CE-20’s Significant Sea-Level Milestone: Unlocking Gaganyaan’s Orbital Ambitions

On 10 March 2026, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved a quiet yet monumental milestone at its testing facility in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu. Engineers successfully conducted a full-power test of the CE20 cryogenic rocket engine, running it continuously for 165 seconds at sea level. This duration—nearly three minutes—marked a flawless performance under extreme conditions,

March 13, 2026
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Sri Lanka Prepares Solemn Repatriation of 84 IRIS Dena Dead Sailors

Colombo has finalised arrangements to repatriate the bodies of 84 Iranian sailors killed in a US submarine attack on the Iranian warship IRIS Dena off its southern coast.The incident occurred on 4 March, as the frigate returned from a joint naval exercise with India. Local media and a source from the Iranian embassy in Colombo confirmed the development on Friday.A Sri Lankan court issued an order

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Beijing Pledges $200,000 Aid To Iran Amid Strait of Hormuz Crisis And Calls For Regional Ceasefire

China has announced a humanitarian aid package worth $2,00,000 for the Iranian Red Crescent Society amid escalating tensions in West Asia.Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun confirmed the contribution on Friday, as reported by China Daily.This aid comes at a critical juncture, with Beijing also issuing a strong condemnation of indiscriminate attacks on civilians and non-military

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Indian Army Erases Colonial Shadows: 246 Sites Honoured With Desi Heroes’ Names

The Indian Army has undertaken a significant decolonisation effort by renaming
246 roads, buildings, residential colonies, and other facilities across
military stations nationwide.These sites previously bore names of
pre-Independence British officials, reflecting a colonial legacy now being
systematically erased.

This move aligns with the government’s broader campaign to purge

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Iranian Retaliation Inflicts Widespread Damage On 17 US Assets In Middle East Conflict

Analysis reveals that Iran has damaged at least 17 American sites across the Middle East in response to a US-Israeli assault on its territory.The strikes, involving drones and missiles, have targeted embassies, military bases, and air defence infrastructure, resulting in the deaths of US soldiers.The New York Times conducted this assessment using high-resolution commercial satellite imagery,

March 13, 2026
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Japan Commits To Joint Trump’s Golden Dome Shield

Japan has signalled its intent to join the United States’ ambitious "Golden Dome" missile defence initiative, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi set to confirm this during a leaders’ summit in Washington D.C. on 19 March.Two government sources, speaking anonymously due to the matter’s sensitivity, revealed that Tokyo will formally notify Washington next week.The announcement comes amid heightened

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IAF Hammers 200 Iranian Targets In Bold Deep Strikes As Netanyahu Issues Stark Warning To Khamenei Heir

The Israeli Air Force has executed a sweeping operation, striking over 200 targets across western and central Iran in the past 24 hours alone.Dozens of fighter jets, guided by precise Military Intelligence, unleashed munitions on ballistic missile launchers, defence systems, and production sites tied to the Iranian regime.This barrage forms part of Operation "Roar of the Lion," under which the

March 13, 2026
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Shashi Tharoor-Benjamin Haddad Dialogue Signals Expanding India-France Bilateral Horizons Amid West Asia Turmoil

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor engaged in a productive meeting with Benjamin Haddad, France’s Minister Delegate for European Affairs, in New Delhi on 13 March 2026.The discussion highlighted the steadily deepening partnership between India and France, focusing on untapped potential in education, cultural exchanges, and people-to-people ties.Tharoor shared insights from the conversation via a post on

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