India Aims To Land Astronauts On Moon by 2040: Former ISRO Chief AS Kiran Kumar

India aims to achieve a landmark milestone in its space program by landing astronauts on the Moon by 2040, according to AS Kiran Kumar, the former chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Speaking on Wednesday at the inauguration of the 5th Astronomical Society of India (ASI) Symposium, Kumar outlined an ambitious roadmap for the nation’s cosmic endeavours.Currently serving as

January 8, 2026
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India’s Army Leaps Into Unmanned Warfare: Bhairav, Shaktibaan Power Drone Revolution Amid Hybrid Conflicts

India’s military landscape is undergoing a profound transformation as unmanned warfare emerges as the cornerstone of future conflicts. The Indian Army, recognising the proliferation of drone technologies even among smaller nations, is aggressively bridging critical capability gaps.Central to this evolution are the newly operationalised Shaktibaan regiments and the elite Bhairav Commandos, both

January 8, 2026
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COAS General Upendra Dwivedi Eyes Deeper Defence Ties With Sri Lanka, Inspects Guard of Honour

Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi reviewed a Guard of Honour at the Sri Lankan Army Headquarters in Colombo during his official visit on 7 January 2026. He engaged in discussions with Lieutenant General BKGM Lasantha Rodrigo, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, focusing on strengthening bilateral defence cooperation and military-to-military ties.The talks reaffirmed both nations’

January 8, 2026
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SpaceX, ISRO Sync Rideshare And Constellation Launches

SpaceX has kicked off its 2026 launch schedule with a successful deployment of 29 Starlink satellites from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. This mission signals a year of intense orbital activity for the company.It acts as a technical forerunner to a bustling week in the space sector. SpaceX is gearing up for a rideshare collaboration that dovetails with the Indian

January 8, 2026
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Indian Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra Meets US Speaker Mike Johnson, Discusses Strengthening Strategic Partnership

Indian Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, met US House Speaker Mike Johnson at Capitol Hill on Tuesday to discuss bolstering the India-US strategic partnership.In a post on X, Ambassador Kwatra expressed honour at the meeting, noting his appreciation for Speaker Johnson’s support in strengthening bilateral ties between the world’s two largest democracies.Kwatra thanked Johnson

January 8, 2026
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Jaishankar To French Counterpart: Partners Consult Closely Amid Global Turmoil

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held discussions with his French counterpart, Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, in Paris on Wednesday local time. This meeting underscores the deepening strategic partnership between India and France amid a backdrop of global uncertainty.The two leaders focused on advancing bilateral cooperation and enhancing India-EU engagement, while exchanging views on

January 8, 2026
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Ambassador Kwatra Visits IBM Research Center, Discusses National Quantum Mission

Indian Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, visited the IBM Thomas J Watson Research Centre Think Lab in Washington DC. During the visit, he witnessed cutting-edge research in quantum computing and discussed IBM’s expanding presence in India.Ambassador Kwatra highlighted India’s National Quantum Mission (NQM), a key government initiative approved on 19 April 2023. Spanning 2023-24

January 8, 2026
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US, Denmark To Discuss Greenland Next Week, Says US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced plans to meet Danish officials next week to address escalating tensions over Greenland, following renewed demands from President Donald Trump for US control of the strategic Arctic island.The proposed discussions stem from a request by Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Greenland’s Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt, who seek to clarify

January 8, 2026
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