Modi showcases space tech's real-world benefits for Indians
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the COSMOS Planetarium at the University of Mysore, emphasizing India's ancient astronomical heritage. According to Times of India, he noted that scholars like Aryabhata and Bhaskaracharya made complex discoveries without modern technology.
Modi underscored how space technology now serves everyday needs: satellite systems alert fishermen to storms, real-time tracking helps passengers locate trains, and satellite data supports crop insurance calculations. He also inaugurated Bengaluru's Pink Line metro, making the city the third in India with over 100 km of metro coverage alongside Delhi-NCR and Mumbai.
Source: Times of India — India — read the original report ↗
Reported on Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:26:01 GMT.