News18 Evening Digest: Shubhanshu Shukla Scripts History, Guru Randhawa’s Cryptic Posts & Other Top Stories

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Shubhanshu Shukla speaking from International Space Station

In today’s News18 evening digest, we bring to you the latest on Axiom-4 Mission, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, Ashwin Challenges Siraj, Asks Him To Learn From Morkel and other stories.

Shubhanshu Shukla Delivers Welcome Remarks From ISS: ‘Privileged To Be…’

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla delivered his first message from the International Space Station on Thursday, calling it a “privileged moment" to represent India in space. Speaking shortly after docking as part of the Axiom-4 crew, Shukla said he was “privileged to see Earth from this vantage point".  Read  More

Shubhanshu Shukla, Axiom-4 Crew Greeted Aboard ISS With Hugs, Smiles | Watch

The four-member crew of Axiom Mission 4 successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday, June 26, marking another milestone in the rise of commercial spaceflight—and India’s expanding presence in it.

“The #Ax4 crew—commander Peggy Whitson, @ISRO astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, @ESA astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski, and mission specialist Tibor Kapu—emerges from the Dragon spacecraft and gets their first look at their home in low Earth orbit," NASA posted on X, sharing a video of the crew members hugging their counterparts already aboard. Read More

‘One Country Objected To Terror Concerns’: No Joint Statement At SCO As India Refuses To Sign

India on Thursday said the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation failed to adopt a joint statement after certain member countries could not reach consensus, especially after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh refused to sign it. Read More

Gajar Halwa And Mango In Space: What Shubhanshu Shukla Will Eat And Do On ISS

In a milestone moment for Indian space exploration, Shubhanshu Shukla successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), becoming the first Indian in 41 years to venture into human spaceflight since Rakesh Sharma’s iconic journey in 1984. Read More

‘Free Bird Must Watch Skies…’: Congress MP’s Dig At Shashi Tharoor Over Cryptic Post

Congress Lok Sabha MP Manickam Tagore on Thursday took a swipe at party colleague Shashi Tharoor after the latter posted a cryptic comment on social media, widening cracks in his ties with the party leadership. Read More

‘Can You Dry Up The Runs?’: Ashwin Challenges Siraj, Asks Him To Learn From Morkel

India failed to defend 371 in the fourth innings against England as they were ‘bazballed’ into losing the series opening Test held at Headingley earlier this week. The frontline Indian pacers, barring Jasprit Bumrah, have been facing the heat following the listless show as they not only failed to pick enough wickets or create pressure from their end but also leaked runs aplenty. Read More

Guru Randhawa’s Cryptic Posts Spark Buzz Amid Diljit Dosanjh’s Sardaar Ji 3 Backlash: ‘You Were Born In India’

Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh has found himself at the center of controversy following the casting of Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in his upcoming Punjabi film Sardaar Ji 3. Although the film was completed before the tragic Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, Diljit’s continued promotion of the movie—especially sharing the trailer and related content—has triggered online outrage. Social media users have questioned the timing of the film’s publicity and raised concerns about the inclusion of a Pakistani talent in light of the current socio-political climate. Read More

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