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  Aditya-L1 in halo orbit: India's solar probe ready to Illuminate Sun's secrets ISRO ADITYA L1 MISSION |   Over 110 days of travel, 15 lakh kilometres covered, and a precision orbit insertion later, the Aditya-L1 mission has been successfully parked at an optimum spot in the vastness of space from where it will have an unobstructed view of the Sun.  Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared the news and said "India creates yet another landmark. India's first solar observatory, Aditya-L1 reaches its destination."  The India Space Research Organisation (Isro) aced the halo orbit insertion on Saturday by firing the motors on Aditya-L1, India's maiden solar probe, to place it at its permanent spot Lagrange Point 1 in space.  "It is a testament to the relentless dedication of our scientists in realising among the most complex and intricate space missions. I join the nation in applauding this extraordinary feat. We will continue to pursue new frontiers of science fo...

  Indian Navy thwarts hijack attempt, rescues 21 crew members, including 15 Indians N EW DELHI: Striking a major blow at the very heart of piracy emanating from the Gulf of Aden, Indian warship INS Chennai and its marine commandos thwarted the attempted hijack of a Liberia-flagged merchant vessel and safely rescued its 21 crew members, including 15 Indians, in north Arabian Sea on Friday evening. The Navy said the five to six armed pirates, who had boarded MV Lila Norfolk around 460 nautical miles east of Eyl in Somalia on Thursday evening,“probably abandoned” the merchant vessel after the “forceful warning” issued by Indian P-8I patrol aircraft through open channels as well as the “interception” by the 7,500-tonne guide missile destroyer INS Chennai. “Sanitization operations on the merchant ves...