The Axiom 4 mission to space is set for launch on June 8th, with Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla representing India. Shukla, only the second Indian to go to space after Rakesh Sharma, has entered quarantine along with astronauts from Poland and Hungary. This marks India's first government-sponsored space flight in over 40 years and the first time an Indian astronaut will visit the International Space Station.
In a huge boost to the government's Atmanirbhar Bharat push in the defence sector, France's Dassault Aviation has partnered with India's Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) to produce the fuselage of Rafale fighter aircraft in India for both domestic and global markets.
This episode of Health360 delves into India's rising COVID-19 cases, fuelled by new Omicron sub-variants like JN.1. Dr. Randeep Guleria, ex-AIIMS director, explains its symptoms and cautions for vulnerable groups. Dr. Arjun Dang discusses rising test demands and variant spread. The show also explores ‘Disease X’ and its potential impact on future pandemics.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held talks with the UK Foreign Secretary. He thanked the UK for condemning the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. Jaishankar reiterated India's zero-tolerance policy on terrorism, stating 'perpetrators of evil are not at par with the victims'. The discussions also covered bilateral issues including technology trade, business collaborations, and strategic partnership.
A helicopter flying from Badasu (Sirsai) to Kedarnath made an emergency landing on a highway in Uttarakhand. Fortunately, all passengers on board were safe. The Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority (UCADA) has taken note of the incident and informed the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
