Astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore are stuck on the ISS due to concerns about Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, which faces safety issues. NASA delays their return, weighing options between Starliner and SpaceX. The situation reflects challenges in NASA's partnerships and the broader future of American human spaceflight.
The Indian Navy's VLF radar station project in Vikarabad, Telangana, aims for completion by 2027. It will be the country's second VLF facility, with the Navy committing to ecological preservation and community development. The project includes a new road to a nearby temple and a township with essential amenities.
Scientists have developed an implantable device called iSOS that detects opioid overdoses and automatically administers naloxone. Created by MIT, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and Harvard Medical School, it monitors vital signs and delivers naloxone quickly. Initial tests on pigs showed high success rates, with human trials pending.
The government would work with the private sector to set up Bharat Small Modular Reactors and to research and develop new nuclear energy technologies, she said, adding that the government was planning to offer incentives for developing SMRs to boost nuclear power generation in the country.
Israeli residents complained of a GPS disruption ahead of Iran’s expected attack to avenge the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh. A senior Hamas leader who had headed the group’s political office in Qatar, he was in Iran for the inauguration of the country’s new president, Masoud Pezeshkian, on Wednesday (July 31).
The Iran-supported group stated that this latest attack, targeting Beit Hillel in northern Israel, was a show of support for the Palestinian people. Hezbollah claimed the attack was a direct response to Israeli strikes on Kfar Kela and Deir Siriane in Lebanon, which, they said, had resulted in civilian injuries.
The recent, surprising assassinations highlight two major intelligence wins for Israel, showing its capability to covertly monitor and accurately target its adversaries, experts in Middle East security and counterterrorism told Business Insider (BI). However, the broader consequences of these actions are still uncertain.
The Agniveer scheme by the Indian Armed Forces ensures transparency and fairness in retaining top Agniveers through a merit-based selection process. Using centralised automation, defined SOPs, and continuous assessment, the scheme guarantees only the most capable continue to serve. This system exemplifies integrity and excellence, enhancing military recruitment.
The Agniveer recruitment process modernizes and streamlines military hiring in India, shifting from a cumbersome three-step system to a technology-driven model. Candidates now register online and take an initial Combined Entrance Exam (CEE) before physical tests, enhancing transparency and efficiency. This change addresses previous issues of fraud.
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was reportedly killed in Tehran on July 31. Details are unclear, with Hamas accusing Israel of a “treacherous raid.” The IRGC confirmed Haniyeh's death but did not assign blame. The incident follows an Israeli drone strike in Beirut that killed a Hezbollah commander. Haniyeh, a key Hamas figure, was known for his role in the group's radical activities and diplomatic efforts.
