Former Isro chief, Kasturirangan, underscores the profound significance of Chandrayaan-3, emphasizing that it positions India firmly within the league of nations shaping policies for planetary exploration and resource extraction from space. This assertion gains added weight when we consider India's decision in June to become the 27th signatory to the Artemis Accords, a US-led initiative aimed at implementing the fundamental principles of the 1967 Outer Space Treaty.
Two transformative factors
have reshaped India's outlook. First, Isro's development of indigenous
capabilities after the sanctions has made collaboration with it an enticing
proposition for various space agencies. Secondly, the global geopolitical
landscape has evolved significantly over the last four decades, with China
emerging not only as a strategic rival to the US but also as a prominent
spacefaring nation. Isro's collaboration with NASA has deepened over the past
15 years.
Additionally, Indian
industries stand to benefit significantly. For instance, since the 1980s, Isro
has been transferring technology to domestic companies, particularly those
engaged in special materials, chemicals, broadcasting, and navigation.
The successful soft
landing on the Moon brings it closer to realizing its original vision of
becoming a conduit for the diffusion of technology.
Internal Security
US court stays extradition of Mumbai terror
attacks accused Tahawwur Rana
"The extradition of
Rana to India is stayed pending the conclusion of his appeal before the United
States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit," Judge Fischer said in the
order issued on August 18.
Jammu-Kashmir: Arrests of those linked to
terrorism marks over five times increase in past four years
Official data shows that
over 2,300 individuals linked to terrorism were arrested in Jammu and Kashmir
following the abrogation of Article 370, marking a significant increase
compared to the previous four-year period. The data also indicates improvements
in the security situation, with declines in casualties, grenade attacks, IED
blasts, terrorist recruitment, and stone pelting.
Asserting that 99 per cent infiltration
attempts from Pakistan on the border have been foiled in Jammu and Kashmir this
year, army said on Wednesday said the security agencies are fully alert and
working to finish terrorism rather than just contain it. The border security
grid is "much stronger than ever" with the addition of "new
elements" to scuttle any attempt from Pakistan to push terrorists and
smuggle arms and narcotics.
Internal security, terrorism, cyber security discussed at
high-level meet chaired by Amit Shah
A high-level security conference chaired
by Union Home Minister Amit Shah discussed various subjects including internal
security, terrorism, narco-finance, and cyber security. The conference, which
brought together police leadership, experts, and practitioners, aimed to
address existing and emerging national security challenges.
Security forces recover firearms, ammunition
during search operations in Manipur
Security forces recovered
firearms, ammunition and bombs from Manipur's Imphal East and Imphal West districts
during search operations, police said in a statement. Search operations were
conducted in the fringe and vulnerable areas of Imphal East, Imphal West,
Kakching, Kangpokpi and Thoubal districts.
India to expand digital payments with
AI-powered voice transactions
UPI to roll out services targeting rural users
with limited internet access and literacy.
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