Isro launches India's first private sector-built satellite

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Isro launches India's first private sector-built satellite The launch of India's eighth navigation satellite, IRNSS- 1H (short for Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System), on August 31 will open a new chapter in the country's history of space exploration. For the first time, the private sector has been actively involved in assembling and testing of a satellite. Why is mankind scared of the robot army Earlier this month, over 100 of the world's leading robotics and artificial intelligence pioneers wrote an open letter to the United Nations calling for a ban on the development of killer robots, or the use of artificial intelligence gadgets in warfare. How Bhutan ended the military standoff in Doklam Bhutan contributed in a quiet but major way in ending Sino-Indian military standoff by remaining firm on its position on territorial sovereignty, undertaking delicate balancing between India and China and withstanding diplomatic, political and military pressure from Beijing. Diana on her marriage, the royal family and media pressure Memories of Princess Diana remain strong two decades after her sudden death in a Paris car crash. Here, in her own words, her thoughts on a range of topics: How to search for a job when you are over 40 In an increasingly young, tech-savvy workplace, the prospect of searching for a new job when you are above 40 can seem pretty daunting. But while it may be more difficult in some cases for an older person to find suitable opportunities, more often than not, it's the fear that holds him/her back. Sreeradha D. Basu speaks to experts on how to go about your job search if you are 40-plus. LG packs image, audio features into all-new V30 LG Electronics on August 31 introduced a slimmer version of its top-of-the-line LG V30 phone, with advanced new camera and voice-activation features aimed at active video users, which it hopes can help it claw back market share lost to rivals.

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