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NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Takuya Onishi, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Kirill Peskov arrived at the International Space Station on Sunday, as the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft docked to the orbiting complex at 12:04 a.m. EDT, while the station was roughly 260 statute miles over the Atlantic Ocean.Following Dragon’s link up to the
ISRO is on the cusp of a significant milestone with the upcoming launch of the BlueBird Block-2 satellite via its LVM-3-M5 mission. Scheduled for March, this commercial launch is part of a contract with the US-based firm AST SpaceMobile, which aims to provide space-based cellular broadband network services directly to smartphones.The BlueBird satellite, weighing approximately 6,000 kg, will
India is set to host a significant regional counter-terror conclave this week, focusing on developing a comprehensive strategy to combat terrorism and extremism. The two-day event, beginning on Wednesday, will bring together the 10-nation ASEAN grouping and some of its dialogue partners, including India, China, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, Russia, and the US.The conclave
In a recent podcast with Lex Fridman, Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed India’s complex relationship with Pakistan, emphasizing India’s commitment to peace while accusing Pakistan of engaging in state-sponsored terrorism and proxy wars. Modi highlighted India’s historical efforts to foster peaceful coexistence, starting with the partition of India in 1947.Despite these efforts, he noted that
Canada is considering scrapping its $19 billion deal to purchase 88 F-35 fighter jets from the United States amid escalating tensions over a trade war and provocative rhetoric from U.S. President Donald Trump.The Canadian government, now led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, has initiated a review of the agreement to determine if it remains the best investment for Canada. Defence Minister Bill Blair
India’s defence exports are poised to experience significant growth as European nations increase their defence spending to reduce reliance on the United States for security.A recent report by Nuvama highlights that Europe’s limited manufacturing capacity and workforce shortages are creating opportunities for Indian defence manufacturers.The Pentagon’s proposed $50 billion annual budget cuts have
Defence Minister Nuno Melo’s candid interview with Público on March 13, 2025, revealed that Portugal will not be pursuing the acquisition of the F-35 fifth-generation jet, primarily due to concerns about the United States’ reliability under Donald Trump’s presidency.This decision highlights the growing unease among some NATO allies regarding the predictability of U.S. foreign policy and its
Elon Musk has announced that SpaceX’s Starship rocket is scheduled to depart for Mars at the end of 2026, marking a significant step towards his ambitious goal of colonizing the planet.The mission will include Tesla’s humanoid robot, Optimus, onboard, serving as a precursor to potential human landings. Musk indicated that if these initial missions are successful, human landings on Mars could
India’s defence sector is poised for significant growth amid global shifts, as highlighted in a report by Nuvama. The sector is expected to experience substantial expansion driven by both domestic and international factors.Defence exports are projected to reach ₹203 billion in FY25, with a government target of ₹500 billion by FY29, marking a significant increase in India’s role in the global
US President Donald Trump recently delivered a speech at the Department of Justice, where he criticized the Biden administration for allegedly politicizing the department. Trump claimed that his predecessor had turned the Department of Justice into a "Department of Injustice," stating that "those days are over" and vowing to restore accountability and fairness to the system.During his address,