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India's AIIMS Performs First Successful Robotic Heart Transplant Without Human Surgeon
Doctors at AIIMS New Delhi have performed a landmark fully robotic heart transplant, where an AI-guided surgical robot completed the entire procedure with human oversight, opening a new era of autonomous surgery.
UN Climate Report: Earth on Track for 2.8°C Warming by 2100 Without Urgent Action
The IPCC's latest synthesis report warns that the Earth is heading for 2.8°C of warming above pre-industrial levels by 2100 under current policies, far above the 1.5°C Paris Agreement target.
CRISPR Gene Editing Cures Sickle Cell Disease in 98% of Trial Patients
A global Phase 3 clinical trial of CRISPR gene editing therapy has shown a 98% cure rate for sickle cell disease, with 210 out of 214 patients remaining symptom-free and transfusion-free after two years.
WHO Approves First mRNA Malaria Vaccine, Could Save 500,000 Lives Annually
The World Health Organisation has approved the first mRNA-based malaria vaccine developed by BioNTech and Pfizer, showing 90% efficacy in trials across sub-Saharan Africa, potentially saving hundreds of thousands of lives.
Reliance Industries Enters Global Semiconductor Race with ₹75,000 Crore Investment
Reliance Industries has announced a massive investment in semiconductor manufacturing, partnering with TSMC to establish India's first cutting-edge chip fabrication plant in Gujarat.
Apple Vision Pro 2 Arrives with 4K Per-Eye Display and All-Day Battery Life
Apple announced Vision Pro 2, featuring a 4K per-eye micro-OLED display, upgraded M3 Ultra chip, and a 12-hour battery, addressing the top criticisms of the original model.
Bitcoin Hits $150,000 as Spot ETF Inflows Reach $2 Billion in a Single Day
Bitcoin surged past $150,000 for the first time, driven by record-breaking institutional inflows of $2 billion in a single day through spot Bitcoin ETFs launched in January 2024, marking a new era of mainstream crypto adoption.
Global EV Market Reaches 20 Million Units Annual Sales, China Leads at 60%
Electric vehicle sales crossed the 20 million annual mark for the first time globally, with China accounting for 12 million units. India saw a 78% year-on-year surge, making it the third-fastest-growing EV market.
Meta's Llama 4 Outperforms GPT-4 on Coding and Mathematical Reasoning Benchmarks
Meta AI has released Llama 4, its latest open-source large language model that reportedly outperforms GPT-4 on coding tasks and mathematical reasoning, while being freely available for commercial use.
Virat Kohli Becomes First Batter to Score 50 Test Centuries, Surpassing Sachin
Virat Kohli etched his name in cricket immortality by scoring his 50th Test century in the fourth Test against England at Lord's, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record of 51 in ODIs while achieving a unique Test milestone.
TATA Group Acquires Air India and Vistara to Create Aviation Powerhouse
The Tata Group has completed the full integration of Air India and Vistara, creating India's largest full-service airline with a fleet of over 220 aircraft serving 70 international destinations.
New Delhi Air Quality Crisis: Government Orders Odd-Even Vehicle Scheme, School Closures
Delhi's air quality index breached 500 for the third consecutive day, prompting the government to impose a 14-day odd-even vehicle rationing scheme, close all schools, and halt construction activity across the National Capital Region.
India Crosses 200 GW Solar Capacity: Achieves Target 3 Years Ahead of Schedule
India has crossed the 200 gigawatt milestone in installed solar power capacity, achieving the target set for 2027 three years ahead of schedule. The country now has the world's third-largest solar installation after China and the US.
India's Ayushman Bharat Expands to Cover 1 Billion Citizens with Mental Health Services
The Indian government has announced a major expansion of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, extending coverage to 1 billion citizens and adding comprehensive mental health services for the first time.
TATA Group Acquires Air India and Vistara to Create Aviation Powerhouse
The Tata Group has completed the full integration of Air India and Vistara, creating India's largest full-service airline with a fleet of over 220 aircraft serving 70 international destinations.
NASA's Artemis III Mission Successfully Lands First Humans on Moon Since 1972
NASA's Artemis III mission has achieved a historic milestone by landing the first humans on the lunar surface since Apollo 17 in 1972, including the first woman and first person of color to walk on the Moon.
India Launches Bharat AI Stack: Open-Source AI Infrastructure for 1.4 Billion Users
The Indian government has unveiled the Bharat AI Stack, a national open-source artificial intelligence infrastructure designed to make AI accessible in 22 official languages across all sectors.
Neeraj Chopra Throws World Record 91.65m to Defend Olympic Javelin Title in Paris
Neeraj Chopra produced the throw of his life at the Paris Olympics, launching the javelin to a world record 91.65 metres to claim back-to-back Olympic gold medals and cement his legacy as India's greatest track and field athlete.
Oscars 2024: Oppenheimer Sweeps with 7 Awards Including Best Picture and Best Director
Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer dominated the 96th Academy Awards, winning 7 Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor for Cillian Murphy's transformative performance as J. Robert Oppenheimer.