In a major milestone for global digital finance, Japan has officially launched the world’s first yen-pegged stablecoin, named JPYC, on October 27, 2025. The debut marks a key turning point in the country’s evolving financial ecosystem, which has traditionally leaned heavily on cash and credit cards. Issued by Tokyo-based startup JPYC Inc., the digital token […]
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In a pioneering move for climate and space technology, Hong Kong-based startup Stellerus Technology has announced plans to deploy the Feilian Constellation—the world’s first satellite constellation dedicated to capturing three-dimensional wind data. This ambitious project, named after the ancient Chinese god of wind, is set to transform how the world observes atmospheric dynamics, with vast
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Trees Beyond Forests initiative: The “trees outside forests in India (TOFI)” programme was introduced by the Assam government and the US Agency for International Development (USAID)with the goal of bringing together farmers, businesses, and private institutions to increase the amount of trees in the State’s non-traditional forests. Trees Beyond Forests initiative: Key Points Key Aspects:
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China announced a breakthrough in rail transport, with its newly developed CR450 high-speed train setting a world record speed of 453 km/h during testing. Designed for the Shanghai–Chengdu corridor, the CR450 not only cements China’s leadership in high-speed rail technology but also redefines global standards in ultra-fast, energy-efficient rail mobility. The CR450 is expected to
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On October 26, 2025, the Indian government announced the recipients of the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025, the nation’s highest civilian honour for contributions to science, technology, and innovation. Instituted to celebrate excellence across diverse scientific fields, these awards aim to foster a culture of research and innovation in India. Award Categories The Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar
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Earth has a new space companion — a small asteroid named 2025 PN7, recently confirmed by NASA. Though it’s not a real moon, it travels around the Sun in almost the same orbit as Earth, making it look like it’s following our planet through space. This “quasi-moon”, first discovered by astronomers at the University of Hawaii, is
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Rishikesh, one of India’s most famous spiritual and tourist destinations, is about to get a new architectural landmark. The Bajrang Setu, a modern suspension bridge over the Ganga River, is almost ready and expected to open by December 2025. This bridge will serve as a replacement for the iconic Laxman Jhula, which was closed for safety
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Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma has added another milestone to his illustrious career, surpassing Sourav Ganguly to become India’s third-highest run-scorer in One Day Internationals (ODIs). The record-breaking moment came during his 73-run knock against Australia in the second ODI. Now in 275 ODIs and 267 innings, Rohit has scored 11,249 runs at an average
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In a historic infrastructure initiative, Kerala is set to build its first underwater tunnel, connecting Vypin and Fort Kochi, as part of the state’s ambitious coastal highway development project. This engineering marvel will significantly reduce the current 16 km road distance to a 3 km sub-sea journey beneath the Arabian Sea, redefining connectivity in Kochi
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In response to a series of fatal child deaths linked to toxic cough syrups, India has rolled out a robust digital oversight system — the Online National Drug Licensing System (ONDLS). Spearheaded by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), this system is designed to track high-risk pharmaceutical solvents in real time, ensuring that only
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