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Mission ShakthiSAT Mascot Unveiled at BRICS CCI WE Summit 2026 – A Global Call for Inclusive Space Collaboration Led by India
India, 1st Apr 2026, – New Delhi – In a landmark moment for global cooperation in space science and women-led innovation, the mascot of Mission ShakthiSAT was officially unveiled at the BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry Women Empowerment (BRICS CCI WE) Annual Summit 2026 in New Delhi. The unveiling, graced by Ms. Meenakshi Lekhi, Former Minister of State for External Affairs, along with Ms. Ruby Sinha, President BRICS CCI WE, ambassadors, and delegates from BRICS and partner nations, marked a powerful convergence of diplomacy, science, and gender inclusion.
Adding to this moment of recognition and impact, Dr. Srimathy Kesan, Founder & CEO of Space Kidz India and Mission Director of ShakthiSAT, was honoured with the prestigious “Changemaker of the Year” Award by BRICS CCI WE. She expressed that this recognition is a great honour and a reflection of the collective efforts of young girls, global partners, and supporters who are driving meaningful change through space science and education.
The Shakthi mascot, conceptualised by Dr. Srimathy Kesan, with design execution by artist Bikram Dutt and apparel design by Ms. Harsha (Hashtag), stands as a symbol of strength, UNITY, and the transformative potential of the girl child in shaping the future of space exploration. The 108 flags on the shirt of the mascot represent the 108 participating countries in the mission.This mascot will be carried to the MOON With the 108 Country flags. “ONE UNIVERSE ONE FAMILY”
Rooted in the timeless Indian philosophy of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” — the world is one family, Mission ShakthiSAT is a bold global initiative led by Space Kidz India under the leadership of Dr. Srimathy Kesan. The mission aims to empower 12,000 girls from 108 countries through intensive, hands-on training in STEM, satellite engineering, coding, and space systems. Over the course of the program, students undergo extensive hours of structured learning, technical workshops, and collaborative design processes, ensuring that participation goes beyond inspiration to real, measurable skill-building and scientific contribution.
Mission ShakthiSAT is envisioned as the world’s first all-girls international lunar mission, comprising both a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite as a technology demonstrator and a lunar satellite targeting a hard landing on the Moon. This mission is not only a technological endeavor but also a global platform for scientific collaboration, enabling students from diverse geographies to work together on experiments that address real-world challenges. It reflects a shift in the global space paradigm—from isolated missions and duplication of effort to shared knowledge, collective innovation, and responsible use of space resources.
India’s leadership in this initiative underscores its evolving role as a unifying force in the global space ecosystem. By bringing together nations—large and small—Mission ShakthiSAT ensures that access to space is not limited by geography or economic status. The mission seeks to build an inclusive international framework where countries collaborate rather than compete, and where young girls are empowered to lead scientific discovery. In this spirit, the team also looks forward to meaningful engagement with global leadership, including a potential interaction with the Honorable Prime Minister of India, to further strengthen the mission’s vision and impact on a national and international scale.
The unveiling at the BRICS CCI WE Summit aligns with the theme “Women in Innovation, Science & Entrepreneurship (WISE) – Inspiring Change, Shaping Tomorrow,” reinforcing the importance of women’s leadership in shaping future economies and technologies. Mission ShakthiSAT embodies this vision by creating pathways for girls to actively participate in high-impact scientific missions while fostering international cooperation across BRICS+ and partner nations.
Building on the success of previous initiatives such as AzaadiSAT, where 750 rural Indian girls contributed to the development and successful launch of a satellite, Mission ShakthiSAT expands this model globally. It demonstrates that talent exists universally, and that with the right opportunities, mentorship, and access, young minds can contribute meaningfully to advanced scientific and technological missions.
The mission is now entering a critical phase, with selected students from participating countries expected to travel to India for hands-on payload integration, testing, and ground station development, followed by launch preparations.
The international student program and travel to India is scheduled from August 23 to September 1, 2026, during which participants will engage in intensive hands-on training, collaboration, and mission integration activities.
As the mission progresses toward its orbital and lunar milestones, Space Kidz India is actively engaging with global institutions, industry leaders, and stakeholders to build strong support systems and partnerships.
Mission ShakthiSAT is currently seeking CSR partners and institutional collaborators to support this historic initiative. Organizations aligned with the vision of inclusive growth, STEM education, and global cooperation are invited to partner in enabling access, infrastructure, training, and mission development—ensuring that this transformative opportunity reaches deserving girls across the world.
Mission ShakthiSAT is supported by a strong ecosystem of partners and collaborators who have stood by the initiative and contributed to its growth and impact. The team extends its sincere gratitude to IN-SPACe, ISRO, Hexaware, Ananth Technologies, Zoho Learn, AIMERS Foundation, Meridien Space Command, BCI Aerospace, World Space Week Association, and several other global and regional partners, whose continued support has been instrumental in advancing the mission’s goals.
The Shakthi mascot represents more than a mission—it represents a movement. A movement where a girl from any part of the world can build, innovate, and lead in space science. A movement where nations come together not in competition, but in collaboration. And a movement where space becomes a shared platform for peace, progress, and collective human advancement.
Space Kidz India, the organization behind this initiative, has established itself as a pioneer in student-led space missions, having launched over 20 balloon satellites, 3 suborbital satellites, 5 orbital satellites, and 2 rocket launches, while inspiring thousands of students through hands-on international exposure and training. With Mission ShakthiSAT, the organization takes a significant step forward in scaling its vision globally, positioning India at the forefront of a new era in space exploration defined by inclusion, collaboration, and purpose.
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Shreshth Khurana Announces Matrix Group’s Strategic Expansion Across Tech, Finance, and Media
Diversified Business Ecosystem Launches Portfolio of Interconnected Ventures Designed for the Digital-First Global Economy
Seoul, South Korea, May 21st, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — Matrix Groups, a diversified business organization focused on digital innovation and scalable infrastructure, today announced the formal expansion of its multi-sector portfolio comprising ventures across technology, finance, education, media, aviation, hospitality, fashion, real estate, gaming, and consumer industries.
The announcement marks a significant milestone in Matrix Groups’ mission to build an interconnected ecosystem of businesses that are technology-driven, globally connected, and designed to deliver long-term value across multiple verticals simultaneously.
Matrix Groups operates on the principle that the future of business lies in interconnected ecosystems — where technology, branding, financial services, and human capital work in coordination rather than in isolation. The organization was established with a focus on digital transformation, scalable infrastructure development, and international business connectivity.
Leading the organization is Shreshth Khurana, founder and chief executive, whose strategic vision has shaped Matrix Groups’ unique approach to building businesses across diverse sectors from the ground up.
“Today’s digital world has created opportunities to think globally from day one,” said Shreshth Khurana, Founder of Matrix Groups. “The vision behind Matrix Groups is to build businesses that are connected, technology-driven, and designed to create long-term value across industries. Each venture within our ecosystem is designed to complement the others — creating compounding value that a single-industry company cannot replicate.”
Portfolio Overview
Matrix Groups has structured its portfolio across six primary verticals:
Technology, Legal & Digital Services Matrix Groups’ technology division includes Prowebmatrix, a legal, technology, and immigration services platform; Convertixpro, a marketing and technology solutions provider; LoopInSync, a proprietary social media platform; and WePedia, a business discovery and company information platform. These ventures collectively address the growing demand for integrated digital transformation, online brand development, and business growth solutions.
Education & Media The organization’s education and media portfolio includes Alphabit School, an online school and EdTech company; Story Crafters Magazine, a business media network; and Elyra International University, a higher education institution. This vertical is focused on building accessible learning ecosystems and business-focused content platforms for global audiences.
Finance & Banking Matrix Apex, a digital banking and FinTech platform, represents the organization’s entry into financial services infrastructure — addressing the expanding global demand for accessible, technology-enabled banking solutions.
Aviation Matrix Airline represents the organization’s long-term investment in aviation infrastructure, reflecting Matrix Groups’ commitment to asset-intensive, high-growth sectors.
Hospitality, Lifestyle & Consumer Brands The consumer-facing portfolio includes Promatrix Hospitality, Matrix Beauty, Matrix Clothing, and The Flavour Vault — ventures focused on delivering modern lifestyle experiences through hospitality, fashion, and food branding.
Emerging Verticals Matrix Groups has also established business verticals in real estate, interiors, gaming, automotive, electronics, travel, events, and social impact — providing a broad foundation for future growth and cross-sector synergies.
Strategic Vision
Unlike traditional conglomerates built through acquisition, Matrix Groups has taken an organic, build-from-the-ground-up approach — constructing each business as part of a deliberate, interconnected architecture. The organization’s strategic framework prioritizes digital infrastructure, brand scalability, and international market readiness.
“What differentiates Matrix Groups is not the number of businesses we operate, but the way they are built to work together,” said Khurana. “Each venture is a node in a larger network — sharing technology, branding infrastructure, and market intelligence.”
Matrix Groups is currently pursuing expansion into new geographies and sectors, with an emphasis on markets in South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East.
About Matrix Groups
Matrix Groups is a diversified business ecosystem comprising ventures across technology, finance, education, media, hospitality, aviation, real estate, consumer products, and emerging industries. The organization is focused on building interconnected businesses through innovation, digital transformation, and scalable growth models.
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MEXC Reports Sharp Surge in TradFi Futures Trading Volume in April, Led by 1,600% Jump in INTC
Victoria, Seychelles, May 21th, 2026- Data from MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, shows that TradFi futures trading volume on the platform surged sharply in April. Among all sectors, AI semiconductor-related assets recorded the strongest month-over-month growth, with some exceeding 1,600%. This closely mirrored the rally in U.S. AI chip stocks during the same period, as more users increasingly turned to crypto platforms to gain exposure to traditional financial markets.
In April, as geopolitical tensions temporarily stabilized, risk appetite in the U.S. stock market rebounded significantly. Both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 reached new all-time highs. Intel Corporation (INTC) rose roughly 50% during the month, marking its largest monthly gain in more than half a century. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) surged 74%, becoming one of the best-performing stocks in the S&P 500. NVIDIA climbed approximately 14.4%, reclaiming the $200 level, while Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSM) also strengthened alongside booming demand for AI computing power. AI and semiconductors became the dominant trading theme in the U.S. equity market throughout April.
The intensity of this rally was clearly reflected in trading activity among MEXC users. The AI semiconductor sector saw the most pronounced growth. INTC futures trading volume skyrocketed 1,684% month-over-month, AMD rose 543%, TSM gained 278%, and NVIDIA increased 213%, with all four assets posting triple-digit growth. Large-cap technology stocks and major indices also advanced strongly, with QQQ up 186%, GOOGL up 177%, and SP500 up 92%. Other assets including META (+121%), AAPL (+78%), and the NAS100 Index (+50%) also recorded significant increases.
As structural opportunities in the U.S. stock market become increasingly evident, more users are choosing to position themselves directly through familiar crypto trading platforms. Compared with traditional brokerages, crypto platforms eliminate cumbersome account-opening procedures, support both long and short Futures trading, and use stablecoins for settlement, avoiding the need to transfer funds across different financial systems. MEXC further reduces trading friction by offering zero fees on multiple Futures pairs, alongside deep liquidity and leverage of up to 100x. During the platform’s 0-Fee Fest, launched on April 15, MEXC users collectively saved more than $83 million in trading fees within just 12 trading days, with TradFi futures products contributing over $15 million of that total.
Against the backdrop of accelerating global asset rotation, demand for cross-asset allocation is rising rapidly. Currently, MEXC offers Futures pairs covering more than 130 traditional financial assets, including U.S. equities, stock indices, ETFs, precious metals, commodities, and foreign exchange products. Through a single account, users can seamlessly switch between crypto and traditional financial markets, capturing opportunities across asset classes at minimal cost.
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MEXC is the world’s fastest-growing cryptocurrency exchange, trusted by more than 40 million users across 170+ markets. Built on a user-first philosophy, MEXC offers industry-leading 0-fee trading and access to over 3,000 digital assets. As the Gateway to Infinite Opportunities, MEXC provides a single platform where users can easily trade cryptocurrencies alongside tokenized assets, including stocks, ETFs, commodities, and precious metals.
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CGTN published an article highlighting how China and Russia are deepening strategic coordination, economic cooperation and people-to-people exchanges during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s state visit to China. By combining trade data, historical context and expert analysis, the piece emphasizes the resilience of bilateral ties and their role in promoting a multipolar world order.
Bilateral trade has topped $200 billion for three consecutive years; more than 70% of China-Europe freight trains now pass through Russia en route to Europe; ten China-Russia Expos have been held; over 170 pairs of sister cities and provinces have been established, reflecting the growing depth and breadth of bilateral cooperation. In recent years, China-Russia collaboration has expanded across multiple sectors, yielding tangible results.
On Wednesday, the two heads of state once again witnessed the signing of multiple cooperation documents covering trade, education, technology and other areas during Putin’s state visit to China, fueling a new era of partnership between the two neighboring major countries.
During their meeting, Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed that China-Russia relations have now reached the highest level in history as a comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era and that the two sides should seize the momentum to align China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) with Russia’s development strategy through 2030, and deepen cooperation to serve the development and rejuvenation of both countries.
The two leaders also agreed to extend the China-Russia Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation and issued a joint statement on enhancing comprehensive strategic coordination, deepening good-neighborliness and friendly cooperation.
China-Russia relations set example for major countries
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the China-Russia strategic partnership of coordination and the 25th anniversary of the treaty, which defines the relationship as “non-alliance, non-confrontation and not targeting any third party” and enshrines the principle of “ever-lasting friendship and never becoming enemies.”
Xi noted that the treaty legally established a long-term foundation for neighborly friendship and comprehensive strategic cooperation, which has enabled a leap forward in bilateral relations. He said that China will work with Russia to uphold the spirit of the treaty and firmly advance China-Russia back-to-back strategic coordination.
Li Yongquan, a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, said the China-Russia relationship, based on “non-alliance, non-confrontation, and not targeting any third party,” transcends ideology and political systems and rests firmly on shared long-term interests and a commitment to a multipolar world. Their relationship offers a new model for major countries to get along with each other, Li said.
Since the treaty’s signing, political trust between the two countries has deepened. Annual presidential visits have become a routine, and multiple cooperation mechanisms have been established, including regular meetings between prime ministers, the China-Russia Energy Cooperation Committee, the Strategic Security Consultation Mechanism and the China-Russia Committee on Cultural Cooperation.
These mechanisms have played an irreplaceable role in promoting pragmatic cooperation, resolving bilateral issues and coordinating positions on multilateral international affairs.
China, Russia: Pillars of a multipolar world
During their talks, Xi stressed the importance of deepening multilateral coordination, safeguarding the post-war international order and international law and promoting the building of a more just and reasonable global governance system.
China and Russia have long supported each other on key issues of mutual concern. They have jointly promoted the establishment of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), BRICS and trilateral mechanisms such as China-Russia-India and China-Russia-Mongolia cooperation. They also continue to coordinate on international platforms, such as the UN and APEC, advocating for greater representation of developing countries in global governance and promoting a multipolar, inclusive global order.
Russia is the first country Xi visited after taking office as Chinese president. Putin last year visited China to attend the SCO summit and commemorative events marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
During Wednesday’s meeting, Putin stated that China-Russia relations have stood the test of time and grown increasingly resilient and that China-Russia cooperation is an important stabilizing factor in the turbulent world.
Cooperation boosts shared development, people-to-people exchanges
Deep political trust and close strategic alignment between the two countries has enabled steady progress in trade, culture and people-to-people exchanges, ushering China-Russia relations into a new phase of development.
Despite a complex international environment, China-Russia cooperation has shown resilience. According to China’s Ministry of Commerce, bilateral trade reached $227.9 billion in 2025, surpassing the $200 billion mark for the third consecutive year. In the first quarter of this year, bilateral trade totaled $61.2 billion, up 14.7% year on year.
Currently, the 10th China-Russia Expo is being held in Harbin, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, attracting nearly 300 Russian enterprises. Meanwhile, China and Russia introduced a mutual visa-free policy in 2025, triggering a tourism boom between the two countries.
The two countries have also jointly organized a range of exchange programs over the years, including the language year, tourism year, youth exchange year and cultural year. Last year, the “China-Russia Year of Culture” concluded successfully, while this year’s “China-Russia Year of Education” is expected to further strengthen generational friendship and consolidate the foundation for long-term mutual understanding between the two peoples.
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