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Satellite images suggest architectural wealth beneath Mahabodhi temple in Bodh Gaya: Officials
A recent geospatial analysis using satellite images and ground surveys has uncovered evidence of significant architectural features buried in the Mahabodhi temple complex and its surroundings in Bodh Gaya, Bihar. This study was conducted by the Bihar Heritage Development Society (BHDS), in collaboration with Cardiff University, UK.
Take nation into confidence on border situation at LAC: Mallikarjun Kharge to government
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge reiterated his party's demand for the government to update the nation on the border situation with China. He citied reports of China's military buildup near Pangong Lake in Ladakh. Kharge criticised the government for alleged inaction, claiming losses of Indian territory and a lack of response to Chinese aggression. The standoff between Indian and Chinese forces in Ladakh since May 2020 remains unresolved despite multiple talks.
China makes mock dill of destroying US F-35 and F-22 fighter jets. Is PLA preparing for war with US? Details here
Airbus and Google Earth have captured images showing the People's Liberation Army destroying US F-35 and F-22 fighter jets in a remote desert area in northwest China. Really?
Fight at height of 8848 feet on Mt. Everest and that too for 'best selfie spot'? Know what happened to Chinese tourists
Situated at 8,848.86 meters or 29,031 ft, Mt. Everest is known as Qomolangma or the 'holy mother' in Tibet. China opened the 8848 Viewing Platform, located in the Tibet Autonomous Region in April this year.
New Cuban radar site near US military base could aid China spying, think tank says
Cuba is constructing a new radar site near Santiago de Cuba, capable of monitoring U.S. military activities at Guantanamo Bay, according to satellite imagery analyzed by a Washington think tank. The facility, set east of Santiago de Cuba and due to be operational soon, could track signals up to 8,000 miles away. The development raises concerns about China's strategic interests, despite denials from Cuban officials. This site adds to suspicions of increased Chinese surveillance capabilities in Cuba, targeting U.S. military and space operations.
Satellite images reveal the presence of Chinese spy bases in Cuba. Should the US be concerned?
A report by a think-tank based out of the US analyzed satellite images from Cuba which revealed the presence of Chinese spying facilities. This is a direct threat to the US. Law makers have urged the Biden administration to tackle this threat.
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Can India’s Rafale slay China’s ‘Mighty Dragon’ deployed near LAC?
New satellite imagery reveals the deployment of J-20 stealth fighter jets by PLA Air Force near LAC. India seems confident that newly-acquired Rafale fighters and S-400 air defence systems can effectively thwart any Chinese threats
China's lust for durian is creating fortunes in Southeast Asia
Eric Chan, a former satellite and robot code writer, founded a durian company in Malaysia. China's demand for durian led to a twelvefold increase in exports to $6.7 billion last year.
China Coast Guard rules the waves and waives the rules
China intimidated Taiwan yet again with its large-scale Joint Sword-2024A exercise on 23-24 May. This saw People's Liberation Army (PLA) and CCG assets surround Taiwan and its outlying islands, underscoring the threat of a future Chinese quarantine or blockade of Taiwan.
The China challenge: The nuts and bolts of Rs 50,000 cr fighter jet deal
India is enhancing its naval capabilities in response to China's PLA Navy in the Indo-Pacific region. The Indian Navy is set to acquire 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets from France to bolster its aircraft carrier INS Vikrant. The deal, valued at nearly Rs 50,000 crore, will strengthen India's defense ties with France and address the challenge posed by China's expanding naval presence in the region.
Satellite images show China's J-20 stealth fighters near Indian border in Sikkim
Satellite images reveal China's deployment of J-20 stealth fighters near the Indian border in Tibet. This strategic move places the advanced aircraft within proximity to India, raising regional tensions. India counters with its Rafale fighters and upgraded air defenses, including the S-400 system. Both nations are enhancing their military capabilities along the border, emphasizing the need for vigilance in the region.
North Korea says its latest satellite launch exploded in flight
North Korea's attempt to launch a new military reconnaissance satellite ended in failure on Monday when a newly developed rocket engine exploded in flight. The launch came just hours after Pyongyang issued a warning that it would try to launch a satellite by June 4. The launch became the nuclear-armed North's latest failure, following two other fiery crashes last year. It successfully placed its first spy satellite in orbit in November.
Pakistan's CubeSat sends first images of Sun and Moon from lunar orbit
Pakistan's CubeSat, part of China's Chang'e-6 mission, has made history by transmitting its first images of the sun and moon from lunar orbit. The CubeSat successfully separated from the orbiter near the far side of the moon, capturing its initial image on May 8 at 16:14 (1:14 pm Pakistan time). This achievement was celebrated at a ceremony at the China National Space Agency (CNSA), where the images were presented to Pakistan's ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi. The project, a collaboration between Islamabad's Institute of Space Technology (IST), China's Shanghai University (SJTU), and Pakistan's national space agency Suparco.
Chinese warships have been docked in Cambodia for 5 months, but government says it's not permanent
Cambodia's Defense Ministry insisted Wednesday that the months-long presence of two Chinese warships in a strategically important naval base that is being newly expanded with funding from Beijing does not constitute a permanent deployment of the Chinese military in the country.
Pakistan Lunar Mission: What are CubeSats? How big are they? Internet reactions and more
Pakistan's debut lunar satellite mission was launched Friday on board China's first lunar probe mission to collect samples from the far side of the Moon. The 53-day-long Chang'e-6 mission will collect samples for the first time from the far side of the moon and bring them for scientific studies. This is the first time that China has included an orbiter from its all-weather ally Pakistan in its moon mission.
China successfully launches lunar probe mission to collect samples for first time from far side of moon
The lunar probe was carried by a Long March-5 Y8 rocket which blasted off from the Wenchang Space Launch Site on the coast of China's southern island province of Hainan. Chang'e 6 consists of four components: an orbiter, a lander, an ascender and a re-entry module, according to CNSA. After collecting dust and rocks on the moon, the ascender will transport the samples to the lunar orbiter for transfer to the re-entry module, which will carry them back to Earth.
China winning LAC infra war against India? Here's what latest reports indicate
China is going big on cranking up military infra along the Line of Actual Control, recent intel inputs and satellite images have shown. PLA has also augmented their positions and deployed more fighter planes in India-facing military air bases.
China harbors ship tied to North Korea-Russia arms transfers, satellite images show
Britain's Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) think tank said the Russian vessel Angara, which since August 2023 has moved to Russian ports thousands of containers believed to contain North Korean munitions, has been anchored at a Chinese shipyard in eastern Zhejiang province since February.
Study Links outdoor artificial light exposure to increased stroke risk
A recent study conducted in China involving over 28,000 adults has found a potential link between exposure to outdoor artificial light at night and an increased risk of stroke. The research, led by experts from Zhejiang University School of Medicine, used satellite images to measure light pollution and correlated it with cases of stroke among participants over a six-year period. The study revealed that individuals with the highest levels of outdoor artificial light exposure had a 43% higher risk of developing cerebrovascular disease.
Musk's SpaceX is building spy satellite network for US intelligence agency, sources say
The network is being built by SpaceX's Starshield business unit under a $1.8 billion contract signed in 2021 with the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), an intelligence agency that manages spy satellites, the sources said.
Elon Musk's SpaceX is building spy satellite network for US intelligence agency
The network is being built by SpaceX's Starshield business unit under a $1.8 billion contract signed in 2021 with the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), an intelligence agency that manages spy satellites, the sources said.
China 'Pushes the Boundaries' with its expanding borders
China is using aggressive tactics to expand its territory in Bhutan, the South China Sea, and Japan's Senkaku Islands. It is building settlements, roads, hydropower stations, and military outposts in disputed areas, causing tensions with neighboring countries.
Japan launches an intelligence-gathering satellite to watch for North Korean missiles
Japan successfully launched the H2A rocket carrying the Optical-8 satellite, enhancing its intelligence-gathering capabilities for monitoring North Korean military activities and responding to natural disasters. Developed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, the optical satellite captures detailed images to bolster Tokyo's reconnaissance efforts. Japan aims to establish a 10-satellite network, including radar-equipped satellites, for early missile launch warnings. The successful mission supports Prime Minister Kishida's national security strategy, including the potential deployment of long-range missiles.
Tata betting big on high-resolution imagery satellites for military
The Bengaluru-based Tata facility will manufacture sub-metre resolution satellites and will have a ground station that can control their movement and process imagery required by the armed forces to monitor infrastructure or acquire military targets.
North Korea says spy satellite launch successful
Images in state media showed North Korean leader Kim Jong Un smiling and waving, surrounded by white-uniformed scientists and engineers who cheered and clapped after watching the successful blastoff.
Satellite images show 'unusual' level of aircraft maintenance in N. Korea
Recent satellite imagery shows an "unusual" level of aircraft maintenance at North Korea's main airport, a monitoring group said, a possible sign Pyongyang is moving to resume international flights. North Korea has effectively sealed its borders since early 2020 as part of its drive to deal with the coronavirus pandemic, with all flights cancelled.
Amid Covid-19 surge, satellite pictures show crowds at China crematoriums: Report
China’s government has emphasized that less than 40 people have died of Covid-19 in the country since December 7 when the administration decided to abruptly drop ‘zero Covid’ restrictions and infections reportedly exploded.
Satellite images show China has built villages, road near border in Arunachal Pradesh: Indian Army sources
On the clash, sources said that as many as 300 Chinese troops had arrived near the LAC on December 9 to gain control over the peak of a 17,000-feet-high mountain under a well-planned conspiracy, but the Indian troops foiled their attempt, the source said.
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