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Thursday, January 8, 2026
TopicRocket launch

Topic: rocket launch

Hyderabad-based Skyroot aims to double private rocket launches amid Chandrayaan-3’s success

The company, backed by Singapore's sovereign wealth fund, GIC, is also aiming to raise more money by the end of next year, co-founder Pawan Kumar Chandana said in an interview.

Japan suspends launch of H-IIA rocket for moonshot due to strong winds

The new launch date has not been decided, but will be no sooner than Thursday because of necessary processes such as re-fuelling, said MHI's launch unit chief Tatsuru Tokunaga.

Shipping containers as office, 3D printed rocket engine—a Chennai startup is in a space race

Agnikul’s offices at the IIT Madras’ satellite campus are going to be the ‘Uber for satellites’, offering easy access to space with ride-sharing options as a means to reduce costs.

On Camera

How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

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.