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Intel Xeon 6700, 6500 Series Processors With Performance Cores Announced

Intel unveiled two new processor series in the Xeon 6 family on Monday. Dubbed Intel Xeon 6700 and Xeon 6500 series, the new processors offer improved performance and power efficiency compared to the previous generation. It is based on the x86 computer architecture and comes with up to 86 cores. The chipmaker claimed that the newly launched chipsets also feature dedicated Performance cores (P-cores) and are aimed at complex artificial intelligence (AI) tasks, traditional enterprise apps, and high-performance computing (HPC) solutions.

Intel Xeon 6700/6500 Series Processors Introduced

In a newsroom post, the chipmaker detailed the new processors in the Intel Xeon 6 family. Alongside the 6700 and 6500 series, the company also unveiled Xeon 6 for network and edge, a system-on-chip (SoC) designed for high performance and power efficiency. Notably, these are not retail-focused processors, and are instead aimed at data centres.

According to the company, the Intel Xeon 6700 and 6500 series processors with P-cores offer 1.4X higher performance compared to the fifth generation of Intel Xeon processors, and can also handle a more diverse set of workloads, with a focus on enterprise tasks. The company said that it is also designed to work with AI systems and can handle complex tasks.

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Intel Xeon 6700 and 6500 series specifications
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Compared to the fifth-generation AMD EPYC processors, the Xeon 6700 and 6500 series chipsets are claimed to offer up to 1.5X better performance in AI inference while using only two-thirds of the cores. Intel also claimed that the chipsets offer improved performance-per-watt efficiency allowing for 5:1 consolidation of a five-year-old server on average.

Coming to technical specifications, the new chipsets feature up to 86 cores with a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of between 150 to 300W. It comes with up to eight channels of DDR5 MRDIMM (multiplex ranked DIMM) memory, up to 88 lanes for PCIe 5.0 which goes up to 136 lanes for single socket design, as well as 64 lanes CXL 2.0.

On the other hand, the Intel Xeon 6 for network and edge uses in-built accelerators for virtualised radio access networks (vRAN), media, AI, and network security. The company said the processor is designed to address the growing demand for network and edge solutions in the AI-driven world.

These SoCs also deliver a 70 percent improvement in performance-per-watt with 2.4X the RAN capacity compared to the previous generation. The Xeon 6 for network and edge also features the Intel Media Transcode Accelerator, an in-built media accelerator that further improves power optimisation.

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Realme 14 Pro Series Global Launch Confirmed at MWC Barcelona; ‘Ultra’ Model Reportedly Teased

Realme 14 Pro series debuted in India last month and its global launch has now been confirmed. The company has announced that its lineup, comprising the Realme 14 Pro and 14 Pro+, will be launched at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona. The event takes place between March 3-6 in the aforementioned nation. This also confirms the company’s participation at one of the world’s biggest technology showcases of the year. Realme has also reportedly teased an Ultra variant that could join the lineup as a new offering.

Realme 14 Pro Series Global Launch Confirmed

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Realme shared a short video clip which confirms that it will launch a smartphone with a “DSLR-level” smartphone camera at MWC Barcelona. While it did not officially reveal its name, it is widely believed to be the Realme 14 Pro series based on its appearance. Both models, the Realme 14 Pro and Realme 14 Pro+, are expected to have similar features and specifications as their Indian counterparts.

This includes a cold-sensitive colour-changing technology that reacts to temperature changes. The phone’s back cover claims to change from pearl white to blue when the temperature drops below 16 degrees Celsius. It will return to its original shade when the ambient temperature increases. Other specifications include AMOLED 120Hz screens, 50-megapixel cameras with optical image stabilisation (OI)S, Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection, and IP66+IP68+IP69 rating.

Meanwhile, Realme has also reported to have teased a new “Ultra” variant which might join the Realme 14 Pro series at the upcoming MWC Barcelona. It is said to have a camera sensor “larger” than other flagship models, although it remains unclear which devices the company is referring to here. The teaser shows a phone’s silhouette featuring a large, circular camera module which occupies the entire top-half of its back panel.

Realme 14 Pro Series Price in India

Realme 14 Pro 5G price in India starts at Rs. 24,999 for the 8GB+128GB model, while the 8GB+256GB variant is priced at Rs. 26,999. It is available in Jaipur Pink, Pearl White, and Suede Grey finishes.

The Realme 14 Pro+ 5G is priced at Rs.29,999 for the 8GB+128GB version, and an is8GB+256GB costs Rs. 31,999. A 12GB+256GB storage model is available for Rs. 34,999. It is sold in Bikaner Purple, Pearl White, and Suede Grey colourways.

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India PC Shipments Surged 3.8 Percent YoY in 2024, HP Lead the Way, Acer Saw Highest Growth: IDC

PC sales in India witnessed a solid 3.8 percent year-over-year (YoY) growth in 2024, as per a report by market research firm IDC. HP grabbed the lion’s share of domestic PC shipment, while Lenovo secured the second spot followed by Dell. Acer and Asus also have featured in the top five positions. Total shipments of desktops, notebooks and workstations in India touched 14.4 million units last year. IDC opined that the growth was aided by momentum in public sector buying and accelerated demand for gaming and AI-powered PCs.

As per a report by IDC, PC shipments in India touched 14.4 million units in 2024, up 3.8 percent YoY. This includes 4.5 percent YoY growth in shipments of notebooks and 1.8 percent YoY in shipments of desktops. Workstation shipments recorded the highest growth at 10.9 percent. 

In Q4 2024 the overall market grew by 6.9 percent YoY, driven by a 9.6 percent YoY growth in the notebook category. Premium notebook shipments grew by 13.8 percent YoY in 2024. The consumer segment grew by 2.6 percent YoY in 2024, while the commercial segment grew by 5.1 percent YoY. The enterprise and government segments registered 10.6 percent YoY growth in the same period.

Top Five PC Companies

As mentioned, HP secured first place in the overall PC market in 2024 with 30.1 percent market share. While its government and enterprise segments grew by 14.7 percent and 14.3 percent respectively, its consumer segment declined by 7.5 percent YoY due to increasing competition, especially in the eTailer channel.

Lenovo, came second on the list with a 17.2 percent market share last year. The brand grew across both the consumer and commercial segments by 7 percent and 7.4 percent YoY respectively. Shipments to the enterprise segment and a consistent push through eTailers led to 7.3 percent YoY growth.

The IDC report notes that Dell came in third with a 16.1 percent market share in 2024 while Acer took fourth place with a 15.1 percent market share. As per the report, Acer’s growth is the highest among the top five vendors last year mainly driven by the eTailer push, aggressive pricing, and steep discounts. Acer grew by 48.4 percent YoY in the consumer segment.

Asus came in fifth position by grabbing a 7 percent market share by maintaining a healthy channel inventory. IDC notes that the vendor increased its footprint in the commercial segment growing by 18.4 percent YoY there in last year.

IDC Research Manager Bharath Shenoy opines that the consumer PC market has been on a growth trajectory driven by gaming and AI-powered PCs. “Since mid-2024, shipments of AI-powered notebooks increased substantially as the demand for relatively lower-end AI PCs powered by Intel Core Ultra processors and AMD Ryzen AI processors have seen a steady increase,” he said.

Navkendar Singh, Associate Vice President, of Devices Research, IDC India attributes the growth of the commercial PC market to healthy refresh order books and momentum in public sector buying. He notes that the industry is expecting replacement demand to start coming in from this year, as 2020-21 purchases reach 3-4 years in age. The weakening rupee could increase device costs and it can impact the price-sensitive SMB and consumer segments. The report predicts low single-digit growth for the India PC market in 2025.

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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 With Up to AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 CPU Launched in India: Price, Features

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 has been upgraded with up to AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 processors in India and is now available for purchase. Users can choose between 14 and 16 inch display options on the laptop, which carries a 60Wh battery. The laptop is claimed to offer military-grade durability and has pre-installed AI-backed features like Lenovo’s AI Now and Learning Zone. They are expected to help users with personal as well as professional tasks like workflow optimisation, document summarisation, text conversion and more.

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 (Gen 10) Price in India, Availability 

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 (Gen 10) price in India is listed at Rs. 91,990 for the 16-inch 2.8K OLED display with the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 CPU option, Lenovo representatives said.

It is offered in 14-inch and 16-inch display options and is available in Cosmic Blue, Luna Grey, and Seafoam Green colourways. The laptop is currently available for purchase in the country via the Lenovo e-store, e-commerce websites, as well as Lenovo Exclusive Stores and offline retail stores.

Customers can avail of Custom to Order (CTO) via Lenovo.com for personalised configurations, which are said to be delivered within 25 days. Buyers can enjoy Lenovo Premium Care benefits as well. 

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 (Gen 10) Features

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 (Gen 10) can be configured with either a 14 and 16-inch display. The 16-inch variant gets a 2.8K OLED screen, 100 percent DCI-P3 colour gamut and 500 nits brightness, while the 14-inch model has a WUXGA OLED display. Both models offer a 120Hz refresh rate.

The new IdeaPad Slim 5 laptops are powered by up to AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 processors with Zen 5 cores, AMD RDNA 3.5 GPU, and XDNA 2 NPU. They are said to offer AI processing of up to 55 TOPS (trillion operations per second). 

Lenovo AI Now is said to use a local LLM based on Meta’s Llama 3 for personalised AI assistance like help with Q&A sessions, workflow optimisation, and more. Meanwhile, the Lenovo Learning Zone tool can be used to record lectures, convert texts, summarise documents and generate quizzes. These features are pre-installed in select configurations.

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 (Gen 10) is backed by a 60Wh battery with quick charging technology support. It is equipped with a full-HD IR camera, a ToF sensor, privacy shutter and supports AI-backed noise cancellation. The laptop is claimed to come with military-grade durability and measures 16.9mm in thickness. 

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Samsung Galaxy M16 5G, Galaxy M06 5G India Launch Confirmed; Design Teased

Samsung is gearing up to introduce two new 5G smartphones in India. The company has teased the arrival of the Samsung Galaxy M16 5G and the Galaxy M06 5G via social media. While Samsung has yet to announce the exact launch date of the handsets, availability details of the upcoming phones have been confirmed. Design details, particularly the rear camera layout of the Galaxy M16 and Galaxy M06 5G have been teased as well. Previously, few other details of the handsets surfaced online through several certification sites and other reports.

Samsung Galaxy M16 5G, Galaxy M06 5G India Launch: All We Know

The Samsung Galaxy M16 5G and the Galaxy M06 5G will launch in India soon, according to an X post by the company. The exact launch date has yet to be announced. A promotional poster for the smartphones on Amazon suggests that they will be available for purchase in the country via the e-commerce website.samsung galaxy m16 m06 amazon inline m16 m06 

The rear camera layout for the Samsung Galaxy M16 5G and the Galaxy M06 5G has been teased in the promotional posts. The Samsung Galaxy M16 5G appears to have three rear cameras, arranged vertically, placed within a pill-shaped island. A larger cutout within the module holds two sensors, while a smaller slot holds the third. A circular LED flash unit is placed outside the camera island. This resembles the design of previously leaked renders of the handset.

Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy M06 5G gets a vertical pill-shaped rear camera module appears to hold two sensors. The camera island is placed in the top left corner of the rear panel, similar to the Galaxy M16 5G, next to an LED flash unit. 

Previously, the Samsung Galaxy M06 5G with the model number SM-M166P had appeared on Geekbench. The listing suggested that the phone could come with a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC paired with 8GB of RAM. The handset is expected to ship with Android 14-based One UI 6.

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India vs Pakistan ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Live Streaming for Free: How to Watch IND vs PAK Match on Mobile and Smart TV

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is finally here after an eight-year hiatus. The ‘mini’ Cricket World Cup tournament starts from February 19, 2025 and will end on March 09, 2025. This time, all the Champions Trophy matches take place in Pakistan and Dubai. The ninth edition of the tournament will include eight of the best ODI teams, including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and New Zealand, in Group A. Group B includes Australia, South Africa, Afghanistan, and England teams.

Today, we will see one of the biggest matches in the tournament. Yes, India is going against Pakistan this time, making this match a very special for both the countries. India will be headed by Rohit Sharma, while the Pakistan’s team captain will be Mohammad Rizwan. So, if you are wondering where you can watch all the cricketing action online that too free, then you have come to the right place. In this article, we will talk in-depth about ICC Champions Trophy 2025 live streaming details, how to watch it for free in India, streaming details of other countries, the full schedule, and more. So, without further ado, let’s get started.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Today’s Match Details

Here’s the detail of the second match of the ICC Champion Trophy 2025:

Match Date Time Venue
India vs Pakistan February 23rd 2:30 pm IST Dubai International Stadium, Dubai

India Squad: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohd. Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, Varun Chakaravarthy

Bangladesh Squad: Mohammad Rizwan (c), Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India Matches Schedule

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 India is placed with Pakistan, New Zealand, and Bangladesh in Group A. The team will have a match with each of the contenders in the group. Here’s a breakdown of India  matches for this year’s ICC Champions Trophy:

Match Date Time Venue
India vs Bangladesh February 20th 2:30 pm IST Dubai International Stadium, Dubai
India vs Pakistan February 23rd 2:30 pm IST Dubai International Stadium, Dubai
India vs New Zealand March 2nd 2:30 pm IST Dubai International Stadium, Dubai

How to Watch India vs Pakistan ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Match Live Stream on Mobile in India for Free?

ICC has confirmed that Jiostar is the official streaming partner for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The OTT platform has confirmed that users can watch all the matches for free on the new JioHotstar application. Interestingly, the company has confirmed that users can watch the matches in nine different languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Haryanvi, Bengali, Bhojpuri, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. The live streaming on JioHotstar will be complemented by four multi-cam feeds.

However, users might be able to watch the free matches in the 480p resolution. Those who want to watch the matches in higher quality, need to upgrade to the JioHotstar subscription. These are as follows:

JioHotstar Mobile: The plan comes with a price tag of Rs. 149 for three months or Rs. 499 for one year. Users will get 720p video quality streaming, though you can watch it on one mobile device at a time.

JioHotstar Super: The membership is priced at Rs. 299 for three months or Rs. 899 per year. Users will get a Full HD 1080p quality streaming experience. One can watch the content on both mobile and other platforms on two devices at a time.

JioHotstar Premium: Lastly, the Premium subscription plan comes with a price tag of Rs. 299 per month, Rs. 499 for three months, or Rs. 1,499 for one year. The plan offers 4K 2160p video quality. Moreover, one can watch the content on four devices at a time.

How to Watch India vs Pakistan ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Matche on JioHotstar

Here’s how you can easily watch the Pakistan vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 ODI match on JioHotstar. 

  1. Download and install JioHotstar application on your Android or iOS. 
  2. Login to your Hotstar account by either your registered mobile number or username. 
  3. Enter the OTP sent to your registered mobile number. 
  4. Now, simply select the top banner on the homepage to start streaming the match. 

How to Watch Watch India vs Pakistan ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Match Live Streaming Online in Other Countries?

Here’s a list of other streaming platforms that will showcase all ICC Champion Trophy 2025 matches:

Country TV Channel OTT Platform
Pakistan PTV Sports, Ten Sports Myco, Tamasha
Bangladesh Nagorik TV Toffee
MENA CricLife Max StarzON
UK & Northern Ireland Sky Sports Cricket Sky Sports
Sub-Saharan Africa SS Cricket SuperSport
USA & Canada Willow TV(USA & Canada) Willow TV
Caribbean Islands ESPN Caribbean ESPN Play Caribbean
Australia N/A Prime Video
New Zealand Sky Sport 1 Sky Sports Now, Sky Go
Sri Lanka TV1 ICC.tv
Afghanistan ATN ICC.tv
Papua New Guinea TVWAN Action ICC.tv
ROW N/A ICC.tv

Where to Watch Watch India vs Pakistan ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Match Live Telecast on TV?

In India, users can watch all the matches of the Champions Trophy 2025 on Star Sports Network and Sports 18 channels. The platform has already confirmed that the live broadcast of the matches will take place in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada languages. Check out the list of channels that will showcase all the Champions Trophy matches.

  • Star Sports 1 Hindi HD
  • Star Sports 1 HD
  • Star Sports 1 Hindi
  • Star Sports 1
  • Star Sports 1 Tamil
  • Star Sports 1 Tamil HD 
  • Star Sports 1 Telugu 
  • Star Sports 1 Telugu HD
  • Star Sports 1 Kannada 
  • Star Sports 2
  • Sports 18 1
  • Sports 18 1 HD
  • Sports 18 2
  • Sports 18 2 HD
  • Sports 18 3

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Full Schedule

Match Group Date Time (IST) Venue
Pakistan vs New Zealand Group A 19 February, Wednesday 2:30 pm National Stadium, Karachi
India vs Bangladesh Group A 20 February, Thursday 2:30 pm Dubai International Stadium
Afghanistan vs South Africa Group B 21 February, Friday 2:30 pm National Stadium, Karachi
Australia vs England Group B 22 February, Saturday 2:30 pm Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
India vs Pakistan Group A 23 February, Sunday 2:30 pm Dubai International Stadium
Bangladesh vs New Zealand Group A 24 February, Monday 2:30 pm Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
Australia vs South Africa Group B 25 February, Tuesday 2:30 pm Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
Afghanistan vs England Group B 26 February, Wednesday 2:30 pm Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Pakistan vs Bangladesh Group A February 27, Thursday 2:30 pm Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
Australia vs Afghanistan Group B 28 February, Friday 2:30 pm Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
England vs South Africa Group B March 1, Saturday 2:30 pm National Stadium, Karachi
India vs New Zealand Group A 2 March, Sunday 2:30 pm Dubai International Stadium
A1 vs B2 1st Semi-Final March 4, Tuesday 2:30 pm Dubai International Stadium
B1 vs A2 2nd Semi-Final March 5, Tuesday 2:30 pm Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Winner of Semi-Final 1 vs Winner of Semi-Final 2 Final March 9, Sunday 2:30 pm TBC

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: List of Stadium and Venues 

This year’s Champions Trophy will take place in Pakistan and Dubai. There are five different stadium where all the matches will take place, including Semi-Finals and Final. Here’s a list of stadiums: 

  1. National Stadium, Karachi
  2. Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
  3. Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
  4. Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What time will Champions Trophy matches begin?

All the ICC Champions Trophy matches will start at 2.30 pm IST.

How can I watch Champions Trophy 2025 matches online in India?

You can watch all the matches on the JioHotstar application or website for free.

Which teams are competing in the Champions Trophy 2025?

The squads of eight teams are split into two groups, with the top two sides from each group advancing to the semi-finals.

  • Group A: Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, New Zealand
  • Group B: Australia, South Africa, Afghanistan, England

When will India play its first match in ICC Champions Trophy 2025?

India will play its first match against Bangladesh on February 20, 2025.

Can I watch the ICC Champions Trophy Live?

Yes, you can watch the live action of ICC Champions Trophy live on JioHotstar application and on Star Sports and Sports 18 channels. 

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DMRC Signs Agreement to Improve Internet Connectivity Across All Corridors

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Friday signed an agreement with a telecommunication company to improve internet connectivity across all its corridors, according to an official statement.

As part of this initiative, Beckhaul Digital Technologies private limited will lay 700 km of fibre optic cables along all metro lines, including the Airport Line, it said.

The rollout will happen in phases, with Pink and Magenta Lines being the first to go live, and the rest expected to be ready in the next six months, the statement said.

The fibre network will act as a backbone for high-speed internet, supporting telecom companies, internet service providers, data centres, and smart city projects. It will also help in the smooth rollout of 5G services across Delhi-NCR, it stated.

This initiative supports the government of India’s vision for a digitally connected nation, the statement said.

It will help telecom companies deliver faster, more reliable internet while allowing DMRC to make better use of its existing infrastructure. With increasing demand for high-speed internet and 5G expansion, this project will play a key role in making Delhi better connected and future-ready, it stated.

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Infinix Note 50 Series Launch Date Announced, AI Features Teased Ahead of Debut

Infinix Note 50 series will be launched next month, according to the company. The upcoming smartphone lineup will succeed the Infinix Note 40 models that were unveiled nearly a year ago, and will first arrive in Indonesia. A teaser published by the company also gives s a look at the rear camera module of one of the handsets in the Infinix Note 50 series. Infinix has also revealed that the upcoming Note 50 series will offer support for artificial intelligence (AI) features.

Infinix Note 50 Launch Date, Design Revealed

The Infinix Note 50 series of smartphones will be launched in Indonesia on March 3, according to a post on the company’s Instagram account. The company previously teased the debut of the smartphone in another post on the platform. There’s no word from Infinix on how many models will be launched in the Note 50 series.

According to the company’s post, the upcoming Infinix Note 50 series will offer support for AI functionality. We can also see the rear camera module of one of the models in the Note 50 series. Other details about the smartphones are likely to be announced in the days leading up to their debut.

While Infinix has yet to announce details of its upcoming smartphones, a new model — the Infinix Note 50 Pro — was previously listed on Indonesia’s SDPPI website, with the model number X6855. The listing on the regulator’s website doesn’t reveal any of its specifications, but it appears to confirm at least one of the models in the upcoming series.

The Infinix Note 50 Pro is expected to arrive as the successor to the Note 40 Pro 5G model that arrived in in April 2024. That handset featured a 6nm MediaTek Dimensity 7020 chip and a 5,000mAh battery. It sports a 6.78-inch curved 3D AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The Note 40 Pro is also equipped with a 108-megapixel primary camera and a 32-megapixel selfie camera.

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ISRO Unveils World’s Largest 10-Tonne Vertical Mixer for Solid Propellants

A significant advancement in India’s space technology has been achieved with the development of a 10-tonne vertical planetary mixer, the largest globally for solid propellant production. Designed and manufactured through a collaboration between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Central Manufacturing Technology Institute (CMTI), this new equipment is expected to enhance efficiency and safety in the manufacturing of solid rocket motors. The handover ceremony took place on February 13 at CMTI, Bengaluru, where Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) Director A. Rajarajan received the mixer in the presence of ISRO Chairman S. Somanath and CMTI Director K. Prasad.

Enhancing Solid Propellant Production

As reported by ISRO, according to ISRO, the new vertical planetary mixer is a critical addition to India’s space propulsion systems. Solid propellants, which serve as the backbone of rocket motors, require precise and controlled mixing due to the sensitivity of the materials involved. The newly developed mixer, weighing approximately 150 tonnes with dimensions of 5.4 metres in length, 3.3 metres in breadth, and 8.7 metres in height, will improve the consistency, quality, and scalability of solid propellant production.

Towards Self-Reliance in Space Technology

As part of India’s push for self-reliance in critical technologies, the Department of Space has undertaken multiple initiatives to develop indigenous manufacturing capabilities. The realisation of this mixer underscores India’s increasing capability in aerospace engineering and manufacturing. The equipment has undergone successful factory-level acceptance tests and is set to play a key role in advancing the country’s space transportation systems.

Future Implications for ISRO’s Missions

With an emphasis on improving safety and productivity, the newly developed mixer is expected to streamline the process of solid propellant preparation for future ISRO missions. The technology is set to support upcoming launch vehicle developments, reinforcing India’s position in the global space industry.

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New Farm Fertilizer Could Remove CO2 from Air, Improve Soil Quality

A potential method to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) levels in the atmosphere has been identified, involving a material that could be used in agriculture. This approach utilises specific minerals to accelerate the natural process of carbon mineralisation, a method that could significantly impact carbon removal efforts. Research suggests that by modifying certain minerals, CO2 can be absorbed and locked into stable compounds much faster than traditional methods, potentially sequestering billions of tons annually. Scientists believe this innovation could complement existing climate mitigation strategies while benefiting agricultural practices.

Study Identifies Faster Carbon Capture Process

According to a study published in Nature, researchers have found that calcium silicates react with CO2 more efficiently than the traditionally used magnesium silicates. This reaction speed makes them a promising option for large-scale CO2 removal. The study, led by Stanford University chemist Matthew Kanan and postdoctoral researcher Yuxuan Chen, suggests that integrating these materials into agricultural soils could provide a dual benefit—enhancing soil quality while removing atmospheric CO2.

Mineral Conversion Could Enhance Efficiency

A method was developed to produce calcium silicates by heating a mixture of calcium oxide (CaO) and magnesium silicates at high temperatures. This process, which facilitates a mineral exchange, resulted in a material that binds CO2 thousands of times faster than natural weathering. Speaking to Science, Kanan noted that while magnesium silicates are abundant, calcium silicates are less available and require processing. The study outlines a technique to produce CaO from limestone, though capturing emissions from this process remains a challenge.

Practical Implications for Agriculture

Farmers currently use calcium carbonate to reduce soil acidity, applying about a billion tons annually. Replacing it with calcium silicate and magnesium oxide could serve the same purpose while also capturing CO2. Field trials have been initiated in Louisiana and New Jersey to assess potential impacts on soil health. According to reports, concerns regarding impurities in the minerals, such as trace metals, are being examined before large-scale implementation.

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