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IAF Successfully Tests Indigenous Long-Range Glide Bomb Khagantak-243

04-Sep-2026

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has successfully conducted the drop trial of the indigenously designed and developed Long Range Glide Bomb (LRGB), Khagantak-243.

Universal Vaccine against Pneumonia and Meningitis: New Breakthrough, Reverse Vaccinology, major limitation and significance of research

04-Sep-2026

A team of researchers has developed an experimental protein-based pneumococcal vaccine using a technique known as reverse vaccinology. 

Japan Credit Rating Agency Upgrades India’s Sovereign Rating to A- on Strong Economic Growth

03-Sep-2026

The Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) has upgraded India’s sovereign credit rating from BBB+ to A-, citing strong economic growth, financial stability and policies supporting productivity and development.

AstroRad Vest: Protection from Space Radiation

02-Sep-2026

AstroRad is a wearable radiation-shielding vest developed for astronauts by the Israeli company StemRad, in collaboration with Lockheed Martin and space agencies. Its primary purpose is to protect astronauts travelling beyond Earth’s magnetic field from solar radiation.

Ghepan Glacial Lake: Rising GLOF Risk in Himachal Pradesh

02-Sep-2026

An Early Warning System (EWS) is scheduled to be installed at Ghepan Lake in September 2026. The system is expected to continuously monitor conditions around the lake and provide timely alerts in case indicators point towards a possible GLOF.

India’s GDP Grows 7.8% in Q1 FY 2026-27 Despite Global Headwinds

02-Sep-2026

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the Quarterly Estimates of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for Q1 of FY 2026-27 on 31 August 2026.

INS Nipun Joins Indian Navy: Key Features of the New Deep-Sea Diving Vessel

01-Sep-2026

The Indian Navy has commissioned INS Nipun, its second indigenous Nistar-class Diving Support Vessel (DSV), at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai.

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Launch: Mission, Objectives, Dark Matter and Exoplanet Discoveries

01-Sep-2026

Recently, NASA’s newest flagship space observatory, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, was successfully launched from Florida aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket.

ISRO EOS-05 Mission 2026: GSLV-F17, Key Features, Applications and Significance

01-Sep-2026

ISRO is set to launch the EOS-05 (GISAT-1A) Earth Observation Satellite aboard the GSLV-F17 rocket on September 4, 2026. 

India’s Nuclear Energy Programme: Technology, Policy and the Road to 100 GW

31-Aug-2026

The Press Information Bureau (PIB) recently released a backgrounder on Nuclear Energy Technology in India, highlighting the country’s nuclear technologies, three-stage nuclear power programme and efforts towards achieving long-term energy security.

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