Timelines

From a fledgling atomic energy programme to a declared nuclear weapons state, India's nuclear journey spans over eight decades of scientific ambition, strategic deterrence, and global integration.

India's first human spaceflight programme aims to demonstrate indigenous capability to send humans to low-Earth orbit and return them safely. It marks a historic milestone for ISRO and Indian science.

Digital India is a flagship programme to transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy, combining internet infrastructure, digital identity, and financial inclusion.

From Cold War distance to a comprehensive strategic partnership, India-US relations have transformed dramatically over two decades, driven by shared democratic values, counter-terrorism cooperation, and convergence in the Indo-Pacific.

The long-standing border dispute between India and China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) has been a persistent source of tension, punctuated by periods of conflict and diplomatic engagement.