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The European Space Agency (ESA) has launched an investigation into a technical anomaly affecting the Coronagraph spacecraft within its Proba-3 mission, a pioneering space project designed to study the Sun’s outer atmosphere. The mission, which relies on two satellites flying in precise formation to simulate a total solar eclipse, aims to unlock new insights into solar physics and space weather. Early reports suggest the irregularity occurred during routine mission operations, prompting engineers to analyze telemetry data and operational parameters.

The India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA) has unveiled a comprehensive framework for skilling and employment reforms targeted for 2026, aiming to strengthen India’s electronics and semiconductor workforce. The initiative emphasizes upskilling, vocational training, and industry-academia collaboration to meet the rising demand for skilled professionals in high-technology sectors. Analysts suggest that these reforms will not only enhance employability but also bolster India’s competitiveness in the global semiconductor market.

India’s energy-storage landscape is evolving rapidly, with electric vehicles, solar installations, and consumer electronics generating unprecedented volumes of spent batteries. Against this backdrop, the India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) has called for more coherent, predictable, and industry-friendly regulations to support large-scale battery recycling. The alliance argues that India needs clearer standards, simplified compliance procedures, and stronger incentives to recover valuable minerals such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel.