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China makes progress in power generation, storage on Mars
Chinese scientists have made progress in power generation and storage on Mars in terms of how to effectively use resources there to ensure the energy supply for conducting long-term research and stationing researchers on the planet in the future....

China's forex reserves grows by $3.6B in May, gold stash up to $244B
China lifted its foreign exchange reserves by $3.6 billion in May, pushing the total up to $3.285 trillion, based on new figures released by Beijing’s foreign exchange regulator on Saturday. That’s just a 0.11% increase from April’s $3.282...

India's sinister alliance with Israel
Mohammad Asif Khan The Electronic Intifada 7 June 2025 India’s Narendra Modi is a staunch ally of Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu. Lalit Kumar ZUMA PressIn Gurez Valley, a remote corner of Indian-administered Kashmir, 26-year-old Ejaz Dar often sits...

China slams US as research pair face toxic fungus smuggling charge
China has condemned “political manipulation” by the United States and its “overstretched concept of national security”, days after two Chinese researchers were charged with illegally importing a toxic fungus described by US authorities as a...

India fifth largest economy: Canada PM Mark Carney argues in favour of India’s inclusion in G7 summit
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters A day after inviting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the upcoming G7 meeting in Alberta, Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada said India is the fifth-largest market in the world...

Scientists make game-changing discovery after studying crystal with unique capabilities: 'High-performance'
A multi-institution team has a solution for troublesome cathode cracking in a unique battery type. As is often the case elsewhere in life, it seems the breakdown happens after too much stress, according to the findings. The research, described in...

Indian tourists can now enter Philippines visa-free
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. India joins nations, territories, and special administrative regions that enjoy visa-free access to the Philippines for tourism purposes...

Science in action: Khet se thali tak – surakshit bhojan, har kadam
“yuktahara-viharasya yukta-chestasya karmasu yuktasvapnavabodhasya yogo bhavati duhkha-ha” Bhagavad Gita One who is regulated in eating, recreation, action, sleep and wakefulness, can mitigate all sorrows by practicing yoga. “Let food be thy...

India thanks UK for condemning Pahalgam terror attack, reiterates zero-tolerance policy
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held talks with the UK Foreign Secretary. He thanked the UK for condemning the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. Jaishankar reiterated India's zero-tolerance policy on terrorism, stating...

Short Take: Indian Bank & Canara Bank F&O adjustments for dividend
Indian Bank (₹634.05) has announced an interim dividend of ₹16.25. The company has decided June 10 as the record/effective date. On this day, the stock price and all derivatives contracts will be adjusted appropriately. For adjustment, the...

Japan reports “progress” but no “agreement” yet in tariff talks with US
Japan said it was making “progress” in negotiations aimed at easing tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, but warned that the two sides had not yet found “common ground.” Japan, a key US ally and the country's largest investor, is subject...

Indian markets advance in May, powered by 22% defence rally and microcap strength
Indian equities posted broad-based gains in May 2025, led by a stellar 22% surge in defence stocks and strong double-digit returns in microcap indices, as investors rotated into risk-on segments amid improving domestic sentiment and supportive...

Business News | QuBeats Wins Defence Ministry's IDEX ADITI 2.0 Grant of Rs 25 Crore to Build Quantum Navigation Systems for Indian Navy
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Indian quantum deeptech startup QuBeats has won the prestigious ADITI 2.0 Defence Challenge to develop an indigenous Quantum Positioning System (QPS) for the Indian Navy. The award, which comes with a grant of Rs...

Business News | Data-Driven, People-Focused: The Soft Skill Shift in 2025 Data Science Careers
VMPL New Delhi [India], June 7: In today's fast-evolving data landscape, especially in vibrant tech hubs like Chennai, choosing the right data science course in Chennai can make all the difference. Technical skills alone won't cut it anymore. As...

India News | CM Siddaramaiah Should Resign and Apologise: Former Deputy CM Govinda Karajola
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 7 (ANI): Former Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and MP Govinda Karajola has criticised Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and alleged that the Karnataka government was working as a brand ambassador for companies with...

Business News | From Detroit to Delhi: Little Caesars Expands Global Footprint with Launch in India
NewsVoir New Delhi [India], June 7: Little Caesars, the world's largest family-owned pizza chain is officially expanding to India, marking its 30th country of operation. With its first location set to open in a premium location in Delhi NCR in the...

Business News | All India Institute of Occult Science: Bringing Positive Change Through Ancient Indian Knowledge
PNN New Delhi [India], June 7: Many people think that occult science is something negative or related to black magic. But this is not true. The word "occult" only means something hidden or mysterious. Occult science is the study of invisible...

Business News | India Inc. Strongly Backs Trans Employment Mela 2025 with a Definitive Step Towards Transgender Inclusion
VMPL New Delhi [India], June 7: As the third edition of the Trans Employment Mela (TEM) prepares to unfold on June 18, 2025, in Delhi, leading Indian corporates are coming forward to champion workplace equity for transgender and non-binary...

India News | Himachal: VP Dhankhar Urges Rural Youth to Become Agripreneurs, Calls for Direct Support to Farmers
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], June 7 (ANI): Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday visited an exhibition by farmer producer organisations and start-ups at the Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry in Himachal Pradesh's...

Business News | Aarvi Encon Launches Operations in Saudi Arabia -- Ready to Support the Kingdom's Ambitious Growth
PNN Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 7: Aarvi Encon Ltd., a prominent name in engineering and staffing solutions, has formally launched operations in Saudi Arabia, signaling a deeper commitment to the Kingdom's ambitious economic diversification...