Space technology developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is actively supporting flagship national initiatives such as Digital India, rural broadband expansion, fisheries safety and agricultural monitoring in West Bengal, the government informed Parliament on Tuesday. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Personnel,…
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Bharatiya Antariksh Station: BAS-01 by 2028
India is moving closer to establishing its own space station, the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS), with the first module scheduled for launch by 2028. The government informed Parliament that the ambitious project forms a key part of Space Vision 2047 and is integrated within the expanded Gaganyaan programme. In a…
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ANEEL Thorium Fuel for PHWRs Under Review
India is exploring the development and deployment of ANEEL, a thorium-based fuel for Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs), as part of its long-term nuclear energy strategy. The government informed Parliament that discussions are underway, subject to approvals from the respective authorities and in accordance with national laws. Union Minister of…
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NavIC Expands: From Trains to Smartphones
The Department of Space (DoS) says India’s native navigation system, NavIC, is steadily being adopted across sectors through pilot projects, industry partnerships and technical support activities. In parliamentary information released on December 10, 2025, DoS outlined a range of operational deployments including train tracking, fishing-vessel transponders and in-vehicle devices and…