Syria’s Central Bank is set to recover $173 billion in frozen assets following the lifting of U.S. sanctions.


#InternationalNews

Today 101st launch was attempted, PSLV-C61 carrying EOS-09 satellite, its performance was normal till 2nd stage. Due to an observation in 3rd stage, the mission could not be accomplished: ISRO

#ISRO #Space

In a copy cat move, Pakistan to send a political delegation to London, Washington, Paris & Brussels. Led by Bilawal Zardari, it includes Dr. Musadiq Malik, Engineer Khurram Dastagir, Senator Sherry Rehman, Hina Rabbani Khar, Faisal Sabzwari, Tehmina Janjua & Jalil Abbas Jilani #IndianSubcontinent

Indian Navy's new cryptic post:

परित्राणाय साधूनां, विनाशाय च दुष्कृताम्

With courage as our compass and duty as our guide, Indian Navy remains poised — to secure peace and destroy all threats

#NationalSecurity #Defence

EAM Dr S Jaishankar to visit Netherlands, Denmark, Germany from May 19-24

#Geopolitics

#Defence #economy

BIG🇮🇳⚡🇧🇩 - India has restricted imports worth USD 770 million from Bangladesh, 42% of bilateral imports #IndianSubcontinent #Geopolitics

https://t.co/pqgbCC4h6S

🇵🇰💸 IMF hits Pakistan with 11 new bailout conditions

⚠️ Warns India-Pak tensions after Op Sindoor could derail fiscal & reform goals

📊 Rs 17.6T budget, power surcharge hike among demands

📅 Total conditions now: 50

#IndianSubcontinent
https://swarajyamag.com/news-brief/imf-slaps-11-new-conditions-on-pakistan-flags-tensions-with-india-after-op-sindoor-as-major-risk-for-bailout-programme

🚆 Big push for Mumbai suburban rail:

📈 FY26 outlay: ₹1,777 crore — up 125% from last year

🛤️ Funds for MUTP-II, III, IIIA

🏙️ Maha govt to match Centre’s share

#Infra #Railways
https://swarajyamag.com/news-brief/central-government-allocates-rs-1777-crore-for-mumbai-suburban-rail-projects

🚧 Rs 12,000 crore Delhi-Dehradun Expressway nears completion

🛣️ 210 km corridor, to cut Delhi-Dehradun trave time to 2.5 hr from 6.5 hr.

🌳 12 km wildlife corridor — India’s longest

🕒 Remaining works likely to wrap up in 2–3 months

#Infra
https://t.co/cbNyr6y00y

🇨🇳🤝🇷🇺 China and Russia sign pact to build an automated nuclear power station on the Moon by 2035

🌕 Part of the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) near the Moon’s south pole

🤖 Planned for long-term uncrewed ops + future human missions

#Space #Research
https://swarajyamag.com/news-brief/russia-china-set-sights-on-automated-lunar-nuclear-power-station-by-2035

DRDO Chairman Dr. Samir V Kamat inaugurated a new Automotive & Weapons System Testing Centre (AWTC) & a modern Engine Test Centre at CVRDE Avadi (Chennai) today. #Defence #aatmanirbharbharat

Adani Defence, Sparton Sign Deal To Make Anti-Submarine Sonobuoys In India

#Defence #MakeInIndia
https://www.ndtv.com/business-news/adani-defence-sparton-sign-deal-to-make-anti-submarine-sonobuoys-in-india-8444408

The government has received 70 applications for Rs 23,000-crore electronics component manufacturing scheme, and majority of applicants are small and medium enterprises. #MakeInIndia

https://t.co/h1TPzVS1At

Tata Group to invest Rs 63,000 crore in Jajpur, Odisha with CM Mohan Majhi laying foundation on May 22. The project aims to create over 34,000 #jobs and boost the state's industrial growth.

#MakeinIndia
https://t.co/mu0oRncKdV

Turkey is increasing its influence in Bangladesh, mirroring its relationship with Pakistan. A Turkish NGO-backed Islamist group, 'Saltanat-e-Bangla,' has emerged in Dhaka, promoting a "Greater Bangladesh" map encompassing parts of India and Myanmar.

#IndianSubcontinent #Geopolitics
https://t.co/wjc8QFzLkD

1,000 new electric buses are set to join the fleet by year-end, with 500 already rolling out in the next 2 months. This move aims to boost eco-friendly commuting and make Delhi the #EV capital of India.

https://t.co/aUf6ap1UW3

India is likely to export around 24 million tonnes of rice in the 2025-26 marketing year, thus cornering around 40 per cent of the market share

#agriculture #exports
https://t.co/tn7pKyGKdV

🇺🇸⚡🇮🇳 Forced to destroy! US rejects 15 mango shipments from India, exporters estimate losses of $500,000

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