India and Japan to Deepen Ties at Annual Summit Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Japan on 29–30 August for the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit. He will meet Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to discuss regional cooperation, defence, space, and critical minerals. The Ministry of External Affairs has underlined the importance of the Quad grouping, which includes India, Japan, Australia, and the US, in advancing stability and economic growth in the Indo-Pacific region. Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said Quad has become an essential platform for peace and development. He added that its agenda has broadened to include practical…
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India Emerges as a Global Hub for Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated major green mobility initiatives at the Suzuki Motor plant in Hansalpur, Gujarat. This event marks a turning point for India’s electric vehicle (EV) sector under the Make in India campaign. Highlighting India’s progress, the Prime Minister launched the “e-VITARA”, Suzuki’s first global Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) manufactured in India. Starting today, India will begin EV exports to over 100 countries, including Europe and Japan. PM Modi noted that this achievement reflects India’s strength in democracy, demography, and a skilled workforce—making it an attractive destination for…
Cloudy skies halt 10th SpaceX Starship test flight of Mars-bound rocket SpaceX postponed the 10th launch of its Starship rocket on Monday evening, citing poor weather conditions in Texas. The delay marks another hurdle in the company’s push to develop a fully reusable rocket capable of supporting future missions to the Moon and Mars. The towering launch vehicle, consisting of the 71-metre Super Heavy booster and the 52-metre Starship upper stage, had been fully fuelled and positioned on the launch pad at SpaceX’s Starbase facility. However, overcast skies and an unfavourable weather forecast led the company to call off the…
Asian Markets Rise as Investors Eye Fed Cuts and Nvidia Results Asian share markets climbed on Monday, with investors cautiously optimistic about the likely resumption of US interest rate cuts. At the same time, markets are watching closely for Nvidia’s upcoming earnings report, which could determine whether the AI sector’s lofty valuations remain justified. Fed Outlook Boosts Market Sentiment US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s dovish shift has led markets to price in an 84% chance of a quarter-point rate cut in September. Traders now expect at least 100 basis points of easing by mid-2026, taking rates down to 3.25–3.5%.…
SpaceX Delays Tenth Starship Launch Due to Technical Issue SpaceX postponed the launch of its tenth Starship test flight on Sunday, citing a technical issue at the launch site in Texas. The mission was expected to mark a significant step in the rocket’s development, which has faced numerous challenges in past attempts. Launch Halted Shortly Before Liftoff The fully stacked Starship, consisting of a 232-foot Super Heavy booster and a 171-foot Starship upper stage, stood on the launch mount at SpaceX’s Starbase facility. The team had begun filling it with fuel ahead of the planned launch at 7:35 p.m. ET…
Trump Appoints Airbnb Co-founder to Lead New National Design Studio US President Donald Trump has appointed Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia to lead the newly formed National Design Studio. This new agency aims to make digital services across federal departments more efficient and user-friendly, according to two officials familiar with the decision. The move follows Trump’s signing of an executive order on Thursday that formally creates the National Design Studio. One official described it as a streamlined version of the now-defunct Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which was previously led by Elon Musk. Focus on IRS and Retirement Services Gebbia, who…
India Successfully Tests Agni-5 Ballistic Missile, Strengthening Strategic Deterrence India has conducted a successful test of its nuclear-capable intermediate-range ballistic missile, Agni-5, from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha. The launch took place on 20th August 2025 and was carried out by the Strategic Forces Command. According to the Ministry of Defence, the missile met all operational and technical benchmarks, confirming its combat readiness. Agni-5: A Key Component of India’s Nuclear Arsenal Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Agni-5 is one of India’s most advanced long-range ballistic missiles. With a range of over 5,000 kilometres, it…
U.S. Court Rules NLRB Structure Likely Unlawful in SpaceX Case A U.S. court has sided with Elon Musk’s SpaceX and two other companies, ruling that the structure of the U.S. National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is likely unconstitutional. The decision blocks the agency from pursuing cases against them while legal challenges continue. The ruling, delivered by the New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, is the first by an appellate court to find that the NLRB’s protections shielding its administrative judges and five board members from being removed at will by the president are likely unlawful. Presidential Power at…
Claude Opus 4 Can Now End Harmful Conversations Anthropic, the AI company behind the Claude chatbot, has introduced a new feature allowing its model to exit chats that become harmful or distressing. The move is intended to protect the model’s welfare, despite ongoing debate over whether AI systems can possess moral status or consciousness. Claude Opus 4, and its latest version Opus 4.1, are advanced language models capable of understanding and generating human-like responses. During testing, the chatbot consistently rejected requests involving violence, abuse, or other harmful content. As a result, Anthropic decided to give Claude the autonomy to end…
ESA New Satellite to Boost Forecast Accuracy The European Space Agency (ESA) has successfully launched its next-generation polar-orbiting weather satellite, marking a significant step in enhancing global climate monitoring. The spacecraft, equipped with six advanced instruments, lifted off early Wednesday from the Kourou Space Centre in French Guiana and entered orbit without issue. The new satellite will improve weather forecasting accuracy and strengthen atmospheric monitoring, including the tracking of air quality incidents and volcanic ash spread. ESA officials say the technology will play a crucial role in understanding and addressing the impacts of climate change. Collaboration Key to Understanding Climate…