<p>Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief, K Sivan, on Sunday announced that Chandrayaan-2's Vikram Lander has been located on Moon's surface and that the team is trying to establish a contact with it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ISRO chief added that the Orbiter has&nbsp;clicked a thermal image of Lander.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We've found the location of #VikramLander on lunar surface and the orbiter has clicked a thermal image of Lander. But there is no communication yet. We are trying to have contact. It will be communicated soon. #Chandrayaan2," Sivan told media today.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The communication with Vikram lander was lost in the wee hours of Saturday, moments before its planned landing on the south pole region of the Moon.&nbsp;</p>

<p>ISRO chairman K Sivan had announced that communication with the lander was lost at 2.1 km from the lunar surface.</p>


Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief, K Sivan, on Sunday announced that Chandrayaan-2's Vikram Lander has been located on Moon's surface and that the team is trying to establish a contact with it.

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief, K Sivan, on Sunday announced that Chandrayaan-2's Vikram Lander has been located on Moon's surface and that the team is trying to establish a contact with it. The ISRO chief added that the Orbiter has clicked a thermal image of Lander. "We've found the location of #VikramLander on lunar surface and the orbiter has clicked a thermal image of Lander. But there is no communication yet. We are trying to have contact. It will be communicated soon. #Chandrayaan2," Sivan told media today. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chief, K Sivan to ANI:We've found the location of #VikramLander on lunar surface&orbiter has clicked a thermal image of Lander. But there is no communication yet. We are trying to have contact. It will be communicated soon. #Chandrayaan2 pic.twitter.com/1MbIL0VQCo — ANI (@ANI) September 8, 2019 × The communication with Vikram lander was lost in the wee hours of Saturday, moments before its planned landing on the south pole region of the Moon. ISRO chairman K Sivan had announced that communication with the lander was lost at 2.1 km from the lunar surface.

Vikram Lander located on Moon's surface, trying to establish contact: ISRO chief K Sivan

I understand, I'm with you: PM Modi's top quotes from moving address to ISRO scientists

<p>Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan will embark on a three-nation visit to Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar from September 7 to 12 to engage with his counterparts in oil and gas as well as steel sectors in these countries.</p>

<p>He will be accompanied by an official and business delegation during his visit, an official statement said.</p>

<p>In Saudi Arabia, Pradhan will hold meetings with his counterpart Khalid Al-Falih and the senior management of Aramco, the national oil company of the kingdom country.</p>

<p>"During his meetings, the minister will seek to further enhance cooperation with Saudi Arabia in the entire value chain of hydro-carbon sector. Saudi Arabia has traditionally been a top supplier of crude oil to India," the statement said.</p>

<p>During his visit to the UAE, Pradhan is scheduled to meet his counterparts Suhail Mohamed Faraj Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Industry and Dr. Sultan Ahmad Al Jaber, Minister of State and the ADNOC Group CEO and discuss issues of bilateral hydrocarbon as well as steel sector engagement within the overall framework of India-UAE Strategic Partnership.</p>

<p>The Union Minister will also participate in the eighth Asian Ministerial Energy Roundtable (AMER) at Abu Dhabi on September 10, where India is the co-host along with the UAE.</p>

<p>India will co-host the ninth edition of Asian Ministerial Energy Roundtable in 2021, according to the statement.</p>

<p>On the sidelines of the roundtable, Pradhan will meet his counterparts from the Asian region and heads of international energy organisations, who are attending the Asian Ministerial Energy Roundtable and the World Energy Congress.</p>

<p>In Qatar, Pradhan will pay a courtesy call on Prime Minister and Interior Minister, Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, apart from meeting his counterpart, the Minister of State of Energy Affairs, Saad Sherida Al Kaabi, said the statement.</p>

<p>Qatar is India's largest LNG and LPG supplier. (ANI)&nbsp;</p>

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Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan will embark on a three-nation visit to Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar from September 7 to 12 to engage with his counterparts in oil and gas as well as steel sectors in these countries.

Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan will embark on a three-nation visit to Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar from September 7 to 12 to engage with his counterparts in oil and gas as well as steel sectors in these countries. He will be accompanied by an official and business delegation during his visit, an official statement said. In Saudi Arabia, Pradhan will hold meetings with his counterpart Khalid Al-Falih and the senior management of Aramco, the national oil company of the kingdom country. "During his meetings, the minister will seek to further enhance cooperation with Saudi Arabia in the entire value chain of hydro-carbon sector. Saudi Arabia has traditionally been a top supplier of crude oil to India," the statement said. During his visit to the UAE, Pradhan is scheduled to meet his counterparts Suhail Mohamed Faraj Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Industry and Dr. Sultan Ahmad Al Jaber, Minister of State and the ADNOC Group CEO and discuss issues of bilateral hydrocarbon as well as steel sector engagement within the overall framework of India-UAE Strategic Partnership. The Union Minister will also participate in the eighth Asian Ministerial Energy Roundtable (AMER) at Abu Dhabi on September 10, where India is the co-host along with the UAE. India will co-host the ninth edition of Asian Ministerial Energy Roundtable in 2021, according to the statement. On the sidelines of the roundtable, Pradhan will meet his counterparts from the Asian region and heads of international energy organisations, who are attending the Asian Ministerial Energy Roundtable and the World Energy Congress. In Qatar, Pradhan will pay a courtesy call on Prime Minister and Interior Minister, Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, apart from meeting his counterpart, the Minister of State of Energy Affairs, Saad Sherida Al Kaabi, said the statement. Qatar is India's largest LNG and LPG supplier. (ANI)

Dharmendra Pradhan to embark on three-nation visit to Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar today

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-address-isro-scientists-on-indias-chandrayaan-2-mission-248162">Prime Minister Narendra Modi</a> on Saturday hugged an emotional, teary-eyed ISRO chief K Sivan as he made his way out of the ISRO headquarters in Bengaluru.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The prime minister addressed the many scientists and the large ISRO team behind <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/vikram-hasnt-crashed-communication-channel-between-orbiter-and-lander-is-still-on-former-isro-director-248156">India's ambitious lunar mission, Chandrayaan 2</a>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PM Modi extended his solidarity to the ISRO team and said that the country managed to come as close to the Moon's far side as possible.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He lauded the scientists for their exemplary work and courage and asked them to not to lose hope.</p>

<p>Earlier, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said in a tweet, "normal performance was observed up to an altitude of 2.1 km. Subsequently, communication from Lander to the ground stations was lost. Data is being analyzed."</p>

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<p>The Vikram Lander successfully separated from Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter on September 2.</p>

<p>President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday greeted Indian Space Research Agency (ISRO) scientists for their "exemplary commitment and courage" during the Chandrayaan-2 mission.</p>

<p>"With #Chandrayaan2 Mission, the entire team of ISRO has shown exemplary commitment and courage. The country is proud of @ISRO. We all hope for the best #PresidentKovind," President said in a tweet.</p>

<p>Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that ISRO's achievement with the spacecraft so far has made every Indian proud.</p>

<p>"ISRO's achievement with getting Chandrayaan-2 so far has made every Indian proud. India stands with our committed and hard-working scientists at @isro. My best wishes for future endeavours," he tweeted.</p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hugged an emotional, teary-eyed ISRO chief K Sivan as he made his way out of the ISRO headquarters in Bengaluru. The prime minister addressed the many scientists and the large ISRO team behind India's ambitious lunar mission, Chandrayaan 2.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hugged an emotional, teary-eyed ISRO chief K Sivan as he made his way out of the ISRO headquarters in Bengaluru. The prime minister addressed the many scientists and the large ISRO team behind India's ambitious lunar mission, Chandrayaan 2. PM Modi extended his solidarity to the ISRO team and said that the country managed to come as close to the Moon's far side as possible. #WATCH PM Narendra Modi hugged and consoled ISRO Chief K Sivan after he(Sivan) broke down. #Chandrayaan2 pic.twitter.com/R1d0C4LjAh — ANI (@ANI) September 7, 2019 × He lauded the scientists for their exemplary work and courage and asked them to not to lose hope. Earlier, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said in a tweet, "normal performance was observed up to an altitude of 2.1 km. Subsequently, communication from Lander to the ground stations was lost. Data is being analyzed." #WATCH PM Narendra Modi hugged and consoled ISRO Chief K Sivan after he(Sivan) broke down. #Chandrayaan2 pic.twitter.com/bytNChtqNK — ANI (@ANI) September 7, 2019 × The Vikram Lander successfully separated from Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter on September 2. President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday greeted Indian Space Research Agency (ISRO) scientists for their "exemplary commitment and courage" during the Chandrayaan-2 mission. "With #Chandrayaan2 Mission, the entire team of ISRO has shown exemplary commitment and courage. The country is proud of @ISRO. We all hope for the best #PresidentKovind," President said in a tweet. Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that ISRO's achievement with the spacecraft so far has made every Indian proud. "ISRO's achievement with getting Chandrayaan-2 so far has made every Indian proud. India stands with our committed and hard-working scientists at @isro. My best wishes for future endeavours," he tweeted.

Watch: In an emotional moment, PM Modi hugs, consoles teary-eyed ISRO chief 

<p>Prime Minister of Bhutan Lotay Tshering on Saturday tweeted out in support of India, lauding ISRO's courageous attempt to explore the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-address-isro-scientists-on-indias-chandrayaan-2-mission-248162">far side of the Moon</a>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We are proud of India and its scientists today," his tweet read.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Chandrayaan-2 saw some challenges last minute but the courage and hard work you have shown are historical. Knowing Prime Minister @narendramodi, I have no doubt he and his ISRO team will make it happen one day," Tshering tweeted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PM Modi addressed ISRO scientists on Saturday morning on India's Chandrayaan-2 mission.</p>

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<p>"There will be a new dawn and a brighter tomorrow very soon. There is no failure in science, only experiment and efforts," PM Modi said after the Vikram Lander lost contact with the ISRO ground station even as it descended as planned.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I could feel what you were going through a few hours back, your eyes were conveying a lot. You live for India's honour, I salute you," he told the scientists.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hugged an emotional, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/in-an-emotional-moment-pm-modi-hugs-consoles-teary-eyed-isro-chief-248168">teary-eyed ISRO chief K Sivan</a> as he made his way out of the ISRO headquarters in Bengaluru.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said in a tweet, "normal performance was observed up to an altitude of 2.1 km. Subsequently, communication from Lander to the ground stations was lost. Data is being analyzed."</p>


Prime Minister of Bhutan Lotay Tshering on Saturday tweeted out in support of India, lauding ISRO's courageous attempt to explore the far side of the Moon. "We are proud of India and its scientists today," his tweet read.

Prime Minister of Bhutan Lotay Tshering on Saturday tweeted out in support of India, lauding ISRO's courageous attempt to explore the far side of the Moon. "We are proud of India and its scientists today," his tweet read. "Chandrayaan-2 saw some challenges last minute but the courage and hard work you have shown are historical. Knowing Prime Minister @narendramodi, I have no doubt he and his ISRO team will make it happen one day," Tshering tweeted. PM Modi addressed ISRO scientists on Saturday morning on India's Chandrayaan-2 mission. We are proud of India and its scientists today. Chandrayaan-2 saw some challenges last minute but the courage and hard work you have shown are historical. Knowing Prime Minister @narendramodi, I have no doubt he and his ISRO team will make it happen one day. — PM Bhutan (@PMBhutan) September 7, 2019 × "There will be a new dawn and a brighter tomorrow very soon. There is no failure in science, only experiment and efforts," PM Modi said after the Vikram Lander lost contact with the ISRO ground station even as it descended as planned. "I could feel what you were going through a few hours back, your eyes were conveying a lot. You live for India's honour, I salute you," he told the scientists. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hugged an emotional, teary-eyed ISRO chief K Sivan as he made his way out of the ISRO headquarters in Bengaluru. Earlier, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said in a tweet, "normal performance was observed up to an altitude of 2.1 km. Subsequently, communication from Lander to the ground stations was lost. Data is being analyzed."

No doubt PM Modi and ISRO team will make it happen one day: Bhutanese PM on Chandrayaan-2 

PM Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the nation from Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Control Centre at 8 am, after ISRO lost contact with Chandrayaan-2's Vikram Lander.

ISRO Chief K.Sivan turns emotional, Breaks Down In Tears; Watch video

<p>Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday urged Indian and South Korean companies to actively collaborate with each other in the defence sector.</p>

<p>Singh had a series of engagements with Indian and South Korean defence companies during his three-day visit to the Asian country.</p>

<p>In the CEOs Forum, over 25 Indian and Korean companies engaged in the defence sector made presentations on their products and capabilities and also shared their views on policy measures that are required to boost the partnership in the defence realm, an official statement said.</p>

<p>"In his remarks, the Defence Minister highlighted the measures taken by the Indian government liberalise the defence sector and adopt policy measures to boost the 'Make in India'&nbsp;initiative in the defence sector. He encouraged Indian and South Korean companies to actively collaborate with each other and assured them of complete support from the government," it said.</p>

<p>Representatives from Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu governments made presentations on defence corridors.</p>

<p>The Defence Minister invited South Korean companies to participate in the DefExpo event in Uttar Pradesh in February 2020, the statement said.</p>

<p>"Wang Jung-hong, Minister, Defence Acquisition and Program Administration, South Korea assured that he would encourage Korean companies to actively explore Indian opportunities," it stated.</p>

<p>Wang later joined Rajnath and General Park Han-ki, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, at a banquet hosted in honour of the visiting dignitary.</p>

<p>During the visit, two MoUs were signed between Hanwha Defence International and Larsen and Toubro (L&amp;T), and between Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) and Korea Defence Industries Association (KDIA).&nbsp;</p>


Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday urged Indian and South Korean companies to actively collaborate with each other in the defence sector. Singh had a series of engagements with Indian and South Korean defence companies during his three-day visit to the Asian country.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday urged Indian and South Korean companies to actively collaborate with each other in the defence sector. Singh had a series of engagements with Indian and South Korean defence companies during his three-day visit to the Asian country. In the CEOs Forum, over 25 Indian and Korean companies engaged in the defence sector made presentations on their products and capabilities and also shared their views on policy measures that are required to boost the partnership in the defence realm, an official statement said. "In his remarks, the Defence Minister highlighted the measures taken by the Indian government liberalise the defence sector and adopt policy measures to boost the 'Make in India' initiative in the defence sector. He encouraged Indian and South Korean companies to actively collaborate with each other and assured them of complete support from the government," it said. Representatives from Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu governments made presentations on defence corridors. The Defence Minister invited South Korean companies to participate in the DefExpo event in Uttar Pradesh in February 2020, the statement said. "Wang Jung-hong, Minister, Defence Acquisition and Program Administration, South Korea assured that he would encourage Korean companies to actively explore Indian opportunities," it stated. Wang later joined Rajnath and General Park Han-ki, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, at a banquet hosted in honour of the visiting dignitary. During the visit, two MoUs were signed between Hanwha Defence International and Larsen and Toubro (L&T), and between Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) and Korea Defence Industries Association (KDIA).

Rajnath urges India, South Korea firms to collaborate together in defence sector

<p>Former ISRO Director D Sasikumar on Saturday said that the communication loss with "<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-proud-of-its-scientists-says-pm-modi-after-vikram-lander-loses-communication-248135">Vikram" lander</a> may not have been due to crash-landing.</p>

<p>"We have to find out from the communication data whether it is a soft landing or it is a crash landing. In my opinion, it is not a crash landing because the communication channel is on between the lander and the orbiter. It should be intact. So, let us hope after the analysis done, we may be able to get the final figure," he said while talking to ANI.</p>

<p>The communication data which is missing is being analysed now, he said.</p>

<p>Earlier, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said in a tweet, "normal performance was observed up to an altitude of 2.1 km. Subsequently, communication from Lander to the ground stations was lost. Data is being analyzed."</p>

<p>The Vikram Lander successfully separated from Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter on September 2.</p>

<p>The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/country-is-proud-of-isro-president-kovind-hails-scientists-for-exemplary-commitment-and-courage-248146">Chandrayaan-2</a> Orbiter continues to orbit the Moon.</p>

<p>The Vikram lander was planned to land on the far side of the moon between 1:30 am to 2:30 am on the intervening night of Friday-Saturday.</p>

<p>This would have been followed by rover (Pragyan) roll-out between 5:30 am to 6:30 am.</p>

<p>After revolving around the Earth's orbit for nearly 23 days, the craft began its journey to the moon on August 14.</p>

<p>The mission took off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on July 22.</p>

<p>India's second mission to the moon was approved by the cabinet in September 2008, just before the launch of Chandrayaan 1.&nbsp;</p>


Former ISRO Director D Sasikumar on Saturday said that the communication loss with "Vikram" lander may not have been due to crash-landing. "We have to find out from the communication data whether it is a soft landing or it is a crash landing.

Former ISRO Director D Sasikumar on Saturday said that the communication loss with "Vikram" lander may not have been due to crash-landing. "We have to find out from the communication data whether it is a soft landing or it is a crash landing. In my opinion, it is not a crash landing because the communication channel is on between the lander and the orbiter. It should be intact. So, let us hope after the analysis done, we may be able to get the final figure," he said while talking to ANI. The communication data which is missing is being analysed now, he said. Earlier, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said in a tweet, "normal performance was observed up to an altitude of 2.1 km. Subsequently, communication from Lander to the ground stations was lost. Data is being analyzed." The Vikram Lander successfully separated from Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter on September 2. The Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter continues to orbit the Moon. The Vikram lander was planned to land on the far side of the moon between 1:30 am to 2:30 am on the intervening night of Friday-Saturday. This would have been followed by rover (Pragyan) roll-out between 5:30 am to 6:30 am. After revolving around the Earth's orbit for nearly 23 days, the craft began its journey to the moon on August 14. The mission took off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on July 22. India's second mission to the moon was approved by the cabinet in September 2008, just before the launch of Chandrayaan 1.

'Vikram' hasn't crashed, communication channel between orbiter and Lander is still on: Former ISRO director

<p>Amidst ambiguity over the status of Vikram lander, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/country-is-proud-of-isro-president-kovind-hails-scientists-for-exemplary-commitment-and-courage-248146">Indian Space Research Organisation</a> on Saturday called off its planned press conference.</p>

<p>The press conference was scheduled to be held in the aftermath of the successful landing of Vikram lander on the far side of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-proud-of-its-scientists-says-pm-modi-after-vikram-lander-loses-communication-248135">lunar surface</a> on the intervening night of Friday-Saturday.</p>

<p>"Vikram Lander descent was as planned and normal performance was observed up to an altitude of 2.1 km. Subsequently, communication from Lander to the ground stations was lost. Data is being analyzed," ISRO Chairman K Sivan had announced.</p>

<p>However, ISRO has not confirmed the status of "Vikram" lander.</p>

<p>Deviprasad Karnik, scientist ISRO, on being asked if Vikram Lander has crashed, said, "Data is being analysed. We don't have any result yet. It takes time. We are not sure."</p>

<p>The Vikram Lander successfully separated from Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter on September 2.</p>

<p>The Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter continues to orbit the Moon in its existing orbit.</p>

<p>The Vikram lander was planned to land on the far side of the moon between 1:30 am to 2:30 am on the intervening night of Friday-Saturday.</p>

<p>This would have been followed by rover (Pragyan) roll-out between 5:30 am to 6:30 am.</p>

<p>After revolving around the Earth's orbit for nearly 23 days, the craft began its journey to the moon on August 14.</p>

<p>The mission took off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on July 22.</p>

<p>India's second mission to the moon was approved by the cabinet in September 2008, just before the launch of Chandrayaan-1.&nbsp;</p>

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Amidst ambiguity over the status of Vikram lander, Indian Space Research Organisation on Saturday called off its planned press conference. The press conference was scheduled to be held in the aftermath of the successful landing of Vikram lander on the far side of the lunar surface on the intervening night of Friday-Saturday.

Amidst ambiguity over the status of Vikram lander, Indian Space Research Organisation on Saturday called off its planned press conference. The press conference was scheduled to be held in the aftermath of the successful landing of Vikram lander on the far side of the lunar surface on the intervening night of Friday-Saturday. "Vikram Lander descent was as planned and normal performance was observed up to an altitude of 2.1 km. Subsequently, communication from Lander to the ground stations was lost. Data is being analyzed," ISRO Chairman K Sivan had announced. However, ISRO has not confirmed the status of "Vikram" lander. Deviprasad Karnik, scientist ISRO, on being asked if Vikram Lander has crashed, said, "Data is being analysed. We don't have any result yet. It takes time. We are not sure." The Vikram Lander successfully separated from Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter on September 2. The Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter continues to orbit the Moon in its existing orbit. The Vikram lander was planned to land on the far side of the moon between 1:30 am to 2:30 am on the intervening night of Friday-Saturday. This would have been followed by rover (Pragyan) roll-out between 5:30 am to 6:30 am. After revolving around the Earth's orbit for nearly 23 days, the craft began its journey to the moon on August 14. The mission took off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on July 22. India's second mission to the moon was approved by the cabinet in September 2008, just before the launch of Chandrayaan-1.

ISRO's press conference called off after communication lost with 'Vikram' lander

<p>President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday greeted <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-proud-of-its-scientists-says-pm-modi-after-vikram-lander-loses-communication-248135">Indian Space Research Agency</a> (ISRO) scientists for their "exemplary commitment and courage" during the Chandrayaan-2 mission.</p>

<p>"With #Chandrayaan2 Mission, the entire team of ISRO has shown exemplary commitment and courage. The country is proud of @ISRO. We all hope for the best #PresidentKovind," President said in a tweet.</p>

<p>Earlier ISRO in a tweet announced that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/communication-with-vikram-lander-lost-announces-isro-chairman-248133">communication</a> with Vikram lander was lost at 2.1 kms from the lunar surface.</p>

<p>"This is Mission Control Centre. #VikramLander descent was as planned and normal performance was observed up to an altitude of 2.1 km. Subsequently, communication from Lander to the ground stations was lost. Data is being analyzed. #ISRO," the space agency said in a tweet.</p>

<p>The landing was planned to take place between 1:30 am to 2:30 am on the intervening night of Friday-Saturday.</p>

<p>The Vikram Lander successfully separated from Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter on September 2.</p>

<p>The Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter continues to orbit the Moon in its existing orbit.</p>

<p>The Vikram lander was planned to land on the far side of the moon between 1:30 am to 2:30 am on the intervening night of Friday-Saturday.</p>

<p>This would have been followed by rover (Pragyan) roll-out between 5:30 am to 6:30 am.</p>

<p>After revolving around the Earth's orbit for nearly 23 days, the craft began its journey to the moon on August 14.</p>

<p>The mission took off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on July 22.</p>

<p>India's second mission to the moon was approved by the cabinet in September 2008, just before the launch of Chandrayaan 1.&nbsp;</p>


President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday greeted Indian Space Research Agency (ISRO) scientists for their "exemplary commitment and courage" during the Chandrayaan-2 mission.

President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday greeted Indian Space Research Agency (ISRO) scientists for their "exemplary commitment and courage" during the Chandrayaan-2 mission. "With #Chandrayaan2 Mission, the entire team of ISRO has shown exemplary commitment and courage. The country is proud of @ISRO. We all hope for the best #PresidentKovind," President said in a tweet. Earlier ISRO in a tweet announced that communication with Vikram lander was lost at 2.1 kms from the lunar surface. "This is Mission Control Centre. #VikramLander descent was as planned and normal performance was observed up to an altitude of 2.1 km. Subsequently, communication from Lander to the ground stations was lost. Data is being analyzed. #ISRO," the space agency said in a tweet. The landing was planned to take place between 1:30 am to 2:30 am on the intervening night of Friday-Saturday. The Vikram Lander successfully separated from Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter on September 2. The Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter continues to orbit the Moon in its existing orbit. The Vikram lander was planned to land on the far side of the moon between 1:30 am to 2:30 am on the intervening night of Friday-Saturday. This would have been followed by rover (Pragyan) roll-out between 5:30 am to 6:30 am. After revolving around the Earth's orbit for nearly 23 days, the craft began its journey to the moon on August 14. The mission took off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on July 22. India's second mission to the moon was approved by the cabinet in September 2008, just before the launch of Chandrayaan 1.

Country is proud of ISRO: President Kovind hails scientists for 'exemplary commitment and courage'

<p>Amid uncertainty over Chandrayaan 2's Vikram lander which lost communication with the ground station, Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that ISRO's achievement with the spacecraft so far has made every Indian proud.</p>

<p>"ISRO's achievement with getting Chandrayaan-2 so far has made every Indian proud. India stands with our committed and hard-working scientists at @isro. My best wishes for future endeavours," he tweeted.</p>

<p>The communication with Vikram lander was lost moments before its planned landing on the south pole region of the Moon.</p>

<p>ISRO chairman K Sivan announced that communication with the lander was lost at 2.1 km from the lunar surface.</p>

<p>"Vikram lander descend was normal and as planned till 2.1 km. Subsequently, communication with Vikram lander was lost. Data is being analysed," he said.</p>

<p>In its last tweet at 1:49 am, ISRO was giving updates about the missions announced in the run-up to the soft landing of the Vikram lander.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was in the ISRO headquarters Bengaluru to witness the historic moment, asked the scientists to not lose hope and be courageous.</p>

<p>"Don't lose hope. Be courageous. There are ups and downs in life. What you all have done is not a small thing. You have done a great service to the country, science and mankind. I am with you. I wish you all the best," the Prime Minister told the scientists.</p>

<p>Modi patted Sivan's back even as scientists were seen tensed as Vikram lander lost communication with the ground station.&nbsp;<br />
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Amid uncertainty over Chandrayaan 2's Vikram lander which lost communication with the ground station, Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that ISRO's achievement with the spacecraft so far has made every Indian proud.

Amid uncertainty over Chandrayaan 2's Vikram lander which lost communication with the ground station, Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that ISRO's achievement with the spacecraft so far has made every Indian proud. "ISRO's achievement with getting Chandrayaan-2 so far has made every Indian proud. India stands with our committed and hard-working scientists at @isro. My best wishes for future endeavours," he tweeted. The communication with Vikram lander was lost moments before its planned landing on the south pole region of the Moon. ISRO chairman K Sivan announced that communication with the lander was lost at 2.1 km from the lunar surface. "Vikram lander descend was normal and as planned till 2.1 km. Subsequently, communication with Vikram lander was lost. Data is being analysed," he said. In its last tweet at 1:49 am, ISRO was giving updates about the missions announced in the run-up to the soft landing of the Vikram lander. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was in the ISRO headquarters Bengaluru to witness the historic moment, asked the scientists to not lose hope and be courageous. "Don't lose hope. Be courageous. There are ups and downs in life. What you all have done is not a small thing. You have done a great service to the country, science and mankind. I am with you. I wish you all the best," the Prime Minister told the scientists. Modi patted Sivan's back even as scientists were seen tensed as Vikram lander lost communication with the ground station.

Every Indian is proud: Amit Shah lauds ISRO scientists for Chandrayaan-2

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/national-security-advisor-ajit-doval-meets-his-french-counterpart-emmanuel-bonne-during-g7-summit-246376">National Security Advisor Ajit Doval</a> on Saturday said that Pakistan is trying to create trouble in Jammu and Kashmir. "Some 230 Pakistani terrorists were spotted, some of them have infiltrated, some arrested," Doval was quoted by news agency ANI.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"There are Pakistani communication towers 20 kilometres along the border, they are trying to send messages, we heard intercepts, they were telling their men here 'how so many apple trucks are moving, can’t you stop them? Should we send you bangles?" Doval said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"We are determined to protect the lives of Kashmiris from Pakistani terrorists, even if we have to impose restrictions. Terror is the only instrument Pakistan has to create unrest," he told media.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Doval said he is convinced that the majority of Kashmiris support the abrogation of Article 370, "they see greater opportunities, future, economic progress and employment opportunities, only a few miscreants are opposing it".</p>

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<p>The NSA informed that out of 199 police station areas in Jammu and Kashmir, just 10 have prohibitory orders in place with no restrictions on the rest.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"100 per cent landline connections are operational in the state," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added that 92.5 per cent of the geographical area of Jammu and Kashmir is free of restrictions.</p>

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<p>On the matter of the detention of political leaders in Jammu and Kashmir, Doval said that the leaders are in preventive detention, adding that the terrorists would have used the situation.</p>

<p>He said that none of the political leaders have been charged with criminal offence or sedition. "They are in preventive custody till environment is created for democracy to function, which I believe may happen soon".</p>

<p>"Everything is done according to the framework of law, they can challenge their detention in Court,"&nbsp;he added.</p>

<p>He hoped for the situation in Jammu and Kashmir to get back to normal with complete phasing out of all restrictions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking on removing complete restrictions, Doval said, "We would like to see all restrictions go, depends on how Pakistan behaves, it’s a stimulant and response situation.if Pakistan starts behaving, terrorists don’t intimidate and infiltrate, if Pakistan stops sending signals through its towers to operatives, we can lift restrictions."</p>

<p>"More than 750 trucks are moving daily from Srinagar, yesterday two militants came, they wanted to target a prominent fruit merchant Hamidullah Rather. They could not find him as he went to offer Namaz or something. They took two of his workers to his home five kilometres inside Sopore where they shot at his son Mohammed Irshad and also fired upon his two and a half-year-old daughter Asma Jaan. Both Pakistani militants had pistols and were speaking Punjabi, both are absconding, " he added.</p>

<p>He further said, "Another incident happened where a shopkeeper was trying to open his shop, he was shot by militants. Pakistan is trying to create a situation and then tell the international community that there is unrest."</p>

<p>The National Security Advisor said, "Pakistan is indulging in false and black propaganda and some uninformed people are taking one or two incidents as public opinion."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Calling Article 370 "discrimination", Doval said, "There were many laws for modern and upcoming societies which were denied to people of Jammu and Kashmir, right to education, right to property was denied, 106 such laws were taking the protection of article 370 before August 5. It was not a special status, it was special discrimination."</p>

<p>He also said Pakistan used article 370 to catalyze terrorism in Kashmir adding that they launched operation Topaz in 1988 through which they wanted to exploit political space.</p>

<p>"Modus operandi of operation Topaz was to use same tactics which Pakistani non-state actors used in Afghanistan, " Doval said.</p>

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National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Saturday said that Pakistan is trying to create trouble in Jammu and Kashmir. "Some 230 Pakistani terrorists were spotted, some of them have infiltrated, some arrested," Doval was quoted by news agency ANI.

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Saturday said that Pakistan is trying to create trouble in Jammu and Kashmir. "Some 230 Pakistani terrorists were spotted, some of them have infiltrated, some arrested," Doval was quoted by news agency ANI. "There are Pakistani communication towers 20 kilometres along the border, they are trying to send messages, we heard intercepts, they were telling their men here 'how so many apple trucks are moving, can’t you stop them? Should we send you bangles?" Doval said. NSA Ajit Doval: There are Pakistani communication towers 20 kilometers along border ,they are trying send messages, we heard intercepts, they were telling their men here 'how so many apple trucks are moving, can’t you stop them? Should we send you bangles?' https://t.co/9rou0RVMG0 — ANI (@ANI) September 7, 2019 × "We are determined to protect the lives of Kashmiris from Pakistani terrorists, even if we have to impose restrictions. Terror is the only instrument Pakistan has to create unrest," he told media. NSA Ajit Doval: There are Pakistani communication towers 20 kilometers along border ,they are trying send messages, we heard intercepts, they were telling their men here 'how so many apple trucks are moving, can’t you stop them? Should we send you bangles?' https://t.co/9rou0RVMG0 — ANI (@ANI) September 7, 2019 × Doval said he is convinced that the majority of Kashmiris support the abrogation of Article 370, "they see greater opportunities, future, economic progress and employment opportunities, only a few miscreants are opposing it". NSA Doval: We would like to see all restrictions go,depends on how Pakistan behaves ,it’s a stimulant and response situation.if Pakistan starts behaving,terrorists don’t intimidate&infiltrate,if Pak stops sending signals through its towers to operatives,we can lift restrictions — ANI (@ANI) September 7, 2019 × The NSA informed that out of 199 police station areas in Jammu and Kashmir, just 10 have prohibitory orders in place with no restrictions on the rest. "100 per cent landline connections are operational in the state," he said. He added that 92.5 per cent of the geographical area of Jammu and Kashmir is free of restrictions. NSA Ajit Doval: None of them(J&K political leaders) have been charged with criminal offence or sedition, they are in preventive custody till environment is created for democracy to function, which I believe may happen soon https://t.co/nMqKxn7Wfo — ANI (@ANI) September 7, 2019 × On the matter of the detention of political leaders in Jammu and Kashmir, Doval said that the leaders are in preventive detention, adding that the terrorists would have used the situation. He said that none of the political leaders have been charged with criminal offence or sedition. "They are in preventive custody till environment is created for democracy to function, which I believe may happen soon". "Everything is done according to the framework of law, they can challenge their detention in Court," he added. He hoped for the situation in Jammu and Kashmir to get back to normal with complete phasing out of all restrictions. Speaking on removing complete restrictions, Doval said, "We would like to see all restrictions go, depends on how Pakistan behaves, it’s a stimulant and response situation.if Pakistan starts behaving, terrorists don’t intimidate and infiltrate, if Pakistan stops sending signals through its towers to operatives, we can lift restrictions." "More than 750 trucks are moving daily from Srinagar, yesterday two militants came, they wanted to target a prominent fruit merchant Hamidullah Rather. They could not find him as he went to offer Namaz or something. They took two of his workers to his home five kilometres inside Sopore where they shot at his son Mohammed Irshad and also fired upon his two and a half-year-old daughter Asma Jaan. Both Pakistani militants had pistols and were speaking Punjabi, both are absconding, " he added. He further said, "Another incident happened where a shopkeeper was trying to open his shop, he was shot by militants. Pakistan is trying to create a situation and then tell the international community that there is unrest." The National Security Advisor said, "Pakistan is indulging in false and black propaganda and some uninformed people are taking one or two incidents as public opinion." Calling Article 370 "discrimination", Doval said, "There were many laws for modern and upcoming societies which were denied to people of Jammu and Kashmir, right to education, right to property was denied, 106 such laws were taking the protection of article 370 before August 5. It was not a special status, it was special discrimination." He also said Pakistan used article 370 to catalyze terrorism in Kashmir adding that they launched operation Topaz in 1988 through which they wanted to exploit political space. "Modus operandi of operation Topaz was to use same tactics which Pakistani non-state actors used in Afghanistan, " Doval said.

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