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NASA and SpaceX have successfully launched a mission to bring back astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore from the International Space Station (ISS). The two astronauts have been stranded on the ISS for nine months, far exceeding their initial planned stay of about a week. Their prolonged stay was due to technical issues with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, which they used to reach the
The United States has declared South Africa’s Ambassador to the U.S., Ebrahim Rasool, "no longer welcome" in the country. This decision was announced by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who labelled Rasool a "race-baiting politician" who harbours animosity towards America and President Donald Trump.Rubio declared Rasool "persona non grata," a Latin term meaning "unwelcome person," following
The F-15EX, a modern iteration of the F-15 Eagle series, is a contender in India’s Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) tender. This aircraft offers a blend of unmatched payload capacity, advanced avionics, and the ability to launch hypersonic missiles, making it a compelling option for the Indian Air Force (IAF).However, India’s strategic priorities and operational needs will play a crucial role
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed gratitude to several world leaders, including former U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for their efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.Putin made these remarks during a joint press conference with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, where he acknowledged the significant time and
Shaheen ballistic missile of Pakistan army supplied by ChinaIn late 2024, the United States imposed a sixth round of sanctions on a Pakistani firm and three Chinese companies involved in the development of the Shaheen-3 long-range ballistic missile. This missile system, operational since 2015, has a range of 2,700 kilometres, enabling it to target any military site in India.Despite these
Business leaders and economists are warning of a significant decline in Chinese exports due to the escalating tariff dispute with the United States.The ongoing trade tensions have intensified with the imposition of a 20% tariff on Chinese products by the U.S., which includes a recent additional 10% tariff.This has led to a challenging environment for Chinese exporters, who are facing increased
In February 2025, Indian refiners shifted their focus towards Latin America and Africa to secure alternative crude oil supplies, driven by concerns over potential disruptions in Russian oil deliveries due to heightened U.S. sanctions.This strategic move follows the imposition of Western sanctions on Russia after its invasion of Ukraine in 2022, which led India to become the largest buyer of
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal recently held "forward-looking" discussions with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, focusing on a mutually beneficial bilateral trade agreement (BTA) between India and the US.The meeting was part of ongoing efforts to strengthen economic ties between the two nations, with a goal to finalize the first phase of the BTA by fall 2025. Goyal emphasized that India’s
Astronaut Sunita Williams, along with fellow astronaut Butch Wilmore, is expected to leave the International Space Station (ISS) no earlier than March 19, according to NASA’s latest updates. Their prolonged stay on the ISS, which began in June 2024, was initially intended to be just eight days but was extended due to technical issues with the Boeing Starliner spacecraft.The Starliner experienced
Russia is set to re-enter the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) competition to supply medium transport aircraft, offering its IL-276 model as a replacement for the ageing fleet of Soviet-origin AN-32s, reported Manu Pubby of Economic Times.The IAF, which plans to procure at least 80 aircraft under this program, aims to localize production in collaboration with an Indian partner and secure significant