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India Achieves Milestone with First Indigenous Vikram 32-Bit Microprocessor

India has achieved a historic milestone with the unveiling of its first indigenously developed Vikram 32-bit microprocessor, designed and fabricated by ISRO’s Semiconductor Laboratory in Chandigarh. Along with four approved test chips, the breakthrough showcases India’s growing strength in semiconductor innovation and self-reliance. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the achievement as a symbol of Atmanirbhar Bharat, emphasizing its potential to revolutionize sectors from defense and space to telecommunications and healthcare.

Historic Launch of NASA-ISRO NISAR Satellite from Sriharikota Marks New Era in Earth Observation

In a landmark Indo-US space collaboration, the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite was launched successfully aboard the GSLV-F16 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre. Designed to track Earth’s environmental changes with centimeter-level precision, the mission is expected to revolutionize global climate and disaster monitoring, marking a major stride in Earth science and international cooperation.