Skyroot Aerospace Completes Stage-1 Assembly Of Vikram‑1 Rocket At Sriharikota, Final Launch Preparations Underway

Stage-1 of Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram‑1 rocket has now been fully assembled at Sriharikota, marking a decisive step towards India’s first private orbital launch. The team has entered the final stretch of launch operations, with integration of remaining stages and subsystems underway. This milestone confirms that the maiden flight is imminent and places India’s private space sector on the cusp of

June 29, 2026
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PM Modi Showcases C-295 And New Warships Front And Centre of Make‑In‑Defence Drive

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the 135th episode of his monthly ‘Mann Ki Baat’ program spotlighted three major indigenous defence milestones achieved in June.He emphasised that these achievements strengthen India’s security and self-reliance while advancing the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.He highlighted the maiden flight of the first C-295 military transport aircraft assembled in India. This

June 29, 2026
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India Rejects Pakistan’s Baseless Allegations Over Karachi Attack, Advices To Get Rid of Terrorism As State Policy Instrument

India has firmly rejected Pakistan’s allegations linking New Delhi to the Karachi Rangers headquarters attack, calling them baseless and urging Islamabad to dismantle terror infrastructure instead of deflecting blame. The attack, claimed by Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, killed three Pakistani paramilitary personnel and three militants, marking Karachi’s most serious strike since 2024.India categorically

June 29, 2026
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ISRO’s Successful Semi-Cryogenic Engine Test At 175 Ton Thrust Marks Breakthrough Towards Future Moon Missions

India’s space program has achieved a major milestone with the successful hot test of its indigenous semi-cryogenic engine power head at 175 tonnes of thrust. Conducted on 24 June 2026 at the ISRO Propulsion Complex in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu, the test validated nearly 90 per cent of the engine’s designed capacity and placed India firmly on the path to deploying next-generation heavy-lift launch

June 29, 2026
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Odisha To Build Deep-Sea Port And Shipbuilding Cluster Worth Over ₹50,000 Crore

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced that the state will undertake two landmark maritime projects with a combined investment exceeding ₹50,000 crore.A deep-sea port will be developed in Ganjam, while a shipbuilding cluster will be established in Paradip, ET Infra reported.These initiatives are intended to strengthen Odisha’s maritime infrastructure, enhance coastal security, and

June 29, 2026
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‘Indian Ocean Connects India And Seychelles’ Says PM Modi In Historic Address To National Assembly

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday underscored the enduring partnership between India and Seychelles, declaring that the Indian Ocean is not a divide but a bridge that connects the two nations.He made these remarks while addressing the National Assembly of Seychelles, becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to do so, which he described as a "special honour."He conveyed the greetings and best

June 29, 2026
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India And Seychelles Explore Cooperation In Social Housing, Green Mobility, And Connectivity

India and Seychelles have expanded their dialogue to include new areas of cooperation, with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri highlighting social housing and green mobility as key themes.He confirmed that connectivity between the two nations was a major subject of discussion, alongside India’s pledge of a special economic package worth $175 million.Misri explained that shipping and aviation links

June 29, 2026
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Prime Minister Modi Attends Seychelles Golden Jubilee As Guest of Honour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday attended the National Day celebrations in Victoria, Seychelles, marking the 50th anniversary of the island nation’s Independence.The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that Prime Minister Modi was present as the Guest of Honour, becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to be accorded this distinction.In a post on X, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal

June 29, 2026
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UPI To Be Operational In Seychelles By Year-End, Says MEA

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced that the Unified Payments Interface system will be operational in Seychelles by the end of the year. He made this statement during a special briefing on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ongoing state visit to the island nation.He explained that while India and Seychelles do not yet share a comprehensive economic partnership, they do enjoy a substantive and

June 29, 2026
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