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Stay updated with the latest technology news, innovations, and breakthroughs from Odisha, India, and beyond. Covering AI, space exploration, cybersecurity, gadgets, and scientific advancements, this section delivers insightful updates on the evolving tech landscape.
DRDO Successfully Tests Indigenous Fire-and-Forget MPATGM Against Moving Target
In a significant boost to India's indigenous defence capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully flight-tested its third-generation Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM). The test, conducted by...
ISRO’s Anvesha Mission Encounters Anomaly During PS3 Stage
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) faced a setback on Monday as the PSLV-C62 mission failed to place its satellites into orbit. The mission, carrying the Anvesha payload, encountered an...
DRDO Successfully Tests Long-Duration Scramjet Engine for Hypersonic Missiles
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), through its Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) based in Hyderabad, has reached a significant milestone in the development of hypersonic missiles. On...
VP Radhakrishnan Stresses Net-Zero Pathway and Energy Security at Bharat Climate Forum 2026
Vice-President of India C. P. Radhakrishnan delivered the inaugural address at the Bharat Climate Forum 2026, asserting that climate action is not a constraint but a strategic opportunity to accelerate...
PM Modi Chairs Roundtable with Indian AI Startups: Calls for Ethical, Indigenous Models
In a significant boost to India’s ambitions in artificial intelligence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today chaired an exclusive roundtable with 12 pioneering Indian AI startups at his residence, 7 Lok...
DGCA Chief Inaugurates Garuda Aerospace Drone Battery Facility in Chennai
Garuda Aerospace, backed by cricket legend MS Dhoni, inaugurated its new Drone Battery Manufacturing Facility in Chennai on January 7, 2026. The event, held during Bharat Drone Udaan, organised by...
ISRO’s PSLV-C62 to Deploy Hyperspectral Satellite for Environmental Insights on Jan 12
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up for its first orbital mission of the year with the PSLV-C62 launch scheduled for January 12, 2026, at 10:17 IST from...
Odisha Kicks Off Futuristic Tech Camp: AI & Robotics Training for 12K School Students
A state-level advanced technology training camp titled “Emerging Technology Camp” was inaugurated today at Akonik, Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Andharua, Bhubaneswar. The initiative, organised by the Electronics & Information Technology Department...
S-400 Interceptor Missile Validates Operational Readiness
India tested the S-400 interceptor missile at Abdul Kalam Island at 3:40 PM, achieving a significant milestone in air defence capability. The interceptor destroyed a missile named Banshi during the...
Wolf Moon Supermoon 2026 to Shine Over India on January 2–3
India will witness a rare Wolf Moon supermoon on the night of January 2 to early January 3, 2026. This marks the first full moon of the year and the...
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