The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is forging ahead with ambitious plans to establish the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS) as a cornerstone of India’s Space Vision 2047. This orbital outpost will serve as a vital platform for microgravity research and scientific endeavours across disciplines such as life sciences and medicine, announced India’s Press Information Bureau.ISRO has
Solar Industries Unveils Vijayastra Loitering Drone For Precision Battlefield Dominance
Solar Industries India Limited, a leading explosives and defence manufacturing firm based in Nagpur, has unveiled Vijayastra, its indigenous unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed for precision strikes and reconnaissance missions.The development marks a significant stride in India’s push for self-reliance in defence technologies under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. Announced on 11 February
ISRO Establishes Orbital Module Facility At Sriharikota To Prepare Gaganyaan Human Spaceflight Ambitions
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has established an Orbital Module Preparation Facility (OMPF) at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, as a cornerstone of its Gaganyaan Mission infrastructure.This state-of-the-art facility is dedicated to the integration, testing, and preparation of the Orbital Module, which comprises both the Crew Module and Service
‘Partners in Progress, Not Rivals’: China Hails India As Opportunity Post-Strategic Talks
China has described India as a “development opportunity, not a threat” after the latest India-China Strategic Dialogue, signalling a shift toward a cooperative rather than confrontational lens in bilateral ties.The dialogue featured India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and China’s Executive Vice Minister Ma Zhaoxu, who engaged in friendly, candid, and in-depth discussions on the international
Exercise Vayu Shakti Spectacle: TEJAS, Su-30MKI, Jaguar And Rafale To Participate As IAF’s Operation Sindoor Victory Showcase
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is gearing up for Exercise Vayu Shakti, a biennial firepower demonstration set to unfold on 27 February at the Pokhran field firing range in Rajasthan. This event promises to feature an impressive array of combat aircraft, underscoring the service’s operational prowess.Rafale, Su-30MKI, MiG-29, TEJAS, Jaguar, and Mirage-2000 fighters headline the participating assets.
Doval’s Ottawa Outreach Heralds Cautious Thaw in India-Canada Security Ties, And Message To Khalistanis
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval’s recent visit to Ottawa represents a pivotal moment in the evolving relationship between India and Canada. Arriving on 6 February and departing the following day, Doval engaged in high-level discussions that signal a deliberate reset in bilateral ties.This comes after years of tension, particularly following the 2023 diplomatic row over the killing of
PM Modi Voices India’s Support For Canada Amid Tumbler Ridge School Massacre Incident
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended India’s heartfelt condolences to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney following a devastating mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, a remote community in British Columbia.The incident, which unfolded on Tuesday afternoon, claimed the lives of nine victims and the suspect, marking one of Canada’s most harrowing tragedies in recent memory.In a poignant post on X,
USTR Quietly Removes Map Treating PoK And Aksai Chin As Part of India In Trade Deal Post
The United States Trade Representative’s office has quietly removed a contentious social media post that featured a map of India depicting Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Aksai Chin as integral Indian territory.Shared on X on 7 February 2026, the graphic accompanied an announcement of a bilateral interim framework agreement on trade between New Delhi and Washington. This move surprised
‘US Used Pak, Then Discarded Like Toilet Paper’ Admits Defence Minister Khawaja Asif
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has delivered a candid and damning critique of his country’s historical alliances with the United States, likening Islamabad’s treatment to that of discarded toilet paper.Speaking in the National Assembly, Asif described how Pakistan was exploited for American strategic interests, particularly after the 1999 military coup and the 11 September 2001 attacks,
DRDO And CSIR Forge Pact To Pioneer Survival Tech For Extreme Environments In High Altitude
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has formalised a significant agreement with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to foster collaborative research, technology development, and resource sharing.This partnership aims to advance human sustenance and performance in extreme environments, addressing critical needs for India’s armed forces and scientific