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Tamil Nadu Minister Releases Ad for ISRO, Features Chinese Flag on Missile Instead of Indian

February 28, 2024February 29, 2024 - by Chirag Goyal

An advertisement promoting a new spaceport operated by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in Tamil Nadu has sparked controversy after featuring a rocket adorned with the flag of China, leaving the state government embarrassed.

The advertisement, reportedly issued by State Fisheries Minister Anita Radhakrishnan, was meant to commemorate Prime Minister Narendra Modi laying the foundation stone for the ISRO spaceport in Kulasekarapattinam. It aimed to highlight the efforts of former Chief Minister Karunanidhi and his son, current Chief Minister MK Stalin, in bringing the project to fruition.

However, the ad unintentionally displayed a computer-generated rocket with the Chinese national flag, leading to criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) directed at the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK).

Prime Minister Modi, taking a jab at the DMK, accused the party of appropriating credit for projects initiated by the BJP-led Centre. “DMK is a party that takes credit for work it hasn’t done. Everyone knows they put their stickers on our schemes. Now, they’ve gone too far by affixing Chinese stickers to claim credit for the ISRO launch pad in Tamil Nadu,” PM Modi stated at a rally in Tirunelveli.

“They refuse to acknowledge India’s space advancements, and with taxpayers’ money, they advertise without even featuring India’s space achievements,” he added. BJP state president K Annamalai also condemned the ad, which appeared in local newspapers, and accused the DMK of showing “disregard for our country’s sovereignty.”

“This advertisement… reflects the DMK’s allegiance to China. The DMK, steeped in corruption, has been eager to claim credit since the announcement of ISRO’s second launch pad. Their desperation only highlights their attempt to bury their past misdeeds,” Annamalai wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

He further contextualized the situation, recalling an incident from 60 years ago when Tamil Nadu’s initial proposal to host ISRO’s first launch pad was marred by incompetence.

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Chandrayaan-3’s Historic Landing Celebrated with Google Doodle

August 24, 2023February 19, 2024 - by thesundayheadlines

New Delhi: Today’s Google Doodle marks a historic moment in space exploration as it celebrates the first-ever landing on the moon’s south pole by the Chandrayaan-3 space mission!

The Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft, a testament to India’s space prowess, embarked on its journey from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota Range, Andhra Pradesh, India, on July 14, 2023. After an awe-inspiring voyage, it successfully made a soft landing near the lunar south pole region on August 23, 2023. This achievement is a giant leap for not only India but for humanity as a whole.

Moon landings are nothing short of extraordinary, and prior to Chandrayaan-3’s triumph, only the United States, China, and the former Soviet Union had achieved soft landings on the moon. However, no country had ventured to the challenging southern pole region until now.

Chandrayaan-3’s Historic Landing Celebrated with Google DoodleThe moon’s south pole has long captivated the curiosity of space explorers due to the suspicion of ice deposits nestled within permanently shadowed craters. Chandrayaan-3 has confirmed this speculation, revealing the presence of valuable resources such as air, water, and even hydrogen rocket fuel. This discovery opens up exciting possibilities for future lunar missions and human space exploration.

As Chandrayaan-3 touched down on the lunar surface, it conveyed a message back to Earth: “India, I reached my destination and you too!” India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt congratulations to the scientists at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), acknowledging that this success is a triumph for all of humanity. He emphasized that it will pave the way for future moon missions worldwide and inspire nations to aim higher and explore beyond the skies.

The Doodle commemorates this momentous achievement in space exploration history, as Chandrayaan-3 sets a new standard for lunar exploration and reaffirms that the sky is not the limit.

Congratulations to the Chandrayaan-3 space mission! The world is over the moon for you!

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