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06 Apr

iPhone 17 Pro Max Makes History with NASA’s Artemis II Mission Photos

anuprova EditorNASA, Technology

In a groundbreaking fusion of consumer technology and deep-space exploration, NASA has released a series of stunning images captured during the Artemis II mission using the iPhone 17 Pro Max. This marks the first time a standard consumer smartphone has been officially utilized to document a crewed lunar voyage, providing an intimate and high-definition look at humanity’s return to the Moon's vicinity. The images, which were captured on April 2, 2026, feature astronauts Reid Wiseman and Christina Koch gazing through the Orion spacecraft’s windows as the Earth recedes into a brilliant blue marble against the void. While the mission relies…

04 Apr

ECI Enforces Stringent Pre-Poll Measures: TMC Leaders Under Scrutiny, Security Recalled, and Official Suspended

anuprova EditorWest Bengal

In a major escalation of its oversight ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has initiated a series of high-impact measures to ensure a level playing field. On April 3, 2026, the Commission took "serious note" of a significant lapse in the state’s security deployment, revealing that over 2,100 police personnel had been assigned to provide personal cover for nearly 1,000 individuals, a vast majority of whom are leaders or supporters of the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC). Decrying the situation as an inequitable distribution of state resources, the ECI has directed the West Bengal…

03 Apr

Everything Apple Sale: Grab the iPhone 17 for Just Rs 44,768 at Croma’s Massive Electronics Event

anuprova EditorTechnology

Croma has officially brought back its highly anticipated "Everything Apple" sale, offering the latest iPhone 17 at a staggering effective price of just Rs 44,768. Starting today, April 3, 2026, and running through April 19, the retailer is slashing prices across the entire Apple ecosystem, including MacBooks, iPads, and wearables. The flagship deal on the iPhone 17—which originally launched at Rs 82,900 in late 2025—is achieved by "stacking" multiple layers of discounts. This includes an upfront 2% coupon discount, an exchange value of up to Rs 23,500 for old devices, an additional exchange bonus of Rs 8,000, and a further…

02 Apr

Mamata Banerjee Alleges BJP Conspiracy to Impose President’s Rule Amid Malda Hostage Crisis

anuprova EditorNorth Bengal, West Bengal

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has leveled explosive allegations against the Bharatiya Janata Party, claiming that a recent hostage crisis in Malda is part of a larger "game plan" to derail the upcoming Assembly elections and force the imposition of President’s Rule in the state. The controversy stems from a dramatic standoff on Wednesday in Malda’s Kaliachak-II block, where seven judicial officers—including three women and a five-year-old child—were held hostage for over nine hours by a mob of villagers. The protesters were reportedly agitated over the mass deletion of names from electoral rolls during a Special Intensive Revision (SIR)…

01 Apr

Oracle Slashes 12,000 Jobs in India Amid Global Restructuring; More Cuts Expected Within 30 Days

anuprova EditorBusiness

In a massive blow to the Indian tech sector, U.S.-based software giant Oracle has reportedly laid off approximately 12,000 employees across its India development centers as part of a sweeping global restructuring. The move, which surfaced early on April 1, 2026, accounts for nearly 40% of the company's total global workforce reduction of 30,000 personnel. Impacted staff across major hubs like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune reported receiving "brutal" termination emails as early as 6:00 AM, informing them that their roles were being eliminated immediately due to "organizational changes" aimed at streamlining operations. Sources within the company’s human resources department have…

31 Mar

Deep Strike in Isfahan: U.S. Bunker-Busters Hit Underground Hub as Israel Expands Air Campaign

anuprova EditorInternational

In a massive escalation of the month-long conflict, the United States has deployed 2,000-pound "bunker-buster" munitions against a strategic military and nuclear hub in Isfahan, while the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed a fresh wave of strikes across Tehran and western Iran. The U.S. assault, which reportedly targeted a fortified subterranean ammunition depot and critical components of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, resulted in a luminous "mushroom-shaped" explosion that lit up the night sky over central Iran. President Donald Trump underscored the intensity of the operation by sharing footage of the strikes on social media, as military analysts noted that the use…

30 Mar

SpaceX Successfully Lofts 119 Payloads in High-Cadence Transporter-16 Rideshare Mission

anuprova EditorNASA

Marking another milestone in the commercialization of low Earth orbit, SpaceX successfully launched its Transporter-16 mission early Monday morning, March 30, 2026, delivering 119 diverse payloads into a Sun-synchronous orbit. The Falcon 9 rocket roared to life at 4:02 a.m. PDT (11:02 UTC) from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, piercing the predawn sky with a brilliant plume of exhaust. This flight, the 21st dedicated mission under SpaceX's SmallSat Rideshare Program, underscores the company's dominance in providing affordable and frequent access to space for a global array of customers. The manifest for Transporter-16 was…

27 Mar

Nokia Revamps India Leadership Amid 20% Workforce Cut Rumors

anuprova EditorTechnology

Finnish telecommunications giant Nokia has announced a significant overhaul of its Indian leadership, appointing Samar Mittal as the new India Country Business Leader and Vibha Mehra as India Country Manager, effective April 1, 2026. This move is part of a broader global restructuring strategy aimed at pivoting the company toward an "AI-native" era. However, the leadership change comes at a turbulent time; industry reports suggest that Nokia is preparing for another round of significant layoffs in India, potentially impacting up to 20% of its local workforce. The restructuring follows a reported 15% year-on-year decline in India net sales for the…

26 Mar

Beyond the Sun: NASA Greenlights “Freedom” for Historic 2028 Nuclear Voyage

anuprova EditorNASA

In a move that effectively ends the era of solar dependency for deep-space exploration, NASA has officially greenlit the Space Reactor-1 (SR-1) Freedom mission, the first nuclear-fission-powered interplanetary spacecraft in human history. Slated for a December 2028 launch, the mission will utilize advanced Nuclear Electric Propulsion (NEP) to ferry a high-tech scientific payload to Mars, signaling a paradigm shift in how the United States maneuvers through the solar system. Unlike the radioisotope "nuclear batteries" that have powered past probes like Voyager, SR-1 Freedom will house an active fission reactor designed to convert thermal energy into electricity for high-efficiency ion thrusters.…

25 Mar

Severe Weather Hits North Bengal and Sikkim, Disrupting High-Stakes Election Campaigns

anuprova EditorNorth Bengal

The political landscape in North Bengal and the Himalayan state of Sikkim has been met with an unexpected hurdle as a wave of stormy weather and unseasonal rainfall sweeps across the region. With the election season in full swing, various political parties were gearing up for a series of high-profile rallies, door-to-door campaigning, and public outreach programs. However, the sudden atmospheric turbulence—characterized by heavy downpours, occasional hailstorms, and strong gusty winds—has forced several top-tier leaders to either cancel or indefinitely postpone their scheduled events. The northern districts of West Bengal, including Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and Jalpaiguri, reported significant waterlogging in low-lying…