Delhi : Britain's Defense Minister Ben Wallace described India as a valuable defense partner. His statement came at the exact time when Admiral Tony Radkin, the acting chief of the three forces of Britain, reached Delhi on Monday. Wallace said both countries seek peace and stability for the prosperity of the Indo-Pacific region. India's cooperation is very important for this.
Regarding Admiral Radkin's visit, the British Ministry of Defense said that he was accompanied by India's Chief of Defense Staff General Anil Chauhan, Navy Chief Admiral Hari Kumar, Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pandey, Defense Secretary Giridhar Armane, and Additional Secretary Defense Production T. Natarajan. Will discuss increasing strategic cooperation. Just before arriving in Delhi, Radkin said his visit to India reflects his belief that the two countries' security concerns are intertwined. Keeping the Indo-Pacific open and free is important for both the countries. India and the UK are natural partners.
Russia: Anti-Putin leader Kara Murza jailed for 25 years
Moscow. A Russian court has sentenced Vladimir Kara-Murza, an opponent of President Putin, to 25 years in prison. He was sentenced on charges related to his criticism of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The court found him guilty of treason, spreading false information about the Russian military, and association with an undesirable organization.
NASA's Ingenuity helicopter makes 50th flight to Mars
NASA's Ingenuity helicopter has completed its 50th flight. On April 13, Ingenuity covered a distance of 322.2 meters in 145.7 seconds. It went up to a height of 60 feet, which is also a new record. NASA has also shared the video of Ingenuity's 47th flight. It was captured on 9 March 2023 by the Mastcam-Z imager on NASA's Perseverance rover.
Rocket flight to take humans to Mars postponed
Elon Musk's company SpaceX has postponed the first launch of the world's largest rocket Starship from Starbase in Boca Chica, southern Texas. It had to be postponed due to a problem with fuel pressurization in the first stage. This rocket will take humans to Mars in the future. It is the biggest rocket in the world.
India and France ready to start Orion exercise
India and France are set to begin the Orion exercise at the Mont-de-Marsan air force base of the French Air and Space Force. French Ambassador Emmanuel Lenain said on Twitter, We warmly welcome the Indian contingent. Fighter aircraft of France and India are set to fly together in French skies soon. This exercise will be conducted till 05 May 2023.
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