✈ INTERNATIONAL NEWS
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1. The four astronauts selected for India’s Gaganyaan mission are now set to undergo extreme heat trials in the Rann of Kutch, following their recent high-altitude analogue tests in Leh.These simulations are part of ISRO’s broader preparations for human spaceflight, with the mission scheduled for 2027 and the Bharatiya Antariksha Station (BAS) expected to be operational by 2035.
2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron spoke on 16 April 2026, focusing on the worsening crisis in West Asia and the urgent need to safeguard maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz.This was their second conversation on the matter in less than a month.
3. India is currently engaged in a delicate balancing act as it reviews a formal request for the extradition of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that the matter is being examined through established legal and judicial channels, underscoring the importance of due process in such a sensitive case.
4. On the 27th April, 2026 India and New Zealand are set to sign the Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The agreement also aims to strengthen the economic ties, boost exports and will attract nearly $20 billion in investment over 15 years.
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🌎 WORLD NEWS 🌍
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1. US President, Donald Trump has announced that Israel and Lebanon will initiate a 10-day ceasefire beginning at 5 PM EST. This development follows trilateral discussions involving Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Lebanese President Michel Aoun.The agreement marks a significant pause in hostilities between the two nations.
2. US President Donald Trump and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi have announced that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open to commercial shipping.
3. Global space exploration is set for a major milestone as Elon Musk’s SpaceX prepares to launch the Rosalind Franklin rover to Mars in 2028.
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