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Friday, August 15, 2025
TopicNew Horizons

Topic: New Horizons

Pluto could be alive with ice volcanoes unlike any seen in solar system, finds New Horizons data

Researchers have processed part of the images & data captured by NASA craft that flew past Pluto in 2015. Findings of Southwest Research Institute team published in 'Nature Communications'. 

NASA marks New Year with flyby past farthest, oldest body ever explored

The New Horizons mission is likely to transmit initial data from its flyby past ‘Ultima Thule’ by 10 pm IST tonight.

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Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

This year, the Indian Air Force received four of the seven awards, followed by the Indian Army with two medals, and the Indian Navy with one. 

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.