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Private sector can now build rockets, provide launch services: ISRO chief K Sivan

To facilitate the private sector presence in ISRO, the agency has launched the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre, an independent nodal agency.

First Gaganyaan spaceflight likely to carry only one astronaut, and it’ll be a man

When PM Modi announced Gaganyaan on 15 August 2018, he had said 'an Indian son or daughter' will carry the national flag on the trip in 2022.

Chandrayaan-3 on track, 4 astronauts selected for Gaganyaan — ISRO spells out 2020 plan

ISRO chief K. Sivan confirms land acquisition has been initiated for 2,300-acre land in Tuticorin to build the country's second spaceport.

ISRO chief K. Sivan’s tears reveal passion of a farmer’s son who’s now India’s ‘rocket man’

ISRO chief K. Sivan’s emotions are a reminder of how passion drove a humble Tamil Nadu farmer’s son to lead India’s most ambitious space mission so far, Chandrayaan-2. 

As Chandrayaan-2 readies for landing, ISRO chief K Sivan says why it will be ‘terrifying’

Chandrayaan-2 lander will touch down near South Pole of the moon at 1:55 am IST on 7 September. 4 hours later, the rover will be deployed on the lunar surface.

IAF gets to work, begins picking the Indians who will go to space on ISRO’s Gaganyaan

The IAF will initially shortlist 10 potential candidates, of whom, three, including a woman, will make up the crew for the mission.

ISRO announces Chandrayaan-2 launch in April, Gaganyaan could be in space by 2021

Speaking at a press conference, ISRO chairman K. Sivan also said that he hoped women astronauts would be part of the human spaceflight programme.

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New promo video by PLA Navy is a teaser of China’s deep blue capabilities

Rather than functioning as conventional propaganda, the video operates as a device for interpretation, subtly shaping expectations about future developments in China’s naval trajectory.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.