India is back in space — after 41 years, through the Axiom-4 Mission. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, a decorated Indian Air Force pilot, has made history by becoming the first Indian to board NASA’s International Space Station (ISS) and only the second Indian ever to travel to space, after Rakesh Sharma in 1984. Here is all about his incredible journey of how a boy from Lucknow became India’s latest space hero. From flying fighter jets to training at Russia’s Star City, to being chosen for ISRO’s Gaganyaan mission, Shukla’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. Take a look.
25 June,2025 06:38 PM IST
Amid the escalated tensions between India and Pakistan post the Pahalgam attack, the Indian Air Force conducted a historic air drill on a 3.5-km stretch of the under-construction Ganga Expressway in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Featuring Rafale, Jaguar, SU-30 MKI, and even a rare night-time operation, this marks India’s first expressway equipped for round-the-clock military landings. A senior IAF official called the event “a testament to India’s growing defence capabilities and the synergy between civilian infrastructure and military strategy.”
02 May,2025 05:40 PM IST
On February 26, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, along with Deputy Chief Ministers Brajesh Pathak and KP Maurya, and other cabinet ministers, took a boat ride at Sangam in Prayagraj. They visited Arail Ghat to perform Ganga Puja after the conclusion of the Maha Kumbh. The Chief Minister also took part in a cleanliness drive following the event. The cleanliness drive aimed to ensure the area remained clean and maintained after the large-scale religious gathering. The authorities have emphasized the importance of keeping the environment clean and preserving the sanctity of the location, which holds immense religious and cultural significance.
27 February,2025 03:10 PM IST
On January 22, 2025, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, accompanied by Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak, along with other members of the state cabinet, participated in a sacred ritual by taking a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj. This event was part of the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela, a major religious gathering held at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati rivers. The ceremonial dip is considered highly auspicious in Hindu tradition, symbolizing purification and spiritual renewal. The leaders' participation in the ritual drew attention and was seen as a significant moment during the grand religious event, which attracts millions of pilgrims and devotees from across the country and abroad. The Triveni Sangam, a place of immense religious significance, serves as the focal point for various rituals and festivities during the Maha Kumbh.
22 January,2025 04:31 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
