“Space Was Easier” Than Bengaluru Traffic, Says Astronaut Shukla

By BPN News Desk November 21, 2025

South India State News

During his keynote at the Bengaluru Tech Summit, astronaut and Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla quipped that travelling in space was easier than his commute within Bengaluru. He revealed that the journey from Marathahalli to the venue took him three times longer than the

Entertainment Reviews

Jolly LLB 3 Review: A Courtroom Drama That Loses Its Way

By BPN News Desk September 19, 2025

Subhash Kapoor’s Jolly LLB 3 attempts to bring together the best elements of its successful predecessors: sharp satire, socially relevant themes, and the familiar clash of two flawed but endearing lawyers. This time, the subject is weightier than ever — the farmers’ protest and the contentious Land Acquisition Act. On paper, it should have been […]

Science Space & Astronomy

Modi Marks National Space Day, Hails India’s Progress

By BPN News Desk August 23, 2025

On August 23, Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the nation on the occasion of National Space Day. He praised India’s progress in space exploration, noting that the country has successfully reached both the Moon and Mars. Modi said India’s achievements in semi-cryogenic engine technology and electric propulsion reflect its growing confidence as a space power. […]

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India Spent ₹548 Crore on Astronaut Shukla’s Axiom-4 Mission

By BPN News Desk August 19, 2025

India’s government has confirmed that it spent approximately ₹548 crore on the Axiom-4 mission that carried Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla to the International Space Station (ISS). This total includes costs for training, logistics, spacecraft seat reservation, and scientific activities. Shukla, an Indian Air Force test pilot and ISRO astronaut, spent 18 days aboard the

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Shubhanshu Shukla, India’s 2nd Astronaut, Returns Home

By BPN News Desk August 17, 2025

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the second Indian to travel into space and the first to visit the International Space Station (ISS), returned to India on Sunday after completing the successful Axiom-4 mission. The mission was carried out in collaboration with NASA, SpaceX, and ISRO, marking a historic milestone in India’s growing role in global space […]

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Shubhanshu Shukla Describes Life After Space Return

By BPN News Desk August 2, 2025

Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who recently returned from an 18-day space mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), has shared how readjusting to Earth’s gravity has been unexpectedly challenging. Everyday Items Suddenly Felt Heavy Shukla said that after spending more than two weeks in microgravity, simple tasks became difficult once back on

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Shubhanshu Shukla Extracted Safe, Undergoing Medical Review

By BPN News Desk July 16, 2025

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla of the Indian Air Force, who recently returned from the International Space Station as part of the Axiom-4 mission, has been safely extracted from the Crew Dragon capsule following splashdown in the Pacific Ocean near San Diego. Medical teams confirmed he was in stable condition and displayed no complications upon exit. […]

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Shubhanshu Shukla Lifts India’s Space Dreams

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, a 39-year-old Indian Air Force officer and experimental test pilot, has returned safely from space after becoming the first Indian to visit the International Space Station (ISS). He was part of the private Axiom-4 mission, which lasted 19 days, including 18 days aboard the ISS. The mission concluded on July 15, […]

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Shubhanshu Shukla Completes Seven ISS Experiments

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has successfully completed all seven microgravity experiments assigned to him aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom‑4 mission. The announcement came shortly after the crew undocked from the ISS on July 14, marking a significant achievement for Indian space science. What Was Studied? The

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Axiom‑4 Crew, Including Shukla, Undocks From ISS

By BPN News Desk July 14, 2025

India’s Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and three fellow astronauts from the Axiom‑4 mission undocked from the International Space Station (ISS) on July 14, marking the start of their return journey to Earth aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon “Grace” capsule. The spacecraft separated from the ISS at 4:35 PM IST. Splashdown in the Pacific Ocean, off […]