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Technology10 Aug, 07:35

Trainer aircraft skids off runway at Baramati airfield

A private trainer aircraft operated by Carver Aviation skidded off the runway while landing at the Baramati airfield in Pune district, Maharashtra, on Sunday. The Cessna 172 aircraft, carrying a captain and a cadet, went off the runway during a training exercise around 12:30 pm. No casualties or serious injuries were reported, and the aircraft sustained only minor damage. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine if the incident was caused by a technical malfunction or other factors.

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Technology6 Aug, 20:33

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage impacts the Moon

A four-tonne piece of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, which had been drifting in space for eighteen months, has crashed into the Moon. The impact occurred at the Einstein crater at a speed of approximately 8,690 kilometres per hour. While the event has raised concerns among experts regarding space debris, NASA has confirmed that the collision poses no threat to Earth. Lunar satellites are currently positioned to document the site and examine the resulting debris.

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Business & Economy6 Aug, 22:51

Civil Aviation Minister denies plans to blend ethanol with aviation fuel

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has dismissed claims that the central government intends to blend ethanol with Aviation Turbine Fuel. The minister clarified that no such proposal exists and described the reports as false and irresponsible. The statement follows allegations made by former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who had claimed that the government was planning to introduce ethanol into aviation fuel, raising concerns about passenger safety.

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Technology9 Aug, 17:21

Indian government holds talks with Meta over content moderation and algorithms

The Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has held multiple days of discussions with Meta executives following the temporary removal of a Facebook post by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Government officials have questioned the company regarding its compliance with Indian law, content moderation policies, and the effectiveness of its algorithms in curbing deepfakes, propaganda, and harmful content. Meta has been directed to submit a compliance roadmap and implement technical changes to improve the detection and removal of illegal or manipulated material.

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Business & Economy9 Aug, 12:55

Government clarifies UPI transaction charges and potential merchant fees

The Indian government has clarified that Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions will remain free for consumers and for all person-to-person transfers. Following the passage of an amendment to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, the Ministry of Finance stated that any future Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) would apply only to a limited set of merchant transactions exceeding a specific threshold. Officials emphasized that these potential fees would be nominal and lower than those currently applied to debit or credit cards, aiming to support the long-term sustainability of the digital payment ecosystem.

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