Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut on the International Space Station (ISS). In this historic space-to-Earth conversation, Shukla shared how daily routines like sleeping and walking change in zero gravity, joked about tying his feet during the call, and revealed he carried Gajar Halwa to space! PM Modi called this moment a proud chapter in India’s space journey, especially with the Indian Tricolour now flying aboard the ISS for the first time.
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As India celebrates its 75th Republic Day today, a grand display of military prowess, culture and women empowerment was seen in India’s Republic Day parade 2024. The Indian Air Force, in a mighty display of power and skill, executed gravity-defying maneuvers by Indian Air Force aircrafts in the Republic Day 2024 Flypast. The viewers were left speechless as IAF’s famed aircrafts like Apache, Sukhoi and Rafale pulled off dangerous stunts in the sky. In the ceremony, President Droupadi Murmu unfurled the National Flag at Kartavya Path. The ceremony was followed by the National anthem and a 21 Gun salute. President Droupadi Murmu was given the national salute by the President`s Bodyguard at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhawan.
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