Shukla, who became the first Indian to go to the International Space Station (ISS), has emerged as the new star -- also establishing a firm place for India in the global space arena.
SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft "Grace" carrying IAF Group Captain Shukla and three other astronauts, part of the Axiom Space Mission-4 (Ax-4) splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California at 3:01 p.m. IST (4:31 AM CT).
The airline said it will resume some of the flights starting from August 1, while full-restoration is planned for October 1.
PM Modi has reached a significant milestone in his diplomatic journey, having now delivered 17 speeches to foreign Parliaments, matching the cumulative record of all Congress Prime Ministers before him.
Addressing the gathering here, the Chief Minister said a number of families are suffering from serious ailments but can’t afford to get quality treatment due to its high cost.
The award was the 26th global honour for PM Modi and the third on his current five-nation visit, which kicked off on July 2.