In order to improve real-time governance, the Central Prabhari Officer (CPO) portal has been launched, according to NITI Aayog on Wednesday.

According to a statement from NITI Aayog, the site also seeks to enhance stakeholder coordination and expedite last-mile delivery under the Aspirational Districts and Blocks Programme (ADP/ABP).

The CPO platform is a major step toward establishing a governance system that is transparent, responsive, and trustworthy, according to Nidhi Chibber, CEO of NITI Aayog.

The platform, she emphasized, allows for the real-time submission and tracking of field observations, guaranteeing that insights from the ground directly inform policy decisions and administrative interventions.

Through this site, Central Prabhari Officers would send their field observations and suggestions live via mobile.

After the data is submitted, it becomes live, and the Districts may then see the recommendations made by their CPO, respond appropriately, and submit their responses accordingly.

In this procedure, the State Planning Secretaries would have a bird’s-eye perspective, coordinating across Departments to implement recommendations and document their input. At the same time, officers in line ministries and departments, as well as at NITI Aayog, would be able to supervise these inputs.

Data-driven governance and the crucial function of Central Prabhari Officers (CPOs) in giving field-level insights were emphasized by Rohit Kumar, Additional Secretary and Mission Director, ADP/ABP, NITI Aayog.

According to a formal statement, he mentioned that the CPO Portal is intended to be a sophisticated digital platform for collecting real-time observations, facilitating communication, and expediting administrative response at all levels of government.

The CPO website acts as a single digital interface connecting field observations and administrative measures.

The statement stated that the platform is anticipated to considerably increase implementation efficiency and responsiveness in Aspirational Districts and Blocks by providing instant visibility, structured monitoring, and accountability.

In Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, the Arun Jaitley Stadium felt like a yellow-painted fortress despite a crowd of 32,160 for the match between the Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings.

As Sanju Samson produced a knock worthy of the setting—an impressive 87 not out off 52 balls, masterfully combining timing and power to lead CSK to a resounding eight-wicket victory with 15 balls remaining—the stands resounded with shouts of “CSK, CSK. ”

The five-time champions remain in sixth place after the win, but importantly, they are only two points behind the congested playoff field. Akeal Hosein (1-19) and Noor Ahmad (2-22) established the tone on a sticky pitch that provided grip and spin, limiting DC to 155/7.

Next, Samson used powerful strokes of command to bring CSK home, striking six sixes and seven fours.

The most remarkable thing was how Samson’s power on the pitch diminished, but also how he played intelligently and relentlessly pursued the chase in the style of a traditional CSK.

Additionally, in order to maintain pressure on DC’s bowlers, gain two crucial points for CSK, and spread joy in the sea of yellow shirts in the stands, he and Kartik Sharma formed an unbroken partnership of 114 runs off 66 balls, with Sharma scoring a remarkable 41 not out off of 31 balls.

As Ruturaj Gaikwad was fortunate to have an outside edge off Mitchell Starc to get a four, Samson skillfully lofted Axar Patel for six, and CSK patiently started their pursuit of 156. In an effort to take wickets, DC quickly brought in their big guns, including Mitchell Starc, Axar, and Lungi Ngidi, but they were unable to make any headway.

Finally, in the fourth over, a struggling Gaikwad flicked Ngidi to deep square leg for the game-winning shot.

Before bringing the Power-play to a conclusion at 44/1, Urvil Patel ignited the inning by hitting two massive sixes off Ngidi. Axar, however, put an end to Urvil’s aggressiveness by getting one to grip and turn, but the batsman failed to hit it and KL Rahul stumped him quickly.

Samson hit Kuldeep Yadav’s bad short ball for six after Kartik pulled Axar for four. Samson skillfully employed his wrists and feet to club T Natarajan for fours over long-off and extra cover when he entered.

Samson went on a rampage against Kuldeep after Kartik lofted him inside out over deep extra cover for six; he pulled a short ball contemptuously over deep midwicket and then launched a floaty leg-break high to the second tier at long-on. As the pressure increased, Kuldeep bowled flatter and faster down leg, but Samson skillfully paddled him for four runs.

The crowd chanted ‘CSK, CSK’ as Samson raised his fifty off 32 balls by the time he pushed a flighted ball to long-off. Starc’s comeback offered no relief since Samson leaned into a drive on an overpitched ball and then threw his bat in the channel outside off-stump to beat backward point and pick consecutive boundaries.

Using a combination of timing and raw power, Samson kept up his onslaught as he broke apart Natarajan’s variations. Samson pulled the short ball cleanly over square leg for six with a rock back, then lofted a slower ball over long-off for six before smashing it through mid-wicket for four.

Samson nailed the cover drive off Ngidi for four, leaving the crowd speechless, while Kartik used paddle and drive to get his boundaries. The couple then easily scored the remaining runs, giving CSK yet another clinical victory.

In the past, when faced with a two-paced pitch, DC chose to bat first, but they ran into difficulties as CSK’s spinners were able to get the ball to turn and grip, while the pacers bowled hard lengths. Tristan Stubbs recovered from a score of 69/5 by holding one end and hitting a 31-ball 38, while impact player Sameer Rizvi answered with sweeps and pulls to score an undefeated 40 off 24 balls.

To boost DC to a respectable total, the duo scored 65 runs from 47 balls for the sixth wicket. The start of DC’s innings was promising, but it soon turned into a typical story of collapse and recovery. Nissanka crushed Hosein’s opening delivery for four, then sliced it past backward point for another boundary.

Despite Hosein’s few turns and loud lbw appeal in the first over, KL Rahul managed to find the boundary with a beautiful extra cover drive before slicing him for another boundary. However, Nissanka was undone by Mukesh Choudhary’s shift in tempo, as he pulled to mid-on without using his feet.

DC’s power-play was inconsistent, as Hosein managed to gain one to hold and defeat an oncoming Rahul in flight, as he cut to cover, and DC finished the power-play at 37/2.

Karun Nair made a brief retaliation, but Noor immediately drove the ball to short fine leg. Rana swept to backward square leg off the wrist-spinner, scoring two for CSK. Axar Patel’s lean streak persisted when he mistimed a back-foot drive to cover. DC were facing another subpar score of 69/5 in 11 overs before Rizvi and Stubbs entered the game.

Noor dumped Stubbs early on Gurjapneet, and Stubbs took advantage of the break by hitting and lofting the pacer for a pair of sixes. Rizvi quickly established a groove, deliberately pulling off Mukesh for six runs and then executing creative sweeps off the pricey Anshul Kamboj.

Stubbs attempted to pull too high off Overton, and he was caught at deep backward square, just as the partnership had brought DC back to life. Ashutosh Sharma hit two sixes off Kamboj before being run out since his lengths were not precise.

With a lofted drive over long-off, Rizvi made sure that DC surpassed 150, even though 58 runs off the previous five overs were never enough to contain an invading Samson.

Brief scores:
Delhi Capitals 155/7 in 20 overs (Sameer Rizvi 40 not out, Tristan Stubbs 38; Noor Ahmad 2-22, Jamie Overton 1-5)
Chennai Super Kings 159/2 in 17.3 overs (Sanju Samson 87 not out, Kartik Sharma 41 not out; Axar Patel 1-25, Lungi Ngidi 1-30)

The cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase announce that it would be cutting 14% of its workforce as a result of changes in the nature of work brought about by artificial intelligence (AI), in order to become lean, agile, and AI-native.

The firm stated that “an invitation to meet with an HRBP and a senior leader in your organization” will be included in an email to the personal accounts of all affected team members with further details.

“The Coinbase system access has been eliminated today. Although it may seem abrupt and severe, it is the only responsible course of action considering our responsibility to safeguard customer data,” said Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong in an X post.

“Today I’ve made the tough choice to cut the size of Coinbase by 14 percent. Two forces are converging at the same moment. We must be front footed in order to react to both, he said.

The market is the first thing to consider. According to the CEO, Coinbase is well-capitalized, has a diverse range of income sources, and is in a good position to withstand any challenge.

“But our industry is still unpredictable quarter to quarter. We’ve gotten through that cyclicality numerous times in the past and come out on the other side stronger, but right now we’re in a down market and need to make changes to our cost structure so that we can be leaner, faster, and more productive when we enter our next phase of growth,” Armstrong said.

Secondly, AI is transforming the way we work.

“I’ve seen engineers employ AI to ship in days what used to take a team weeks to accomplish in the last year. Many of our processes are now being automated, and non-technical teams are releasing production code. He said that the speed of what is possible with a small, focused team has significantly altered and is increasing every day.

Moreover, he said that the firm is making early and intentional steps to redesign Coinbase to be lean, quick, and AI-native.

The CEO continued, “We must go back to the speed and focus of our startup’s founding, with AI at our core. ”

US employees will be entitled to at least 16 weeks of base compensation (plus 2 weeks for each year of employment), their next equity vest, and six months of COBRA benefits.

Those with a work visa will get additional help with their transition. Similar support will be provided to those outside the United States, taking into account local circumstances and any consultation requirements.

The resounding win for the BJP in Assam was hailed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, who called the party’s hat-trick mandate the confirmation of the people’s faith and confidence in the double-engine government led by Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Prior to joining in the triumph festivities at the party’s headquarters in the national capital, the Prime Minister tweeted on X, “Assam blesses BJP-NDA once again! ”

“The BJP-NDA’s victory in the Assam Vidhan Sabha elections demonstrates the unwavering support for our Alliance’s focus on development and making a positive difference in people’s lives,” he added in a tweet.

The Prime Minister thanked the people of Assam for putting their faith in the BJP for the third time in a row and pledged to continue striving for the state’s change.

He thanked the party workers for their efforts around the clock among the people of Assam, saying, “I salute all BJP-NDA Karyakartas for their round-the-clock efforts among the people of Assam. ” The expansion of our Party and Alliance throughout the previous ten years is noteworthy. Because of their efforts, our upbeat message has resonated with the populace.

Having completed 10 years in office in Assam, Home Minister Amit Shah also expressed his gratitude to the people of the state for giving the BJP-led government a hat-trick mandate, adding that this was a sign of the people’s faith in the double-engine government’s ability to create a safe, tranquil, and prosperous state.

“The BJP’s ‘double engine’ government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Assam has been given unwavering trust, as seen by this consistent third major victory for the NDA. According to a tweet on X, “this administration has turned Assam from a place of turmoil to a place of hope and progress. ”

Additionally, he stated that this love has only solidified the BJP-led NDA government’s commitment to providing people with better services and meeting their expectations and aspirations.

At sixty years old, Milind Soman, an actor and fitness fanatic, is still breaking records.

In his most recent social media message, he stated that he had completed a 15-kilometer swim across the Strait of Gibraltar from Europe to Africa.

Milind’s most recent post on the photo-sharing app also stated that he earned his most recent accomplishment on May 1 of this year.

Milind shared bits of his voyage with his Instagram family, stating that on May 1st, he crossed the 15-kilometer Strait of Gibraltar from Tarifa in Spain to the coast of Morocco. What a gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous swim! a more extended post is forthcoming.

During his trip to Goa in April, the ‘Emergency’ performer completed a 20-kilometer swim, with his significant other, Ankita Konwar, doing 8 kilometers. Milind finished the journey in eight hours.

He posted on his social media handle, Swam 20km for the first time! and described the event as amazing. It took almost eight hours. Extremely pleased Long-distance swimming in the ocean is one of the most amazing experiences because the tides, weather, currents, and other factors make it a really exciting journey. A huge thank you to @ankita_earthy, who also completed an 8-kilometer swim, and my pals Elias, Nicole, and Mihir, who are always there from the Goa Open Water Swim Club. World Health Day.

By sharing glimpses from their many adventures together, Milind and Ankita continue to achieve fitness goals.

The couple celebrated their eighth wedding anniversary on April 23.

Milind thanked Ankita for making every moment of his life unique as he celebrated the event.

He shared a few uncommon pictures of the two on social media and said, “Tu hai toh dil dhadakta hai. ” It seems like eight years have gone by in an instant, but every moment has been exceptional because of your presence, love, warmth, and sweetness… Happy anniversary, my sweetheart!

The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay, has won the 2026 Assembly elections in a stunning upset that brings to an end almost six decades of Dravidian rule in Tamil Nadu politics.

The party, which is contesting its first election, has not only made a stunning debut but has also established itself as a significant political force in the state. However, despite its outstanding performance, TVK has not met the simple majority needed to establish a government by itself.

A party needs at least 118 seats to have a clear majority in the 234-member Assembly. At the moment, TVK has a lead in 108 seats, which is 10 seats less than the halfway point.

In addition to the math, Vijay has won from two constituencies: Tiruchy East and Perambur. As a result, he will be required to give up one of his seats, which will effectively lower the party’s total by one.

Moreover, one of the elected members of the legislative assembly will need to be chosen as the Speaker. Because the Speaker does not vote during a confidence motion (unless there is a tie), the party’s voting power is once more diminished, making it more reliant on outside help.

This implies that TVK will need the support of at least a dozen more lawmakers in order to confidently demonstrate its majority in the House.

According to the post-election data, a number of smaller parties and coalitions may be important.

The coalition headed by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has won a split mandate, with the Congress taking six seats, the Left parties—the CPI and CPI(M)—taking two seats apiece, and other organizations like the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi and the Indian Union Muslim League also gaining representation.

In contrast, the AIADMK-led front has made a comeback with only a small number of seats, with the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Pattali Makkal Katchi among the parties taking a few. The majority barrier may be easily breached if TVK is able to gain the backing of even a portion of these organizations. Nevertheless, a smaller group of supporters would be sufficient; it is not essential to have the support of every alliance member.

In the interim, Rajendra Arelekar, the governor of Tamil Nadu, is anticipated to start the process of establishing a government.

Vijay may be asked to present his case and demonstrate his majority in the legislature, or he may be requested to provide letters of support from supporting political parties. The Governor may ask the second-largest party, the DMK, to explore the possibility of establishing a government if TVK is unable to prove majority support. If all other options fail, the state may be subject to President’s Rule, followed by new elections within six months.

The Grammy and Oscar-winning music director A. R. Rahman posted a lengthy message on his X, “Heartfelt congratulations to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam! ” To our dear Mr. Vijay, hoping that you will grow and succeed as a role model leader who will lead Tamil Nadu to the forefront by promoting equality, social justice, and politics free from corruption. May your efforts to turn Chennai into a city rich in art and wealth shine brightly, given its political atmosphere that embraces diversity and honors Tamil and Tamils.

In the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026‘s Match 47, Rohit Sharma scored a half-century and put up 143 runs alongside Ryan Rickelton as the Mumbai Indians overcame the Lucknow Super Giants by six wickets at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday. This marked his spectacular comeback from an injury.

The five-time winners secured their third victory in ten games as the Mumbai Indians recorded the highest run chase at the Wankhede, with Rohit scoring 84 runs and Rickelton adding 83 runs with some powerful strikes as part of a magnificent duopoly. Despite their change to six points, they are still anchored in the second-to-last position in the points table, clinging to their little opportunity.

After being put into bat, Nicholas Pooran set the field ablaze with a 16-ball fifty as he smashed 63 runs off 21 balls, while Mitchell Marsh blasted 44 off 25 as LSG overcame a middle-order collapse to score a competitive 228/5 in what is a must-win game for both teams.

The Mumbai Indians responded by scoring 229/4 in 18. 4 overs, capitalizing on excellent half-century hitting from Rohit and Rickelton, to win with eight balls to spare. With just four points and six losses in a row, LSG is still at the bottom of the league.

MI cautiously began their chase of 229, with Rohit and Rickelton leading them to fifty in thirty deliveries. After recovering from a hamstring injury, Rohit entered the game to a roaring ovation and proceeded to smash 21 runs in the sixth over, blasting two fours and two sixes off of Avesh Khan’s attempted yorkers in back-to-back deliveries. On the final ball of the Power-play, Mumbai scored 71 for no loss when the ball just missed the fielder, giving him a close call.

The Hitman crushed Prince Yadav for two sixes in the sixth over, and Rickelton, who hit two sixes and a four, destroyed Impact Substitute Manimaran Siddharth for 23 runs. As they brought Mumbai past the 100-run barrier, Rohit reached his fifty off 27 balls, which included three fours and five sixes, after Rickelton had earlier raised his half-century off 22 balls (4×4, 4×6).

Prior to being out for 83 in the 11th over, the South African hit Mohsin Khan for four and six off consecutive balls, and then he hit a six. In the opening partnership, Rohit and Rickelton scored 143 runs. Josh Inglis ultimately caught Mohsin Khan at cover, giving him the last laugh.

With Tilak Varma, Rohit put up 34 runs for the second wicket before leaving, falling short of a well-deserved century; a few weeks prior, at the same location, he had hit a magnificent century.

Prior to his dismissal, he smashed 84 runs off 44 balls (6×4, 7×6), attempting to push the tempo against Manimaran Siddharth but ultimately only succeeding in giving Mohammed Shami a simple catch in the deep.

The six-time IPL champion hit some beautiful shots, including pulls, flicks, lofts, and drives for boundaries, in a fantastic innings that the crowd cheered.

As they approached 187/2 at the conclusion of the 15th over, Mumbai were still on track for their third win of the year. However, Varma was out after 13 balls, hitting it directly to Aiden Markram off.

Siddharth. In the 16th over, Inglis released Naman Dhir at cover off Siddharth.

In the 17th over, as Mumbai surpassed 200, Dhir hit two consecutive boundaries off Prince Yadav before blasting Mohammed Shami for a fantastic six.

On the very next delivery, after smashing a short and wide one from Shami to the boundary with a late cut, Suryakumar Yadav fell, sending one directly to Nicholas Pooran for 12 runs off 7 balls.

Will Jacks’ ten runs off four balls, which included the six that secured a morale-boosting win, were backed by Dhir’s 23 runs off 12 balls.

Earlier, Suryakumar Yadav, who was captaining the Mumbai Indians in the absence of Hardik Pandya, who was sidelined due to back spasms, had invited LSG to bat first. The team’s comeback from 29/1, following the early loss of Josh Inglis (13), began in the fourth over, when Marsh smashed Jasprit Bumrah for one six and two fours, one of which was off a no-ball.

After scoring 20 runs off Will Jacks in the following over, which included two sixes and a four, Pooran hit the ground running. As LSG scored 90/1 in the Power-play, Pooran hit Ghazanfar for two sixes and a four in the sixth over, which went for 19 runs.

The West Indian dasher blasted to his half-century off 16 balls, hitting one four and seven sixes as Pooran and Marsh smashed 94 runs in five overs beginning from the fourth.

The Mumbai Indians’ fortunes changed in the thrilling 9th over when Corbin Bosch dealt two key blows, following giving up 16 runs in his opening over. In an attempt to lure a short ball, Bosch first paid 63 for the rampaging Pooran (21 balls, 1×4, 8×6) before bringing back Marsh for a 25-ball 44 (25 balls, 4×4, 3×6).

Akshat Raghuwanshi was caught by leggie Raghu Sharma off his own bowling for a 7-ball 11, while skipper Pant squeezed back to Rickelton off Will Jacks for a 10-ball 15 (1×4, 1×6), continuing LSG’s struggles.

In the 13th over, the Lucknow Super Giants, who had been cruising at 123/1 at the end of the eighth over, fell to 160/5.

After Bumrah caught Himmat Singh behind off a no-ball, MI responded with a few calm overs.

Markram and Himmat lifted LSG above the 200-run threshold by hitting 50 of their partnership’s 32 balls. Markram remained undefeated on 31 off 25 (1×4, 1×6), while Himmat Singh scored some courageous shots en route to 40 not out (31 balls, 2×4, 2×6). Together, they put up 68 runs for the incomplete sixth wicket partnership as LSG set a difficult total.

Brief scores:
Lucknow Super Giants 228/5 in 20 overs (Nicholas Pooran 63, Mitchell Marsh 44, Himmat Singh 40 not out, Aiden Markram 31 not out; Corbin Bosch 2-20, Raghu Sharma 1-36)
Mumbai Indians229/4 in 18.4 overs (Rohit Sharma 84, Ryan Rickelton 83, Naman Dhir 23 not out; Manimaran Siddharth 2-47)

Only weeks after Prime Minister Narendra Modi made the Bengali snack “jhalmuri” famous throughout the nation, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is now utilizing it as a sign of celebration, as early trends in the Assembly elections reveal the party gaining ground.

After PM Modi’s popular roadside halt in Jhargram, where he was seen relishing the dish, ‘Jhalmuri’ had become an unexpected high point throughout the last leg of the campaign. The incident spread like wildfire, eliciting political responses, such as criticism from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who called it a BJP-orchestrated event.

The campaign quickly adopted the moniker of the snack, which is derived from the Bengali term “jhal,” which means hot or spicy, as a metaphor for both the ferocity of the political battle and regional identity. At an election rally later, PM Modi himself injected a political slant, saying, “I ate jhalmuri, but TMC felt the jhal (spice). ”

The BJP continued to hold a strong lead as vote counting advanced. According to Election Commission of India trends from 3:45 p. m. , the party was ahead in 194 seats, while the Trinamool Congress was ahead in 89. The Trinamool Congress had won one seat, and the BJP had already won three.

As the party maintained a commanding lead, leaders and members embraced the ‘jhal’ symbolism, sharing the treat with people all over the nation.

“Jalebi won’t do — only Jhalmuri will suffice,” Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi said while posting photographs of himself enjoying jhalmuri. If anyone experiences the ‘jhal’ (spice) in my Jhalmuri today, please don’t be offended; I’m enjoying it wholeheartedly.

“Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, congratulations and best wishes on Bengal’s triumph. Your leadership and Amit Shah’s exceptional efforts are responsible for this triumph. He continued, “To every NDA worker in Bengal, I send my best wishes for the victory. ”

The day was “historic,” according to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena head Eknath Shinde, who claimed that the BJP’s “lotus” had blossomed in Bengal.

“The BJP, led by the country’s beloved and renowned Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has dealt Mamata Didi a taste of defeat—a sour ‘Jhalmuri’ of failure. Tired of hooliganism and corruption, the people of West Bengal have founded democracy in its truest meaning. They have voted for stability, peace, development, and progress, he stated.

He also mentioned that the BJP’s “victory” in Syama Prasad Mookerjee‘s birthplace during the centennial year of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh was “historic”.

Referring to him as the BJP’s ‘Chanakya’, Shinde also praised Home Minister Amit Shah‘s “decade-long tireless effort” in “dismantling” the Trinamool Congress stronghold.

“Every BJP worker battled this oppression with unwavering resolve. The BJP’s committed workers are also deserving of praise for this reason. Throughout this election, Mamata Didi criticized Modi Ji, Amit Bhai, and the BJP at a very poor level. With the vote, the public has given this criticism a resounding response, he said.

“The BJP administration will now respond to that criticism with the complete development of West Bengal. West Bengal is entering a new age of growth under the leadership of the BJP. The development ‘Bullet Train’ is certain to accelerate in West Bengal because of the ‘Double Engine’ administration, he said.

In Delhi, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and her cabinet colleagues also celebrated the event by sharing jhalmuri and rasgulla at the Delhi Secretariat.

“Under the leadership of the esteemed Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, every state in the country is turning saffron,” Gupta stated in a tweet.

With Assam’s hat-trick win, the BJP administration has also taken control in Bengal. A resounding victory deserves our warmest congratulations! The victory was celebrated by serving ‘jhalmuri’ and ‘rasgulla’.

As counting trends continued to favor the party, BJP activists throughout the nation were observed cheering on the streets, waving party flags, and handing out jhalmuri.

Hema Malini said on her official Instagram account that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah should be credited for successfully shifting the state in their favor. The euphoria is still subsiding! Delighted by the BJP’s victory in Bengal, it has at last paid off all the preparation and effort put in by Modi ji and Amit Shah ji! Proud to have contributed, albeit in a little way, to the strenuous campaign that resulted in the BJP’s overwhelming victory over the TMC.

She continued by saying, “My sincere congratulations to all the winners of this historic election. ”

Rupali Ganguly, a television actress, also tweeted, “Bengal chose democracy over fear. ” We appreciate our courageous CRPF troops for making sure that voting was conducted peacefully despite all obstacles. Jai CRPF“

With Pixxel, a space technology firm, partnering with Sarvam, an AI startup, to build the nation’s first such system, it was announced on Monday that India will soon have an AI-operated orbital data center satellite.

Pixxel will be in charge of designing, constructing, launching, and running the Pathfinder satellite after the partnership, and Sarvam will be in charge of the artificial intelligence backbone, which will allow training and inference to take place directly in orbit using full-stack language models, according to the business.

The companies’ efforts to quickly improve space-based computing capabilities are highlighted by The Pathfinder, a 200-kg class satellite anticipated to enter orbit as soon as the fourth quarter of 2026.

The Pathfinder will have datacenter-grade GPUs, comparable to those found in terrestrial AI infrastructure, which will enable high-performance computing in space, unlike traditional satellite systems that use low-power CPUs.

The satellite will also be one of the first in the world to be able to collect high-resolution hyperspectral data and analyze it in orbit utilizing cutting-edge AI models because it will be equipped with Pixxel’s flagship hyperspectral imaging camera.

This would do away with the requirement for sending massive amounts of unprocessed data back to Earth, allowing for real-time analysis, quicker decision-making, and applications in environmental monitoring, resource management, and infrastructure monitoring.

According to Pixxel CEO Awais Ahmed, orbital data centers represent a new frontier because ground-based infrastructure is restricted by issues of land, energy, and scalability. He continued, saying that many of these restrictions may be overcome by space-based computing, which is solar-powered and situated closer to data sources.

The collaboration extends Sarvam’s sovereign AI platform beyond terrestrial systems and into space, allowing AI models produced in India to function independently of international cloud infrastructure, according to CEO Pratyush Kumar.

He stressed the importance of developing indigenous intelligence systems in orbit in order to achieve technological sovereignty.

In addition to evaluating real-time AI inference, power management, thermal behavior, and data workflows in the harsh space environment, the mission will establish the groundwork for upcoming orbital data center systems.

The satellite will be created at Pixxel’s future Gigapixxel plant, which is intended to increase output to 100 satellites.