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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation with an important message. Thank you for tuning in!

Massive speculation on PM Modi's surprise address to the nation

Commentators and analysts are speculating on what the Prime Minister may say in his surprise address to the nation. Some are speculating that the announcement may be related to national security.

PM Modi gives credit to DRDO scientists for this achievement, says most proud day to be an Indian

PM Modi: Anti Satellite weapon tested successfully

PM Modi says use of A-Sat is not to threaten anyone but for internal security

PM Modi address to the nation

PM Narendra Modi: India has entered its name as an elite space power. An anti-satellite weapon A-SAT, successfully targeted a live satellite on a low earth orbit.'Mission Shakti' operation was a difficult target to achieve which was completed successfully within three minutes of launch.Today, we have enough satellites that are contributing in various segments such as agriculture, disaster management, communication, weather, navigation etc. 'Mission Shakti' is an important step towards securing India's safety, economic growth and technological advancement.Today is 27th March. A while ago, India achieved a historic feat. India today registered itself as a space power. Till now, 3 countries of the world- America, Russia, & China had this achievement. India is the 4th country to have achieved this feat.A-SAT missile will give new strength to India's space prog. I assure int'l community that our capability won't be used against anyone but is purely India's defence initiative for its security.We're against arms raised in space. This test won't breach any int'l law or treaties

PM Modi says India tests anti-satellite weapon

Prime Minister NarendraModisaid India had shot down a live satellite in space on Wednesday with an anti-satellite missile, hailing the test as a major breakthrough in its space programme.
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Former DRDO Chief and NITI Aayog member Dr VK Saraswat praises move

Former DRDO Chief and NITI Aayog member Dr VK Saraswat to ANI on anti-satellite weapon A-SAT: This is a fantastic capability to have and it gives us a deterrence in case our adversaries try to militarise the space or try to prevent us from using our existing space capabilities.