New Delhi, July 16 -- The Union Cabinet on Wednesday adopted a resolution hailing astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's space odyssey.

After the cabinet meeting, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, as quoted by ANI, "Today the Union Cabinet has passed a resolution on the return of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla from ISS (International Space Station)...This is an occasion of pride, glory and joy for the entire country. Today, the Cabinet, along with the country, congratulates Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on his successful return to Earth. He has completed a historic 18-day mission on the International Space Station... This is a new chapter in India's space program. This gives a golden glimpse into the future of our space programme. The Cabi...