Must ReadGaganyaan mission: ISRO successfully conducts first SOLVE ground test
The [ISRO] successfully tested the Sub-Orbital Launch Vehicle for Experiments (SOLVE) solid motor, a critical component for validating the deceleration system of the [Gaganyaan] mission's Crew Module. This test is a significant step toward realizing India's first human spaceflight program, demonstrating the capabilities needed for crew safety during the mission's return phase.
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Must ReadFinance Ministry notifies rules for determination of origin of goods under India-U.K. trade pact
The [Ministry of Finance] has officially notified the Rules of Origin (RoO) under the [India-U.K. Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement] (CETA).
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Must ReadAmit Shah reviews Manipur security situation
Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the security situation in Manipur following a renewed surge in violence and the recent revocation of President's Rule. The meeting focused on emerging conflicts between Kuki and Naga communities, the progress of border fencing along the India-Myanmar border, revisions to the Free Movement Regime (FMR), and the influx of refugees.
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Must ReadIndia-Israel investment pact comes into effect
India and Israel have implemented a new Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT), signed in September 2025. This treaty, India's first with an OECD nation since revising its Model BIT in 2016, relaxes the mandatory domestic legal remedy period for dispute settlement from five to three years for strategic partners.
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Must ReadFrom Cold War mistrust to Apaches and C-17s: India’s defence ties with the US
India and the United States have recently signed a new 10-year Defence Framework (2025-2035), marking a continuation of their deepening strategic partnership. This evolution, transforming a relationship historically characterized by Cold War mistrust into one defined by major arms sales, foundational agreements, and [Quad] cooperation, underscores a significant geopolitical shift in the Indo-Pacific region.
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