160 Acres of Mangroves Destroyed in Maharashtra: Study
A detailed satellite study exposes the destruction of 160 acres of mangroves in Raigad, Thane & Palghar. Environmentalists warn of ecological disaster and demand government action. Read more.
A detailed satellite study exposes the destruction of 160 acres of mangroves in Raigad, Thane & Palghar. Environmentalists warn of ecological disaster and demand government action. Read more.
Over 1.3 lakh voters in Bengal's Matua heartland may get hearing notices due to missing ancestry links in draft rolls. Many lack CAA documents, sparking fear in the community. Read the full report.
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The commercial rollout of satellite internet services by Starlink, Jio, and Airtel in India is delayed due to a regulatory standoff over spectrum pricing. Key approvals are pending, potentially pushing launch timelines by 3-6 months. Read more.
Ahmedabad's SatLeo Labs uses satellite thermal data to map urban heat, aiding city planning and worker safety. Pilot in Tumakuru shows promise for emissions tracking and heat management.
Varanasi (Kashi) bags the Smart City Innovation Award-2025 for its pioneering 3D Urban Spatial Digital Twin project, a first in India for comprehensive city planning and disaster management.
Rajasthan becomes India's first state with 100% digitised voter lists. CEO Naveen Mahajan announces success of SIR-2026 programme, reducing document verification needs. Voters urged to check draft list on Dec 16.
Madhya Pradesh nears completion of digital voter mapping, with 99.66% forms digitised. Draft rolls to be published on December 16. Read the full update.
India witnessed 1.77 lakh road crash deaths in 2024, averaging 485 daily. National Highways see 31% of fatalities. Govt plans AI mapping, stricter licenses to curb crisis.
Trichy district's flood-vulnerability mapping identifies 373 sq km as high-risk, affecting 2 lakh people. Officials plan mock drills and annual updates for monsoon preparedness.
Panchkula police have identified 150 crime hotspots. DCP Anshu Jain details the strategy involving beat officers and tech to enhance safety. Read the full plan.
Bokaro DC Ajay Nath Jha orders schools to complete Aadhaar seeding and bank mapping within 72 hours. Principals' salaries may be withheld for non-compliance. Scholarship applications are also under review.
Patna workshop led by CGWB and state officials stresses judicious use of field data in national groundwater mapping. Experts call for a common platform and training for effective resource management.
A Patna workshop organized by CGWB and state officials emphasized creating a common data platform for groundwater mapping. Experts called for judicious data use and specialized training for effective resource management.
Elon Musk admits Starlink struggles to compete with traditional tower networks in densely populated cities. Satellite internet better suited for remote locations.
Kanyakumari police arrest 458 people, seize 150kg ganja in 11-month special drive. Financial networks targeted as investigation intensifies. #DrugBust #Kanyakumari
India achieves quantum leap with SpeQtRe satellite launch, demonstrating secure quantum communications technology. Discover how this mission advances India's space capabilities.
Delhi government is developing DAMIS software to map all government land, track encroachments, and enable better urban planning. Complete details about the new land management initiative.
West Bengal's electoral roll mapping shows dramatic improvement, reaching 95.7% success rate in ongoing SIR exercise. Learn how delimitation and booth expansion affected initial figures.
Jharkhand Education Project Council initiates digital habitation mapping using DAHAR 2.0 portal to identify out-of-school children and improve education infrastructure ahead of December survey.
Jharkhand Education Council initiates digital habitation mapping using DAHAR 2.0 portal to identify out-of-school children and improve education infrastructure ahead of December survey.
Zoho CRM integrates MapmyIndia's address capture and lead discovery tools, empowering Indian businesses with indigenous mapping solutions while ensuring data sovereignty post-DPDP Rules 2025.
Bihar's new NDA government unveils ambitious plan to create 1 crore jobs, establish 11 satellite townships and position state as AI leader in first cabinet meeting. Read more about Bihar's development roadmap.
Amazon begins enterprise testing of Leo satellite internet, challenging Starlink with 1 Gbps speeds. Early access available for businesses ahead of public launch.
At the G20 summit, PM Modi called for global satellite data sharing. India also launched new tech partnerships with Australia and Canada. Read more on this global cooperation.
Rapid urban development and groundwater extraction are causing land subsidence in Indian megacities, threatening infrastructure and millions of residents. Immediate action needed.
NASA partners with Katalyst Space Technologies in a $30 million mission to rescue the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory from uncontrolled re-entry by June 2026, potentially extending its valuable scientific operations.
India's first privately-built PSLV rocket is scheduled for launch in early 2026, carrying the EOS-10 satellite. Discover how this marks a new era for India's space industry.
Surat emerges as India's brightest city in stunning ISS night images, rivaling global hubs Tokyo and Singapore. Discover how this Gujarat city achieved this remarkable transformation.
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