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Space Race 2025: India, U.S., China and the Moon Mission Rivalry

 The space race, once a hallmark of Cold War competition between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, has reawakened in 2025 with new players and higher stakes. Today, India, the United States, and China are leading an intense rivalry — not just for exploration, but for establishing influence beyond Earth. In 2023, India made history with Chandrayaan-3’s successful soft landing near the Moon’s south pole, making it the first country to reach that region. This feat ignited greater ambition within India's space agency, ISRO. Now, India's focus is on Chandrayaan-4, aiming for a sample return mission, a significant technological leap. India is also forming alliances with other space programs to bolster its position. Meanwhile, the United States, through NASA’s Artemis program, is pushing to establish a long-term human presence on the Moon. In 2024, the Artemis II mission successfully carried astronauts around the Moon. By 2025, NASA plans the Artemis III landing, aiming to send the fir...
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India and Pakistan: Rising Tensions After Pahalgam Terror Attack

 The fragile relationship between India and Pakistan has once again been tested after the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The brutal assault, which claimed the lives of several Indian security personnel and civilians, has sparked outrage across India and intensified calls for strong retaliation. Preliminary investigations by Indian authorities point towards Pakistan-based terror groups orchestrating the attack. In response, India's government has condemned the act in the strongest terms and is exploring diplomatic, economic, and strategic measures to hold Pakistan accountable. New Delhi has already mobilized international support, urging allies to recognize the continued threat posed by cross-border terrorism. Pakistan, however, has denied any involvement, labeling the accusations as "baseless" and warning against escalation. Despite these denials, trust remains extremely low. Security has been heightened along the Line of Control (LoC) and internat...
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