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August 19, 2026 7:13 PM

President Murmu urges information officers to use social media to listen, respond to citizens

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday urged Indian Information Service (IIS) officers to use social media not only to inform and engage citizens but also to listen to their concerns, understand their aspirations and respond to their feedback. A group of Officer Trainees of the Indian Information Service and Indian Statistical Service called on the President at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday. Addressing the officer trainees, President Murmu said both services, despite having different function...

August 18, 2026 9:48 PM

Accurate data key to effective governance, delivery of benefits to right beneficiaries: Vice President Radhakrishnan

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Tuesday emphasised the importance of accurate and timely data for effective governance, saying that reliable statistics are essential for proper planning, resource allocation and ensuring that government benefits reach the intended beneficiaries. Addressing 34 Officer Trainees of the 2026 batch of the Indian Statistical Service (ISS), including 16 women, at Uprashtrapati Bhavan, the Vice-President said, “If the data is not correct, no decision can be corr...

August 25, 2025 10:07 AM

Shubhanshu Shukla arrives in Lucknow to a hero’s welcome

Family members of Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, along with people from across Uttar Pradesh, gathered at Lucknow Airport on Monday to welcome the astronaut after his historic mission to the International Space Station (ISS). Shukla was received by Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak and state BJP president Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary. Speaking to reporters, Chaudhary said, "Under the leadership of PM Modi, India has achieved new heights in the field of sp...

August 18, 2025 4:23 PM

Lok Sabha adjourned amid uproar during debate on astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s ISS mission

The Lok Sabha was adjourned on Monday following a special discussion on Commander Shubhanshu Shukla’s recent mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The session witnessed protests from opposition parties over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar and allegations concerning the Election Commission. Amid continued disruptions, the House was adjourned and will reconvene on August 19 at 11 am. Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Jitendra Sin...

July 16, 2025 4:13 PM

Beacon of inspiration: Union Cabinet hails Shubhanshu Shukla’s return from ISS

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday passed a resolution celebrating the safe return of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla from the International Space Station (ISS), calling it “a moment of pride, glory, and joy for the entire nation.” Shukla, part of the four-member Axiom-4 crew, returned to Earth on Tuesday aboard SpaceX’s Dragon capsule after spending 18 days in orbit. With this mission, Shukla became the first Indian astronaut to visit the ISS and onl...

July 15, 2025 2:40 PM

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s space mission will boost India’s Gaganyaan project: ISRO

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's space mission will play a crucial role in India's first manned spaceflight under the Gaganyaan programme, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said on Monday. Shukla became the first Indian in 41 years to travel to space where he undertook scientific experiments aboard the International Space Station (ISS). "This has been an unforgettable experience for him (Shubhanshu Shukla). He carried out multiple experiments aboard the Space Shuttle and the Int...

July 15, 2025 2:01 PM

Shubhanshu Shukla’s parents excited ahead of Dragon spacecraft splashdown

As the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft prepares for splashdown, excitement and happiness run high in the family of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla - the first Indian astronaut to visit the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission. Speaking to ANI, his mother, Asha Shukla said. “We are very excited... When we saw the undocking, we knew he was on his way home. We are waiting eagerly for our son. He will reach by evening. We prayed for his well-being, visited the temple, ...

June 29, 2025 8:58 AM

PM Modi interacts with Shubhanshu Shukla, first Indian astronaut aboard ISS

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held a video interaction with Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut to visit the International Space Station (ISS). During the warm and inspiring conversation, PM Modi lauded Shukla’s achievement as the dawn of a new era for India's space ambitions and extended the wishes of 140 crore Indians. “Though you are farthest from the motherland, you are closest to our hearts,” said the Prime Minister, praising Shukla’s journey as s...

June 27, 2025 3:07 PM

Shubhanshu Shukla’s parents, teacher celebrate his journey to ISS

The parents and teacher of India's second astronaut, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, expressed immense pride on Friday after his successful arrival at the International Space Station (ISS). Speaking to IANS, they shared their emotions, expressing joy and gratitude to God for his safe journey and lauding his remarkable achievement. IAF officer Shukla made history as the first Indian to reach the ISS and only the second Indian to travel to space, nearly 41 years after Wing Commander Rakesh Shar...

June 26, 2025 1:13 PM

Shubhanshu Shukla shares first in-flight experience on Axiom 4 mission

The Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) crew shared their first in-flight update from orbit early Wednesday, offering a glimpse into life aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft as they journey to the International Space Station (ISS). Axiom Space said on X: “Tune in LIVE with the #Ax4 crew for their FIRST in-flight event at 01:47 AM EDT.” SpaceX also confirmed the update: “First opportunity to talk live with the Ax-4 crew on-orbit will be in roughly 15 minutes at ~1:47 a.m. ET this morning.” During t...