India’s Mars Orbiter Mission successfully entered the red planet’s orbit on Wednesday morning. Scientists from the Indian Space and Research Organisation fired the spacecraft’s main liquid engine to align it to Mars’ orbit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the scientists for their efforts, as India became the first country to succeed on its first Mars mission. India also joined an elite club of Martian explorers that includes the US, European Space Agency and the former Soviet Union. Chinese army awaits India’s response to flag meet invitation Senior Indian army commanders held consultations with top government officials on Tuesday to decide whether they would accept the Chinese army’s invitation for another flag meeting to resolve the border situation. Meanwhile, the 1,500-strong Indian army contingent at the Chumar sector in Eastern Ladakh, maintained its positions against Chinese forces along the Line of Actual Control.

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