Nissan has appointed Chief Planning Officer Ivan Espinosa as the new CEO, replacing Makoto Uchida effective April 1, following financial struggles and collapsed merger talks with Honda. Espinosa's promotion comes as the company aims to accelerate its transition to electric vehicles, while uncertainty remains about potential revivals of partnership discussions.
Japan's H3 rocket successfully launched the Michibiki No. 6 satellite, a key step in developing Japan's own satellite navigation system to reduce reliance on foreign data. Demonstrating increasing reliability, the H3 rocket will become the country's main launch vehicle, with efforts underway to boost its launch capacity further.
Intuitive Machines' Athena lander touched down on the moon but encountered technical difficulties, raising questions about its orientation. This landing marks the second lunar touchdown within a week under NASA's commercial lunar delivery program, highlighting the growing role of private companies in lunar exploration.
The Punjab government has halted the distribution of a saline solution after multiple patients in Sangrur experienced allergic reactions, leading to the hospitalization of several individuals. Authorities have withdrawn affected batches for testing, and an official investigation is underway to determine the cause.
The second day of the 57th Annual Conference of the All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) focused on education, leadership, and cultural preservation, with discussions on NEP 2020, regional languages, and empowering youth for a vibrant Bodoland region. The event also celebrated the achievements of the Bodo community and concluded with discussions on community development strategies.