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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicMission Shakti

Topic: Mission Shakti

Russian media is all-praise for Modi’s A-SAT, but British press is ‘furious’

International media organisations are divided in their opinion on India’s maiden A-SAT missile test.

Mission Shakti cements India’s position at the ‘Space NPT’ high table

The timing of the A-SAT missile test is reflective of New Delhi’s desire to not allow a repeat of the NPT experience.

PM Modi didn’t consult Election Commission before ‘Mission Shakti’ address

Election Commission had no idea about PM Modi’s address on the A-SAT missile test, is set to probe the speech for Model Code of Conduct violation.

Pakistan urges world to condemn ‘Mission Shakti’, China calls for peace in outer space

Pakistan compared India’s space mission to ‘tilting at windmills’ in the novel Don Quixote, which means fighting fictitious enemies.

Bharat Mata chants & ode to Vajpayee’s muscular ‘Shakti’ — how Modi made the most of A-SAT

As the Lok Sabha elections are just about a fortnight away, the underlying political message of Modi's unexpected address can hardly be missed.

Decoding A-SAT, and if India’s Mission Shakti violated international treaties

India is the fourth nation to possess the wherewithal to shoot down satellites in low earth orbit. But questions have been raised about the timing of the test.

Anti-satellite missile capability crucial step in space: ex-ISRO chief Kasturirangan

PM Modi announced that India had demonstrated anti-satellite missile capability by shooting down a live satellite.

India set to develop ‘credible’ space deterrence after A-SAT test without fear of sanctions

Experts say no question of sanctions on India after the test 'because there is simply nothing on international regime on this'.

PM Modi greets ‘alien mitron’, and Rahul’s cry for ‘garibi hatao’

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.