The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has teamed up with the Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL) in Chandigarh to create two brand new 32-bit microprocessors, named Vikram 3201 and Kalpana 3201. These processors are designed especially for tough space conditions.
Vikram 3201 is a groundbreaking achievement as it is India’s first 32-bit microprocessor made entirely in India. It was crafted using advanced technology in a special semiconductor factory in Chandigarh. This processor builds on the earlier Vikram 1601, a 16-bit microprocessor that has been in use since 2009.
Kalpana 3201 is another amazing 32-bit processor that uses a system called SPARC V8, which is a popular type of computer architecture. It is designed to work well with open-source software, allowing developers to easily create new applications.
Both of these processors can perform complex calculations and support programming in the Ada language—a language widely used in aerospace. ISRO has developed all the necessary software for these processors in-house, and a new C language compiler is also being planned to give even more options to users.
These new processors are important for making India self-reliant in creating reliable processors for monitoring and controlling space launch vehicles. The first batch of Vikram 3201 processors was successfully tested in space during a recent mission named PSLV-C60.
Along with these microprocessors, ISRO also introduced four other devices that help make the electronic systems on rockets smaller and more efficient. They include systems to gather data and manage power effectively.
Additionally, an agreement was signed between SCL and ISRO to develop special sensors that will measure pressure in wind tunnels, enhancing research and development in aviation.
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ISRO Unveils India’s First 32-bit Microprocessors for Space Exploration
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New Zealand Crushes Pakistan in T20I Opener – Jamieson Leads the Charge
Christchurch, New Zealand: New Zealand is ahead 1-0 in the five-match T20I series against Pakistan. In the first match, New Zealand bowled out Pakistan for just 91 runs in 18.4 overs. New Zealand chased down the target quickly, finishing at 92 runs for just one wicket lost in only 10.1 overs.
After the match, New Zealand captain Michael Bracewell praised the fans and mentioned it was tough to manage bowler Kyle Jamieson, who was ready to bowl his fourth over. “It was a fantastic day in front of such a great crowd. We’ve played against Pakistan before, and having them in the same team made it hard for them to recover. I had to hold Kyle back for one over. He was eager to bowl, and maybe if I had let him bowl that over, we could have limited Pakistan to an even lower score. It’s always challenging to manage bowlers in T20 matches,” said Bracewell.
Kyle Jamieson, who was the Player of the Match, also shared his thoughts. He felt great to be playing at home and enjoyed the bowling conditions. He praised his teammates for their depth and ability to handle the situation. He mentioned how much he appreciated his bowling partner Jacob Duffy and also Zakary Foulkes.
“It felt good to be back on home soil. The conditions were perfect for us, and Duff and I did well. We expected some big hits, but we managed to keep our bowling steady. It was a great team win. We have strong players who can take advantage of these conditions, and our bowling performance today was impressive,” Jamieson added.
Despite new changes in their team led by Salman Agha, Pakistan struggled against New Zealand’s fast bowlers, losing by nine wickets in their first T20I match on Sunday. The Pakistani team had three debutants: Hasan Nawaz and Abdul Samad scored only a few runs, while bowler Mohammed Ali also made his first appearance.
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Xi Jinping Declines EU-China Summit Invitation Amid Rising Tensions
Chinese President Xi Jinping has said no to visiting Brussels for a special meeting to celebrate 50 years of friendship between the EU and China. Instead of Xi, China will send Premier Li Qiang to meet with the leaders of the European Council and the European Commission. Usually, the Chinese Premier goes to these meetings in Brussels, and the President hosts them in China. The EU wanted Xi to attend because they think this 50th anniversary is important.
Relations between China and Europe have gotten tense since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. The EU accuses China of supporting Russia. Last year, the EU also put tariffs (extra charges) on Chinese electric vehicles. Talks are happening to set a date for the meeting and to decide who will represent China, but the Chinese government said they have no new information about it. The EU has not yet commented on this news.
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Power Outage in Panama: Explosion Leads to Nationwide Blackout
A large power outage has left Panama in darkness after an explosion and fire at the La Chorrera Thermoelectric Power Plant. Officials believe the incident was caused by a “technical fault” in one of the generators, shutting down electricity all over the country.
Firefighters are working hard to put out the fire, and officials say that power will slowly come back in the next few hours. Panama’s President, Jose Raul Mulino, reached out to people through social media. He said, “The Director of ETESA tells me that a private power generator caused the problem. We will restore service gradually. Please stay calm.”
The blackout has also affected drinking water. Many water treatment plants need electricity to work, so there is currently no drinking water available. Authorities have assured everyone that staff are ready on-site to turn the systems back on as soon as power is restored.
Residents are asked to be patient while teams work to fix the situation and bring back important services across the country.
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Aamir Khan Introduces New Girlfriend Gauri, Kiran Rao Celebrates His Birthday
Aamir Khan recently surprised everyone by introducing his new girlfriend, Gauri Spratt, to the public. Meanwhile, his ex-wife, Kiran Rao, shared a heartfelt post to celebrate Aamir’s 60th birthday. In her post, Kiran posted sweet photos of Aamir, herself, and their son, Azad, highlighting their 16 years of marriage. She wrote, “Happy Birthday to the very important person in our lives! Thank you for all the hugs and laughs. We love you!” Fans appreciated her touching message, but some made rude comments about Aamir’s new relationship.
Aamir and Kiran got married in 2005 but separated in 2021. They still work together to raise their son, Azad. This is Aamir’s second marriage; he was first married to Reena Dutta from 1986 to 2002 and has two older children, Junaid and Ira.
On Thursday, Aamir introduced his new partner, Gauri, during a media event in Mumbai. He said, “I wanted you all to meet her, and we don’t have to hide anymore. She met Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan last night. We’ve known each other for 25 years and reconnected a year and a half ago.” It’s clear that Aamir is happy in this new chapter of his life.
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Shubhdeep’s Adorable Holi Look Captivates Fans of Sidhu Moose Wala
The late Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala, who sadly passed away in 2022, is still fondly remembered by his fans. Recently, his uncle, Sahibpartap Singh Sidhu, posted a cute picture of Sidhu’s younger brother, Shubhdeep, enjoying Holi, and it has taken the internet by storm!
In the lovely Holi photo, Shubhdeep is wearing a white kurta-pyjama with traditional shoes and a blue turban. He’s sitting on a bed, soaking up the sun, with colorful powders all over his face from the festival. Fans couldn’t help but gush over how adorable he looks! Comments poured in, with fans saying things like, “He looks so cute,” “Sidhu paaji is back,” and “Legends never die!” One fan exclaimed, “Ohh God, he’s soooooo cute!” while another wrote, “Looks like a LEGEND.”
Shubhdeep was also seen in a heartwarming video shared earlier, sitting on a tractor held by his father, Balkaur Sidhu. The baby laughed while family members gathered around, melting the hearts of many of Sidhu Moose Wala’s fans.
In exciting news, Sidhu Moose Wala’s parents, Balkaur Singh and Charan Kaur, welcomed a baby boy in March 2024, about 22 months after Sidhu was killed in Punjab. Balkaur celebrated the arrival of their new child on Instagram, saying, “Thanks to all who love Shubhdeep, we have a younger brother for Shubh.” His mother had IVF treatment to help conceive. Fans were thrilled to see the baby’s face revealed in November!
Sidhu Moose Wala was tragically shot on May 29, 2022, in Jawaharke village, Punjab. Reports say that over 30 bullets were fired at him, and soon after, police held Goldy Brar and gangster Lawrence Bishnoi responsible for the incident.
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Why Tech Spending is Key: Insights on India’s IT Future
Technology spending is now more important than ever. Indian IT companies are growing faster than those in other countries because they have lots of talented people and a successful way of operating—this trend is expected to keep going, even if there are some ups and downs along the way.
At HDFC AMC, they invest in many tech areas like IT services, software, telecom, and internet media. These areas change quickly and have different ways of making money. In their investment strategy, they look at both big, successful companies and newer ones that are shaking things up—choosing a mix of reliable favorites and exciting newcomers.
A big part of India’s tech success comes from IT services, but that’s changing. Companies in India are now becoming leaders in new areas like Software as a Service (SaaS), artificial intelligence (AI), and fintech. These startups are growing quickly in fields like e-commerce, food delivery, and payment solutions, giving HDFC AMC more options to invest in.
Even with recent global slowdowns in tech spending, HDFC AMC remains positive about the Indian IT sector for the next 3 to 5 years. Tech spending has become essential and continues to rise as a part of our economies. They expect this growth trend to remain strong. After a fast period during the pandemic, growth is returning to more normal levels, depending on global economic conditions.
When investing in sector-focused funds like HDFC Technology Fund, it’s essential for retail investors to remember that these funds can be riskier. They focus on specific areas, meaning they could see more ups and downs.
One exciting new trend is quick commerce, which delivers products fast. While this is still a small market, it shows how much customers want speed. Companies will need to spend to get more customers and build better systems. Some stores in this space are already making profits. As competition lowers and spending settles, quick commerce may become a good business, like food delivery has.
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Supreme Court to Hear Serious Case on Complaints Against Judges
New Delhi – The Supreme Court will listen to a special case on March 18 about complaints made against high court judges. The court had earlier put a pause on the Lokpal’s order, which allowed these complaints, because they found it very concerning for the independence of judges.
A group of three judges, led by Justices B R Gavai, Surya Kant, and Abhay S Oka, will discuss this issue. The case began after an order was made by the Lokpal on January 27. When the Supreme Court reviewed it on February 20, they were troubled by the Lokpal’s actions and decided to stop it temporarily.
The Supreme Court also asked the government and Lokpal to provide responses, as well as the person who made the complaints against a high court judge. The Solicitor General, Tushar Mehta, explained that high court judges should not be included under the Lokpal rules from 2013.
In this case, there were two complaints against an additional judge of the high court. The complaints claimed that the judge tried to influence another judge and helped a private company that was formerly his client while he was still a lawyer. The Lokpal decided to send the complaints to the Chief Justice of India for further guidance but made it clear that they haven’t looked into the complaints deeply yet. They also instructed the complainant to keep the judge’s name and the complaint private for now, acting carefully to protect the judge’s reputation.
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Listen to PM Modi’s Insightful Podcast with Lex Fridman
Get ready! India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, will be on a special podcast with Lex Fridman, an expert from the U.S. Lex is known for having deep conversations with famous people in science, tech, and more. The podcast was first revealed back in January, and now it will finally be released this Sunday.
Lex shared the news on his social media, calling it “one of the most powerful conversations” he has ever had. PM Modi also shared his excitement, saying he talked about various topics like his childhood, his experiences in the Himalayas, and his journey in public life. He encouraged everyone to listen and join the conversation!
Who is Lex Fridman?
Lex Fridman was born in Chkalovsk, in what used to be the Soviet Union, on August 15, 1983, and he grew up in Moscow. After the Soviet Union fell, his family moved to the U.S. He studied at Drexel University, where his dad also taught, and he earned a PhD in electrical and computer engineering.
Lex’s podcast, which started in 2018, is famous for having interesting talks with many famous people, like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and more. His discussions focus on the connections between robots and humans, and his YouTube channel has 4.5 million subscribers!
Notably, Elon Musk praised Lex for his study on driver behavior with Tesla’s self-driving cars, boosting Lex’s reputation in the tech world. However, some criticized it for not going through an official review.
Earlier this year, PM Modi appeared on a different podcast called People by WTF, hosted by Nikhil Kamath, where he talked about his life, leadership, and India’s tech growth.
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Kohli Reflects on Australia Tour; Retirement Not on the Horizon
Indian cricket star Virat Kohli has said that he might not have another chance to play in Australia after his team lost the recent Test series 3-1. Although at 36 years old, Kohli is not ready to retire because he still loves playing cricket. In the first Test in Perth, he scored a great 100 runs, but overall he struggled during the series, making only 190 runs with an average of 23.75.
Kohli spoke at the RCB Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit and shared that this series was very disappointing for him, and it reminded him of his tough time in England in 2014 when he only scored 134 runs. He said, “The recent Australia tour was very disappointing for me. I might not get to play there again for four years.”
Even though Kohli stopped playing T20 internationals after India’s World Cup victory last year, he still plays for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL. He is also an important player for the Indian Test team and helped them win the Champions Trophy last week.
Kohli emphasized that he plays cricket because of his love for the game, not just for achievements. He said, “As long as I love the game, I will continue playing.” Kohli reassured fans, “Don’t worry, I’m not retiring anytime soon; everything is fine.”