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Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 rocket is set for its historic maiden orbital
launch today at 11:30 am IST from Sriharikota, carrying six payloads including
scientific instruments, satellites, and symbolic tributes such as a diamond
lotus and microscopic gold sculptures of India’s pioneering scientists,
according to an article
published
in The BBC.
This mission, named
India’s Ministry of External Affairs confirmed on 17 July 2026 that Dhaka’s request for the extradition of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is under examination. The statement highlighted that the matter involves complex legalities and judicial processes which must be carefully considered before any decision is taken.Sheikh Hasina fled to India in August 2024 after massive
Drones have become one of the most decisive technologies in modern warfare, reshaping both strategy and tactics by offering cost-effective, flexible, and autonomous capabilities.Their significance lies in their ability to conduct surveillance, deliver precision strikes, and overwhelm traditional defence systems at a fraction of the cost of conventional platforms.Recent conflicts have revealed a
Paninian India Private Limited has unveiled the indigenous Yantur TJ1.6 turbojet engine, marking a significant step forward in India’s private aerospace propulsion sector. The engine has been designed with modular architecture, enabling easier maintenance, scalability, and adaptability for different aerial platforms.Its high thrust-to-weight ratio ensures efficient performance while keeping the
Kalavinka Technologies, founded by IIT-Kharagpur engineers, is developing the Nyx MK‑I loitering munition — a fully autonomous, fire‑and‑forget system designed to operate in GPS‑denied environments, offering India a low‑cost, scalable tactical drone solution.Kalavinka Technologies is a young defence and space manufacturing company based in Kharagpur. Established in 2026, it is positioning itself
Saudi Arabia is regaining ground in India’s crude oil import program this month, with early tanker data pointing to an intake of about 4,64,000 barrels per day.This equates to a 10 per cent share of India’s total imports, marking a recovery from the average of 7 per cent recorded in May and June.The rebound highlights Riyadh’s ability to reassert its position in the Indian market at a time of
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has expressed grave concern over the deteriorating situation in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir ahead of the Legislative Assembly elections scheduled for 27 July.He urged Pakistani authorities to exercise restraint, protect fundamental rights, and ensure accountability for the violence that has already claimed dozens of lives
India’s BrahMos missile exports are reshaping the South China Sea security environment by creating a distributed anti-access network across Southeast Asia.With the Philippines already deploying, Vietnam signing a major deal, and Indonesia joining through a $600 million package, China now faces a layered deterrence arc that complicates its naval operations and strategic planning.India’s BrahMos
India has expressed confidence in its candidature for a non‑permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2028‑29 term. The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that India’s campaign, launched by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in New York, has been well received and that member states will give due consideration to India’s bid.Jaiswal explained
Andy Burnham has been formally announced as the new leader of the Labour Party and is set to succeed Keir Starmer as the United Kingdom’s 59th Prime Minister.The announcement was made by Labour’s National Executive Committee chair Shabana Mahmood during a special party conference in London.She noted that the process was straightforward, as Burnham was the only eligibly nominated MP, securing 379