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Time of India
5 days ago
- Science
- Time of India
'Josh was truly high': Shubhanshu Shukla's wife shares behind-the-scenes video of his journey to space
Image: Instagram@/kamnashubha Shubhanshu Shukla became the first Indian to embark on a mission to the International Space Station (ISS). However, this achievement goes far beyond a single day in orbit. Offering a glimpse into the personal side of this historic feat, his wife, Kamna Shubha Shukla, shared insights into the intense preparation and dedication that preceded the mission. After weeks of anticipation and six consecutive delays, India witnessed a proud moment on June 25 when its latest crewed mission finally lifted off into space. The launch, originally scheduled for June 8, had faced repeated setbacks. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ColorsTV (@colorstv) 'But with each delay — six in total, a quiet anxiety began to creep in. The initial energy slowly gave way to cautious hope, and over time, most friends left as the delays stretched on. Yet we held on, hoping, praying, counting down again and again,' said Kamna Shukla through a post on Instagram. The final call came on June 23, and the family rushed to Florida, arriving by June 24, as the spacecraft was scheduled to liftoff the next day. Unlike the first attempt, the viewing area was quieter, with only close family remaining, carrying a single question, 'will it happen this time?' said Kamna Shukla through the post. 'But as the launch drew near, all the wariness melted away. The tension transformed into sheer pride and excitement during the waving-off ceremony. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo The crew was ready. The energy was electric. The josh was truly high,' she said. The launch took place late at night, and the couple's young son, Sid, fell asleep but was woken up as the rocket ignited. 'That's a sun, Mumma!' the boy said. Shortly after reaching orbit, Shukla's message 'Jai Hind, Jai Bharat' resonated across mission control and among millions following the event in India. After an 18-day scientific mission aboard the Axiom-4 (Ax-4) spacecraft, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla returned to Earth on July 15. The Dragon spacecraft was carrying Shukla and fellow crew members, Commander Peggy Whitson, ESA astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski, and Tibor Kapu made a journey back home lasting approximately 22 hours. 'It almost seems magical to me…It has been a fantastic journey for me,' Shubhanshu said. 'Even today, Bharat looks 'saare jahan se accha' from above,' he added.
Mint
6 days ago
- Politics
- Mint
Kargil Vijay Diwas: PM Modi, President Murmu pay tributes; know history, significance and celebrations happening today
Kargil Vijay Diwas 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu paid tributes to brave soldiers and said their 'dedication, passion to sacrifice for motherland will inspire generations'. Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, Chief of Army Staff Gen Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, and Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi also honoured the valiant heroes. 'Heartfelt greetings to the countrymen on Kargil Vijay Diwas. This occasion reminds us of the unparalleled courage and valor of those brave sons of Mother India who dedicated their lives to protect the nation's pride. Their passion to sacrifice everything for the motherland will continue to inspire every generation. Jai Hind!' PM Modi said on X. President Murmu stated, 'On the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, I pay my heartfelt tribute to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the motherland. This day symbolizes the extraordinary valor, courage, and steadfast determination of our jawans. Their dedication and supreme sacrifice for the nation will forever inspire its citizens. Jai Hind! Jai Bharat!' Kargil Vijay Diwas, celebrated every year on July 26th, honours India's hard-earned triumph in the Kargil War of 1999. The conflict started in May 1999 when Pakistani troops, disguised as militants, covertly occupied key high-altitude positions in the Kargil region of India. To regain control, the Indian Army initiated 'Operation Vijay', a challenging mission to recapture these perilous mountain heights under harsh weather conditions. After nearly two months of intense fighting, India successfully pushed out the infiltrators and announced victory on July 26, 1999, though the victory came with the sacrifice of 527 courageous soldiers. This day serves as a solemn remembrance of their valor and sacrifice, reinforcing the nation's unity, highlighting the Indian Armed Forces' tactical skill and endurance, and inspiring patriotism as a strong emblem of India's determination to protect its borders. As India observes Kargil Vijay Diwas with profound respect and patriotic pride, marking the 26th anniversary of the 1999 victory, various ceremonies and events across the nation will honour the sacrifices made during the Kargil War. At the forefront, the main ceremony will be held at the Kargil War Memorial in Dras, Ladakh. Senior officials alongside the families of martyrs will lay wreaths in tribute. Simultaneous commemorations will take place nationwide, paying homage to the brave soldiers. Special events will recognise and honour the families of the those who laid down their lives. Patriotic programmes, including cultural performances and songs, are planned to inspire the spirit of nationalism. Additionally, schools and colleges will engage students through quizzes, speeches, and other educational activities to ensure the younger generation understands the significance of the war and the sacrifices involved. The Indian Army will unveil several new initiatives to deepen public engagement. These include the launch of an 'e-shradhanjali' portal, enabling people to pay their respects online, and a QR code-based audio app that narrates gripping stories from the battlefields. Furthermore, the Indus Viewpoint in Batalik will open to offer visitors a direct view of the Line of Control, providing insight into the strategic terrain.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Kargil Vijay Diwas: President Murmu, PM Modi lead nation to pay tributes to martyrs on 26th anniversary of ‘Operation Vijay'
On the 26th anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas, President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in paying tributes the Kargil heroes. On July 26, 1999, the Indian Army announced the successful culmination of 'Operation Vijay', declaring victory after a nearly three-month-long battle on the icy heights of Kargil in Ladakh. The day is observed as the Kargil Vijay Diwas to commemorate India's victory over Pakistan in the war. President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday (July 26, 2025) said the Kargil Vijay Diwas symbolises the extraordinary valour and steadfast determination of the country's jawans, and paid tributes to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the 1999 conflict. Their dedication and supreme sacrifice for the nation will forever inspire its citizens, she asserted. 'On the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, I pay my heartfelt tribute to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the motherland. This day symbolises the extraordinary valour, courage, and steadfast determination of our jawans. Their dedication and supreme sacrifice for the nation will forever inspire its citizens. 'Jai Hind! Jai Bharat!' President Murmu said in a post in Hindi on X. Reminder of unparalleled courage of our soldiers: PM Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people on the 26th anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas, which marks the success of Indian armed forces in ousting Pakistani intruders from the mountains in Kargil. The Kargil Vijay Diwas is observed on July 26 every year to mark India's victory over Pakistan in the 1999 war. Mr. Modi said this occasion reminds the country of unparalleled courage and valour of its soldiers who sacrificed their lives for defending the country's pride. Their spirit to sacrifice themselves for the motherland will inspire every generation, he said. Pakistani forces had stealthily occupied strategic positions in the mountains in Kargil, aiming to sever the transport link between Kashmir and Ladakh. However, India launched 'Operation Vijay' to evict them and achieved success. Heartfelt tributes to our bravehearts, says Rajnath Sigh Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in his X post said 'On Kargil Vijay Diwas, I pay heartfelt tributes to our bravehearts who displayed extraordinary courage, grit and determination in defending our nation's honour in the toughest of terrains. Their supreme sacrifice during Kargil war is a timeless reminder of the unwavering resolve of our Armed Forces. India shall remain forever indebted to their service.' On Kargil Vijay Diwas, I pay heartfelt tributes to our bravehearts who displayed extraordinary courage, grit and determination in defending our nation's honour in the toughest of terrains. Their supreme sacrifice during Kargil war is a timeless reminder of the unwavering resolve… — Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) July 26, 2025 Mallikarjun Kharge pays tribute to soldiers on Vijay Diwas Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge paid tribute to the soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice on the occasion of the Kargil Vijay Diwas. In a post on social media X, the party President wrote that they valiantly defended the motherland in the Kargil War. 'On Kargil Vijay Diwas, we extend our heartfelt greetings to the brave soldiers of our Armed Forces, ex-servicemen, their families and all fellow Indians. We bow in reverence and salute the supreme sacrifice of our martyrs who valiantly defended our motherland in the Kargil War. On #KargilVijayDiwas, we extend our heartfelt greetings to the brave soldiers of our Armed Forces, ex-servicemen, their families and all fellow Indians. We bow in reverence and salute the supreme sacrifice of our martyrs who valiantly defended our motherland in the Kargil War.… — Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) July 26, 2025 'Their unflinching courage and valour will forever inspire generations. Jai Hind,' the post read. Eternal saga of valour, sacrifice and national service of India's brave sons: CM Dhami Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday offered salutations on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas. In a post on social media platform X, the Chief Minister wrote that the occasion was not just a day to celebrate victory in war, but an 'eternal saga' of the valour, sacrifice, and national service of India's brave sons, who could not be forgotten. कारगिल विजय दिवस पर देश की अखंडता एवं अस्मिता की रक्षा हेतु अपने प्राणों की आहुति देने वाले अमर सपूतों को कोटिशः नमन। यह दिवस केवल एक युद्ध की विजय नहीं, बल्कि भारत के वीर सपूतों के शौर्य, त्याग और राष्ट्रसेवा की अमर गाथा है, जिसे कभी भुलाया नहीं जा सकता।# — Pushkar Singh Dhami (@pushkardhami) July 26, 2025 'On Kargil Vijay Diwas, I offer countless salutations to the immortal heroes who sacrificed their lives for the sake of the nation's integrity and identity. This day is not merely a victory in a war, but an eternal saga of the valor, sacrifice, and national service of India's brave sons, which can never be forgotten,' the post read. 'Airstrike or OpSindoor, Indian Army no less than any other': MoS Sanjay Seth Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth paid tributes to the valour of Indian soldiers on the occasion of the 26th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas. Mr. Seth, along with Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, participated in a padyatra in Drass, Kargil district, to remember the sacrifice of the people who lost their lives in the line of action during the 1999 war. The union ministers, accompanied by locals and students, participated in the programme at the historic site of Kargil, which saw the conflict first hand when the area was captured by Pakistani forces in May 1999 and subsequently retaken, after the Indian Army launched Operation Bison. 'The country remembers the stupidity which Pakistan did on May 6, 1999. The entire country remembers on when India's brave soldiers gave a fitting response to it. Be it a surgical strike, an air strike, or Operation Sindoor, the Indian army is no less than any other,' the Union MoS defence told ANI. 'I also salute the soldiers who are on the borders, hundreds of kilometres away, protecting the tricolour and serving India. Today marks 26 years of Kargil Vijay, and I pay my respects to everyone who gave their all,' he added. Seth further mentioned how the whole world was 'bewildered' with India's using its indigenous weapons to give a befitting reply to the Pahalgam terror attack. 'During Operation Sindoor, India attacked Pakistan's terror bases using its indigenous weapons, which is why the world is bewildered that Indian forces destroyed the intentions of Pakistan within a few minutes,' he mentioned. (With inputs from Agencies)
NDTV
6 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Kargil Vijay Diwas 2025: President Murmu, Rajnath Singh Honour Fallen Heroes
President Droupadi Murmu and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid heartfelt tributes to the fallen heroes of the 1999 Kargil War on Saturday, asserting that their sacrifice during the conflict is a timeless reminder of the unwavering resolve of the Indian Armed Forces. "On the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, I pay tribute to the brave soldiers who laid down their lives for our motherland. This day stands as a symbol of the extraordinary valour, courage, and unwavering determination of our troops," President Murmu wrote on X. She emphasised that their dedication and supreme sacrifice for the nation will continue to inspire every citizen. "Jai Hind! Jai Bharat!" the President said in her X post. Meanwhile, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also paid tribute to the fallen heroes. "On Kargil Vijay Diwas, I pay heartfelt tributes to our bravehearts who displayed extraordinary courage, grit and determination in defending our nation's honour in the toughest of terrains," he wrote in his X post. The Defence Minister further emphasised that their supreme sacrifice during the Kargil War is a timeless reminder of the unwavering resolve of our Armed Forces. "India shall remain forever indebted to their service," said the Defence Minister. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also extended his greetings, saying that the courage of the fallen heroes will inspire future generations. "On #KargilVijayDiwas, we extend our heartfelt greetings to the brave soldiers of our Armed Forces, ex-servicemen, their families and all fellow Indians," he wrote on X. He said that the Indians bow in reverence and salute the supreme sacrifice of the martyrs who valiantly defended our motherland in the Kargil War. "Their unflinching courage and valour will forever inspire generations. Jai Hind," the Congress President wrote on X. Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated every year on July 26, to observe India's victory over Pakistan in the Kargil War for ousting Pakistani Forces from their occupied positions on the mountain tops of the Northern Kargil District in Ladakh in 1999. Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated in honour of the soldiers who fought in the Kargil War. This day is celebrated throughout India, including in the national capital of New Delhi. Functions are also organised all over the country to commemorate the contributions of the Indian Armed Forces. Initially, the Pakistani army denied its involvement in the war, claiming that the Kashmiri militants caused it. However, documents left behind by casualties, testimony of POWs and later statements by the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Nawaz Sharif and Pakistan Army Chief of Army Staff Pervez Musharraf pointed to the involvement of the Pakistani paramilitary forces, led by General Ashraf Rashid.
Canada News.Net
27-06-2025
- Politics
- Canada News.Net
"Rahul Gandhi hails Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's journey to ISS, says he carries forward Rakesh Sharma's legacy
New Delhi [India], June 25 (ANI): Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday congratulated Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on his journey to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom Mission 4, calling it a proud moment for the country. In an X post, Gandhi highlighted the historic significance of the mission, noting that it comes more than four decades after Squadron Leader Rakesh Sharma became the first Indian to travel to space in 1984. He said Group Captain Shukla now carries that legacy forward. 'A proud moment for every Indian as Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla launches off on his journey to the International Space Station,' Rahul Gandhi wrote. '41 years after Squadron Leader Rakesh Sharma became the first Indian in space, he now carries forward that legacy, inspiring every Indian. Wishing him and the team a safe and successful return. Jai Hind! Jai Bharat,' he added. Earlier in the day, the Union Cabinet congratulated Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian to travel to the International Space Station (ISS), and praised the successful launch of Axiom Mission 4. Reading out a resolution passed by the Cabinet, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said,'We welcome the successful launch of the space mission carrying astronauts from India, Hungary, Poland and the US. The Indian astronaut, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, is on the way to become the first Indian to go to the International Space Station. He carries with him the wishes, hopes and aspirations of 1.4 billion Indians. The Cabinet wishes him and other astronauts all the success.' Group Captain Shukla, an Indian Air Force officer, is part of the international crew aboard Axiom Mission 4, launched earlier in the day. His journey marks a historic milestone for India, as he becomes the first Indian astronaut to visit the ISS. Union Minister Jitendra Singh also hailed the mission, calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to open India's space sector to private players a 'turning point' that led to a 'miraculous' transformation. He said the sector could grow to 40-45 billion US dollars in the next decade. 'I think one of the greatest turning points in India's space journey has been PM Modi's pathbreaking decision to allow the private sector to step in. The change has been miraculous. The transformation in the last 4-5 years, there are thousands of crores of investment happening from the private sector,' Singh told ANI. Speaking about the future of space exploration, Singh added, 'Our future projections indicate that in about 8-10 years we might go up to 4-5 times higher, about 40-45 billion US dollars. So, the opening of the space for the private sector was a very courageous decision which could have been taken only by a political dispensation with a tremendous amount of conviction and willpower.' Referring to the significance of Axiom Mission 4, the minister said, 'I think it will be a good experience also for future missions. This, coupled with Chandrayaan-4, also for missions like Bharat Space Station, which we plan to have by 2035 and for prolonged stay in space or in microgravity conditions, what are the arrangements to be put in place will also be learnt through the experiments to be conducted by Shubhanshu.' Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the crew of Axiom Mission 4, writing on X, 'We welcome the successful launch of the Space Mission carrying astronauts from India, Hungary, Poland and the US. The Indian Astronaut, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, is on the way to become the first Indian to go to the International Space Station. He carries with him the wishes, hopes and aspirations of 1.4 billion Indians. Wish him and other astronauts all the success!' In a separate post on X, Singh praised Shukla's historic journey: 'Congratulations, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, you are the first Indian Astronaut to embark on a mission to the International Space Station. Indeed, a proud moment for India! ISRO's growing global collaborations, after the reforms introduced by the government headed by PM Narendra Modi, have placed India as a frontline nation in space exploration.' Singh also mentioned that Group Captain Shukla will conduct seven scientific experiments designed by Indian institutions during his stay aboard the ISS. He paid tribute to space pioneers Vikram Sarabhai and Satish Dhawan, whose vision laid the foundation for India's space ambitions. The Axiom Mission 4 launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Centre in Florida at 2:31 am Eastern Time (noon IST) aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft from Launch Complex 39A. (ANI)
