"India has primarily used space technology for non-military purposes (agriculture, weather, fisheries, telecommunications), while globally it is mostly used for military purposes. In 2008, Chandrayaan-1 discovered water molecules on the moon," he said.
The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Saturday strongly dismissed with contempt the references made to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel in 2017 in an email that is purportedly part of the recently released Epstein Files.
The US sanctioned Iran's interior minister and IRGC-linked figures over protest crackdowns, while the EU designated the IRGC a terrorist group. Israel welcomed the move, Iran condemned it, and new EU measures targeted officials, drone programmes and human rights abuses.
Israel will reopen Gaza's Rafah Crossing on Sunday under a ceasefire deal, allowing pedestrian movement with Egyptian coordination and Israeli security clearance. EU monitors will oversee screenings, while Israel will remotely supervise exits and conduct security checks on Gazans returning f
The colourful image, created using data gathered by the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite in late autumn, focuses on the Mississippi River Delta region in southeastern Louisiana.
EU foreign ministers designated Iran's IRGC as a terrorist organisation, citing violent crackdowns and security concerns. Israel welcomed the move, while Iran called it a strategic mistake. The decision eases legal action against IRGC members and comes alongside new EU sanctions over huma
Highlighting New Delhi's unique diplomatic position, Palestinian Foreign Minister Dr Varsen Aghabekian Shahin on Thursday described India as an "important player" capable of mediating the ongoing conflict due to its friendly ties with both Israel and Palestine.
US President Donald Trump warned Iran of a "far worse" strike as tensions rose over nuclear talks. Iran vowed to respond "like never before." The US confirmed naval deployments and military drills, while Central Command coordinated with Israel amid escalating regional tensions.
"I haven't seen any reports or credible reports or polls that would be able to put the number at any place. I can tell you anecdotally that on the one hand, in the diaspora, there has been a massive social media manipulation conducted by the Israelis. This is reported by Haaretz in order
Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar on Wednesday confirmed that an invitation has been extended to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Israel, adding that preparations are underway and official announcements on dates will be made in due course.
Drawing a parallel between the October 7, 2023, Hamas terror attack on Israel, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Wednesday said that India is "too familiar with such mindless brutality" and has its own share of experience as a victim of cross-border terrorism, in a veiled reference to the