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Out: the train to space. In: the inter-moon-base express.The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) tapped Northrop Grumman to develop a concept for a lunar railroad, the defense prime contractor announced this week. The contract was awarded under the LunA-10 initiative, which is exploring all sorts of out-there concepts to encourage the growth of a sustainable lunar economy in the next decade.The company will continue advancing the railroad concept it’s been working on in secret since securing the preliminary…

Axios: Some senators who received a classified briefing about TikTok say China's government can use the app to spy on US users and push propaganda at alarming levels — China's government can use TikTok to spy on American users and push propaganda at alarming levels, senators who received … Axios: Some senators who received a classified briefing about TikTok say China's government can use the app to spy on US users and push propaganda at alarming levels — China's…

The government is likely to review the laptop and other digital devices import management system around September to assess electronics manufacturers’ preparedness to either set up or expand their manufacturing presence in the country, people aware of the matter told ET.During the review, the government is likely to assess the importers on parameters such as the number of laptops imported since October 2023, the place of origin of these devices and the components, and whether these components originated from trusted…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A survey conducted at the Hebrew University by Prof. Michal Almog-Bar, head of the Institute for the Study of Civil Society and Philanthropy, in collaboration with Civil Leadership, the umbrella organization of nonprofit organizations in Israel, analyzed the widespread mobilization effort in Israel following the terrorist attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023. …

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has revealed that multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in Google browser which can allow fraudsters to cause denial of service on your device.Google Chrome is the most popular web browser across the globe and it is accessed by millions of users everyday. Google Chrome is known for its regular updates and for the ease of use, people often store and share a lot of our personal information including…

Tata Motors Request Government For Three-Year Extension Of EV Incentives.Tata Motors has asked for a three-year extension of incentives for electric vehicles to help fuel growth. According to estimates, China accounts for six out of every ten EVs sold globally.Tata Motors has urged the government to extend incentives for electric taxis for another three years, as well as include personal vehicles in the flagship demand support scheme, FAME.Tata Motors, which controls more than 70 per cent of the local EV industry, wants…

Published By: Samreen PallLast Updated: March 15, 2024, 13:50 ISTBengaluru Metro: Karnataka Cabinet Greenlights Phase-3, Promising Connectivity Boost by 2028.Karnataka's Cabinet approves Phase-3 of Bengaluru Metro, spanning 44.65 km. Construction set to begin with an estimated cost of Rs 15,611 crore.The Karnataka Cabinet on Thursday gave its approval to begin construction of the infrastructure required for Phase-3 of the Metro Rail transport system in Bengaluru.Phase-3, which would cover a distance of 44.65 km, will be…

Indian government has issued a high severity warning for users of Android OS versions 11, 12, 12L, 13 and 14.Apple iPhone sales are scaling to new heights everyday, however Android is still the most popular mobile operating system across the globe, including India. Samsung, Google Pixel, OnePlus, Nothing and other major smartphone makers rely on Google’s Android OS. Over the past few years, dependability on smartphones has gone through the roof. Most of us share a lot of our personal information including location,…

The number of startups in India’s electric two-wheeler market has surged to over 150 from 54 in 2021, driven by government incentives to promote clean vehicles and cut oil imports, according to a new analysis. The influx has intensified competition in a segment expected to grow 15-20 times to annual sales of 15-20 million units over the next decade, Bernstein said in a report late Tuesday. “Most are competing in the mainstream, and 85% of the 65 models launched last year were such products:…

The vulnerabilities mentioned by CERT-In will affect Apple iOS versions prior to 16.7.6 installed in available for iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPad 5th generation, iPad Pro 9.7-inch, and iPad Pro 12.9-inch 1st generation.Apple iPhone is scaling new heights in India and the popularity of the device is now higher than ever. Apple iPhones are popular throughout the globe for their durability and security features. To keep the users safe, Apple rolls out security updates for its devices. The Cupertiino based tech giant…