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Axiom-4 Mission: Day-to-day update of what Shubhanshu Shukla "Shux" and crew did in spaceThe Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Thursday said initial health assessments of astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, who returned to Earth after a 20-day space mission, indicated that he was in stable condition with no immediate concerns. Shukla returned to Earth on June 15 when the Dragon Grace spacecraft carrying him and three other astronauts of the Axiom-4 mission splashed down off San Diego coast ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 17 (ANI): Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, a proud son of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, has made India and his family proud by returning safely to Earth after an 18-day stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS). As part of the Axiom-4 mission, Shubhanshu Shukla journey has been a remarkable achievement for India space ambitions. Shubhanshu mother, Asha Shukla, couldnt hold back her emotions as she spoke about her son incredible feat. Shukla mother, Asha ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 17: NASA has revealed that Saturn's largest moon, Titan, may naturally produce cell-like compartments called vesicles in its hydrocarbon-rich lakes. These lakes, filled with liquid methane and ethane, provide a unique environment where such structures -- vital for forming protocells that support chemical reactions -- could emerge on their own. According to research published on July 10 in the journal International Journal of Astrobiology, the formation of vesicles on Titan is tho ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 16: Melbourne has once again been recognised as one of the world's best cities for students, ranking fifth globally in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Best Student Cities 2026 rankings. This marks the fourth consecutive year that the city of Melbourne has been ranked in the top five student cities globally, reflecting the city's top class educational system, rich cultural scene, and vibrant multicultural student population. Also Read | Kolkata Fatafat Result Today, July 16 ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) India on Tuesday celebrated the return of its astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to Earth after spending 18 days at the International Space Station, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying he has inspired a billion dreams with his dedication, courage and pioneering spirit. President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined the nation in welcoming Shukla back from his "historic" space mission. Shukla is the first Indian to have vi ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Sarai Kale Khan Namo Bharat station, which will be the converging point for three Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridors, is ready for operations. Trial runs have been concluded with the state govt to take a final decision on when it can open for public use."The final touches are being given to the station," said an official of the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), which is executing the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor. Sarai Kale Khan is set to b ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, July 15: Waving and smiling to cameras, Shubhanshu Shukla and three other Axiom-4 mission astronauts emerged from the Dragon Grace spacecraft on Tuesday, taking their first breath of fresh air after completing their 20-day space sojourn. The 39-year-old Shukla, commander Peggy Whitson and mission specialists Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski of Poland and Tibor Kapu of Hungary were seen being helped out of the spacecraft by the ground staff of SpaceX, the transporter for the mission. The ...Read More >
Pune: The ongoing pre-non-interlocking and non-interlocking works to develop the Hadapsar railway station would affect trains' movement in the Daund-Pune section this week from Thursday till Sunday. A total of 17 trains, including DEMUs from Pune to Daund and Baramati to Pune, Pune-Harangul Express (01487), Harangul-Pune Express (01488), Solapur-Pune Intercity Superfast Express (12169) and Pune-Solapur Intercity Express (12170), would remain cancelled on Sunday (July 20), a railway official said ...Read More >
Rishikesh (Uttarakhand) [India], July 16 (ANI): The President of Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Swami Chidanand Saraswati, hailed the safe return of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla from the Axiom-4 space mission, calling it a proud and historic moment for India. While speaking to ANI, Swami Chidanand celebrated the pilot achievement, saying, Today is a very glorious day for us... This was not just a space mission but a jump for the self-confidence of India. This time, Group Captain Subhanshu Shukla w ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Bombay high court on Friday asked the state govt for its stand on grant of heritage status to Savarkar Sadan building at Shivaji Park, Dadar (W), where late Vinayak Damodar Savarkar resided.Chief Justice Alokh Aradhe and Justice Sandeep Marne heard a PIL by Abhinav Bharat Congress through its president Pankaj Phadnis. It expressed apprehension that prior to the ground-plus-4-storey building being bestowed heritage status, it is likely to be demolished. In Feb 2009, the Mumbai Heritag ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended a warm welcome to Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on his return to Earth, hailing the astronaut's pioneering journey to the International Space Station (ISS) as a "defining moment" in India's space exploration journey. Group Captain Shukla, the first Indian to travel to the ISS, landed safely in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego at 3:02 pm IST aboard SpaceX's Dragon capsule Grace, completing the 18-day-long Axiom-4 ( ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], July 15 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday congratulated Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla upon his return to Earth following the successful completion of the Axiom-4 mission. The CM called the achievement a matter of pride for the nation and an inspiration for the youth. In a post on X, Chief Minister Dhami wrote, Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Group Captain of the Indian Air Force and son of Mother India, Shri Shubhansh ...Read More >
Guwahati, Jul 15 (PTI) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday joined the nation in welcoming back Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to Earth after completing the Axiom-4 mission, describing his achievement as a milestone for the country's space programme. Shukla and three other astronauts aboard the Dragon "Grace" capsule made a safe splashdown off the coast of San Diego in California on Tuesday, concluding a 22.5-hour return journey from the International Space Station (ISS). Al ...Read More >
Guwahati, Jul 15 (PTI) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday joined the nation in welcoming back Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to Earth after completing the Axiom-4 mission, describing his achievement as a milestone for the country's space programme. Shukla and three other astronauts aboard the Dragon "Grace" capsule made a safe splashdown off the coast of San Diego in California on Tuesday, concluding a 22.5-hour return journey from the International Space Station (ISS). "W ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Jul 15 (PTI) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan congratulated Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on his return to Earth after a 20-day sojourn in space and said he created history by becoming the first Indian to reach the International Space Station (ISS). The Dragon 'Grace' spacecraft carrying Shukla and three other astronauts made a splashdown off San Diego coast in southern California on Tuesday. Vijayan, in a Facebook post, said that Shukla returned to Earth after spen ...Read More >
Lucknow, Jul 15 (PTI) Political leaders in Uttar Pradesh congratulated Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla on Tuesday on his successful return to Earth after completing the Axiom-4 mission, calling it a moment of pride for the country and an inspiration for youngsters. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath led the tributes, calling Shukla's achievement "a glorious symbol of courage, dedication and commitment to science". "Welcome back to Earth! Heartfelt congratulations to Group Captain ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said Shubhanshu Shukla has not just touched space, but also "lifted India's aspirations to new heights" after the first Indian astronaut to visit the International Space Station returned to Earth post a 20-day space sojourn. Singh, a Lok Sabha member from Lucknow, spoke to Shukla's father on the phone to convey his greetings and told him that the country is proud of his son's achievements. Waving and smiling at cameras, Shukla a ...Read More >
Guwahati, Jul 15 (PTI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will visit Assam on Wednesday during which they will interact with party functionaries of the state. State Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi said the district, block and mandal presidents of the party will be able to present their views before its top leadership during Kharge and Gandhi's visit. Also Read | Did Lucknow Court Judge Take Selfie With Rahul Gandhi During Hearing of Indian Army ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, July 15 (Xinhua) -- The Indians were elated on Tuesday as the country's astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla returned to Earth along with three others. The crew had spent 18 days in the International Space Station (ISS). Their space mission "Axiom-4" was launched on June 25. Along with three other astronauts, Shukla's capsule splashed down off California. Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in welcoming Shukla. "I join the nation in welcoming Group Captain Shubhanshu S ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) After the SpaceX crew capsule Grace, carrying Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and others, splashed down off the coast of California near San Diego, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis congratulated him for creating history. In his post on X, the chief minister said, "Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla Creates History! Heartiest Congratulations to Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on the successful completion of his historic mission to Space. As India's first astronaut t ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Jul 15 (PTI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Tuesday congratulated Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and the entire Axiom-4 team on their return to Earth following the successful completion of their mission. The Dragon spacecraft Grace, carrying Shukla and three other astronauts, splashed down off the coast of San Diego, California, marking the end of a 20-day journey, including 18 days aboard the International Space Station (ISS). "I ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) India on Tuesday celebrated the return of its astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to Earth after spending 18 days at the International Space Station, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying he has inspired a billion dreams with his dedication, courage and pioneering spirit. President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined the nation in welcoming Shukla back from his "historic" space mission. Also Read | Did EAM S Jaishankar Admi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) India on Tuesday celebrated the return of its astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to Earth after spending 18 days at the International Space Station, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying he has inspired a billion dreams with his dedication, courage and pioneering spirit. President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined the nation in welcoming Shukla back from his "historic" space mission. Shukla is the first Indian to have vi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal welcomed back Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who piloted Axiom-4's 'The Dragon' spacecraft from the International Space Station (ISS) back to Earth earlier today. 'Welcome back, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla. India is proud of your courage, dedication, and service to the nation. Jai Hind,' Kejriwal posted on X. Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also welcomed astronaut Shu ...Read More >
New Delhi: Union Minister Jitendra Singh said Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who returned to Earth Tuesday after an 18-day stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS), is expected to arrive in India by August 17 following a series of post-mission procedures. "There are certain SOPs to be followed... His rehabilitation, debriefing sessions and a series of discussions with Team ISRO. We might expect him in Delhi by August 17," Singh told PTI video. Calling the mission "unprecedented", Si ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) Union minister Jitendra Singh said Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who on Tuesday returned to Earth after an 18-day stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS), is expected to arrive in India by August 17 following a series of post-mission procedures. "There are certain SOPs to be followed... His rehabilitation, debriefing sessions and a series of discussions with Team ISRO. We might expect him in Delhi by August 17," Singh told PTI video. Also Read | India Raise ...Read More >
Amritsar (Punjab) [India], July 15 (ANI): The Golden Temple in Punjab's Amritsar received another bomb threat on Tuesday. The dog squad has been deployed at the Golden Temple premises as part of a security check. The holy site for Sikhs received a bomb threat via e-mail for the second consecutive day. Also Read | India Raises Pahalgam Terror Attack at SCO Meeting: EAM S Jaishankar Calls for 'Uncompromising Position' on Combatting Terrorism. Pratap Singh, Secretary of the Shiromani Gurdwara Pa ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) Union minister Jitendra Singh said Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who on Tuesday returned to Earth after an 18-day stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS), is expected to arrive in India by August 17 following a series of post-mission procedures. "There are certain SOPs to be followed... His rehabilitation, debriefing sessions and a series of discussions with Team ISRO. We might expect him in Delhi by August 17," Singh told PTI video. Calling the mission "un ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan has flagged the "perceived reluctance" among several senior central government officials to give appointments to people, saying such interactions can give insights into ground realities, and clarify misunderstandings about government policies or intentions. In a letter to the secretaries of all central government ministries and departments, the country's top bureaucrat also said that such meetings should be held in offices and not clubs o ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) About 41 years after Rakesh Sharma's flight in 1984, India sent an astronaut into space -- Shubhanshu Shukla. Shukla, who became the first Indian to go to the International Space Station (ISS), has emerged as the new star -- also establishing a firm place for India in the global space arena. The 20-day mission, led by private American company Axiom Space, in collaboration with NASA, SpaceX, and other government space agencies, including ISRO, launched to the ...Read More >
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