On 24 August 2025, the Indian launch vehicle ISRO (ISRO) successfully conducted the first Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-1), which was deemed to be a success to India Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme. The test confirmed the parachute system that was aimed to slow the crew capsule and land the astronauts back to Earth.

Very recent studies have shown a strong deceleration of the Arctic sea ice loss rate in recent decades (since 1990). Scientists warn that this slowdown is short-term and is the result of a natural climate cycle and does not indicate a stoppage to longer term human-induced warming. It is estimated that the melting will again pick up speed even surpassing the past rates.

The next 14th edition of the India-Thailand joint military exercise, Maitree will take place between 1-14 September 2025. The exercise which we have conducted after a gap of five years will be conducted in Indian land, at a Foreign Training Node, in Umroi, Meghalaya.

Seven months into his second administration of office, former President Donald Trump policy of imposing again substantial tariffs is transforming the economic picture of the United States. Although the move was initially received by arguments of resilience, it is now leading to an increase in inflation, a stagnation in growth, and causing severe problems to the monetary policy.

The Indian government has cleared 40 new tourism initiatives in a step believed to increase capital investment in the sector to Rs. 3,295.76 crore under Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme. The set also includes 23 states and are designed to build tourist centres of fame, which is entirely financed by the central government.