ISRO chairman V Narayanan has confirmed that the Gaganyaan mission remains firmly on track for its first launch in the third quarter of 2027.He revealed that more than 8,000 ground tests have already been successfully conducted, underscoring the scale of preparation behind India’s maiden human spaceflight program.Narayanan was delivering the keynote lecture at the 17th annual Air Chief Marshal LM
ISRO Achieves Breakthrough With Successful Semi-Cryogenic Engine Hot Test At 175 Ton Thrust
The Indian Space Research Organisation has successfully demonstrated a hot test of the Semi-Cryogenic Engine Power Head Test Article at a thrust level of 175 tons. The test was conducted on 24 June 2026 at the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (IPRC) in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu.The Power Head Test Article incorporates all engine systems except the thrust chamber. This was the eighth hot test in
Karachi Rangers Headquarters Attack Kills 3 Paramilitary Personnel
Three paramilitary personnel and three rebels were killed during a fierce attack on the local headquarters of Pakistan’s Sindh Rangers in Karachi’s Gulistan-i-Jauhar locality on Saturday.The incident was confirmed by Sindh Inspector General Javed Alam Odho, who stated that the attackers rammed the main gate with their vehicle. Initial reports could not confirm whether a blast had also occurred,
Prime Minister Modi Calls Seychelles A Valued Maritime Partner On Arrival For Golden Jubilee Visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Victoria, Seychelles, on Saturday, beginning his official State Visit to the Indian Ocean nation. His arrival at the Seychelles International Airport was marked by a warm reception, setting a positive tone for the engagements ahead.The Prime Minister expressed optimism that the visit would be highly productive and focused on strengthening bilateral
Indian Envoy Kwatra Strengthens Defence And Tech Ties With US
Indian Envoy to the United States Vinay Mohan Kwatra has lauded the support of Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby in advancing the India–US strategic partnership. The meeting took place at the Pentagon, where both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening defence and industrial cooperation.Kwatra shared details of the engagement on social media, describing it as a “good
PM Modi Hands Over Patrol Vessel And Development Aid To Seychelles During Golden Jubilee Visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has formally handed over the India-built Fast Patrol Vessel PS LESPWAR, along with six ambulances, ten utility vehicles and five laser radial boats, to Seychelles. The ceremony, held at the Coast Guard Base in Victoria on 27 June 2026, marked a major milestone in India–Seychelles defence cooperation and coincided with the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Seychelles
Iran Proposes Insurance Framework For Hormuz Shipping Amid US Rejection of Fees
Iran has formally proposed an “insurance mechanism” for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, insisting that the financial burden should fall on oil transporters rather than the Iranian public.The United States has rejected any form of tolls or fees, with President Donald Trump warning that Tehran’s assurances of free passage must hold or negotiations will collapse.Senior Iranian leader Major
Eleven Chinese Firms Pledge $9.21 Billion Investment In Bangladesh
Eleven Chinese companies have proposed investments totalling $9.21 billion in Bangladesh. The CEOs and business heads of these firms met Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Beijing on 25 June, accompanied by the Chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority, Ashik Chowdhury.Chowdhury later explained that the newly elected government had restored stability, which was emphasised to the
Trump Says US Hit Iran’s Missile, Drone Stockpiles and Coastal Radar Sites
US President Donald Trump announced that American forces struck Iranian missile and drone storage facilities, along with coastal radar sites, in what he described as tit‑for‑tat action against repeated violations of the ceasefire agreement.He warned that if Iran continued its defiance, the United States might be compelled to complete the military campaign to the point where the Islamic Republic
Why Germany is turning to Algeria for Europe’s hydrogen future
Germany is strengthening its energy partnership with Algeria, as Europe searches for new long-term energy supplies and invests in renewable hydrogen to help cut emissions.