Mission Aagaman: Vikram‑1 To Launch As India’s First Private Orbital Rocket

India’s private space sector is poised to make history with the announcement of Vikram‑1 Test Flight‑1, codenamed Mission Aagaman.This will be the nation’s first privately developed orbital rocket launch, scheduled to take place from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The vehicle is now fully stacked at the iconic First Launch Pad, marking a defining moment in India’s journey towards

July 3, 2026
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Rolls-Royce Targets $1 Billion India Sourcing Expansion To Strengthen Global Supply Chains

Rolls-Royce has announced a major sourcing initiative in Bangalore, Karnataka, aimed at increasing its local procurement from India to more than $1 billion within the next five years.This expansion is part of the company’s strategy to make India its third home market outside the United Kingdom, reinforcing the government’s “Make in India” vision and embedding Indian industry deeper into global

July 3, 2026
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Horus Innovations Develops Sarvsetu Tactical UAV With Eight-Hour Endurance

Delhi-based Horus Innovations is advancing the development of its tactical fixed-wing UAV, Sarvsetu, which is engineered for endurance of up to eight hours and designed to serve dual roles in battlefield intelligence and communication relay.The platform is positioned as a cost-effective, indigenous solution for modern defence operations requiring persistent aerial coverage.Sarvsetu is a

July 3, 2026
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Tonbo Imaging Unveils Trap1 Indigenous AI-Enabled EO/IR Seeker For Missiles And Munitions

Tonbo Imaging has unveiled Trap1, an indigenous AI-enabled EO/IR seeker designed for next-generation missiles, glide bombs, and kamikaze drones, marking a major milestone in India’s defence technology ecosystem.The system provides true fire-and-forget capability with advanced target recognition and tracking, strengthening India’s push for self-reliance in precision-guided

July 3, 2026
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PM Modi’s Historic First Visit To New Zealand To Deepen Ties Through Landmark Trade Pact

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will make his first official visit to New Zealand on 10–11 July 2026, marking the first trip by an Indian leader to the country in 40 years.The visit will centre on Auckland, with a packed programme highlighting the recently signed New Zealand–India Free Trade Agreement and deepening ties across trade, investment, and community relations.Prime Minister Christopher

July 3, 2026
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India And Japan Strengthen Quad Commitment, Launch New Dialogue With Philippines

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi have reaffirmed their strong commitment to the Quad framework during high-level bilateral talks in New Delhi.Both leaders stressed that the growing cooperation between India and Japan will directly strengthen and complement the broader Quad efforts, with a clear focus on ensuring a resilient and prosperous Indo-Pacific. They

July 3, 2026
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India And Japan Call For Free Navigation Through Strait of Hormuz And Stable Energy Supply Chains

India and Japan have issued a strong joint directive emphasising the absolute protection of international shipping lanes amid escalating tensions in West Asia and persistent volatility across global energy markets.Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi released the statement following the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit in New Delhi, underscoring the strategic

July 3, 2026
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Nirmala Sitharaman Invites French Businesses To Join India’s Viksit Bharat 2047 Journey

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has extended an invitation to French businesses and investors to deepen their engagement with India, emphasising the opportunities available in artificial intelligence, clean energy, healthcare, digital infrastructure and financial services.Her remarks were delivered during the India–France Business Roundtable in Paris, where she set the context of a

July 3, 2026
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