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Professor Sanjit Kumar Pal of IIT ISM Dhanbad has been awarded the prestigious National Geoscience Award 2024 for his pioneering research in applied geophysics, recognized formally by the President of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan. His innovative work in UAV-based and satellite remote sensing, advanced geophysical techniques, and AI/ML integration has made a significant impact on mining, groundwater exploration, environmental studies, and engineering geophysics.
Gaganyatris Felicitated: Rajnath Singh Honors Indiaβs Space Heroes in Historic Ceremony: Indiaβs space ambitions have reached stellar new heights, and the recent felicitation ceremony in New Delhi captured this triumph vividly. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh honored four distinguished Group CaptainsβShubhanshu Shukla, PB Nair, Ajit Krishnan, and Angad Pratapβwho are integral to Gaganyaan, ISROβs maiden crewed space mission. This event marks a defining milestone not only in Indiaβs scientific journey but also in the pride and aspirations felt across the country, including in Jharkhand, a state that cherishes technological progress and national pride.
India is powering ahead in the race for resource independence, and leading that charge is IIT(ISM) Dhanbad, which has officially been recognised as a Critical Minerals Centre under the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM). This landmark development not only enhances India’s scientific and industrial prowess but also places Jharkhand on the global innovation map for critical mineral exploration.
India is now setting its sights on airborne systems in a significant stride towards quantum-secure communication. The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) and Synergy Quantum India have signed an MoU to jointly develop Quantum Key Distribution for Drones, targeting secure, next-generation telecom solutions. This innovative partnership supports the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and cements India’s ambition to be a global technology leader.
In a rare but increasingly worrying incident, Kosmos 482, a Soviet-era spacecraft launched in 1972, made an uncontrolled re-entry and splashed into the Bay of Bengal on May 11, 2025. This event highlights critical challenges surrounding ageing satellites, uncontrolled re-entry, and the broader concerns of space debris management.
