India’s human spaceflight ambitions received a significant boost with Godrej Aerospace delivering the first human-rated L110 stage Vikas engine to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The engine will power the LVM-3, India’s heaviest operational launch vehicle and the designated rocket for the prestigious Gaganyaan mission. The delivery marks a crucial step toward meeting upcoming test-flight milestones and advancing the nation’s crewed spaceflight capability.

World Diabetes Day, observed every year on 14 November, draws global attention to the escalating burden of diabetes and its profound impact on long-term health—particularly cardiovascular disease. With millions worldwide living with undiagnosed or poorly managed diabetes, the day serves as a critical reminder of the importance of early detection, lifestyle management and continuous monitoring.

Bhopal is set to host the 22nd All India Annual TDS Conference, a flagship national forum where senior tax administrators convene to review policy changes, strengthen compliance mechanisms and discuss digital transformation in India’s tax ecosystem. The event brings together top officials from across the country to streamline tax deduction processes and enhance taxpayer services.

Moody’s latest global outlook reaffirms India’s position as the fastest-growing economy in the G-20, projecting sustained momentum driven by robust domestic demand, stable macroeconomic conditions and resilient export performance. The agency expects India to outperform both advanced and emerging market peers through 2027, despite continuing global uncertainties.

The Karnataka government has rolled out a landmark menstrual leave policy granting one paid leave day per month to working women across the state’s organised sectors. The initiative aims to promote workplace well-being, gender sensitivity and healthier working conditions by formally recognising menstrual health as a legitimate labour concern.