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Mindtree and L&T Infotech announce merger to be India’s 5th largest IT services

Mindtree and L&T Infotech announce merger to be India’s 5th largest IT services – L&T Infotech and Mindtree, the two independently listed IT services companies under Larsen & Toubro Group, on Friday announced a merger that would create India’s fifth-largest IT services provider. Mindtree and LTI’s integration will create an efficient and scaled up IT services […]

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Ministry of Skill Development signs MoU with ISRO to begin its Training Program

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to launch ISRO Technical Training Programme. The MoU was signed by Shri Rajesh Aggarwal, secretary, MSDE and S Somanath, secretary, Department of Space and chairman ISRO. KEY POINTS: Under the programme, more than

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IIT Bombay and L&T join hands to develop green hydrogen technology

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has signed an agreement with IIT Bombay to jointly pursue their research and development work in the green hydrogen value chain. Both organizations will contribute to the green hydrogen industry and develop next-generation technology. Hydrogen is produced through electrolysis process by using renewable energy which is known as green hydrogen, it has no carbon footprint.

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A first-of-its-kind mobile app launched for Khelo India University Games 2021

In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the second edition of the Khelo India University Games to be held in the tech capital Bengaluru will have its own mobile application. A brainchild of the Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES) and hosts Jain Deemed-to-be University, the unique ‘Khelo India Uni Games 2021’ mobile app promises to be a one-stop-shop for all information regarding

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Russian vessel Moskva has sunk as a result of a ‘Neptune missile strike’ by Ukraine

According to a ministry message, the flagship of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet, Moskva, was being hauled to port when it sank due to stormy waves. The 510-crew missile cruiser, which led Russia’s naval attack on Ukraine, was a symbol of the country’s military might. Kyiv claims that its rockets struck the cruiser. According to the United States, it was also targeted by Ukrainian missiles.

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India successfully flight-tested Pinaka Mk-I (Enhanced) Rocket System and Pinaka Area Denial Munition Rocket Systems

Pinaka Mk-I (Enhanced) Rocket System (EPRS) and Pinaka Area Denial Munition (ADM) rocket systems have been successfully flight-tested by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Army at Pokhran firing ranges. The EPRS is the upgraded version of the Pinaka variant, which has been in service with the Indian Army for the last decade. The

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DRDO successfully flight-tests Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology off Odisha coast

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight tested Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) booster at the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha on April 08, 2022. The test successfully demonstrated the reliable functioning of all critical components involved in the complex missile system and met all the mission objectives. The

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Microsoft launches ‘Startups Founders Hub’ platform

Microsoft said on Thursday that it has launched Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub in India, to empower early-stage startup founders in India with over $300,000 worth of benefits and credits, including free access to the technology, tools, and resources from the tech giant and partners. The initiative will help the Startups to gain mentorship and skilling opportunities with industry experts

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C-DAC Commissions “PARAM Ganga” Supercomputer at IIT Roorkee under National Supercomputing Mission

The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) has designed and commissioned a supercomputer named “PARAM Ganga”, at IIT Roorkee on March 07, 2022, under Phase II of National Supercomputing Mission (NSM). PARAM Ganga has a supercomputing capacity of 1.66 Petaflops.

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Iran successfully launches second military satellite Noor-2 into orbit

The Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) successfully launched a military satellite, Noor-2, the satellite, which was manufactured by the Aerospace Force of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) and launched on the indigenous three-stage, mixed-fuel Qased (Messenger) carrier, is orbiting at an altitude of 500 kilometers from earth, on March 08, 2022. This is the second military satellite launched by

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