India and Russia are accelerating their economic engagement with a renewed commitment to achieve $100 billion in bilateral trade by 2030. At the 26th Working Group meeting in Moscow, senior officials from both countries discussed strategies to improve market access, diversify exports and streamline regulatory processes across priority sectors.

Tamil Nadu is accelerating its ambitions in the aerospace and space-manufacturing sectors with the establishment of a Tidco-led Space Propellant Park near the upcoming ISRO launch site in Kulasekarapattinam. This initiative aims to strengthen India’s small-satellite launch ecosystem and position Tamil Nadu as a key hub for propulsion, testing and advanced space engineering.

Tamil Nadu’s position as India’s leading electric mobility hub is set to strengthen further with Korea-based Samhyun announcing the establishment of a new electric vehicle motor component plant in Sriperumbudur. The investment marks a significant addition to the region’s rapidly expanding EV manufacturing ecosystem and reinforces the state’s reputation as an automotive powerhouse.

India delivered an impressive performance at the Asian Archery Championships in Dhaka, clinching two gold medals and one silver in the compound events. The achievements underscore India’s growing strength and consistency in international archery, especially in the team formats where coordinated precision and mental resilience are key.

A remarkable new species of giant stick insect has been discovered in the rainforests of North Queensland, adding yet another unique organism to Australia’s rich biodiversity. The species, named “Acrophylla alta,” stands out as possibly the heaviest stick insect ever recorded in the country. Its discovery highlights how even large organisms can remain undetected in remote and inaccessible habitats.