New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Pawan Chandana and Naga Bharath Daka, the co-founders of Skyroot Aerospace. The successful flight of Vikram-1, Skyroot’s private launch vehicle, dominated the exchange.What began as a congratulatory meeting evolved into an energetic discussion about technology roadmaps, long-term visions, and wider opportunities opening up for private players in India’s space sector.PM Modi later wrote in a post on X, describing the interac…
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Bhopal, July 26 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Sunday that he had listened to the 136th edition of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Mann Ki Baat” programme at Kanchana Ghat in Orchha, the tourism and religious centre of Niwari district, along with local residents and public representatives. In a post on social media platform X, the Chief Minister noted that the Prime Minister had spoken about transforming the ‘Catch the Rain’ campaign into a people’s movement, the succes…
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Harsh Malhotra on Sunday led the city BJP workers in tuning into the 136th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio programme at 6,450 locations across the city. After the ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme, Malhotra, along with the leaders and youth present, observed silence and paid tribute to the soldiers who were martyred in the Kargil War.Speaking to the media on the occasion, the Delhi BJP President describe…
Patna, July 26 (IANS) Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Sunday launched a sharp attack on Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, alleging that he is working at the behest of Hungarian-American investor George Soros and wants to create unrest in India on the lines of neighbouring countries. Speaking to IANS, Singh said, “Rahul Gandhi works for George Soros, who is anti-India and based in the United States. He works at Soros’ behest. Till now, he has not disclosed the details of hi…
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted the achievements of youngsters across various fields, including the space sector, adding that he is “very proud of the youth power of the country”. Addressing the 136th episode of his monthly radio programme, ‘Mann Ki Baat’, PM Modi said, “Last Sunday’s successful launch of Vikram-1 has filled the hearts of every Indian with pride. We all witnessed a historic moment in the Indian space sector. This is the first rocket d…
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) India’s first privately developed orbital rocket Vikram‑1 reaching orbit marks a structural shift in India’s space sector from a state monopoly to a “multi-actor space ecosystem”, a new report has said.”India is no longer just a low-cost extension of ISRO but a country building a diversified, multi-actor space ecosystem, with its own rockets, satellites and eventually its own crewed missions and space station,” the report from India Narrative said.Vikram-1 extends…
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during the NDA’s ‘Mangal Milan’ programme, noted that action was taken as soon as the reports of the NEET-UG paper leak emerged and mentioned that the guilty should face the strictest punishment. He said that PM Modi highlighted the achievements of the youth of India and stressed that “our time, energy and focus should be on the youth and their future”.Speaking to the re…
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) India’s first privately developed orbital rocket, Vikram‑1, successfully reached orbit under Mission Aagaman and drew praise from industry and public figures, who called it a landmark achievement for the country’s burgeoning private space sector, according to multiple reports.Startup Skyroot Aerospace, which built the rocket, described reaching orbit on its first attempt as an “incredibly rare feat globally,” posting a video of the launch and satellite separat…
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while lauding the Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace for successfully launching Vikram-1, the country’s first privately developed orbital rocket, said on Monday that the feat was achieved by youngsters with an average age of 28 years and not by a “56-year-old youth”. He hailed the youth of the nation for achieving numerous milestones, stating that the potential and aspirations of the youth are as “boundless as space” itself.Speaking to the r…
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed hope that both the monsoon season and the Monsoon Session of Parliament are productive for the nation, while also hailing the youth of the nation for achieving numerous milestones, stating that the potential and aspirations of the youth are as “boundless as space” itself. Addressing the media at the start of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, PM Modi said, “Be it monsoon or Monsoon Session, both are very productive. When …