BRICS Backs Peaceful Use of Space, Calls for Prevention of Arms Race in Outer Space

September 12, 2026 9:42 PM

BRICS Backs Peaceful Use of Space, Calls for Prevention of Arms Race in Outer Space

The BRICS New Delhi Declaration reaffirmed the grouping’s commitment to the peaceful exploration and use of outer space and called for ensuring the long-term sustainability of space activities and preventing an arms race in outer space (PAROS) and its weaponisation. The declaration was adopted by BRICS leaders on Saturday at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, being held from September 12 to 13 under the theme, “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainabi...

PM Modi meets Italian President Sergio Mattarella in Rome, discusses AI, space and strategic cooperation

May 20, 2026 5:54 PM

PM Modi meets Italian President Sergio Mattarella in Rome, discusses AI, space and strategic cooperation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met Italian President Sergio Mattarella in Rome and discussed ways to further strengthen the India-Italy partnership across sectors including trade, investment, technology, artificial intelligence, clean energy and culture. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Met President Sergio Mattarella in Rome. We discussed different aspects relating to the India-Italy friendship, including trade, investment and cultural linkages. We talked about how our nations can col...

India and Russia aim to boost collaboration in science, technology, and innovation

December 5, 2025 8:22 PM

India and Russia aim to boost collaboration in science, technology, and innovation

India and Russia on Friday reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation in space, science, and technology, underlining the strategic significance of their Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. In a joint statement after the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit, the two countries highlighted ongoing cooperation between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Russian State Space Corporation Roscosmos for peaceful use of outer space. The partnership covers human spacefli...