Soviet-Era Kosmos 482 Falls into Bay of Bengal
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.
National Technology Day 2025
ISRO Former Chairman K. Kasturirangan Passes Away π
Dr. Kasturirangan, known as a titan in India’s scientific community, made significant contributions to the Indian space programme. As the ISRO Former Chairman K. Kasturirangan, he steered some of India’s most critical satellite missions and was a visionary leader, aligning scientific progress with national development goals.
Union Minister Launches Sports Certificates via DigiLocker
In a significant move towards athlete empowerment and digital governance, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has launched a new initiative. Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the issuance of Sports Certificates via DigiLocker and opened the National Centre for Sports Science and Research (NCSSR) at the Indira Gandhi Stadium, New Delhi. This step marks another milestone in the Modi Government’s athlete-centric sports reforms.






