Indian PM Narendra Modi meets with astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla
(Forelines) – On Monday, astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a fruitful conversation that was a source of national pride, India’s PMO said in a statement. The two talked about a variety of topics during the conversation, such…
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(Forelines) – On Monday, astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a fruitful conversation that was a source of national pride, India’s PMO said in a statement.
The two talked about a variety of topics during the conversation, such as Shukla’s space adventures, India’s scientific and technological advancements, and the nation’s ambitious Gaganyaan human spaceflight program.
“Had a great interaction with Shubhanshu Shukla. We discussed a wide range of subjects including his experiences in space, progress in science & technology as well as India’s ambitious Gaganyaan mission. India is proud of his feat,” India’s PM Modi said in a post on X.
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