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Vikram’s ‘hop’ unravels surficial ‘layers’ near lunar south pole region | India News

BENGALURU: When Vikram, India’s Moon lander, briefly lifted off and settled back down on the Moon in 2023, it marked a small but telling moment in the Chandrayaan-3 mission. Now, that short “hop”, which lasted around 3 minutes, is helping scientists piece together what lies just beneath the lunar surface, with very fine measurements.The manoeuvre,…

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Ukrainian strike hits Russian-controlled Luhansk region coal mine, 41 miners trapped underground

At least 41 miners were trapped underground after a Ukrainian strike hit a coal mine in the Russian-controlled Luhansk region, a Moscow-installed official said on Monday. According to Leonid Pasechnik, the strike targeted the Bilorichenska coal mine, damaging a power substation and cutting electricity supply, which left workers stranded below ground. “All the relevant services…

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Middle East conflict may hit India’s exports beyond region if prolonged, says government

A prolonged conflict in Middle East could begin to hurt India’s exports not just to the region but also to other global markets, as disrupted supply chains ripple outward, commerce secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Saturday, He also urged the pharmaceutical industry to reduce dependence on imported raw materials and build more resilient export and…

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5.9 magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region, tremors felt in north India | India News

NEW DELHI: An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 struck Delhi-NCR on Friday, with tremors felt across northern India.According to the USGS, the epicentre of the earthquake was near Jurm in Afghanistan.Residents in Jammu and Kashmir, Delhi, and the surrounding National Capital Region rushed out of their homes as the tremors struck.So far, no casualties or damage…

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Saudi Arabia launches integrated ship services in eastern region ports to support maritime operations | World News

Saudi ports announced new services to supply ships with fuel, water, food and crew support at Eastern Region ports/Representative Image As maritime activity faces disruptions across the region, Saudi Arabia has introduced a new initiative to streamline essential services for vessels, aiming to ensure operational continuity and strengthen supply chains.Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Ports,…

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Dras colder than Siberia right now: Ladakh’s coldest village records extreme chill as snow grips region |

The high-altitude town of Dras is currently experiencing harsher conditions than parts of Siberia. Current weather data indicates that Dras is experiencing cold weather with snowfall throughout the day, with daytime highs of about 1°C and nighttime lows of -5°C. The amount of snowfall is expected to be between 5 and 10 cm throughout the…

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Zara and H&M’s ‘China headache’ in Europe may now become Amazon’s too in the region |

China’s e-commerce giant JD.com has launched its online shopping platform called Joybuy in Europe. As reported by CNBC, the company aims to rival Amazon along with other domestic rivals in the country. The platform promises fast deliveries and high-quality products to get an edge on rivals. Joybuy, the report says, is live in six new…

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