. 23$ 4 * ( 4 * 4 *)(7!#*" .&089 0 / +) +1 + #1.,#) .!3! 3,,3# !)$!#3 )$8"93, $#& !&1 @),0 ,& 1)#0. .) !.!1. )$!/. )!#36,#.7 ,).#5!3,3!,) #)3#.:&) +!)& $# .$1) 6$#.$!60$ & !6;< ** => ? (# ** :/ % 10/1'&;<:&81 R " # $ )#0$#& ! % ndia on Wednesday achieved Ia rare feat when its missile )#0$#& ! blinding them or disrupting its successfully shot down a live communication systems satellite in space, displaying to he anti-satellite missile (A- besides providing a techno- the world its anti-satellite mis- TSAT) test termed as logical base to intercept an sile (A-SAT) capability. With “Mission Shakti” was con- incoming ballistic missile. this, India has become the ducted by scientists of Defence Satellites are used for fourth country to acquire such Research and Development navigation, communications a specialised and modern Organisation (DRDO) from and for guiding their missile capability after the US, Russia the APJ Abdul Kalam Island in weaponry. The ability to and China. Odisha on Wednesday. An bring down an enemy’s mis- While the Opposition par- indigenously developed sile, therefore, gives a coun- ties have congratulated the sci- Ballistic Missile Defence try the capability to cripple entists of the DRDO for the (BMD) Interceptor Missile critical infrastructure of the successful test, they accused " ' ( P (( & successfully engaged an Indian other country, rendering Prime Minister Narendra ( * & " P 3 orbiting target satellite at an their weapons useless, they Modi of violating model code ' & !" altitude of 300 km in Low said. of conduct by using the occa- Earth Orbit (LEO) in a “Hit to While the US and Russia sion to divert attention from ity of India’s outstanding sci- The Prime Minister had kill” mode. conducted these tests in the issues troubling the BJP in the entists and the success of our advertised his address to the The interceptor missile 1960s, China demonstrated run-up to the Lok Sabha polls. space programme,” Modi said. nation on Twitter, calling it an was a three-stage missile with its capability in 2007. The Prime Minister “Shooting down a low earth important message. two solid rocket boosters. In his observation about announced the successful test orbit satellite is a rare achieve- “Do watch the address on Tracking data from range sen- the test, DRDO chief G in an unprecedented address to ment for the country,” he television, radio or social sors has confirmed that the Satheesh Reddy said it is a the nation, saying, “It shows the said. media,” he said, setting off mission met all its objectives. reflection of the country’s remarkable dexterity of India’s The “entire effort is indige- speculation across the country The entire mission lasted for growing capability to develop outstanding scientists and the nous. India’s stands tall as a on what the topic was likely to about three minutes. critical technology and it will success of our space pro- space power. It will make India be. Earlier in the day, the Explaining the signifi- act as a good deterrence gramme.” stronger, even more secure Cabinet Committee on cance of the test, sources said adding clearance for the pro- He also said, “India can and will further peace and Security (CCS) had met at the an A-SAT can neutralise ject was given over two years now defend itself in space, and harmony,” Modi said. Prime Minister’s residence. enemy satellites in space by back. not just on land, water, and air, after the success of Mission Shakti.” In his address to the nation, 5 & Modi said, “In the journey of every nation there are moments that bring utmost pride and the timing of the announce- accused Modi of managing and the TMC’s criticism, he have a historic impact on gen- & #!' ment while other wrote to the free air time to divert attention said this issue was not related R erations to come. One such ''R Election Commission terming from real issues. to the BJP but to India. moment is today. India has suc- Modi’s announcement as vio- Meanwhile, claiming that “Scientists had capability )#0$#& ! fateful November 8, 2016 would be addressing the nation cessfully tested the Anti- $ lation of the model code of the Government in 2012 did to build anti-satellite missile a evening, when Modi around 11.45 am - 12 noon Satellite (ASAT) Missile.” conduct. not allow scientists to launch decade ago, then Government witterati went into a tizzy announced the demonetisation with an important message. Do He, however, clarified the )*+),- However, the EC on anti-satellite (ASAT) missile never gave permission,” said Twith funny tweets before of high value currency notes watch the test was not directed against Wednesday clarified that issues despite their having capability, the BJP leader while congrat- Prime Minister Narendra still afresh, jokes about address on any country and the satellite )#0$#& ! related to national security the BJP on Wednesday assert- ulating Modi whom he Modi’s address to the nation people running to the television, was a pre-determined target and disaster management do ed that India’s deterrence has described as decisive leader speculating whether it would ATM and counting cash radio or orbiting at an altitude of 300 rime Minister Narendra not fall under the ambit of the increased under the “decisive who has changed India’s be about Emergency, another started doing the rounds. social media.” km adding India does not PModi incurred the wrath of model code of conduct. leadership” of Modi which defence doctrine. Jaitley surgical strike, bringing back The news of Modi’s This twit- breach any international laws Opposition parties over the Mocking Modi, Congress would allow the country to accused the Congress of lying Dawood Ibrahim or killing surprise address came from ter message or treaties. Government’s announcement chief Rahul wished him a maintain peace in the region. on the issue. Masood Azhar. his personal Twitter handle at made Twitterati Mission Shakti was aimed of Mission Shakti on “happy World Theatre Day”, Describing Mission Shakti And as for TMC chief’s As the designated hour of 11.23 am. Within minutes, the crazy. The announcement at strengthening India’s overall Wednesday. While the West Bengal Chief Minister as “monumental step”, senior criticism, Jaitley said India’s noon came and went, jokes on tweet went viral and in an hour from the PM comes a month security, he said, adding it was Opposition leaders congratu- Mamata Banerjee and BSP BJP leader Arun Jaitley said nuclear programme is a con- Twitter gathered strength. As the tweet had garnered 20,663 after the Balakot airstrikes in “a highly complex one, con- lated the scientists who devel- Chief Mayawati termed it a future wars will be different tinuing programme and can- time slowed to a tedious crawl, retweets, 57,674 likes and Pakistan by the Indian Air ducted at extremely high speed oped the anti-satellite missile, gross violation of the model and “our preparation is the not be put to halt “if it does not imagination hurriedly took 15,000 comments. Force and days before polling with remarkable precision. It they took swipe at the PM. code of conduct. Samajwadi biggest safety for us”. suit West Bengal Chief wing. Tweeting in both Hindi for the upcoming Lok Sabha shows the remarkable dexter- Some of them questioned Party president Akhilesh Yadav Decrying the Congress Minister”. With memories of that and English, Modi said, “I elections. )#0$#& ! ilm star Urmila Matondkar Fjoined the Congress after meeting party chief Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday. The party made the announcement )#0$#& ! While forming by tweeting a picture of the Government this month, the .!1. actor receiving a bouquet from n a midnight drama in Goa, BJP had “accommodated” both Rahul. Urmila, 45, is expected IChief Minister Pramod the supporting parties’ Chief he notification for third to be chosen as the Congress Sawant dropped Deputy Chief Ministerial claimants GFP chief Tphase of polling in which candidate for Mumbai North Minister Sudin Dhavalikar Vijai Sardesai and MGP MLA seven remaining Lok Sabha Lok Sabha constituency. after two of his Dhavalikar as Deputy Chief seats of Chhattisgarh will go to “I am here because I Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Ministers with BJP’s Sawant polls will be issued on believe in the ideology of the Party (MGP) MLAs joined the appointed as Chief Minister. Thursday. Congress and what the party ruling BJP, leaving him high BJP president Amit Shah The seven seats are: stands for. I have not joined the and dry in the coastal State. and Union Minister Nitin Raipur, Bilaspur, Raigarh, ( (( *' * party for the sake of elections. Dhavalikar was made the Gadkari had then coordinated Korba, Janjgir-Champa, Durg 6 I am here to stay,” Urmila said. Deputy CM when Sawant the moves to install Sawant, and Surguja. Later, at a Press conference, became Chief Minister after then Assembly Speaker, as new Chhattisgarh will witness a Congress chief spokesperson the death of then Chief State CM. three-phased polling on April Randeep Surjewala said the Minister Manohar Parrikar. The midnight coup crafted 11, April 18 and April 23 for !" 75 actor will help spread the Meanwhile, the Goa by the BJP saw two of the three one, three and seven seats Congress ideology and Forward Party (GFP), a partner MGP MLAs — Manohar respectively. strengthen the party. examples in this regard in the Urmila lauded the leader- in the State Government, has Ajgaonkar and Dipak Pawaskar According to commu- Urmila said she felt the last five years. She said the ship of Rahul. She said he is the expressed fear about creation of — giving a letter to officiating niqués issued by respective ( need to join the Congress as the Congress participated in the one who takes everyone along “suspicion among partners” Speaker Michael Lobo, merg- district electoral officers, the freedom to express was under freedom struggle and it stood and such a leader is required in after the two MGP MLAs broke ing their party’s legislative wing process of filing nominations attack and there are numerous for freedom.