Day: May 19, 2026

Texmaco Secures ₹4,045 Crore Rail Order In South African With Long-Term Maintenance Partnership And Leadership Expansion

Texmaco Rail & Engineering Limited has announced a landmark achievement with the securing of a major international order in South Africa valued at over ₹4,045 crore, reported ET Infra.The Kolkata-based company confirmed that it has received a Letter of Award from a train operating company in South Africa for the supply of more than 2,235 freight wagons across multiple variants and 30 diesel

May 19, 2026
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Chandrayaan‑3 Hop Experiment Unveils Layered Lunar Regolith And Thermal Secrets At Moon’s South Pole

The Chandrayaan‑3 mission continues to yield remarkable insights into the Moon’s southern polar region, with the Vikram lander’s “hop” experiment revealing hidden complexities in the lunar Regolith. After its historic soft‑landing on 23 August 2023, Vikram carried out a suite of experiments for ten Earth days, including studies of near‑surface plasma and seismic vibrations.On 2 September

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Indian Start-up To Build Underwater Habitat For Astronaut Training And Microgravity Simulation

India’s human spaceflight ambitions are set to take a significant leap forward with Aaka Space announcing plans to establish the country’s first underwater human spaceflight analogue mission and hyperbaric habitat program, reported Sibu Tripathi of India Today.This initiative is designed to replicate the operational and psychological conditions astronauts encounter during extended missions

May 19, 2026
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Agnikul Cosmos Successfully Test‑Fires India’s First Four‑Engine Semi‑Cryogenic Cluster, Advancing Agnibaan Rocket Program

Agnikul Cosmos has achieved a historic milestone by successfully test‑firing four semi‑cryogenic rocket engines simultaneously in a cluster, marking India’s first such test and a major step toward orbital launch capability.This breakthrough demonstrates reliable synchronisation of multiple 3D‑printed engines, paving the way for the Agnibaan rocket to deliver small satellites quickly and

May 19, 2026
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Operation Sindoor Showcased India’s Smart Power In Its Most Complete Form, Says Army Chief

General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army, described Operation Sindoor as the most complete expression of smart power, noting that it dismantled terror infrastructure, punctured a long-standing strategic assumption, and then stopped deliberately and purposefully.Speaking at a seminar hosted at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi, he recalled that twelve months ago India had

May 19, 2026
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Ghostware Alert: Trump Delegation Discards Chinese Phones, Badges And Gifts Before Boarding Air Force One

US officials and press members accompanying President Donald Trump reportedly discarded all Chinese-provided materials before boarding Air Force One at the conclusion of his two-day visit to Beijing.According to reports, the delegation threw away phones, credential badges, lapel pins, and other commemorative items issued by Chinese hosts. A bin was placed near the aircraft stairs at Beijing

May 19, 2026
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Sweden Formally Partners With India On Shukrayaan Venus Mission During Modi’s Visit

Sweden has formally joined India’s Shukrayaan mission to Venus during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Sweden, with the Swedish Institute of Space Physics contributing the Venusian Neutrals Analyser (VNA) instrument.This collaboration strengthens Indo‑Swedish scientific ties and enhances the mission’s ability to study Venus’ atmosphere and its interaction with solar winds.India’s ambitious

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Squadron Leader Saanya Becomes First Woman Officer To Earn CAT-A Qualified Flying Instructor Distinction In IAF

Squadron Leader Saanya has achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the first woman officer in the Indian Air Force to earn the coveted Category A Qualified Flying Instructor qualification.This distinction represents the highest level of instructional capability within the IAF, signifying her mastery in training and mentoring pilots to the most exacting standards.The announcement was made by

May 19, 2026
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West Bengal Pledges Land Transfer To BSF Within 45 Days For Border Fencing

West Bengal minister Ashok Kirtania has announced that the state government is firmly committed to handing over land to the Border Security Force within 45 days to enable the completion of fencing along the Bangladesh border.Kirtania, who represents the Bangaon Uttar constituency in North 24 Parganas district and serves as the Food and Supply minister, made the statement during his visit to his

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