MediaTek Rolls Out Education Program to Strengthen Indian Retailers’ Understanding of Smart Devices
New Delhi, February 21, 2025: MediaTek, a global fabless semiconductor company powering over 2 billion connected devices a year, has announced the successful roll-out and completion of its annual retailer education program for 2025. The campaign focused on key cities such as Delhi/NCR, Guwahati, and Indore, aiming to raise awareness and educate retailers about premium and flagship technologies powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 5G Series.
This program also educated retailers about the full range of MediaTek chipsets, emphasizing their capabilities in smartphones and various smart devices, including smart speakers, Wi-Fi routers, Chromebooks, and TVs. Retailers learned about popular MediaTek-powered smartphones and the latest integrated technologies, including 5G, AI, camera enhancements, video streaming, and gaming advancements, among others.
“Over the last two years, the Retailer Education Program has reached many retailers through collaborative in-store interactions, ensuring that frontline employees and retailers are well-equipped to respond to consumers’ inquiries regarding the MediaTek Dimensity and MediaTek Helio series of chipsets. We are committed to solidifying MediaTek’s market position by supporting our retail partners in delivering exceptional consumer experiences through industry-leading and innovative technologies. As MediaTek expands its focus to include not only smartphones but also smart speakers, Wi-Fi routers, Chromebooks, TVs, and automotive solutions we are dedicated to educating retailers about our broader product range”, said Anuj Sidharth, Director, Marketing & Corporate Communication, MediaTek India.
MediaTek’s Dimensity 5G family, including the flagship 9000 series, premium 8000 series, and 7000 and 6000 series, offers consumers a desired combination of connectivity, multimedia, AI, imaging innovations, and comprehensive gaming support with the latest generation of MediaTek HyperEngine Gaming Technology. MediaTek has established a dominant position in the Indian smartphone market, with over a 50 percent market share, according to reports. MediaTek is also making strides into the flagship and premium segments with its impressive chipsets, including the MediaTek Dimensity 9400, Dimensity 8350, and Dimensity 8400. Powering a wide range of devices, from flagship to mainstream smartphones and Smart IoT devices, MediaTek chips are driving the latest innovations in leading brands like OPPO, vivo, Samsung, Xiaomi, POCO, Tecno, iMin, Motorola, Realme, LAVA, among others.
“Being part of the MediaTek Retailer Education Program has been very valuable in expanding our knowledge of MediaTek’s latest innovations. The program will enable retailers to effectively convey the performance and advantages of these cutting-edge chipsets to customers, ensuring they receive the best guidance when selecting their devices. The initiative also helps showcase MediaTek’s scope beyond smartphones and gives a peek into AIOT and Smart Android Commercial Devices from iMin”, said Rupam Mukherjee, Senior Sales Manager- South Asia, iMin Technology.
The program offers a robust and comprehensive training and support module that helps retailers, and their associates gain consumer-centric knowledge on innovative smartphone and smart device portfolios that are powered by MediaTek.
As part of the education drive, MediaTek also conducted an interactive discussion with retailers, a seminar for the key retailers and shared key details regarding the MediaTek chipsets and technologies. MediaTek’s on-ground promoters also visited key retailers to educate them about the premium and flagship capabilities of MediaTek technologies. The Retailer Education Program would reach to an extensive number of retailers with various online and on-ground interactive engagements, besides boosting awareness around MediaTek’s incredible smartphone capabilities.
TECNO’s Latest Upgrade Brings More Inclusive Mobile Imaging with Expanded Skin Tone Colors
New Delhi, February 21st, 2025: TECNO, an innovative, AI-driven technology brand, is advancing the frontiers of multi-skin tone imaging technology with significant updates to its Universal Tone technology.
The update includes an upgraded multi-skin tone color card with 372 patches and enhancements to the Multi-Skin Tone Color Restoration Engine, achieving significant improvement in skin tone accuracy. These upgrades ensure more accurate and inclusive skin tone representation in mobile imaging across diverse ethnicities and scenarios.
This advancement will debut in the upcoming TECNO CAMON 40 Series, set to be unveiled at MWC Barcelona 2025 in March. Attendees at the annual trade show are invited to experience the benefits of this upgraded imaging technology firsthand at TECNO’s booth, located at Hall 6 Stand 6B11, Fira Gran Via.
Expanding the Skin Tone Database for True-to-Life Representation
TECNO has significantly upgraded its Universal Tone multi-skin tone color card to include 372 color patches to create an even more inclusive and comprehensive database that reflects a huge spectrum of global skin tones, including for users in regions such as Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe. This upgraded color card not only increases the number of patches but also enhances the scientific and practical application of skin tone measurement and quantification, serving as a critical calibration tool for Universal Tone algorithms. By providing a robust and diverse dataset for the skin tone restoration algorithms, the upgraded Universal Tone is able to achieve higher accuracy in capturing and representing a wider spectrum of skin tones. To illustrate its innovation, TECNO will showcase two tailored versions of this enhanced color card at MWC 2025—one highlighting darker skin tones and the other focusing more on lighter skin tones, with comprehensive coverage across the diverse spectrum of skin tones.
Building on its progress, TECNO has taken a pioneering step by customizing a brand-new region-specific color card for Saudi Arabia, featuring 186 Saudi skin tone patches, in collaboration with the University of Leeds (UK) and Dar Al-Hekma University (Saudi Arabia) in late 2024. This milestone underscores TECNO’s commitment to accurate and inclusive skin tone representation, ensuring precise and authentic reproduction of the diverse skin tones in the Saudi market. Starting with this regional color card, TECNO will continuously enhance Universal Tone’s capability for local tuning through in-depth research on skin tones, local scenarios and lighting conditions, empowering algorithm optimization for regional specificity and delivering superior performance tailored to local consumer needs.
Enhancing the Multi-Skin Tone Color Restoration Engine for Unmatched Precision and Accuracy
As one of the important engines of Universal Tone, the Multi-Skin Tone Color Restoration engine has been enhanced with the refined CCM Skin Tone Calibration Algorithm and Spectrum-Based Automatic White Balance (AWB) Algorithm. The CCM algorithm, trained using TECNO’s upgraded Multi-skin Tone Color Card, ensures precise color calibration, while the AWB algorithm, developed with spectral prediction based on skin tones, effectively addresses color shift challenges in monochromatic photo scenarios and improves exposure and white balance for diverse skin tones in the same frame. Together, these advancements in the Multi-Skin Tone Color Restoration engine collectively achieve an overall improvement of over 50% in skin tone accuracy, ensuring natural, true-to-life portraits across various skin tones and lighting conditions.
As well as these developments, Universal Tone integrates an Intelligent Skin-Tone Grading Exposure Algorithm, which enables precise grading exposure adjustments across different skin tones, ensuring graded tone enhancement and consistent brightness recovery. Working together, these enhancements significantly boost Universal Tone’s multi-skin tone restoration capabilities and delivers superior performance in challenging scenarios such as pure color background and backlighting condition.
Guided by a steadfast commitment to reducing skin tone bias and advancing inclusive imaging technology, TECNO has made these objectives central to its imaging development strategy. TECNO continuously refines its Universal Tone technology and algorithms, leveraging an expansive skin tone database to ensure accurate and inclusive representation. With the updated Universal Tone, TECNO continues to be a leader in the mobile imaging field, boasting one of the most advanced skin tone aesthetics big data models. TECNO’s relentless pursuit of technological excellence and inclusive innovation continues, setting new standards for the industry.
Elevate Security with Hafele’s Prolock PL200 Access Control System
Prolock, the electronic access control and identification system by Hafele makes it simpler to organize effective procedures for hotels, providing maximum convenience for guests and operators. This system replaces your old room keys with keyless access that allows you to integrate all of your own and your guest’s security needs into one stylish, energy efficient and reliable package. Easily scalable access points, any number of users and locking plans coordinated with individual requirements, in combination with our comprehensive on-site service, bring to life a customized access control management system, engineered by Hafele.
With the Prolock PL 200, you can achieve seamless aesthetics and robust utility. Along with its minimalist build, this premium lock offers impressive functionality, providing optimum ease to the user as well as the operator
Ryan International Academy Sarjapur Commemorates Annual Day and Graduation Achievements
Bengaluru, 21st February, 2025 – Ryan International Academy, Sarjapur, hosted its Annual Day and Graduation ceremony recently, showcasing a spectacular celebration of young talent and academic excellence. The event, themed “Roots to Grow, Wings to Fly,” featured performances by students from Montessori to Grade 2, highlighting the school’s commitment to holistic education.
Distinguished Paralympic athlete and Padma Shri awardee K Y Venkatesh graced the occasion as Chief Guest, alongside notable personalities including Col Madhu Somanna, Ms. Neha Chawla, Ms. Vidya Varadarajan, Dr. Manju Kedarnath, and Dr. Ganasoundari.
The event commenced with a multilingual welcome presentation, demonstrating the school’s multicultural ethos. A highlight of the celebration was the musical skit “Croak,” which conveyed a powerful message about perseverance and dream pursuit. The youngest performers, from Montessori sections, presented awareness-raising dances about tiger conservation, while Grade 1 students performed the Kannada song “Prakruthi,” emphasizing environmental consciousness through the message of reduce, reuse, and recycle.
The graduation ceremony honored Montessori 3 students advancing to Grade 1, marking a significant milestone in their educational journey. The school recognized outstanding achievements across various domains, including academics, performing arts, and public speaking. The prestigious Ryan Prince and Princess awards were bestowed upon students demonstrating exceptional all-round performance in sports, cultural activities, and academics.
“This annual day celebration perfectly embodied our commitment to nurturing well-rounded individuals who are rooted in values while being prepared to soar towards their dreams,” said Ms. Sripurna Sharma, Principal at Ryan International Academy, Sarjapur. The event concluded with a memorable performance by the Primary Choir- Melody Makers.
The Annual Day and Graduation ceremony at Ryan International Academy, Sarjapur, shows the institution’s dedication to promoting both academic excellence and creative expression. With over 200 students participating in various performances, the event not only celebrated individual achievements but also reinforced the school’s vision of creating confident, culturally aware young leaders. As the school continues to build on its foundation of holistic education, this year’s theme “Roots to Grow, Wings to Fly” stands as a testament to Ryan International’s commitment to nurturing students who are firmly grounded in values while being empowered to reach for their highest aspirations.
Rare Condition, Remarkable Recovery: Surgery Saves 2-Day-Old Baby’s Life
Bengaluru, 21st February, 2025: In a remarkable case highlighting the importance of early detection and cutting-edge surgical techniques, a two-day-old baby underwent minimally invasive hernia repair surgery for left-sided Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH). A condition that occurs only in 1 out of every 5000 delivered babies, CDH is a rare condition where a defect in the diaphragm allows abdominal organs to move into the chest cavity, impairing lung and heart development. 80% of CDH cases occur on the left side, 10% on the right side and the rest 10% being bilateral.
In this case, the condition was recognized antenatally, that is while the mother was still pregnant with the baby, during a routine anomaly scan at 22 weeks. Advanced pre-natal imaging technology revealed characteristic signs of CDH in the baby such as bowel or intestinal loops present in the chest cavity, displacing the lung and heart tissue. But the initial signs were hopeful as the baby had already developed the lungs with there being no high pulmonary blood pressure or heart and chromosomal anomalies. This encouraged the doctors to expect a positive result when the baby was delivered.
The mother underwent a c-section and delivered a son weighing 3 kgs on 3rd January 2025. X-rays done post-delivery confirmed the diagnosis. Echocardiograms were used to determine there was no pulmonary hypertension. The baby demonstrated well-developed lungs, normal pressure gradients and stable cardiovascular function. Additionally, the defect in the diaphragm was small, with only intestines as contents and the absence of major structural anomalies. Spontaneous breathing of the baby was good, it did not require ventilatory support after birth. These factors made the baby a suitable candidate and the team at Aster Whitefield Hospital decided to go for a minimally invasive thoracoscopic surgery to treat his CDH.
The surgery was performed 48 hours after the child’s birth to allow stabilisation. Pediatric surgeries, especially ones that are done on new-born babies, are very complex as well as tricky due to the delicacy of the condition. The operating room is always kept warm to prevent hypothermia. For this procedure, very small 3 mm incisions were made to insert the thoracoscope (a camera attached to a telescope) and other surgical instruments. After detecting the anomaly, the intestines were reduced to the abdominal cavity and the diaphragmatic defect was meticulously sutured using non-absorbable stitches. The neonatal, paediatric and anaesthesiology team performed the entire surgery under continuous monitoring to ensure stability.
“The surgery went smoothly without any complications. The anesthesia team was highly attentive, carefully monitoring the baby’s oxygen levels, blood pressure and temperature during the procedure. The surgery was made more manageable due to the coordinated effort among all teams involved, including neonatologists, anesthesiologists, and pediatric surgeons”, said Dr. Manjiri Somashekhar, Lead & Senior Consultant – Paediatric Surgery, Aster Women & Children Hospital, Bengaluru. “As a result, no immediate complications were encountered, and the baby’s condition was stable throughout”, she added.
Dr. Lathiesh Kumar, Lead Neonatology, Consultant – Paediatrics and Neonatology, Aster Women & Children Hospital, Bengaluru mentioned, “Minimally Invasive Thoracoscopic surgery offers numerous advantages, including minimal trauma, reduced pain, faster recovery and shorter hospital stays. But not every child suffering from CDH is eligible for such a surgery, due to the many complications involved. This case was only the second instance of thoracoscopic repair out of six CDH cases managed by the team in the past two years.”
Post-surgery, the baby required only 24 hours of ventilatory support, a stark contrast to the extended care often needed in traditional open surgeries. The chest tube used during the procedure to drain out any excess air, fluid, or blood collected during the surgery was removed within 24 hours and the baby was able to transition to tube feeding shortly after. The baby was discharged in 5 days post operation. The parents underwent multiple counselling sessions to completely understand the situation and be prepared.
While there is no one particular reason behind the development of such a condition in the child, potential causes include folic acid deficiency, maternal smoking, alcohol consumption, certain medications or pre-existing health conditions like diabetes or hypothyroidism. The key message for parents is that early detection and proper counseling are essential. If a congenital anomaly like CDH is identified, parents should seek advice from experienced surgeons and neonatologists to understand the treatment options available. This case underscores the importance of early detection, proper antenatal counseling, and immediate post-birth stabilization. This story stands as a beacon of hope for families facing similar challenges, demonstrating that with timely intervention and expert care, a bright future is possible.
Taj Mussoorie Foothills Expands to Dehradun with Grand Debut
Chandigarh, FEBRUARY 21, 2025: Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the opening of Taj Mussoorie Foothills, Dehradun.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & CEO, IHCL, said, “We are delighted to expand Taj’s presence in Uttarakhand with the opening of Taj Mussoorie Foothills in the capital city of Dehradun. IHCL will have a multi brand presence in the city and with the recently opened Delhi-Dehradun Expressway enhancing connectivity, it has evolved to be a commercially prominent city in the region. In addition, its proximity to popular destinations such as Mussoorie, Rishikesh, and Haridwar attracts a mix of leisure, adventure and spiritual tourism.”
Nestled in the serene foothills of the Himalayas, Taj Mussoorie Foothills, Dehradun, is a luxurious sanctuary that seamlessly blends modern elegance with the region’s natural beauty. The 115-key hotel, including 16 exquisitely designed suites, offers an immersive escape. Guests can indulge in diverse culinary experiences, from Vista, an all-day dining restaurant serving global and Indian flavours, to House of Nomad, a sophisticated gastro pub, Tropics, a poolside dining venue, and Emperor Lounge, a space for high tea and handcrafted beverages. The hotel features four versatile banqueting spaces ranging from 1,200 sq. ft. to 8,000 sq. ft., along with well-equipped meeting rooms, making it an ideal destination for weddings, conferences, and social gatherings.
Guests can rejuvenate with the signature therapies at the J Wellness Spa. The hotel also features dedicated pet amenities, a kids’ activity zone, a walking track with accessibility features, and EV charging stations, ensuring a comfortable and inclusive stay. Taj Mussoorie Foothills, Dehradun offers curated experiences including the Malsi Nature Forest Walk, a trek to Shikhar Falls, and a wildlife safari at Rajaji National Park.
Speaking on the opening, Mr. Naveen Tomar, General Manager, Taj Mussoorie Foothills, Dehradun, said, “Taj Mussoorie Foothills is designed to offer guests an immersive experience in the lap of nature. From curated experiences to bespoke services, we look forward to creating unforgettable stays for our guests.”
Often called the ‘Doon Valley’, Dehradun is one of India’s most charming hill cities. Beyond serving as a gateway to Mussoorie, Dehradun itself boasts numerous attractions including Robber’s Cave and Sahastradhara.
Tata Power and AWS Forge Partnership to Revolutionize Energy Transition in India
Chandigarh, 21 February, 2025: Tata Power- one of India’s largest integrated power companies with presence across T&D, Generation, Trading, Renewables (including Manufacturing), and Energy as a Service (EaaS) – has embarked on a data-driven transformation with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to accelerate the country’s transition to a greener, smarter, and more consumer-centric energy ecosystem.
Tata Power is strengthening operational efficiencies, enhancing grid resilience, and empowering its large consumer base, spread across multiple states, to be active participants in India’s clean energy future and transition to a low-carbon economy.
India stands at the forefront of a global energy transformation, with the International Energy Agency (IEA) projecting the country to lead global energy demand growth over the next two decades. Tata Power is championing this transition through a strategic collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to modernize its digital infrastructure and drive intelligent energy management. The evolution of energy systems demands real-time analytics, automation, and decentralized power generation to optimize supply and demand. Digitalization enables grid stability, predictive maintenance, and seamless energy transactions, ensuring sustainability and operational efficiency. Tata Power’s partnership with AWS exemplifies this digital-first approach, harnessing cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and IoT to build a smarter, more efficient power ecosystem.
Tata Power has already laid a robust digital foundation by migrating 23 mission-critical applications to AWS using Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS). This shift enhances scalability, security, and real-time operational efficiency across key areas such as power generation, renewables, grid management, sales, and finance. Additionally, the company has adopted a server-less architecture with AWS Step Functions, optimizing energy transactions and grid operations in response to fluctuating demand patterns.
At the core of this transformation are two specialized data lakes dedicated to power generation and renewables, which ingest real-time data from solar farms, wind assets, smart meters, and Industrial IoT devices. Using AWS Glue, Tata Power integrates these vast datasets into Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3), unlocking AI-powered analytics for predictive maintenance, grid optimization, and demand forecasting.
This digital transformation is translating into tangible benefits for both businesses and consumers, making Tata Power a preferred partner of choice for clean and efficient energy solutions. AI-driven insights enable faster outage detection, improved grid stability, and personalized energy recommendations, resulting in cost savings, enhanced reliability, and an accelerated transition to renewables. The modernization effort will pave the way for cutting-edge innovations, including blockchain-based energy trading, AI-powered demand response solutions, and computer vision for asset monitoring.
Tata Power is driving digital transformation across key operational clusters. In Generation and Renewables, AI-driven predictive maintenance, supply chain & procurement efficiency, and real-time analytics are optimizing plant efficiency and maximizing renewable energy output. Grid modernization is being advanced through smart IoT integration, enabling automated grid operations that reduce downtime and improve supply-demand balancing. These innovations have led to unprecedented reduction in AT&C losses and overall operational efficiency across the company’s discoms in Delhi, Odisha and Mumbai.
Consumer-centric solutions such as Home Automation and EaaS leverage personalized energy insights and blockchain-based transactions to empower consumers in managing their energy usage efficiently. Additionally, enterprise and finance digitalization is ensuring operational agility and transparency in energy transactions through cloud-based financial systems.
By integrating a cloud-first digital infrastructure, Tata Power is accelerating India’s clean energy shift while setting a global benchmark for sustainable, data-driven power utilities that keep customer empowerment at their core. This collaboration with AWS marks a significant step in redefining energy management for a net-zero future, reinforcing Tata Power’s leadership in smart and sustainable energy solutions.
Strategic Dialogue Ushers in a New Era of India-Australia Space Cooperation
21th Feb 2025: Australia and India have cultivated a robust partnership, reinforced by strategic and economic agreements such as the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) established in 2020 and the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) signed in 2022. In 2021, this collaboration extended into the space sector with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Australian Space Agency and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), aiming to enhance cooperation in civil space activities. This partnership was further strengthened at the Bengaluru Space Expo 2024, where a high-level roundtable discussion was held in the presence of Dr. Pawan Goenka, Chairman of IN-SPACe, and Mr. Enrico Palermo, Head of the Australian Space Agency. The discussions led to SIA-India and SIA-Australia taking a proactive step to advance industry-level dialogue, identifying key barriers to trade and collaboration in the India-Australia space sector while proposing actionable solutions for government agencies.
Building on these deliberations, PRISM (Perspectives on Regulatory Issues in Strategic Markets) 2.0 | Unlocking Trade Potential in India-Australia Space Collaboration—a jointly organized webinar by SIA-India and SIA-Australia—was held on Thursday, February 20, 2025. The event served as a dedicated platform to address critical regulatory and market challenges, fostering an environment conducive to collaboration, innovation, and trade in the space and dual-use sectors.
PRISM is a flagship initiative by SIA-India aimed at addressing trade barriers and enhancing collaboration in strategic sectors, including space and dual-use technologies. The initiative focuses on fostering business-to-business (B2B) partnerships, enabling cross-border innovation, and streamlining regulatory frameworks to facilitate seamless cooperation.
The inaugural edition, PRISM 1.0, was held in November 2024 between India and the United States under the theme Navigating the Indo-US Export Control Regime. The discussion focused on overcoming complex regulatory challenges in defence, space, and dual-use technologies, laying the groundwork for deeper industry engagement and policy alignment.
PRISM 2.0 advanced India-Australia space collaboration by bringing together industry leaders, startups, and policymakers to address export controls, technology transfer, and R&D cooperation, fostering regulatory alignment and strategic partnerships. The event featured an esteemed lineup of speakers, including Dr. Vinod Kumar, Director, Promotion Directorate, IN-SPACe; Mr. David Gottlieb, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australia; Fmr. Amb. Anil Wadhwa, Distinguished Fellow, Vivekananda International Foundation; Mr. Nathan Davis, Trade Commissioner to India, Austrade; Lisa Vitaris, Interim CEO & Director, IAC 2025; Mr. Mark Ramsey, Space Machines Company; Mr. Shireesh Pallikonda, Co-Founder, Skyroot Aerospace; Mr. Ashok GV, Partner, Factum Law; Dreosti Julia, Partner, Clifford Chance; wherein Lisa Vitaris, Interim CEO (SIAA), Anil Prakash, DG SIA-India, and Rajeev Gambhir Dy DG from SIA-India were webinar moderators.
The discussions, centered on three key themes: Export Controls, Bilateral R&D Investments, and Intellectual Property Protections. They underscored India’s advancements in space exploration and Australia’s strategic advantage for equatorial and polar launches. With over 30 agreements already in place, the strengthening India-Australia partnership is set to drive innovation and expand opportunities for both nations’ thriving startup ecosystems.
Beyond regulatory alignment, collaboration extends to mission support, with Australia playing a key role in India’s Gaganyaan mission. Australia’s support for India’s Gaganyaan mission, particularly in astronaut recovery operations, further reinforces collaboration. Australia’s support for India’s 1st Gaganyaan mission includes providing critical tracking and recovery operations through its Cocos (Keeling) Islands ground station. The Australian authorities are working with Indian authorities to ensure support for search and rescue of crew and recovery of crew module as part of contingency planning for ascent phase aborts near Australian waters.
India’s space industry, valued at $8.6 billion, is set to grow at a 16% CAGR, reaching $44 billion by 2033. The space-tech startup ecosystem has expanded over 200% in the past five years, with 190+ startups attracting over $300 million in private investment in 2023 alone.
Australia’s space sector, growing at 7% annually, has seen its workforce expand by 30% in five years, reaching 17,000 professionals across 600+ organizations.
India and Australia can unlock greater export opportunities by leveraging Australia’s expertise in navigating ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and EAR (Export Administration Regulations) for Indian exports. Under ECTA, over 96% of Indian exports to Australia now receive preferential access, benefiting satellite hardware, ground stations, and software services.
Experts highlighted the need for stronger contractual risk management in cross-border collaborations, emphasizing that FDI liberalization can unlock new national security space initiatives. The QUAD Space Working Group’s role in Maritime Domain Awareness and satellite data-sharing was also underscored.
There is a need to integrate India’s cost-effective space launches with Australia’s expertise in space tracking and infrastructure development. Key priorities include harmonizing IP laws, establishing mutual certification frameworks to streamline export controls and security protocols, and implementing dispute resolution mechanisms for smoother business engagements. Additionally, the annual termination clause in the India-Australia Bilateral Investment Treaty underscores the urgency of creating robust frameworks to safeguard cross-border investments.
Furthermore, investment avenues highlighted Space Maitri Program, Australia-India Business Exchange, Australia-India Innovation Tech Challenge, Australia-India Strategic Research Fund, and the $18 million investment in collaborative space projects as part of the International Space Investment [ISI] Initiative India Project program.
“PRISM 2.0 reinforced India-Australia collaboration, fostering innovation, trade, and policy alignment. As India and Australia deepen space ties, the next phase of cooperation will focus on aligning regulatory frameworks, enhancing investment flows, and leveraging mutual strengths for global space leadership” said Anil Prakash, Director General, SIA India.
A report on PRISM 2.0 India Australia Space dialogue will be released shortly , which will be shared among the space business community and policy maker of the two countries to sensitized with the issues to streamline and enhance the cooperation among the two countries .
Building on this momentum, SIA-India plans to expand the PRISM webinar series with dialogues involving Japan, France, and Germany, culminating in a QUAD-focused event at the India Space Congress 2025, scheduled for June 25-27.
SIA-India: SIA-India is a dynamic, not-for-profit space sector association, dedicated to advancing sectoral interests, accelerating industry growth, and catalysing collaboration through strategic engagements with key governmental and global stakeholders, policymakers, regulatory bodies, and standardisation entities, aiming to create a vibrant and innovative ecosystem within the civil, commercial and defence space domains.
Get the Samsung Galaxy F06 5G for Just INR 9499 – The Most Affordable 5G Option
BENGALURU, India – February 21, 2025: Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, today announced the sale of its most affordable 5G smartphone – Galaxy F06 5G.
Galaxy F06 5G is set to revolutionize the 5G segment with the perfect blend of high-performance and style. Galaxy F06 5G will provide a complete 5G experience at an affordable price, making 5G technology accessible for more consumers and accelerate its widespread adoption across the country. Galaxy F06 5G supports 12 5G bands across all telecom operators.
Galaxy F06 5G features a ‘Ripple Glow’ finish that shimmers with every movement exuding elegance and sophistication. Featuring a 6.7” large HD+ display, Galaxy F06 5G offers consumers stunning visuals and an elevated viewing experience. The smartphone is 8mm sleek and weighs only 191 grams, making it incredibly ergonomic to use. Galaxy F06 5G will be available in two strikingly bold and mesmerizing colours – Bahama Blue and Lit Violet.
Housing a striking new camera deco, Galaxy F06 5G features a high-resolution 50MP wide-angle lens with F1.8 aperture capturing vibrant, detailed photos, while the 2MP depth-sensing camera delivers pictures with enhanced clarity. The 8MP front camera ensures your selfies are crisp and clear.
Galaxy F06 5G is powered by MediaTek D6300, one of the segment’s best processor having an AnTuTu score of upto 416K+ making it fast and power-efficient, allowing you to multi-task smoothly. Galaxy F06 5G delivers a swift mobile gaming experience with high-speed connectivity along with high-quality audio and visuals. Additionally, Galaxy F06 5G packs in 5000mAh battery with segment-leading 25W fast charging.
Samsung is reaffirming its commitment to customer satisfaction by providing best-in-segment 4 generations of OS upgrades and 4 years of security updates with Galaxy F06 5G, ensuring users can enjoy the latest features and enhanced security for years to come.
Galaxy F06 5G will feature one of Samsung’s most innovative security features: Samsung Knox Vault. The hardware-based security system offers comprehensive protection against both hardware and software attacks. Additionally, Galaxy F06 5G is set to revolutionize consumer experience with innovations such as Voice Focus that cuts the ambient noise for a clear calling experience and the Quick Share feature which enables users to instantly share files, photos and documents with any other device, even if they are faraway, including your laptop and tab, privately.
Arjunaa Academy Celebrates Record-Breaking Success in JEE Main 2025
Bangalore, Karnataka, February 21, 2025: Arjunaa Academy for Achievers, a leading coaching center for JEE and NEET aspirants, is proud to announce the outstanding performance of its students in the JEE Main 2025 examination.
At the Vijayanagar center, an impressive 57.14% of JEE students secured above 93%ile in their first attempt. Notably, none of these students had undergone any foundation program, attributing their success solely to their time at Arjunaa Academy for Achievers.
“We are thrilled to see our students achieve such exceptional results,” said Hareesh PK, CEO & Founder, Arjunaa Academy for Achievers. “Our focused approach, expert faculty, and supportive environment have enabled our students to excel in the JEE Main examination. We are proud of each and every one of our Achievers.