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NASA’s Artemis II mission is the first crewed flight to deep space since Apollo 17 in 1972. In January 2026, NASA was preparing the mission at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Notably, four astronauts would fly around the Moon and return in about 10 days. The mission would test the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket […]
Read MoreThe Indian Army has signed an emergency procurement contract with Pune-based NIBE Limited. The deal covers the Suryastra rocket launcher, a long-range, multi-calibre system. Notably, the contract is worth about ₹293 crore. Reports call it India’s first indigenous universal long-range rocket launcher. So, the Army gains precise strike power at up to 300 km. The […]
Read MoreNASA’s Voyager 1 is nearing a historic distance from Earth. The Voyager 1 light-day milestone will come on 18 November 2026, according to NASA. At that point, the probe will sit about 25.9 billion km away. So, a radio signal will take a full day to reach it. Notably, no human-made object has ever travelled […]
Read MorePresident Droupadi Murmu approved gallantry awards for 70 Armed Forces personnel on 25 January 2026. These Republic Day gallantry awards mark the eve of the 77th Republic Day. Notably, six of the awards are posthumous. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla received the Ashoka Chakra, India’s highest peacetime gallantry award. In addition, the President approved 301 military […]
Read MoreThe Government of India announced the Padma Awards 2026 on 25 January 2026, the eve of Republic Day. In all, 131 people will receive the honours this year. Notably, the list has 5 Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri awards. The Ministry of Home Affairs released the full list. So, these awards […]
Read MoreIndia’s first locally built C-295 transport aircraft will roll out from Vadodara by September 2026. Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) runs the final assembly line there with Airbus. Notably, it is India’s first private-sector line for military aircraft. The Indian Air Force will use the C-295 for tactical airlift. So, the project marks a big […]
Read MoreDRDO showcased the LR-AShM hypersonic missile at the 77th Republic Day Parade on Kartavya Path. LR-AShM stands for Long Range Anti-Ship Missile. Notably, the missile appeared with its launcher. DRDO also presented a tableau on submarine technologies at Bharat Parv. So, both displays highlighted India’s growing naval strike power. What Makes LR-AShM Special DRDO built […]
Read MoreThe 86th All India Presiding Officers’ Conference began in Lucknow on 19 January 2026. Notably, AIPOC 2026 ran for three days at the Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Bhavan. UP Governor Anandiben Patel delivered the inaugural address. Also, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla addressed the opening session. The conference ended on 21 January with six resolutions. Inaugural […]
Read MoreIndia is building its own supply chain for rare earth permanent magnets (REPMs). On 26 November 2025, the Union Cabinet approved a Rs 7,280 crore scheme for this purpose. Together, the scheme targets 6,000 metric tonnes per annum (MTPA) of integrated capacity. Moreover, it comes after China curbed exports of these magnets in 2025. Hence, […]
Read MoreUS President Donald Trump has invited India to join the Board of Peace for Gaza. US Ambassador Sergio Gor conveyed the invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in January 2026. Notably, the board forms part of the US 20-point Gaza Peace Plan. Also, UN Security Council Resolution 2803 welcomed its formation in November 2025. So, […]
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