Explainer: How synthetic aperture radar (SAR), at the heart of Nisar, works

Unlike optical sensors, the synthetic aperture radar (SAR) at the heart of the Nisar mission expected to launch at 5.40pm today (July 30), doesn’t rely on visible light. SAR uses microwaves, allowing satellites to “see” through clouds and operate day or night. This capability makes SAR a powerful tool for monitoring everything from Antarctic ice […]

SC quashes lifetime ban imposed on former Ranji Trophy cricketer by KCA

New Delhi, Jul 30 (PTI) The Supreme Court has quashed the lifetime ban imposed on former Ranji Trophy cricketer Santhosh Karunakaran by the Kerala Cricket Association and directed that his case be heard afresh. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta set aside the 2021 order of the Kerala High Court, which had […]

UAE: Major HR policy changes for Sharjah government employees in 2025, what you need to know | World News

Probation Period Extended from 6 to 9 months for all new government employees in Sharjah/ Image: WAM TL;DR Probation periods extended from 6 to 9 months, with a possible 3-month extension. New job grades created for Emiratis and children of Emirati mothers. Clear structures introduced for hiring, job descriptions, and internal HR committees. The Sharjah […]

World’s first rare blood group found in Bangalore woman, marking a historic medical discovery | World News

In a historic medical breakthrough, researchers have discovered a previously unknown blood group in a 38-year-old woman from Kolar district, Karnataka. This extraordinary finding came to light when she was admitted for cardiac surgery and her blood type was found to be incompatible with all available O-positive donor units, despite being categorised as O Rh+. […]

At least seven killed in Guatemala funeral attack | World News

At least seven killed in Guatemala funeral attack GUATEMALA CITY: At least seven people were killed and 13 wounded in an armed attack at a funeral in Guatemala on Tuesday, in an incident linked to gang-related disputes, government officials said.Guatemala is plagued by the violent rivalry between the Barrio 18 and Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) gangs, […]

IPL: Bharat Arun set to join LSG as bowling coach | Cricket News

Kolkata: Punjab Kings’ Arshdeep Singh interacts with Kolkata Knight Riders’ bowling coach Bharat Arun during a practice session ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings, at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) Kolkata:Bharat Arun is all set to take over as the bowling coach […]

Typhoon Co-May makes landfall in China: Orange alert issued in Shanghai; over 280,000 evacuated, flights and ferries halted

Typhoon Co-May made landfall on Wednesday, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and fears of coastal surges as Shanghai and several eastern Chinese cities faced disruption. Authorities issued alerts, cancelled hundreds of flights, and urged people to stay indoors as the tropical storm swept across the region, reports news agency Reuters.The storm first struck Zhoushan, a […]

Two earthquakes in Tibet: Above 4.0 magnitude quakes within 5 hours jolt region; heavy rainfall leads to flooding

A second earthquake hit Tibet on Wednesday, registering a magnitude of 4.0, according to a statement from the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The NCS reported that the quake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 km, increasing the likelihood of aftershocks, reported ANI.“EQ of M: 4.0, On: 30/07/2025 11:31:02 IST, Lat: 28.32 N, Long: […]

UAE and Saudi Arabia break into global top 20 for AI talent, surpassing Italy and Russia | World News

Saudi Arabia and UAE climb global AI charts with strong talent growth/ Representative Image TL;DR The UAE and Saudi Arabia now rank in the top 20 countries for AI talent, ahead of Italy and Russia. Saudi Arabia is offering world-leading AI salaries, long-term research incentives, and building AI cities. The UAE is focusing on fintech, […]

IND vs ENG 5th Test: Gautam Gambhir clashes with Oval curator, Team India alleges unfair treatment over pitch access | Cricket News

London: The growing animosity between India and England, it seems, is not limited to just the players. On Tuesday, two days ahead of the crucial fifth and final Test here, India head coach Gautam Gambhir had a heated alteraction with Oval chief curator Lee Fortis, with the team management later accusing the curator of being […]