Shukla’s family said re-entry to Earth is the most dangerous part of the mission but the astronaut’s confidence had given them the belief that all would end well

The US Department of Defence has acquired a 15 per cent stake in MP Materials, America’s only operational rare earth mine, to boost domestic production and reduce reliance on Chinese-controlled supply chains.

More than nine in 10 (92 per cent) of Indian youth would like to apply for global jobs if provided with free visa, hiring and training support, a report said on Monday.