New Delhi, July 15 -- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal welcomed back Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who piloted Axiom-4's 'The Dragon' spacecraft from the International Space Station (ISS) back to Earth earlier today.

"Welcome back, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla. India is proud of your courage, dedication, and service to the nation. Jai Hind," Kejriwal posted on X.

Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also welcomed astronaut Shukla back to Earth, highlighting how the Air Force officer has been an inspiration to "a billion dreams," with his dedication, courage and spirit.

Shukla is the first Indian to visit the ISS, marking yet another milestone towards India's ambitions of carrying ...