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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicAxiom 4

Topic: Axiom 4

What is ‘wicked smart’ Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s role in Axiom-4 mission

The 39-year-old is the pilot for the upcoming Axiom-4 Mission to the ISS. Over the last few months, Shukla has been trained on the Crew Dragon capsule’s manual control systems.

India poised for human spaceflight after 41 yrs—all about Axiom-4, Shubhanshu Shukla’s ‘dream come true’

Shukla will pilot the Ax4 Mission to International Space Station on 10 June, and will be the first Indian to visit & conduct research on the Space Station in its 25 years of existence.

Inside Shubhanshu Shukla’s Lucknow home—students coming for blessings, selfies with posters

A passerby pauses in front of the poster and explains who the man in uniform is to her kids. 'It is important to teach them. Who knows, maybe one day there will be such posters of my kids,' she said.

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US military intervention in Venezuela — the 3 lessons to remember

The US military operation in Venezuela raises global concern. Experts say that Trump’s action could weaken global legal standards and fuel geopolitical instability.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.