NASA astronaut Anil Menon has been assigned his first mission to the International Space Station, serving as a flight engineer and Expedition 75 crew member, NASA said in its official statement.

Jaishankar met US Secretary of Defence and highlighted the strategic importance of India-US defence ties, describing them as “one of the most consequential pillars”.

In a joint statement, the foreign ministers strongly denounced the act of violence and called for those responsible to be brought to justice.