Gaganyaan: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Champions India’s Crewed Space Odyssey Amid Daunting Odds

India stands resolute in its quest to join the ranks of elite spacefaring nations through Mission Gaganyaan, its pioneering human spaceflight program.Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, an Ashoka Chakra awardee and one of India’s select astronauts, reaffirmed this commitment during a media briefing on Wednesday. Despite the formidable technical hurdles, Shukla urged unwavering public enthusiasm for

February 12, 2026
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SBI Forecasts India-US Trade Surplus Surge To Over $90 Billion Annually Post Trade Deal

India’s trade surplus with the United States stands poised to exceed $90 billion annually within a year, following the recent India-US trade agreement, as outlined in a fresh State Bank of India (SBI) report.This projection stems from a robust up-tick in Indian exports coupled with enhanced import opportunities from the US. The report, released on 12 February 2026, underscores the deal’s

February 12, 2026
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Prime Minister Modi Hails Rolls-Royce’s Bold Push To Elevate India As Key Aero-Engine Ally; Meets Officials

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a significant meeting with Tufan Erginbilgic, Chief Executive Officer of Rolls-Royce, in New Delhi on 11 February 2026. The encounter underscores the deepening collaboration between India and the British engineering giant, particularly in aerospace and defence sectors.PM Modi welcomed Rolls-Royce’s keen interest in expanding its footprint within India. He

February 12, 2026
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IAF Vice Chief Air Marshal Hints At Rafale Fighter Jets Induction

Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor, Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force, has announced a pivotal development in India’s defence modernisation drive. Speaking on the matter, he revealed the impending induction of additional Rafale multi-role fighter jets, bolstering the nation’s air combat capabilities amid escalating regional tensions.This announcement comes as a ₹3.25 lakh crore deal for more Rafales

February 12, 2026
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U.S.-India Space Forum In Bangalore Draws 200+ Leaders, Seals Pathways For Mutual Synergies

The two-day U.S.-India Space Business Forum concluded successfully on 11 February in Bengaluru, marking a pivotal moment in bilateral space cooperation. Hosted by the U.S. Consulate General Chennai and supported by the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), the event gathered more than 200 participants from government agencies and industry leaders.This forum served as the flagship

February 12, 2026
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China Brands US The True Menace To Global Nuclear Stability Amid Test Allegations

China has vehemently dismissed US accusations of conducting nuclear explosive tests, labelling the claims as entirely baseless and accusing Washington of being the primary threat to global nuclear stability.The dispute erupted after Thomas G DiNanno, the US Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security, addressed the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva. He alleged that Beijing

February 12, 2026
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Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov Scoffs At Trump’s India Oil Claim: ‘Only He’s Saying It’

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has firmly rebutted US President Donald Trump’s claim that India has agreed to halt its purchases of Russian oil. Speaking in the State Duma, Lavrov stated that he had heard no such confirmation from any Indian officials, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi.He quipped that Trump appeared to be the sole source of this assertion, with neither Modi nor

February 12, 2026
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