Saralnama
On Sunday, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh participated in the Indian Air Force Space Conference, where he honored Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla along with Group Captains P V Nair, Ajit Krishnan, and Angad Pratap. The event was also attended by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan and Air Force Chief Air Marshal A P Singh. Addressing the gathering, Rajnath Singh noted Shubhanshu Shukla’s devotion to Bajrang Bali and mentioned that Shukla had recited the Hanuman Chalisa multiple times in space, describing this achievement as a triumph of science, faith, and courage. Shubhanshu Shukla shared that he had recorded video clips attempting to capture India from space, highlighting the beauty of India, especially at night over the Indian Ocean when traveling from south to north. The conference underscored the integration of spirituality and scientific accomplishment within India’s space endeavors. (Updated 24 Aug 2025, 11:49 IST; source: link)