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Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s return to Earth on July 15, 2025, after his historic 18-day International Space Station (ISS) mission as part of Axiom-4, marks a defining moment for India’s space ambitions.His journey not only establishes him as the first Indian ever to live and work aboard the ISS, but also sets a pioneering precedent as the nation prepares for its Gaganyaan human spaceflight
India has formally handed the United States a Letter of Request (LoR) to begin co-producing the FGM-148 Javelin, marking the most decisive step yet in New Delhi’s long quest for a lightweight, third-generation man-portable anti-tank guided missile (ATGM). The move aligns with the “Make in India” programme, seeks to slash dependence on imports, and gives the Army a proven top-attack weapon for
India is set to receive its first batch of three Apache AH-64E attack helicopters from the United States on July 21, 2025, after more than a year of delays primarily caused by supply chain disruptions and technical issues.These helicopters will be deployed along the western border with Pakistan, specifically at the Army’s dedicated Apache squadron in Jodhpur, Rajasthan—a location chosen for its
India’s leading aerospace and defence manufacturer, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), has achieved a significant operational milestone with the delivery of its second GE-404 engine for the TEJAS MK-1A program.This development, coupled with the company’s expanding manufacturing footprint and robust financial performance, positions HAL as a cornerstone of India’s defence modernisation
The Congress party is set to launch a comprehensive offensive against the Modi government in the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament, focusing on several high-profile issues that they argue reflect failures in governance and democratic accountability.At a high-level Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) meeting, chaired by Sonia Gandhi and attended by Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, and other
Integration of GE-F404 engine to a TEJAS fighter at Hindustan Aeronautics Bangalore plantIndia has taken a notable step forward in its indigenous fighter aircraft program with the receipt of the second GE-404 engine from the United States for the TEJAS MK-1A fighter jet initiative.This engine, delivered to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), is part of a planned consignment of 12 additional
China has framed Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s recent visit to Beijing as a critical step toward resetting bilateral relations, signalling a potential thaw after years of tension aggravated by the 2020 Galwan Valley clash and the absence of high-level engagement for five years.Jaishankar’s attendance at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and
India’s space ambitions took a significant leap forward with the triumphant return of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, marking the end of his historic 18-day mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Shukla’s safe splashdown in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego became a celebrated national achievement, widely hailed by the ISRO leadership and government alike for its impact
The United States has made an important delivery of GE F404 engines to India for the TEJAS MK-1A Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) program, marking a notable advance in India’s domestic fighter production.As of July 2025, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has received the second GE-404 engine, with a plan to receive a total of 12 engines by early 2026.This acceleration follows delays caused primarily
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed credit for halting the escalation of the recent India-Pakistan conflict after the Pahalgam terror attack, asserting that he used trade as leverage to bring both countries to a cessation of hostilities.According to Trump, his administration told both India and Pakistan that the US would not engage in trade discussions unless the conflict was settled