India’s space agency, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), is accelerating its ambitious plans to establish the country’s first space station, even as it juggles multiple high-priority missions.Program Director Imtiyaz Ahmed revealed on Monday that work is underway on nearly 80 satellites, which will bolster scientific research, foster innovation, enhance disaster management, strengthen
GRSE And HSL Unite For Ambitious National Maritime Shipbuilding Drive
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) and Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) have forged a pivotal partnership by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Monday, 9 February 2026, to establish a consortium for a major national shipbuilding programme.This agreement, inked in Kolkata, unites two prominent defence public sector undertakings (PSUs), both recognised as mini-Ratna
SHANTI Act Ushers In Private Era For India’s Nuclear Power Surge
The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Technology for India (SHANTI) Act, 2025, heralds a transformative shift in India’s civil nuclear energy landscape.Enacted by Parliament, this landmark legislation repeals the outdated Atomic Energy Act, 1962, and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010. It replaces a patchwork of fragmented laws with a unified, modern framework.This
India Hands Over 50 Military Vehicles To Nepal Army, Fortifying Border Bond
India has strengthened its defence ties with Nepal by handing over 50 military utility vehicles to the Nepal Army. The handover took place at the India-Nepal border on Monday, 9 February 2026, as announced by the Indian Army.This gesture underscores the enduring bond of friendship, trust, and close cooperation between the two armies. The Indian Army shared images of the event on social media,
White House Hails ‘Historic’ US-India Trade Pact As Gateway To Vast Indian Market
The White House has announced a landmark trade deal between the United States and India, describing it as a historic agreement that will fling open India’s massive market of over 1.4 billion consumers to American products.This development follows a joint statement issued last Friday, local time in Washington DC, where US President Donald J. Trump outlined the pact’s key elements.The agreement
ISRO Gears Up For PSLV Probe As Third-Stage Woes Prompt Full Vehicle Review
ISRO is on the verge of establishing a formal Failure Analysis Committee (FAC) to dissect the causes behind the PSLV-C62 mission’s failure on 12 January 2026. This comes nearly a month after the launch from Sriharikota, which marked the second PSLV setback in quick succession.The space agency has already mobilised an internal Data Analysis Committee (DAC) to sift through vast troves of flight
Inside India’s Enduring US Defence Partnership Amid Trade Turbulence
India’s defence collaboration with the United States remains robust and consistent, even as trade negotiations experience fluctuations. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has emphasised that military ties between the two nations continue uninterrupted, serving as a strategic win-win for both sides.Diversification forms the cornerstone of India’s defence strategy, with New Delhi engaging
Czech Drone Maker Seals India Supply Deal With Chennai Firm Tunga Aerospace
U&C UAS, a Czech Republic-based company, has signed a significant contract with Chennai-based Tunga Aerospace Industries Private Limited for the supply of unmanned aerial vehicles to India.The agreement, inked on 3 February 2026, marks a key expansion for U&C UAS beyond its primary focus on supporting Ukraine.It includes the delivery of UAV samples accompanied by a full suite of services,
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov Takes A Dig At US, Accuses It of Blocking India’s Access To Affordable Russian Oil
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has sharply criticised the United States for attempting to prevent India and other nations from purchasing affordable Russian energy resources.In an interview with TV BRICS, reported by Sputnik, Lavrov highlighted ongoing efforts to impose bans on such transactions, contrasting them with Washington’s push for its own liquefied natural gas (LNG) at inflated
Delhi Police Registers FIR Into Leaked Manuscript of Naravane’s Memoir Amid Political Storm
Delhi Police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) concerning the unauthorised circulation of an unpublished book by former Indian Army Chief, General MM Naravane. The book, titled Four Stars of Destiny, has not yet received the requisite clearances from competent authorities, yet pre-print copies appear to be circulating online.The action follows reports on social media platforms and