mortality for 50 million migrating crabs; the result transformed dangerous transit routes into safe canopy crossings
Millions of red crabs undertake an annual migration across Christmas Island. This remarkable journey begins with the first rainfall of the wet season. Male crabs lead the trek, and females join them for mating near burrows. Females then spawn eggs which hatch into larvae in the ocean. Baby crabs eventually return inland to mature over several years.
Satcom to play key complementary role in reaching remote areas: TRAI Chairman
India is set to enhance connectivity in its challenging and remote areas through satellite communications. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has advised the government on allocating spectrum for broadband services. Companies like Starlink and OneWeb are waiting for essential approvals. TRAI has proposed a spectrum charge of four percent of annual revenues while advocating for subsidies on user terminals to encourage rural adoption.
A newly discovered solar phenomenon could help scientists predict the Sun’s next powerful outburst and solar flare
New solar telescope observations reveal swirling plasma movements on the Sun's surface. This phenomenon, known as Kelvin-Helmholtz instability, occurs at magnetic region boundaries. These turbulent motions may help explain how powerful solar flares begin and store energy. Understanding these processes could improve future space weather forecasting for Earth. The Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope provided these unprecedented detailed views.
Digital Communications Commission approves Trai recommendations on satcom spectrum
The Digital Communications Commission approved most Trai recommendations for satellite spectrum. Starlink, Eutelsat OneWeb, and Jio Satellite Communications received permission for satcom services. The Department of Telecom will seek Cabinet approval for pricing and allocation. Trai recommended a five-year satellite broadband spectrum allotment with extensions. The regulator also favored subsidies for user terminals in remote rural areas.
Robin Morgan, poet and feminist whose allies included Jane Fonda and Gloria Steinem, dies at 85
Robin Morgan, the former child star who became a pioneering poet, writer and second-wave feminist activist, has died in New York at 85, her son said. Morgan helped shape the modern women’s movement, editedSisterhood is Powerful, co-founded feminist organisations and remained active in writing and activism for decades.
In 1945, Percy Spencer noticed something unusual while working on radar equipment: the candy bar in his pocket had melted. The engineer began experimenting with popcorn and an egg, eventually setting him on the path to developing the microwave oven.
In 1945, Percy Spencer made a casual observation that led to a major change in food preparation. Standing next to a magnetron one day, he noticed that a candy bar in his pocket melted. This caused him to wonder if the energy from radio waves could be used to cook food. He placed popcorn kernels near the tube; within minutes, he was snacking on the world's first microwave popcorn.
In 1932, a Bell Labs engineer trying to solve mysterious static from transatlantic phone calls that repeated every 23 hours and 56 minutes accidentally discovered radio waves from the center of the Milky Way
In the early 1930s, Bell Labs engineer Karl Jansky embarked on an investigation into transatlantic radio interference. By constructing a large antenna to trace an enigmatic hiss, he uncovered a signal that deviated from known sources. This signal, which followed a sidereal day cycle, indicated a celestial origin. Jansky's serendipitous discovery not only identified radio emissions from the galaxy's center but also pioneered the exciting realm of radio astronomy.
In 2013, NASA beamed laser data from lunar orbit at 622 megabits per second, demonstrating faster space communications than radio
In 2013, NASA's Lunar Laser Communication Demonstration set a groundbreaking standard by achieving data transmission speeds of 622 megabits per second. This innovative mission highlighted the superiority of laser technology over conventional radio communication, showcasing its potential for faster space data transfer across vast distances. Subsequent tests on the Psyche craft further examined these optical communication capabilities, paving the way for future advancements in space communication technology.
Why a radio telescope can be built from cardboard and aluminum foil: the metal-lined horn reflects radio waves toward a receiver
Dedicated hobbyists and curious students are assembling radio telescopes from common household objects. These innovative instruments catch elusive radio waves emitted by hydrogen in our galaxy. By utilizing materials like aluminum foil and cardboard for horn antennas, they can hone in on these signals. The rise of budget-friendly software-defined radios allows for the transformation of these signals into understandable data, opening up the wonders of astronomy to the general public.
German researchers used ordinary WiFi signals instead of cameras to identify people; the result turned everyday wireless networks into a powerful new way to recognize individuals with nearly 100% accuracy
WiFi signals can now do more than connect devices. Researchers showed that ordinary wireless networks can detect and identify people without cameras, special sensors, or a phone. In a study of 197 people, the system achieved nearly 100% identification accuracy. It read changes in radio waves as they moved around human bodies. The finding raises a new privacy concern. Everyday WiFi could quietly become a powerful surveillance and human recognition tool.
Scientists turned Antarctic radio waves into music, and the strange sounds from Earth’s magnetic field are now becoming nine albums that could make space weather research feel unexpectedly close to home
Scientists are transforming space weather radio waves into music. These sounds, captured by a giant antenna in Antarctica, are now part of albums. The project combines scientific data with art, making complex space phenomena accessible. Recent releases include sounds from Antarctica and even Jupiter, offering a unique auditory experience of our universe.
8 billion-year mystery: Powerful radio signal reaches earth from deep space
A burst of radio waves, FRB 20220610A, has reached Earth after an 8 billion-year journey. Detected by the ASKAP telescope and traced to an older, distant galaxy, this event intrigues scientists. Fast radio bursts are brief but powerful, and studying them could enhance our understanding of the universe.
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