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Census of India 2027 Gets Cabinet Approval

December 14, 2025

Union Cabinet Clears Census 2027 with Digital-First Approach

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the conduct of Census of India 2027 with an estimated outlay of ₹11,718.24 crore. The decennial census is India’s most extensive administrative and statistical exercise, designed to generate updated demographic, social and economic data that will guide policymaking, resource allocation and governance planning across the country.

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Google’s Project Suncatcher and Space-Based Data Centres

December 14, 2025

Google Unveils Project Suncatcher for Space-Based Data Centres

Google has announced a bold long-term research programme, Project Suncatcher, aimed at developing solar-powered data centres in space. Revealed by CEO Sundar Pichai, the initiative reflects how rapidly growing artificial intelligence workloads are forcing technology companies to rethink where and how computing infrastructure is built. Experimental satellite launches under the project are planned to begin around 2027.

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NASA Loses Contact with MAVEN Mars Orbiter

December 14, 2025

NASA Faces Setback After Losing Contact with MAVEN Spacecraft

NASA has reported a sudden loss of communication with the Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) spacecraft, triggering concern within the planetary science community. MAVEN, which has been orbiting Mars for more than ten years, stopped transmitting signals after passing behind the planet, an otherwise routine orbital event. When communication failed to resume, engineers began emergency recovery procedures to diagnose the anomaly.

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UNESCO Safeguards Endangered Traditional Arts and Crafts

December 14, 2025

UNESCO Expands Protection for Endangered Cultural Traditions

UNESCO has strengthened global efforts to preserve cultural diversity by adding several endangered traditional arts and crafts to its List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding. The latest inscriptions highlight cultural practices that face the risk of extinction due to modernisation, declining community participation, and socio-economic pressures. By recognising these traditions, UNESCO aims to mobilise international attention, funding, and community-driven action to ensure their survival.

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Satya Nadella Highlights India’s Leadership in Agentic AI

December 14, 2025

India Emerges as a Powerhouse in Agentic Artificial Intelligence

Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella has highlighted India’s rapidly expanding leadership in artificial intelligence, especially in the adoption and deployment of agentic AI systems. Speaking in Bengaluru during Microsoft’s AI Tour of India, Nadella said the country is witnessing unprecedented momentum among developers, enterprises, and institutions, positioning India as a key driver of global AI innovation.

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